Free Day - Friday, May 17

Still wonder why we couldn't fly to Guangzhou today. We made the best of of it and went exploring. We went out twice and walked many miles.

First time out we went to breakfast and some stores. Zachary loves the little stores. We found cute little Mickey Mouse backpacks for the boys. We got them little cups too. They can't seem to use the cups I brought from home. After that we went to a park. Unfortunately we didn't see much of this park. Zachary I were exhausted at that point. The boys want to be carried all the time. Thank goodness for the two hip slings I made. At home Zachary said he wouldn't wear one. After 1 day of carrying a 34lb kid around he quickly changed his mind.

Came back to the room and fixed noodles for lunch. Caleb loves his noodles. Unsuccessfully we tried to get the boys to take a nap.

After a couple hours we decided to go out again. This time we went to the other park. Jacob fell asleep in the carrier. Zachary and Caleb went around trying out the different equipment. Zachary also brought the bubbles he bought the other day.

Jacob woke up but wasn't too in to playing so we started walking again. We passed a few neat shops where Debi and I made a purchase.

Back at the room we fixed grits and meat sticks for the boys' dinner. We just watched tv and played until bedtime.

Jacob in ways is now more willing to try new things when inside the room. Jacob will get up on the bed for a few minutes and will take off his shoes in the room. Caleb will not get on the bed and he still sleeps in his shoes.

We were told Jacob is the singer and Caleb is the dancer. We have seen both do both. They both love music!

I previously said that Jacob appeared to have more medical problems. I no longer believe that to be true. I think Jacob just shut down on us for a couple of days. Both boys mimic everything we say and talk all the time. They are going to pick up English very fast. Eating with utensils is a little more challenging but they manage to get the job done. Their walking is a little unstable but I can tell that is improving a little each day.

We are falling in love with them more and more every day. I feel bad the boys waited so long for a family but so thankful God chose us.

There are more photos of Caleb because Jacob was being held most of the time.