shopping in changsha

it's nap time. i'm blogging. just got back from shopping again. we hit the wal-marts (that's how they say it in hays, don't you know. but in china they call it war-mart, no joke. and the name is fitting) and the mall that surrounds it. the war-mart is on the second floor of a mall. then we crossed over to another building and ate at mcdonalds. so there are more pictures of our hotel, chinese mcdonalds, and from the massage trip last night.

nothing incredibly profound but still fun. this hotel is really great. it's a home away from home and i'm somewhat dreading having to move. but, just more adventure. found out this morning that though joy absolutely despises baths, with a passion. can't emphasize it enough. she's ok in the shower. at least with me. so, at the very least my daughter won't be the stinky one in class. once we get home i think her and the boy will have a blast together splashing.

this girl is so much fun. she loves to laugh - it's more of a wide eyed, whole face, toothless grunt. but it's good.

more later. hopefully one more post before we hit guangzhou but don't be surprised if you don't hear anything new until saturday night our time which is saturday morning yours. thanks for all the comments! it's great to hear from everyone. and i love that we'll have this to look back on in the years to come.

much love.