Afternoon in China ....

While Aly Cat rests I think I'll post a few more pictures as I have lots of time on my hands today.

It sure was great chatting with Ben today. We called him at 6:30 am and he was just getting his bath for bed. He is a little under the weather today. Let's hope it is because he is tired and not because he is getting sick. It would be awful to be so far away from our little man if he is sick.

Jude is doing a great job with him and we are so thankful that she took on the job of playing , in Ben's words, weird Mom for him the last 2 weeks. I hope JP finds something special for her while he shops today ;).


Despite Alyana and her pox, the trip has been one of the highlights of our lives. The country is awesome, so much to see and so much to do, it is overwhelming. There is something to look at at every corner. Unusual food, sights and smells. We hope to return when Alyana is old enough to appreciate it.

We are travelling with a wonderful group of families from all across Canada and 4 of them are from NB. Soon these little girls will return to extended families all over Canada that are anxious to catch their first glimpse of them. They have yet to experience all the love that is about to be showered upon them.

Yes, we are lucky families , that is for sure !

Interesting Picture-Old and New
Part of the Forbidden City

A street sweeper-notice the broom

Bicycles are everywhere here ( although becoming less common everyday as people prosper)

This one is for my TEAM
The Chicken Made It !
Hooray !

Triplet Boys

We met these boys , who were quite wired, by the way, at a restaurant a few days ago.
God Bless their parents !
They loved the Canada Flags that JP gave them .

Summer Palace Picture

A bicycle repair lady who set up shop on the street corner


but this picture .......

this is the best picture from China ......

Miss Aly Cat!

As you can see, she will fit right in at the Sketti table on Sundays-yapping with everyone else.
Oh yeah, and don't worry about the sketti being too hot Grammy.
She is a spicy girl after all !