What A Difference A Day Makes

Last night it was tears and stressed looks. Tonight it was smiles and playfulness. We're not sure if this is just beginners luck, or if Baby Ming really likes us and is destined to be a great baby. We had a full day, and a fun filled day. It was probably the most active day that Ming has had in her entire 11 months of life. After our paperwork excursion today, she napped. Then for the afternoon we took a long walk in the stroller through the local shopping district. People are still fascinated with our family, and now they seem even more intrigued as we stroll with a Chinese baby. They have no reservation about staring, walking up closely and looking at us, and even saying "hello."
Tonight the three familes in our group walked about 5 minutes away from the hotel for a traditional Chinese dinner at a local restaurant. Ten of us (not counting babies who nibbled on rice) ate to our tummy's content for about $27. Pretty amazing.
Everybody is sleeping soundly here in China, and I'm heading there soon...it's almost 6am in Spokane, so many of you who are checking in on our blog are just starting to stir for your new week. Enjoy!