Saturday, January 22, 2011

Pearl Market and Playtime.





Just a quick post today since its late here. We had a fun morning at the wholesale pearl market. Its the size of a very large, multi-level shopping mall with primarily pearls and beads for wholesale distribution. Unreal. As you can see from the colored beads picture, the quality may be variable. We bought a little something for me and the girls from a "reputable dealer" according to our agency representative. We are hopeful that we won't get home to find the paint coming off the pearls. I'll let you interpret the pic of Justin and Laura for yourselves.

We forced Marin into two naps today, a bit of a battle since her nap schedule has been off since Gotcha Day. Paperwork and other obligations seem to always fall during nap time. Her cough is no worse and maybe a tiny bit better and she is sleeping quieter tonight, sounding less and less like a sleestack (not sure I spelled it right, and only those of a certain age will get the reference anyway).

Included a couple of cutie-pie pics just for fun. We know you only tune in for the pics of Miss Marin anyway. :)

3 comments:

  1. Mandy and I are sitting together looking over the pics and stories and we are laughing and crying at the same time...great stories and tears of joy for you, Justin, and Lane. What a BEAUTIFUL little girl! Reid was so fascinated at your story... he looked at the pictures and narrated his adoption, which he remembers only what we've told him!

    It is so awesome that things are going smoothly and we thank God for his blessing on your family. Hugs are on the house...we're buyin!

    Butch and Mandy

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  2. Thanks for sharing your adventure. She is absolutely beautiful.

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  3. Marin looks like she is full of personality! She has so much life behind those great big eyes of hers and, wow, what a smile!

    Val, since a sleestack is not real and only 40 year olds know what one is, you can spell it any way you want sister. :-)

    I can only imagine how much you miss your little Lena. I am glad to hear that technology is keeping you guys in touch.

    Looking forward to hearing how the trip to her hometown goes.

    Love from,
    Susan

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