Often when I am out with Anna now, I get questions or comments about her from sweet people. I certainly understand that it is a little confusing to see me with 3 fair-haired little boys and then a Chinese baby, and I don't mind the questions or comments at all - people are often just curious or eager to talk about my experiences! I really thought it was funny, though, when a kind older gentleman (with a thick "country" accent) sitting next to me tried to start a conversation the other day. I was waiting in the store to get my phone repaired, and I could tell he kept looking at me and then at Anna. Finally he said, "She looks kinda Asian!" I smiled and told him that she's from China - thanks! He then proceeded to talk about how cute she was, etc. I was sharing that story with David's parents, and David's father commented, "Well, you sure can't get anything past us Louisiana boys!"
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Little Asian baby in her cool new hat |
Here are the obligatory Halloween pictures - can you tell which kid did not enjoy the church's Fall Fest as much as the others? Anna got back at me for dressing her in that uncomfortable Cinderella dress and had a big accident about 10 minutes into the Fall Fest - so she got to change back into her comfy clothes!
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Blue power ranger ninja |
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Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers climbing the rock wall |
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Ninja Nate |
And in honor of the big LSU game tomorrow, Anna is showing her support for the Tigers! I am also proud to report that at her doctor's visit yesterday she weighed in at 20 1/2 pounds - which puts her ON the growth chart - woo hoo!
Great photos! Smart to write down the crazy (and funny and sweet) things people say. One of my favorites so far was in China when a little (American) girl, an adoptiung family's big sister, said "I like your baby's nose, I like her nostril." Um, thanks!?!? Love seeing Anna grow and love seeing family life! I'm looking forward to returning to some normalcy!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you can take Nate out of Texas but you can't take the Texas out of him!
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