Officially a family of eight

After crying (or screaming would be more appropriate!) herself to sleep last night, Peyton woke up ready to play and has been very happy all day.  She is really latching on to her big sister, and Madison is being a great sport about it and carrying her around and pretty much doing whatever Peyton wants.  She seems very comfortable with all of us, and readily calls us "Mama", "Baba" (Chinese for Daddy), "Guh Guh" (Chinese for big brother) and "Jie Jie" (Chinese for big sister).  She is sitting in my lap right now playing with a phone and a water bottle and proudly sporting a hoodie she found in her bag.  She seems to be a girly girl and really likes her clothes and her hair clips!  She dances and skips and makes all sorts of silly faces, including one that is exactly like Tyler's standard silly face.  Those two are going to be quite the pair!    Today we went back to the Civil Affairs Office to complete the paperwork, conduct the '"interview" (which consisted of an official asking our names and ages and whether we are "satisfied with the baby") and finalize the adoption.  Peyton was very wound up!  We were the first ones at the office, so we got finished quickly; and our guide then took us to the local supermarket.  As you can see from the pictures ( http://chinatrip2010.shutterfly.com/28), that was quite an experience!  We stuck to the more tame choices but did end up with some turkey flavored Cheetos (Carson's choice)!  After that, we explored the wholesale markets before enjoying a fantastic lunch.  The pictures of the seafood in tanks were made at the restaurant, including the one of the live alligator!  Again, we stuck with the more tame choices -- although one dish did have some odd looking tentacles in it.  After lunch, we toured the Tomb of the Nanyue King -- got to be sure the kids get a little education since they are missing school!  We were able to go into the actual tomb which is right in the middle of the city and was unearthed about 25 years ago when construction began on an apartment complex.  Judging from the items found in the tomb, the Nanyue King was quite wealthy and important!   Tonight we are going on a cruise on the Pearl River.  Should be fun!  We should be worn out by the time that's over and will hopefully get a good night's sleep.  We are still waking up in the wee hours of the morning and having trouble getting back to sleep.  A full 8 hours would be wonderful!