Last Dinner in Yinchuan

On Thursday night Brian and Issac opted out of dinner and had bananas and peanut butter crackers for dinner. I on the other hand ventured out with my guide Lei Lei and Mr. Ha our driver to a hot pot resturant. It was great and I ate lots of shrimp, mutton and beef along with mushroom, sprouts and other veggies. We finished the meal with real ice cream!!!! In the resturant you have a heating element flush with your table in front of you. Once it is heated up, you began to boil water or oil with spices and you can then dip your food in it and begin cooking. It was such fun!!!!!!!! Enjoy the picture and video:

Last full day in Yinchuan

Today we walked down to the KFC for lunch and let Issac play in the playground area after that. He really enjoyed playing on the slide and being around other children. After dinner tonight he began to count for me. Brian and I were amazed as he can count at least up to 20. What a smart boy!!!!!!!!

Lakes and Licks (of icecream)

Today we visited the north tower and the Buddhist temple. Later we visited the largest park in Yinchuan and took a paddle boat ride on the lake. Issac couldn't decide if he liked Lemon or Chocolate ice cream better. As you can see on his face, both were given thorough tries!!!! Enjoy the photos.

Good Goodbyes

Today we went back to the orphanage after a visit to the notary in the morning. We brought some lotion and baby shampoo that the director said could be used. As soon as we entered several staff members swarmed around Issac. They asked him questions, asked him for kisses and passed him back and forth. Many wanted pictures and one of his "MaMas" brought several handmade sweaters and knitted pants for him in winter. She said that she made two sizes for him . This way her present will last for a long time. She was in tears after we left the orphanage. She stood composing herself at the gate. It almost makes us feel guilty taking him home. I guess it is good to know that he was loved so. A few of you have been asking if he is always happy. For the most part he is, except nap time and bed time and then he sobs and cries for his "MaMa". He does silly things to be cute but he gets carried away and will hit. I think this is a fun adventure for him right now. I hope he realizes in the days ahead that this is a permanent deal!!!! Everything is finalized on our part and we will pick up his passport and our receipts later in the week. So for now we learn more about each other.....

Pictures of Tuesday

Here are some photos of Issac on Tuesday

The Many faces of Issac

Here are the 1st few hours with Issac

Our Son ISSAC!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some pictures from today!!!!!!!!! We have more paperwork today, so I will post some more later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!