Sunday, September 23, 2007

Hi Everyone!
It's Sunday night here. This morning we attempted going to an English service at the local Catholic Church but then when we got there there wasn't really an English service after all. We did sit in the church and have our own little "thank you God" time. Today Joe was not such a happy boy. Let's see...some words might be whiney, cranky, spoiled? The poor kid, I can't imagine what's going on in his head but today was definitely not his best day yet. He wants to be carried all over but he is really heavy! He must be about 8 or 10 pounds heavier than Katrina but they are about the same height.
We did do some shopping around the hotel today and found some good bargains. We also went to the "walking street" here in Guangzhou and it was crazy!! Shop after shop after shop after alleyway and stair cases full of absolutely everything. It was a very fun cultural experience but pretty tiring too.
It was a little rainy here today so we're hoping for some more pool-friendly weather tomorrow.
That's all for now.
I'm going to attempt adding pics to the flickr site but I don't really know how to change the screen to English so I'm not very hopeful I'll have any success!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Annie, Guy and Gang,
Wow, love the pictures! Joe looks like he has always been meant to be a part of your family! I think everything is going to go great. What a fun adventure for all of you... I am so proud that you are daring enough to embark on such neat experience!
It has been fun to follow along. Your kids will appreciate Mom's cooking by the time they come home.
Love and prayers, Kathy

Anonymous said...

Hi DeVries family!
Hope you're still doing OK -- it's a long trip in strange surroundings, especially for the kids! Abby misses Maria. Sorry to pop this on you, but if you can find a traditional dress for Abby (probably a size larger than Katrina) and can fit it in your luggage, I'd love to pay you back at home... she has outgrown all of hers.
We're praying for you every day, and hope Joe continues to settle in to his new family!
Love, the Weavers

Anonymous said...

Hi Everyone:
Wow your pictures are great! Jack has talked alot about Katrina going to pick up her new brother, he will be excited to check out this site. Thanks for sharing this with the 1st graders!

Hope all is going well and wishing you safe traveling!
The Zwiers Family