Beijing Olympics

I am so excited that the Olympics finally started yesterday. I couldn't wait for them to begin. We have always loved the Olympics in our family and now of course we are even more excited as it is being held in China. We have already spent way too much of our day today watching tv. It is so addicting...beach volleyball, swimming, fencing, gymnastics and a new favorite...team handball. With the exception, of say boxing I can sit and watch just about anything. Hmm...I guess that we are not going to be getting much done around here for the next 2 1/2 weeks. But to be honest we haven't gotten much done in the previous 2 weeks either as there as been way too many shows on tv regarding China as well. We especially loved the ones on the travel channel. Oh well projects, laundry, they'll wait, right? How often do the Olympics come along? :)

Last night we headed to our fellow China adoption buddies, Jenn & Matt's to watch opening ceremonies. We were joined by other China adoption buddies, Lisa and Heather & Mark as well as a few of Jenn & Matt's neighbors. Jenn & Matt were wonderful hosts and we had a great time watching the AMAZING opening ceremonies, eating Chinese, playing bingo and having great conversation. Jenn & Matt's neighbor, Ed just returned from China and had wonderful insights into their culture. We also enjoyed talking "China adoption" with others that are right there with you....longing for our children to come home.

Here are a few photos from our evening:
Jenn & I:

Lisa & Jenn:

Mark & Heather:

Some of the gang watching the show:

While everyone else was watching opening ceremonies Camden & Xander were upstairs playing Lego Star Wars. Sadly that is one of Camden's favorite things to do. Fortunately, we don't have any kind of game systems at home. But he sure enjoys playing it at everyone else's house:

Jenn, the bingo master:

Some of the kiddos playing bingo

Here's Camden with his bingo prize. He was so happy!