Sunday, January 16, 2011

THE VERY BERY BEST ROOM SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!

I want these vehicles for up at our home, in the country... I used to want a golf cart, I want one of each of these shipped home!!! oh in pink would be better, LOL

Yesterday was such a surprise!!! Jane Peng's brother Mark (who speaks
very very little English) took us to the convention center (like a flea
market) this was very exciting so many people and mounds of food, that they
sell like an open market. We saw a lot of booths with clothing, and for me
that was fun!!
Mark then took us to a restaurant that is very popular, and it was delish!!!
Then much to our surprise and DELIGHT, Mark took us to a Christian Church,
it was such a blessings no matter the language I felt the spirit of GOD
present!!! Let me be the first to say OUR LITTLE MISS LUCY is one
charismatic little girl, which I love and so will Sojourn!!! It was a
delight to worship GOD with her for the first time, she is so full of life
and joy, my heart was so full of life and joy seeing our preshUS gift from
God experiencing the love of our MIGHTY GOD. The first thing she will learn
when we get home is how Jesus died on the cross for HER sins and how she
will receive his unconditional and everlasting love... My words are very
limited right now (I am taking in so much) IT is hard for me to put into
words what we experienced last night but it will be a memory to cherish for
a lifetime. LET ME SAY I FEEL SO HONORED THAT GOD HAS SENT US ACROSS THE
WORLD TO CARE FOR ONE LITTLE GIRL WHICH HE HAS CHOOSEN FOR US, out of ALL
these people and to know that God had his hand on Lucy Mae, for us...right
now I cannot even put my hearts feeling into words, it is OVERWHELMING.
I (we) love each and EVERYONE OF YOU SO MUCH
May God bless each of you abundantly
Donna
P.S. when she says "Mamma" it is so heartwarming!!

Beijing Christian Church

Mark took us to a Christian Church in Beijing...   No matter what country you're in or the language spoken there... when you're with brothers & sisters in Christ you feel like you're with Family -- God's Love transcends all!!!

Dinner @ The Yonghe

Mark took to dinner we noodles and soup... the drink was a warm soy water --
ALL WAS GREAT!
Lucy Mae also made a friend -- she has a way of making friends wherever she
goes!
The Yonghe Mark took us for dinner is the most famous restaurant franchise
in China (Jane's favorite).

Spring Festival Preparation

This is Jane Peng's brother Mark.  What a wonderful host & friend (uncle Mark 彭叔).  Mark took us to a market that was sooo packed with people and lots of fruits, meats, and everything under the sun...  There is so much excitement in the air here about the Spring Festival. http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/spring-festival/     

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Headed down for breakfast.....

 

Donald & Daffy

Well we had a group lunch with all the other adopting families that flew in
last evening... Peking Duck - most famous duck dish from Beijing. It was
great!

More China Pics

Long day...

 

More China Wall

The Great China Wall

Snug as a bug....

It was freezing outside today.... Lucy Mae was totally wrapped up in about 4
layers... boots... mittens...
Donna is sporting some new polar fashions...

The Forbidden City -- imperial palace

This was a magnificent tour.... very impressive!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City

Tiananmen Square

We were totally FROZEN!!!! Cold & windy... we had a great time!

Lucy Mae made a friend on the bus....

 

Friday, January 14, 2011

Our Beijing Guide -- Cindy

Just Lucy Mae...

Wonderful Gift....

This wonderful gift is from Yan Li... beautiful embroidery work...

Loves Tabasco on her pizza...

She loves the hot stuff... Tabasco on her shrimp & pizza... she even likes ketchup on her fried dough sticks (French toast sticks).....

Look @ those rosy cheeks...

It's pretty cold here.... we have to bundle Lucy Mae up... going to Great Wall & Forbidden Palace tomorrow... it will be a whole 21 degrees with hurling winds (more like 0 or less)... we might chicken out... hold on -  I hear a voice form the bed -- Donna "No WAY am I going out there tomorrow!"

Travel over 6,000 miles to eat @ Pizza Hut! (it was soooo good)