A growing list of forgot-to-mentions and random pictures from the kids' cameras

1.  The amount of arguing over who's turn it was to push the elevator buttons reached epic proportions before we were hardly into the trip and so Mama determined one child would push it all day long for one day.  And the order was chosen by first name, in alphabetical order, backwards.  And the button pusher had to be four years old or older.

2.  The sprite can that Ian bought at the Consulate Appointment... whatever happened to it?  Well, we are not allowed to bring any fluids past security, even unopened water bottles, coconut milks, and unfortunately, Ian's very cherished sprite.  It was put in the beverage garbage as we all pounded as much water and coconut milk as humanly possible in 25 seconds.  :(

3.  Unpacking and repacking our checked baggage because even though 3 of our bags were WELL under 50 pounds, 2 bags were OVER and United doesn't tally like China in-country flights do.  UGGGGG!!!  Although it worked out fine.  And only one thing broke but is gluable.

Our first picture as parents of 6 kids!

Desperate times call for... gum???

Not the first or the last time kids had their picture taken with other people

The Garden... my happy place