Emily's favorite form of entertainment is torturing, I mean playing with the fabulous Fabio. Their other cat Daisy is a master of passive resistance and wet noodle imitation, so she manages to get left out of most of the fun.
Isn't Fabio gorgeous? Maggie and I have discovered that a daily dose of Claritin allows us to live mostly allergy-free amongst our furry friends.
Monday evening we went on an outing to a pretty lake area.. The big event involved renting a battery-powered boat and gently puttering around the lake. The girls took turns driving with mixed results -- Maggie and Emily loved it, but Abby quickly begged to be relieved of her captain duties:
The Queen and I thoroughly enjoyed the breeze and the chance to do some backseat driving:
Lots of interesting folks were there, like this fellow doing beautiful calligraphy with water and a huge brush on the pavement...
... the carefree men swimming and sunning themselves on the tiny island in the center of the lake...
... a bride and groom having their portraits taken (Chinese brides and grooms typically wear traditional clothing for the actual ceremony and then rent gowns and tuxes for their portraits)...
... an artist who was in great demand for charcoal portraits...
... and these friendly girls also enjoying the lake:
Of course there were plenty of shopping opportunities, and Maggie used her bargaining skillz. This poor guy lost a sale because he wouldn't lower his price enough to suit this tough customer:
It wouldn't be a good day in China without a new group shot:
We're seeing proof that...
What God has planned for people who love Him
is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard.
It has never even entered our minds!
1 Corinthians 2:9
Laurie, it looks like you and Maggie are having such an amazing time. Please send our love to the girls!!
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