We did some shopping near the hotel and had lunch at Lucy's, then met for group pictures (which was a surprise...we weren't dressed or ready for them) and then for the girls' traditional Red Couch Photos. We took some with Grace and Mei Lin and then later their little friend, Addie, who was adopted from Kunming through a different agency, joined them for photos, too. The girls were so funny. Grace couldn't sit still long enough for a photo and then they shared snacks, but fought over toys. I think the pictures tell all...
We were planning to go out to dinner with our old friend, Millie, but it was raining so we decided to order in pizza from Danny's Bagels. Millie came to our hotel room and we caught up and played with the girls. It was so good to see Millie again. When we came to adopt Miyah in '04, she worked at one of the little shops and we've kept in touch with her for these two years. Now she's only working very part time and works full-time as a translator for some company.
The McQuades and Graffs joined us for our little pizza party in the "cul-de-sac" (outside our room at the end of the hall with ample play space), but we were quickly asked to go to our room because we were too loud.
Once again we've been so blessed with the most amazing travel companions on this trip. Jennifer and Mike are wonderful people and it's been so much fun spending these last two weeks with them. We're going to hate to say goodbye in a few days. We're already planning to get the girls together on a regular basis. You can check out their blog here... http://ourjourneyofgrace.blogspot.com/
Since the Graffs were with another agency, we only spent a little time with them, but they are wonderful people, as well, and we hope to get to see them again in the future. You can see their website at ...http://www.babyjellybeans.com/web/do/site/home?ID=136859
Good food and catching up with old and new friends...it's all good!
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