Fun in the park

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Another great day!

We had a tear-free day yesterday, and we haven't seen any today either.  She even takes a nap without complaint.  Of course, that could change at any moment!  This morning we went back to the medical clinic to have her TB test read (all was well), then we have had the rest of the day on our own.  We had another picnic lunch from the White Swan deli, then the boys headed to the zoo.  The girls took naps then went for a walk and did a little more shopping.  The construction on the island makes getting around pretty difficult, so we decided that we deserved some french fries and milkshakes at Lucy's!  I don't know whether Peyton is used to things like that, but she certainly seems to like them!    Several other families with our agency arrived last night and today, and we will meet all of them tomorrow for some touring and lunch.  There have been very few families here the last few days, so it is nice to see some more activity.  I know the shopkeepers are happy to see them too!    Peyton is picking up some English already and will repeat most anything we say to her.  She is very good at "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Go!"  We're starting to learn some of her words too.  Communication has really not been a problem.  It's amazing what you can get across with pointing and gestures!    We have been talking to the other children over the webcam every day, and they seem to be doing well and are very excited about meeting their new sister.  It's wonderful to be able to see them even though it makes us miss them even more!  Can't wait to have all six at home together!!  I could do without the cooking and laundry that will come with that though.  We're getting really spoiled here!

Reagan has met her match!

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Better and better

We had a great day yesterday and no tears at bedtime!  In fact, the only tears all day were when she got her shots and TB test.  Even then, she sat very still and let the nurses do what they had to do, and she got over it very quickly -- with the help of a sucker!  She woke up happy this morning and has been having a great time playing with the boys.  Allen may not consider it playing since it involved chasing him around and spanking him then tying him to a chair!  There is nothing gentle about this girl!!  She is definitely a girly girl though and loves to pick out her clothes and have her hair done.  I painted her nails this morning, and she is VERY proud of that!    We don't have anything scheduled for today, so we're hoping to just play in the park and enjoy a little down time.  Unfortunately, we have to say good bye to MM and WW.  We have really enjoyed having them with us, and I think they have had a great time too.  Today they fly to Tokyo where they will spend the night before catching their flight to the good old USA tomorrow.  We will miss them!    Thanks to everyone who has sent us emails.  It's great to hear from home!    Time to go eat breakfast.  We're going to miss this buffet when we get home -- may be hard going from this huge spread back to Pop Tarts!   Peyton keeps pushing buttons, so I better go before she deletes this.  I'll add more pictures soon, so check the shutterfly site.

Peyton in action

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Peyton goes shopping

She is definitely a girl who will fit in with our family -- she loves to shop!  So far, she has "talked" her Daddy into a fancy red dress, a bracelet, a pair of boots, a sweater and more  suckers than I can count!  Oh yeah, don't forget the light-up sword at the circus.  Had to have that too!     Yesterday we had the medical exam and applied for Peyton's passport.  MM, WW and Carson did some touring while we were at the doctor's office -- much more interesting than a medical exam!  We ventured out a little and went to a local restaurant to try our hands at ordering without a guide around.  They had an English menu, but you still never know what you might get.  Apparently Allen did a good job of choosing our dishes because everything was delicious . . . and recognizable!  After the passport appointment, the driver took us to McDonald's to kill a little time before the International Circus.  Peyton had a great time in the play area and quickly made a new friend.  The two of them climbed and played and giggled and would run out and grab Carson and motion for him to come inside and help them get to one of the higher steps.  Peyton is already seeing the benefits of having older brothers!  They told us the first day that she was a little scared of him because the boys at the orphanage were "very naughty" and she didn't like to play with them.  She is obviously over that now!    The princess just woke up -- more later!

New pictures

Pictures have been added to the Shutterfly site, but I haven't had time to post an update here.  All is well, and Peyton is getting more and more comfortable with us.  She is crazy about Madison!  She had her medical exam yesterday and is the first child we've had who didn't scream through the whole thing.  She did everything the doctors asked then told them "bye bye" and blew them kisses!  I'm afraid we won't have the same result when she goes back today for 6 shots.    We would love to hear from everyone!  Just send a message to ammcneal2000@ yahoo.com (no spaces).   More later when we have more time.