Meeting friends

On Sunday we were lucky enough to meet up with Emma and the Boys for lunch and some playtime. We "met" them in our DTC group back in 2005 when we were waiting for our daughters Annslee and Emma. We had planned on doing an SEC red couch photo but they ended up travelling three weeks before us so we never got to do that photo or meet in person. Both of our daughters are from the Hubei province and so of course we have to stay close : )

We took a boat ride in the hotel and here is our group photo. I wasn't able to scan it yet so here is a picture of the picture. It isn't as good as the real thing but you can still see how beautiful their family is : ) and of course 2/3 of ours is too LOL Oh, and check out the cute green ladybug purse Emma brought Annslee : )

While we waited for them to arrive Annslee was looking at the fish. I asked her what the fish were doing and this was her impression. Not really sure if the fish were standing on one fin or not?



As you all know, Annslee is an agressive hugger and poor Emma got a few of these. Aren't these Hubei honeys beautiful!



They just got back three weeks ago with their sweet son Sam. This picture didn't turn out very good (I need a new camera...indoor shots are an issue) but I still wanted to post it b/c Sam received one of her big hugs as well. Oh, and that is a Curious George tattoo..she has one on each arm.

At the restaurant Annslee was intrigued by the man playing guitar. Daddy requested 'Brown Eyed Girl' and she obviously enjoyed it. Our friends were impressed with her pole climbing abilities and we all made the joke about Daddy not liking his daughter on a pole. I have to say, in her defense, she thinks she is Spider Woman and likes to climb walls as well.

There was a huge water works display and water was shooting up in the air splashing all of us. My water girl thought it was great!



She did fall at one point on the slippery stairs and cut her lip. Julie told her a story about Emma cutting her lip and it seemed to calm Annslee's cries. However, she still was in a bad mood about it and hopes of a group kid photo were put aside.



Daddy held her for a while after the fall and she watched the fountain safely from his arms



A final goodbye hug...I love this picture. Annslee is so into it with her eyes closed and Emma is sweetly just hanging onto her



Of course a kiss goodbye was in order too



I cannot say enough what an amazing family they are and they have 5 gorgeous children. The three older boys are so great with the little ones. We had such a great time hanging out and hope we can see each other again soon!