Monday, September 3, 2007
Tessa's First Few Days Home
Friday, August 10th - Sunday, August 12th
Tessa seems to becoming more comfortable with her new home with each passing day. She and Kelsey are also getting along better. As for her eating I have only been able to increase her food by a small amount otherwise she will spit up. During the day Tessa takes two naps. Unfortunately she is still on China time and is nowhere near close to sleeping through the night.
Tessa seems to becoming more comfortable with her new home with each passing day. She and Kelsey are also getting along better. As for her eating I have only been able to increase her food by a small amount otherwise she will spit up. During the day Tessa takes two naps. Unfortunately she is still on China time and is nowhere near close to sleeping through the night.
Welcome Home Kelsey
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Late this afternoon my mom and Al brought Kelsey home. They had been watching her while we were in China. Kelsey seemed confused when she first saw us and then Tessa. I don't think she was happy to meet our new addition. Initially Tessa was frightened by Kelsey and she cried. This may have been the first time Tessa has ever seen a dog. After a while Tessa seemed to calm down and Kelsey tried to ignore her.My mom and Al were so happy to meet Tessa. Tessa was very shy and buried her head in my chest whenever I brought her near. Both of them were scared to attempt to hold her. They were afraid they would upset Tessa.
Late this afternoon my mom and Al brought Kelsey home. They had been watching her while we were in China. Kelsey seemed confused when she first saw us and then Tessa. I don't think she was happy to meet our new addition. Initially Tessa was frightened by Kelsey and she cried. This may have been the first time Tessa has ever seen a dog. After a while Tessa seemed to calm down and Kelsey tried to ignore her.My mom and Al were so happy to meet Tessa. Tessa was very shy and buried her head in my chest whenever I brought her near. Both of them were scared to attempt to hold her. They were afraid they would upset Tessa.
Today We Meet Tessa
Monday, July 30, 2007
Insert first photo
Hunan Provincial Children’s Adoption Center.
Insert first photo
Hunan Provincial Children’s Adoption Center.
Forbidden City, Tian’an Men Sqaure and the Zoo
Thursday, July 26, 2007
This morning did not start off well. We had ordered room service for breakfast the night before and I wrote on the card room #510 instead of 501. When we finally straightened it out the food we received was awful. Michael could only eat some of his eggs, none of the sausage, and spit out the croissant. I was able to eat my croissant but my Rice Krispies were stale and they gave me evaporated milk. I also got a yogurt drink which tasted good but because it was warm I was afraid to drink it.
As we started the day with our guide, Jonathan I asked if he could take us somewhere to buy a camera. He took us to a mini mall where all I was able to buy was a reusable cheap 35mm camera. Afterwards Jonathan took us to Tiananmen Square. It was nice but so hot and sticky. We received a lot of stares as the 3 of us walked around. We think it’s because people thought we had money and had hired a private guide.
We then went to the Forbidden City. The place was huge. Michael saw some jade pieces but didn’t feel like he had enough time to really look and make a decision. While we were there I took a rock from the street to save for Tessa.
After the Forbidden City we went to lunch. I was unable to eat the food other than white rice. Michael though enjoyed the buffet. We then went to the zoo to see the pandas. They were all sleeping. I wish we would have been able to see the rest of the zoo.
We then went to a pearl factory. As we arrived we were given a lesson in how pearls were made. I was given 2 pearls form inside the oyster Michael chose which I will keep to make a ring for Tessa. While we were there we found a ring for me and a pearl necklace for grandma
Afterwards we were brought back to the hotel and left on our own for supper. We decided to go back to the mall from the morning because they had a Kentucky Fried Chicken there. What an ordeal that was. No one spoke English so we had to point at pictures to order. It took quite some time for them to understand “No ice.”
Walking back to the hotel we noticed that the cars do not seem to follow traffic rules and cyclists ride without helmets. Also when crossing the street pedestrians ignore traffic lights and just start crossing. They will stand in the middle of the street waiting for a break in traffic to continue crossing.
When we returned to the hotel Becky and Dean had arrived. We only spoke briefly to them as they were tired. They both seemed very nice. It should be fun tomorrow having another couple to go out with.
This morning did not start off well. We had ordered room service for breakfast the night before and I wrote on the card room #510 instead of 501. When we finally straightened it out the food we received was awful. Michael could only eat some of his eggs, none of the sausage, and spit out the croissant. I was able to eat my croissant but my Rice Krispies were stale and they gave me evaporated milk. I also got a yogurt drink which tasted good but because it was warm I was afraid to drink it.
As we started the day with our guide, Jonathan I asked if he could take us somewhere to buy a camera. He took us to a mini mall where all I was able to buy was a reusable cheap 35mm camera. Afterwards Jonathan took us to Tiananmen Square. It was nice but so hot and sticky. We received a lot of stares as the 3 of us walked around. We think it’s because people thought we had money and had hired a private guide.
We then went to the Forbidden City. The place was huge. Michael saw some jade pieces but didn’t feel like he had enough time to really look and make a decision. While we were there I took a rock from the street to save for Tessa.
After the Forbidden City we went to lunch. I was unable to eat the food other than white rice. Michael though enjoyed the buffet. We then went to the zoo to see the pandas. They were all sleeping. I wish we would have been able to see the rest of the zoo.
We then went to a pearl factory. As we arrived we were given a lesson in how pearls were made. I was given 2 pearls form inside the oyster Michael chose which I will keep to make a ring for Tessa. While we were there we found a ring for me and a pearl necklace for grandma
Afterwards we were brought back to the hotel and left on our own for supper. We decided to go back to the mall from the morning because they had a Kentucky Fried Chicken there. What an ordeal that was. No one spoke English so we had to point at pictures to order. It took quite some time for them to understand “No ice.”
Walking back to the hotel we noticed that the cars do not seem to follow traffic rules and cyclists ride without helmets. Also when crossing the street pedestrians ignore traffic lights and just start crossing. They will stand in the middle of the street waiting for a break in traffic to continue crossing.
When we returned to the hotel Becky and Dean had arrived. We only spoke briefly to them as they were tired. They both seemed very nice. It should be fun tomorrow having another couple to go out with.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
