After a busy day of paperwork yesterday, we've entered into a period of 3 straight "free days". This morning, our guide Isabel treated us with a visit to a beautiful park located across the lake from our hotel. We had a wonderful walk along the boardwalk with Raina in her stroller. She quickly fell asleep and we enjoyed a great stroll through the park. It was a very nice time outside in absolutely gorgeous weather. All in all, we had a "lazy" day without much going on. Raina has taken to looking out the window of our hotel room. And a new hilarious development... Raina must have her shoes on at all times. Even with her pajamas on, she puts them on. She's not happy when they're off. We also discovered that, although we were told that Raina weighs 27 pounds - well... um... we put her on the scale - she's a whopping 18 pounds. She is the littlest peanut, just wait till you see her. She may just be a Curatolo after all...
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7 comments:
Hi there happy people!
We are SO enjoying reading how you are all doing and seeing your pictures! We LOVE reading the details of how Raina's personality is emerging! It looks like you are really enjoying yourselves and her! We'll keep watching and praying!
Tera Carlson and Family
Love the updates! They make me smile!! Claire has been delighted to follow your journey as well...so good to see your smiling faces! We love you! The Shraders!
Oh DO say hello to Isabelle for me. She was our guide when we got JinMei from PuTian. Remind her that we werre the ones whose luggage didn't show for about 8 days & I had to wear Chinese PJs.
I am so happy to hear things are going well with you & Raina.
Donna DeBoer
Oh! And I do hope you can visit the orphanage. It is well worth the trip.
Donna DeBoer
We are so happy to see your smiling faces together with your daughter! What a blessing, and what a cutie! Glad to hear she's coming out of her shell and having fun with Mommy & Daddy. I love the picture of Jay and Raina looking out the window - brought back memories of Guatemala, as that was our saving grace with Amy when she was grieving. Out on the patio looking for planes and crazy buses in the traffic! Enjoy this precious time together! We continue to pray for you and "Baby Raina". Safe travels back to your boys and your new life as a family of 5!
Love from The DePalmas
Congratulations on your beautiful blessing - Raina! Enjoy this precious time together in China!
Guys - congrats on getting YOUR little Raina (everybody should have one, right?). :-) Thanks for keeping us updated - the photos are great! --Kevin
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