Then and Now

This time last year we were in Beijing. We were touring the city, adjusting to the time change and eating some unknown foods (well, Ryan was....the boys and I pretty much stuck to McDonalds and Pizza Hut).

The Great Wall of China....the first pic gives a little idea of just how steep it really is...the second pic is of the boys keeping a lookout from one of the watchtowers.

We loved seeing how the Chinese population entertains themselves. Everywhere we visited, the people were in groups exercising, playing cards, singing, writing.....

so our boys decided to give the writing thing a try....check out their drawings compared to the ones above....they did some letters from our alphabet and a few smiley faces....love it.

And then fast forward to the present....

Our family picnic....and family prayer. As you can see, MK just wants to get through the prayer so she can eat. Colin is honestly thankful for the food and picnic. Pryce, well, he is inspecting the food selection before going any further.....the celebration follows.

The belly.....

SHHHH! Stop talkin about my belly! It is all good!