Pictures I Couldn't Post Earlier

Update on Caleb

It is about 4:00 in the afternoon and we just returned from a very rewarding (though very cold) day out. We had an adoption orientation, visited the Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square. The two sites of Chinese culture were nice, but we were just too cold to really enjoy them. The kids were great troopers, but there are only so many buildings you can expect a nine and five year old to enjoy seeing.

Just outside the Temple of Heaven we experienced what we had heard often happens to American children when they visit China: they become instant celebrities. Abbie, Collin, and their friend, Morgan, must have had about twenty pictures taken of them with some very friendly and excited Chinese tourists. It was great fun.

The highlight of the day, however was the orientation. Not only did we get some good information about our upcoming travel, tips for navigating Chinese culture, and updated itineraries, we also received some updated information and pictures of Caleb. In a nutshell he is a healthy and happy boy. He now weighs 26 pounds and is about 3 feet tall. If memory serves correctly, his height will fit right into the Harris family. He eats both regular meals and snacks continually throughout the day. I also noticed that he likes a bottle at about 12:00 PM. We’ll be working on that one. Apparently this is a “very important meal for him. If he doesn’t have it, he will cry.” We’ll be working on that one. He loves to be sung to, loves music, and is very persistent in that “if he wants to learn something, he will put all his heart into it.” He is walking fully on his own, speaks some baby babbles, is shy with strangers, and is very ticklish and giggly. Sounds perfect, doesn’t he.

Mer took some pictures of the pictures so we can post them for you. I tried to post them, but can't get pix to post right now. Will try again latter.

Tomorrow we leave for Nanjing, where we will meet Caleb in the late afternoon or early evening. I’ll see what I can do about posting some pics tomorrow night (Nanchang time.) You’ll have to do your own math to figure out what time, and what day that is for you. I’m having a hard enough time figuring out what day it is here.

God bless you all, and thank you for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement.