A funny thing happened on the way to Beijing

"If daddy can fill this so can I..."
So far Air China has better food and service than Air Canada, thats if you like rice, preserved veggies and a meat (probably dog). Speaking of dog, there are hardly any (if any) dogs or cats in sight in China - hmmmmm... The child pictured here has a death grip on any piece of paper or cardboard placed in her reach. She will continue this grip even when asleep.



Terra Cotta Warriors statues are found at the Beijing airport. Their was construction all over the airport as they are preparing for the 2008 Olympics. The government will be building the worlds largest airport and will be completed in 2015.







We were the only couple to have half naked babies - everyone else was too modest. It was hot and seemed like the best way to cool the girls off.
The girls are play with their friend David at the SOS foreigner health clinic on the embassy compound. Alicia is trying out her new cell phone.

Alicia:
"Hello, operator? Yes, help me, I am going to be examined by a stranger against my will! Hello? hello? Cheap Chinese cell phones!"






"Waaaaa!!! You try putting a cold thingy on your nipple!"

Dr. Chen from Montreal examined our girls and found that they are healthy. Alicia is physically tracking within the growth chart but is developmentally behind about 3 months. Olivia falls behind in both areas. She is at the 5th percentile inside the expected range. She is not as active as Alicia but seems to be tracking slightly behind.

As always, please pray for our kids!

Goodbye Chongqing, we will remember you forever!

Sorry for the 1 day hiatus. Our day started at 5:00am to get ready to leave Chongqing, the birth city of our kids! Kind of a sad day as we really enjoyed our time here. The people that we met were very friendly. This is Ian at the Holiday Inn (insert ad here) he befriended my friend Jai as soon as he walked through the doors with his distinctive cowboy hat on. I got to know him well too as he became our guide to the city. Ian was the "go to" guy for almost everything Chongqing! He was very patient when showing Jai and my dad the town (key word "dad") We will miss him and the city even though it is known as "the furnace" in China! 37 C today!

"What? I'm trying to make sure I know where the exits are if I have to ditch this plane. I can't rely on these slowpokes! In my analysis I have the advantage if the cabin fills with smoke. I'm already at floor level when I crawl (even if I can only crawl backwards right now). I figure I can crawl under the seats and straight to the exit bypassing all the panicking grownups! Olivia, its every baby for themselves!)"

Olivia is a peaceful child, she sleeps well even on the plane. Both girls travelled very well on the plane in fact they enjoy the turbulence. They like site seeing on the bus too.
At the airport we were parked next to a bus full of women - It was funny to watch all the girls with camera flashes going off and waving and ooogling me. What? You mean they were interested in the babies only? Shattered illusions...

Here we see dad and Olivia taking a nap and Alicia playing with mom.

The stunned looks maybe from the fact that Alicia and Olivia have just heard the "snap" of the rubber gloves from doctor at the embassy clinic in Beijing. All the babies were required to be examed before immigration would allow them into Canada. This is the last place and the last chance for parents to refuse the adoption if there are any medical complications. We have heard there have been cancelled adoptions due to certain problems found with the children - not in our group of parents. How can you not keep these beautiful babies - I can eat them up! (not literally although you may wonder with me)