This is a photo of the families in our Jiangxi group taken about 3 hours before we left to return to Beijing. It was taken in the hotel lobby at the Gloria Plaza Hotel in Nanchang. Boy, we were a big group - and we really miss these people. Hopefully we'll be able to see them again soon.
Our 'official' group 244 went to a different province - Guangdong, and is not in this photo. We'll be seeing them in August at the pool party.
Our dear friend Taia came to visit Maya months ago (please note winter jackets in photo , Sorry, Taia!) We had a wonderful visit and Miss Maya still plays with the fishy which 'uncle' Allan gave her !! She'll be swimming in the lake at the cottage with the real 'fishies' very soon.
At the beginning of June, we flew to Baltimore to spend a few days with Glenn, Beth and Jenael. Maya was a great traveler and she was thrilled to finally meet Auntie Beth and Uncle Glenn! As you can see, she loved being in the pool! Many thanks to Auntie Beth for the swimming lessons - next stop: wake-boarding !!
Ray, Mag and their daughter Madeline, invited the families from group 244 to an afternoon party a few months ago. ( Yes, 'months ago' - sorry everyone, I'm officially in the 'lazy lump of cheese' category when it comes to blogging!) It was great seeing everyone again, and to see how much the kids have grown in such a short period of time! We plan to get-together again in August for a pool-party. Yippie ! We are soooo there !!!
"An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break."Chinese Proverb