Now that I am off for Spring Break, I planned to update our blog, which is something Sarah has not done since March 6. I do not plan to include any pictures of Brynn (I know that is what the family wants), but bore you with text of our happenings!
Big Girl Bed: About two weeks ago, Brynn was down for her nap. I was at work and Sarah was cleaning the house (actually watching a movie). She hears a knock on Brynn's bedroom door, coming from the inside. Sarah is perplexed and opens the door to find Brynn standing there saying, "Momma, me out!" Our big two-year old climbed out of her baby bed. When I got home, I made her duplicate the feat and I was amazed by her agility. We have turned the baby bed into a toddler bed. She has fallen out on a few occasions and even slept in the floor one night!
Scooter's Back: After having my scooter battery stolen in December, I parked the scooter for a few months. With the temperature way too cold to ride a scooter, I never bothered to get the battery replaced. A couple of weeks ago, Brian Spata and I pushed to scooter about half a mile to the battery shop. I got it replaced and the Perdues are now mobile. It has saved us money on taxies and petty cabs along with giving us the chance to go more places near our home. I apologize to the Storms, Johnny and Steven who did not get to experience my driving, but future visitors should be excited for wild scooter rides!
Visitors: Ryan, Johnny Davis and Steven Shirley visited for the the first couple of weeks in March. Brynn loved having her uncle around. Skype is an amazing thing, as Brynn has not forgotten any of her grandparents or aunts/uncles. With Steven already being an uncle, he was a pro with Brynn and she warmed up to Johnny by the end of the trip. We showed them the sights of Chengdu and took them to some of our favorite restaurants. I am not sure if they will ever return, but it was a great visit.
Spring Break: This week is Spring Break at my school. We have made the most of the off time and warmer weather. On the first day, we went to a big park and let Brynn play in a recreational area with trampoline, slides and ball pit. After the play area, we walked around the park and were told "hello" by over a thousand Chinese kids on a field trip. We finished the day off with a meal at Peter's Tex Mex. The next day, we rode the train to the Bulk Market. We found Brynn a new pair of tennis shoes and got Sarah a new backpack. Following our shopping, we rode the Subway to Hooters for lunch. Today, we went to our amusement park, Happy Valley. We let Brynn ride a few of the rides that were open and not closed for maintenance or cleaning(I was not happy about the closing of rides at 11 AM for cleaning). We capped off the day with lunch at Pizza Hut. Tomorrow, Sarah is going out to eat with some women from our company and I get a day alone with Brynn!
Pregnancy: Sarah is officially 28 weeks pregnant this week. She is entering the third trimester. She is feeling great, but the pregnancy is starting to make her tired much easier. Sarah and Brynn will return to the States on May 11. My parents will pick them up in Atlanta at midnight. So, she will not officially make it to Tuscaloosa until the 12th. I will be coming to the States on Monday June 6. Just like Sarah, I will be arriving late, thus not making it to T-town until the next day. We are looking forward to our return home, having the baby, visiting family/friends and eating tons of American food! I can't wait to play a round (or 6) of golf! Our baby is still nameless. We have tried a ton of names for her, but just can't find the right fit.
Look for some pictures tomorrow!
Big Girl Bed: About two weeks ago, Brynn was down for her nap. I was at work and Sarah was cleaning the house (actually watching a movie). She hears a knock on Brynn's bedroom door, coming from the inside. Sarah is perplexed and opens the door to find Brynn standing there saying, "Momma, me out!" Our big two-year old climbed out of her baby bed. When I got home, I made her duplicate the feat and I was amazed by her agility. We have turned the baby bed into a toddler bed. She has fallen out on a few occasions and even slept in the floor one night!
Scooter's Back: After having my scooter battery stolen in December, I parked the scooter for a few months. With the temperature way too cold to ride a scooter, I never bothered to get the battery replaced. A couple of weeks ago, Brian Spata and I pushed to scooter about half a mile to the battery shop. I got it replaced and the Perdues are now mobile. It has saved us money on taxies and petty cabs along with giving us the chance to go more places near our home. I apologize to the Storms, Johnny and Steven who did not get to experience my driving, but future visitors should be excited for wild scooter rides!
Visitors: Ryan, Johnny Davis and Steven Shirley visited for the the first couple of weeks in March. Brynn loved having her uncle around. Skype is an amazing thing, as Brynn has not forgotten any of her grandparents or aunts/uncles. With Steven already being an uncle, he was a pro with Brynn and she warmed up to Johnny by the end of the trip. We showed them the sights of Chengdu and took them to some of our favorite restaurants. I am not sure if they will ever return, but it was a great visit.
Spring Break: This week is Spring Break at my school. We have made the most of the off time and warmer weather. On the first day, we went to a big park and let Brynn play in a recreational area with trampoline, slides and ball pit. After the play area, we walked around the park and were told "hello" by over a thousand Chinese kids on a field trip. We finished the day off with a meal at Peter's Tex Mex. The next day, we rode the train to the Bulk Market. We found Brynn a new pair of tennis shoes and got Sarah a new backpack. Following our shopping, we rode the Subway to Hooters for lunch. Today, we went to our amusement park, Happy Valley. We let Brynn ride a few of the rides that were open and not closed for maintenance or cleaning(I was not happy about the closing of rides at 11 AM for cleaning). We capped off the day with lunch at Pizza Hut. Tomorrow, Sarah is going out to eat with some women from our company and I get a day alone with Brynn!
Pregnancy: Sarah is officially 28 weeks pregnant this week. She is entering the third trimester. She is feeling great, but the pregnancy is starting to make her tired much easier. Sarah and Brynn will return to the States on May 11. My parents will pick them up in Atlanta at midnight. So, she will not officially make it to Tuscaloosa until the 12th. I will be coming to the States on Monday June 6. Just like Sarah, I will be arriving late, thus not making it to T-town until the next day. We are looking forward to our return home, having the baby, visiting family/friends and eating tons of American food! I can't wait to play a round (or 6) of golf! Our baby is still nameless. We have tried a ton of names for her, but just can't find the right fit.
Look for some pictures tomorrow!
i love reading ya'lls post and will definitely be talking to the upstairs person for a wonderful transition home and healthy delivery of baby perdue:) I can't wait to hear more about all that has happened there. so jealous of those who have come to visit! china is a place i've never seen! JLR
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