More Pictures, Sightseeing

We only have a few more days left in Guangzhou. The time has flown by but yet it feels like we have been here forever. We are so ready to come home now. Only 3 more days and we will be on our way. The heat is unbearable. The temperatures have been 90-100 degrees. With the humidity it feels like 105-115 degrees. The heat makes it difficult to fully enjoy our sight seeing excursions. We have been trying to get out in the mornings and evenings when it is a little cooler. The sweat just drips off you as soon as you walk outside. Lily only wants to be carried by me when we are out, she will not sit in a stroller or let Anthony hold her. She will walk a little and hold my hand but when she gets tired she wants to be carried. She gets so sweaty I think she is going to slide out of my arms. We can not wait to feel the crisp September air at home. I don't want to leave the impression we are not enjoying ourselves because we are. The heat is just sooooooooooo damn HOT!!!

We went to the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum. The roof is incredible. The buildings took 17 years to build because they are so ornate. Beautiful. We also visited the Qing Ping herbal/animal market. This was, by far, the most amazing cultural experience we have encountered since being here. Truly jaw dropping experience. Amazing pictures.

Lily is still doing great. She is very silly, definitely independent, and LOVES to eat. She will eat just about anything we eat and more. Her appetite is huge. Snacking ALL DAY plus full meals. If I had to list all the things she eats in one day I would be here forever. I don't know where she puts it all. Sad in a way really. Her little body is so HUNGRY. She mostly is well behaved still. Only a few melt downs so far. She entertains herself a lot. She loves to sing and dance around. She loves her bath and running around naked after. She loves her dresses and hair bows. She can't wait to get dressed in the morning. She is just so cute. We are in love.

I would like to take a minute to thank our friends and family who have helped us out while we have been gone. Without all of you this trip would not have been possible. It gives us piece of mind to know Gavin and Sophie, the house and Sampson are well taken care of. We have been able to mainly focus on Lily during this trip which is priceless. Thank you all so much!!! Not enough words can express how much appreciation we feel. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love you all.