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Monday, January 14, 2013 The days are starting to blend together since we've been here so long. It's funny because in the morning, I sometimes feel like taking it easy and not going on a planned outing. Every time I feel that way, we end up at another breathtaking place. Today was Yuntai Garden Park. It was beautiful. I couldn't believe the views, the fountains, the clock made out of flowers, and the rose garden. I was able to take some pictures of a Chinese bride and groom too. Libby did really well and we love that she goes with the flow. We came back and she napped and we all caught our breath and had some lunch. In the later afternoon, we went through some older parts of Guangzhou. We went in and out of narrow streets which were actually all part of an herbal medicine street market. China is so different from what we're used to, and we are probably walking around with these crazy looks on our faces. We ended up on the bridge to Shamian Island. This was super unique. The Island has a French and British influence because of occupancy during the Opium war. The shopping was great and we picked up some great things that will remind Libby where she comes from. We had dinner at Lucy's on the island (an American restaurant) and enjoyed some burgers (and a beer)! Another major difference is the challenge to find a decent public restroom with a changing area for babies. Miss Libby decided to conduct some major business at the restaurant. Guess what the custom is for changing a diaper? I was given a pop up changing table at the side near the kitchen and bussed table leftovers. Sorry patrons! You just have to go with it! I can't wait to see Libby in her traditional Chinese dress and the matching traditional pj's she and Brynn will wear. It will be a fun Chinese New Year's Eve at our house. Libby said Mama! Yahoo!! Then she said it and said it and said it. Music to my ears! Dada still wins by a long shot but any Mama loves to hear that from their baby. I am no exception. Thank you God for This Gift. This Life. This Calling. This Love. It is remarkable!

The fabulous four at Yuntai Garden Park. So beautiful! Jay and Brynn find a really cool twisty tree to pose under

Love is universal.
A gorgeous couple on their wedding day taking pictures in the park


Our happy happy Libby


The herbal medicine street market.
Don't have one of these in Huntington Woods


Libby at Lucy's on Shamian Island.
Pretty baby

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