Today's Chinese lesson: Katie's pet name "Zhu Zhu" means "precious little pearl." The orphanage staff named her that because "they thought she was cute when she was really little." We still think she's cute...and she's definitely little!
The outside of our hotel is festooned with lights to celebrate the Olympics. It's really fun to watch them here, especially with no Chinese equivalent of Matt Lauer (sorry, couldn't resist).
One of Katie's babble words is "Da-da." She is responding to her American name, but we think it has more to do with recognition of our voices. In fact, today she responded to "Eugene."
Today's Chinese lesson: Katie's pet name "Zhu Zhu" means "precious little pearl." The orphanage staff named her that because "they thought she was cute when she was really little." We still think she's cute...and she's definitely little!
The outside of our hotel is festooned with lights to celebrate the Olympics. It's really fun to watch them here, especially with no Chinese equivalent of Matt Lauer (sorry, couldn't resist).
One of Katie's babble words is "Da-da." She is responding to her American name, but we think it has more to do with recognition of our voices. In fact, today she responded to "Eugene."
12 comments:
You guys all look SOOOOO happy together!!! What a great smile Katie has! Thanks for all the great pics -- we can't wait to see you when you get back and meet Katie in person...
love Christina and Doug
I'm so happy to see how well Katie seems to be adjusting to be with you guys -- that is just wonderful! She looks like a real ham -- I'm sure she and Sienna will have lots of silly fun together when you all get home! :) Let us know when it's time for the beach -- we can't wait!
Katie is adorable. She has a great smile and more hair than Eugene. Off to a great start I'd say. Can't wait to meet her.
We love Zhu Zhu! Oscar and Aidan can't wait to show their new cousin how to catch bugs. Great to see all your lovely smiles.
XOXO, Kat, John, Aidan, and Oscar
Great pictures! It appears Katie thinks you're cool enough to go home with. Looks like the three of you are having a blast.
Hello to all the Leungs and Kearney-Leungs. Katie is changing daily with all the wonderful attention and food. Keep the pictures coming. The blog is a great resource.
Love,
Mom and Dad (Ed and Annette)
skulsincJulie, what a coincidence "precious little pearl" in English is "Wumpa"
skulsincJulie
Your Dad wrote the last entry. He is Swedish.
Wow...what a happy family! I cannot wait for Katie and Camille to meet. Cami's pet name in China was Zhen Zhen...
How wonderful it is to see you all smiling and having a beautiful time. We are so happy for you.
Love, Joyce, Brian, Ben and Cami(Zhu Juan)
crying again - seeing that close-up with Eugene. Just melts my heart. We are so happy for you and your little zhu zhu - what an adorable name.
thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures -- I am so happy to see all of you having a wonderful time! Katie and all of you look so happy -- it was clearly destined to be! I bet that twinkle in her eyes means you are going to have your hands full! What a blessing. I can't wait to meet your precious little pearl! Love, Laura
It's heartwarming to see Katie's little smile in all the photos...so happy to see such a happy family!
- ivy
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