Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Still Little Miss Serious

The big tease. Every time you think she is going to smile, she just kinda smirks. Notice the candy in her hand? An elderly Chinese lady gave it to her.




Today, March 7 for those wondering, included a stop at Tianxing Park and the Hunan Embroidery Museum of China (Yawn!). As we dressed Sarah for her day, Mikel choose a new pair of shoes for Sarah to wear - squeeky shoes. Once Sarah put foot to ground and heard the squeek, fireworks went off in her head. The world's greatest invention, no doubt. For those out of the know, squeeky shoes, which are typical in China, do just as you would figure, they squeek as the child walks. Sarah was quite delighted and we walked her to breakfast in them and turned a lot of heads. One couple who did not purchase a pair yesterday at Wal-Mart plans to get a cab back to Wall-Mart, they were so impressed.



Above, Mikel and Sarah in Tianxing Park. Please note the men playing chess and ladies doing Tai Chi to Mikel's left. There is an entrace fee for the park; however, folks 60 and over are admitted free.



Craig, Sarah and Mikel in Tianxing Park. It was a cool, crisp day, weather wise.



At the padoda in Tianxing Park. See how the bottom lip curls on Sarah. That is our warning that she is not crazy about her present state. She is still holding the candy.



At the Hunan Embroidery Museum of China, Mikel is trying on a silk outfit for Sarah. I don't recall were the museum part of the complex was, just the stuff for sale.
After we returned from our outing, we had lunch at the hotel and Sarah shared our fried rice and had some congi (kinda like rice oatmeal). She just awoke from her nap and we must go. Pizza tonight, which will make Mikel happy as the Hunan food is quite spicy and she longs for Americana.

8 comments:

Maria said...

She is just so beautiful, and I am enjoying every photo. The little bottom lip thing made me teary! I wanted to give her a big hug! :)

We miss you and hope every day gets a little easier for Sarah. You guys are doing great!

Sending lots of love,
Maria

Anonymous said...

Such cute pictures! I am glad you guys are getting to see so much.

Unknown said...

Great photos. Love the updates on little Sarah.

Val said...

You've inspired Sean to start a blog of our own as we embark on this journey toward parenthood. Unfortunately, we do not have so many great pictures!

I miss you a lot. Dony is no Mikel, but we'll get along okay. I am so happy for you!

Unknown said...

Ohhhhhhhh that lip curl is SOOOOOOOOO going to have Craig wrapped around her wittle finger. HA! Loving all the sweet pictures. I am so glad you guys are finally together and enjoying your time. Hugs.

Clarissa said...

hey ms. salsgiver! its clarissa! sarah is so cute! i hope your having tons of fun with her!

mombygrace said...

What a sweetheart!!! I check several times a day to see if there are any updates. You are getting such priceless pictures of her in her birth country. I know she'll cherish them one day. Enjoy your time there, it's such an adventure you're taking!

Much love,
lisa and gracelyn (sitting on my lap looking at all the pictures!)

Anna said...

I love the photos - she looks like she is doing very well! Love the pouty look! I can't wait until you all get home!