This past Sunday we had special guests at our church – a group of children visiting the United States from China. These children and their leaders are in our area for one week, but will be driving across the United States on a one month tour before they head back home. The children are staying with homeschooling families from our church and one other church this whole week and are getting a taste of what school is like when done at home.

We had the privilege of hosting a bon fire last night for the children and their host families! We were SO excited to watch the children experience something new – a farm, a bon fire, smores, horses, and even star gazing through our telescope. We were told on Sunday that the children were missing the kind of food they eat in China, but I really think they enjoyed the new things they tried last night!

There were several that are from Guangzhou, which is where Eliza is from, and also where all adoptive families go to finalize the U.S. part of their adoption paperwork while in China. This man was from Guangzhou. He was running a drone and showing it to Lane, Tate and Eliza. He also had the most impressive camera I have ever seen! He told Blake and I, in broken English, that this area is the most beautiful place he has ever seen in his life! He said he has taken “many, many” photos because it is just so beautiful. We agree! It is so beautiful in our neck of the woods!

My little army did a great job helping get ready for last night! They had a good time too. Especially our little social bug. I saw him often hand in hand with one of our guests, dragging them somewhere. He is just TOO cute!

Eliza enjoyed herself too. I did swing her part way through the night, and got her back on track. She did SO good!

This ray of sunshine was a celebrity. He had his photo taken more than once I think!

I posted a few very short videos on IG stories of the children talking to each other. Hearing their language just tugged at our hearts so much! I have always said I left a piece of my heart in China, and I think my sweet hubby left his whole heart there as well. It is hard to explain what that feels like!

We certainly were blessed last night by having this farm full of people – and such special ones at that. It is something we will not forget!!

Happy travels to you, sweet children!!