Offically Ours

Today we offically adopted Isabel. Just had to fill out paperwork, have pictures made and have a short interview. Isabel was asked several questions and she did fine. We got tickled, she had to write something, we don't know what they asked her, all was in Chinese, but she answered by asking if she needed to write it in English. (Don't get excited, she doesn't know that much English, but we do think she knows more than what she is saying). We have discovered that Isabel will always win the quiet mouse game.

We just got back from picking up the laundry and having lunch. Everything is an adventure. Lunch was a first. I've never seen Will spit something out in a cloth napkin. Ordering a meal is an adventure in itself. Will ordered something he thought would be relatively safe, chicken and rice. Not exactly what he expected. He was doing pretty well with his chopsticks until one flew out of his hand and into the air. I'm having issues of my own. Isabel and I went to the restroom last night and Isabel had to point out where the restroom was and demonstrate how to use that hole in the ground. I changed my mind and just waited. We are now in the room and Will thought he was getting a Sprite out of the mini bar only to find the he opened a Chinese brand beer. Labels are deceiving around here. The laundry service is great. We could get used to this. Even our undies are pressed. But if you could see the store itself you would think the clothes would get more dirty just by being there.

David our guide took us to the grocery store today. Picked up water and snacks. What an adventure. I wanted to take pictures but we couldn't. David had to tell us everything. So many foods we had no idea what they were. We are slowing figuring out that we have a very shy daughter. I would be shy if I were with us too. Keep us in your prayers. She was worth the wait.

Much love,
Will, Marla, and Isabel