Tuesday in Guangzhou

The guys started their morning with some birthday cake!

It had been delivered after Tate was in bed on Monday night.

It was fun to watch him enjoy it on Skype!!

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He kept showing us that he is now four!!

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And then there were some more karate moves to show us too!

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Oh my goodness, sweet baby, hurry home!!!!!

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Tate was wearing his USA shirt for their consulate appointment this morning. It went well! Tate’s visa should be given to the guys sometime on Wednesday.

The guys got some “take away” sandwiches from the hotel restaurant for lunch. After lunch it was time for some swimming, and then a nap for Tate. In the evening, the guys headed out with Simon and one other family to go on the Pearl River cruise!

We did this last year and really enjoyed it! There is a buffet dinner served as you ride along the Pearl River on a boat.

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The sunset is SO beautiful!!!

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Once it gets dark outside, there is a clown show inside the boat for the kids!

This is the same gal that entertained the kids last year.

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I LOVE this photo!!!

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Because the guys got back to their room so late, we did not have a lot of time on Skype with them as their Tuesday came to a close. We did just get to spend some time with them on Skype as they started their Wednesday though! When they answered our call, Tate said “Good morning!” He is learning so many new words so quickly!

The guys only have one more sleep before they start their long journey home! They are super, duper ready to come home and we are super, duper ready for them to get here!

Help us pray for them as they finish up their time in China and also as they travel home!

4 comments

  1. Kristen says:

    Oh m y goodness HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU BIG BOY! I know your mama wants to squeeze you tight. Steph he’s such SUCH a CUTIE!!!!!! And I’m chuckling that the same balloon lady was on the cruise this year. Oh how I look forward to Friday! Tate seems to be dong GREAT! LOVE and PRAYERS!!!

  2. Lisa says:

    Love the “Good morning” from Tate. I bet it made YOUR day. Blake – I love your face while watching Tate with the balloon. What a good daddy!

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