Babies and fishies and puppies!!

These are pictures of Kari and Maren.
Maren is from Minnesota and is here with her
uncle and cousin. Kari and Maren have
hit it off really well. She is such a sweet young lady.

Tuesday was a very packed day with lots going on. We took off from the hotel by 9:00am and went to the Sun Ae Won orphanage. This orphanage is like an extended foster care as these children have not been relinquished for adoption the children were so adorable. Mr. Kim and his family run this orphanage and they do such a great job. All of the children are sociable and engaged. Sadly this means they really, really cry hard as the group leaves after an hour of playtime and cuddling. Our older boys had the hardest time leaving--their soft side really showed as they slowly left the orphanage with tears in their eyes as we could all hear the weeping children.
We needed to remind ourselves of the giggles and cuddles that will keep those children engaged. A child that won't cuddle and play has already "checked out" emotionally.

This little girl was sitting all by herself when Kari walked in the
room. She was feeling pretty sad. Kari held out her arms and
the loving began! Both of them were hooked!

A much happier little girl!

I fell in love with this little sweetie. She held her arms up
to me and snuggled in. Her grip on my arms was so tight, even while
she slept the grip was there. It was such a special and difficult time.

Then it was off to the fish market and the international market. The fish market is incredible, tho' a bit gross a times! The pictures just don't do it justice.

These pictures say it all!

Then we went to the international market where Kari spotted puppies. From then on out it was an assault like you won't believe! "Let's take a puppy home!" "Once we get it home, I KNOW Dad won't mind!" "Can we PLEASE find out how much they cost?" They were adorable and I had to keep reminding myself that in two months Kari goes to school and I start classes. Who would take care of the little thing? Mike, be proud--I held firm!! I wanted one as much as Kari.

It was hard to resist these little guys!