Day 6- Strolling through XiangHu Park, first bath, and Thanksgiving Chinese style

Day six once again brought about new sights and sounds. We are very much enjoying the chance to experience this unique culture, one could say it may be a once in a lifetime opportunity, I hope not for our second child's sake.(hint, hint) We strolled through a park called XiangHu, which is very popular with the locals. Retirees frequent this park to exercise daily, as do grandparents with their grandchildren. Needless to say with that many elders around we were stopped several times by the "clothes police" checking to make sure we had enough layers of clothing on Lainee and that she was warm enough. Trust me when I say they believe in bundling little children in layers even in warm weather. We of course did not pass their inspection, so after a few reprimands we decided to drape her in a blankie as you will see in the pics below. The one thing that amazes me the most about this concept is that they are very concerned about covering every square inch of flesh on small children, but yet their buhookys can hang out of their split pants exposed to the elements and that is alright. Go figure, only in China. Below are some pics for the park.

Lainee all snuggled in with her baby.

Mommy on stroller patrol, daddy on camera patrol.

Lainee enjoyed watching all the carp being fed.
We may have to get her that goldfish after all.

Lainee hamming it up for the camera.

After we returned from the park it was time to get ready for our Thanksgiving dinner, so we had our first bath in the bathtub. She has been taking showers with mommy and loves them but now we know she loves baths, too.

Here's Lainee all ready for her Thanksgiving feast, but no turkey here, guess we'll have to settle for duck.

The after Thanksgiving dinner full belly ready for nap look.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends back home in the states. Hope you all have a great time and enjoy, eat some turkey for us. We may not be home, but we sure do have a lot to be thankful for this year. God bless.

Much Love,

Danielle, Ryan, & Lainee, too