Ninth Day in Guangzhou - Shamian Island shopping

After breakfast this morning, we headed out for touring.  Our lobby had been transformed once again.  This time there is a candy theme.  Check out the centerpiece with giant lollipops.  We seriously wanted to start singing the "Lollipop Guild" but decided against it.  The rain picked up, so we decided against the zoo (after going around a circular round-about two times).

Sister Love!!!

Now Greyson will do the boxing pose...

Love these kids (and our little action hero)!

We headed to Shamian Island for some shopping.  It is so different, but still sooooo much fun to shop on the island!  The kiddos had so much fun trying to see how far their souvenir money would go.  They found t-shirts, jewelry, muscial instruments, passports, and legos.  I found some new dresses, scarves, and jewelry.  We also had lunch at Lucy's.  Mark really doesn't care for their meals, but I LOVE their sweet and sour chicken.  I have to admit, it wasn't as good as I remember, but I think it's more of a nostalgic feeling!  Kristyn had her breakdown on the island, in the rain.  Poor baby!  It was hard to watch it, but it is so common.  She still has her moments.  She loves with her whole being, but can have quite an attitude!  She is a little bossy with Kaitlyn and Kait's going to have to learn to assert herself.  She does adore Kaitlyn though.  We also took pics by the famous Shamian Island statues.

One of the main walking streets on the Island

At Lucy's, after Kristyn's breakdown... Baba can always bring a smile!!

They just don't have tables big enough for all of us here :)

Always willing to ham it up!

Little Mark, the clown!

Such a jokester

Waiting for mama to get done shopping

Kaitlyn joining in the fun

The famous "big-boned" woman and her dog

Everybody has to ride the dog

Everybody

Literally everyone :)

Kaitlyn wants to play too

Learning to dance

Looking forward to adding Addi into this beautiful little crew!

A shop owner gave Greyson this toy for free.  Ugghhh, the most annoying little thing ever!! It looks like a peanut, however, inside are two birds.  When you open it up, they chirp.  On the bright side, it kept him occupied and quiet the whole day...  Now, one of the bird's springs broke, it won't shut, won't quit chirping, and apparently has the best batteries we've ever seen!

When we got back, we were so hot!  It was over 90, but felt more like 100!  We were drenched in sweat!  No wind and VERY humid.  So, we were in the pool again today for an hour.  Greyson prefers to sit on the side, the water is pretty cold.  Kristyn is a water bug, she LOVES it!  Then, my dear Brayden (McDonald's companion), joined me to go get dinner.  I love that he wants to come along and help.  We have some good conversations on the short walk there and back.

Tomorrow, as relaxing day and dinner cruise in the evening.  Our time is drawing short!  I will miss China!