The Guangzhou zoo and Katie's birthday picture

Yesterday we went to the Guangzhou zoo.  I was not expecting much, but was pleasantly suprised!  It was beautiful and they had it set up where you had more opportunities to view the animals much closer than we do back in the states.  The kids got to go in and feed the giraffes which was really fun to watch and the landscaping and grounds where just beautiful.  Katie let me hold her the majority of the time (still giving me the stink-eye) but at least we got a little time together.  This morning at breakfast we are going to attempt to put her in a high chair so that we can eat without spilling all over her and ourselves. 
We also did the infomous "red couch" photos yesterday.  For those of you in the adoption world, you probably know what I am referring to.  At the White Swan Hotel there is a big red couch where all the kids get dressed in traditional silk dresses or suits and sit for a photo.  Generally the kiddos are screaming which is what occurred yesterday, but we all got a kick out of it.  Katie was wearing a dress that was about 4 sizes to big for her, but the lady at the dress store insisted that it was the correct size even though it says its a size 6!  Oh well, something to grow into, right?
We all went out to eat at a Contonese restaurant which was amazing.  We ate duck, pork, veggies, some stuff that I don't want to know what it was because it was really good, etc.  Katie ate like Frank the Tank.  I don't know where this child puts it.  She has to have gained several pounds while we have been here as she eats more than I do.
 
We are going to go swimming again later and visit a Christian owned store here on the island that I have somehow missed. 
Katie is definately coming out of her shell a little more each and every day.  She still is not a big fan of mommy and does not want me to touch her if she can get away with it.  Good thing she is so stinkin' cute so I just wait and wait and hope she comes around sooner rather than later!
Kristie