Monday, August 7

On Sunday we went to the Folk Art Museum in Guangzhou. It is interesting to see the different parts of culture for China. It was extremely hot so we did not stay long at the museum because it is outside. Thankfully there were fans in different areas so we could get a breeze. After that we went to the Guangzhou Friendship store for groceries. It is like a 7 story mall with a grocery area on the 4th floor. We just walked around the store because it was cool inside. Levi found the Disney section and loved Eeoyre from Winnie the Pooh (not sure I spelled the name right). Anyway, he wanted one so of course we gave in and bought him a small one. Tammy-I know you are proud that he chose your favorite!

Monday was a free day for us because we were able to do our medical exams last week. Some of the other families had to go back for the TB test check. We were able to go back to Shaiman Island for lunch and shopping. Levi and his buddy, Alex, had a great time in the stores. They were playing instruments in one store so I said we had the Longgang District band. That is the area they are from in Shenzhen City. We also found him a small backpack and he has carried it around all afternoon. He loves bags and this one was special to him.

We are waiting to have our Consulate appointment on Wednesday so it makes for long days. This afternoon we took Levi swimming for the first time and he loved it. He even put his face in the water and before it was over he was jumping off the side to Scott. We had a great time with him.

It is time for bed now and that means another day down. I am counting the days until we are reunited with Hope. She did well this morning on Skype and talked to Levi. I cant wait for all of us to be together. We appreciate getting your emails at crystal.setzer@yahoo.com so keep them coming!