I don't know if you remember this little one from before? She's grown so much and is just as cute as can be. Everytime I went to snap a picture of her she quickly threw up her fingers into a peace sign! So darling.
A little peak of a new Allen Design clock in the sculpting process. I think this is my favorite so far.
Oh beautiful paint. I can never get enough of the rainbow of colors that God created. Each one lovely, I don't think there is a color that I don't like.
Today, we completed the painting of 5 out of 23 designs. I generally stay for 11 days at least so a 7 day trip may be pushing it! Pressure is on.
And now to the food. Usually the most dreaded part of my day. Not knowing if we're going somewhere gross and if they'll order anything that I may find flavorful. So far this trip, food wise, has been better than times before. Although, I'm still not used to taking the eyeballs off the shrimp myself. How spoiled we are in America. Seriously. And how wasteful are we? From what I can see here they waste nothing. Down to knawing on chicken feet, fish head, chicken head etc.
This was really yummy. Scallop (sorry for all you shellfish haters) with noodles, garlic and a little octopus. My tummy was full. : ) No shelling of the lbs. today!
xoxoxoxo
michelle
What an amazing journey you are having! Your pics and posts are fabulous! Stay safe and have a great time. How beautiful your creations are coming to life!
Posted by: melanie | November 13, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Good to see a smile on your face, and the little girl is cute as a button. Crunch time for sure we will be praying!Love you
Posted by: Gary Allen | November 13, 2008 at 08:20 PM
The little girl is adorable. I would be tempted to bring her home if I was there. So Sweet!
Posted by: Teri Leigh | November 13, 2008 at 10:06 PM
You can do it, Michelle! Everything looks like it's fine, fun and coming along, including that kid... wow, she is already growing from last time, isn't she? Always eat a shrimp for me. Garlic and noodle... yum.
I really love the photo of the paints. Great shot!
Thanks so much for giving us such a great feast for the eyes and heart.
Posted by: Candace | November 13, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I love your China posts! Always so interesting to see behind the scenes photos of how your product gets to the public. Enjoy yourself and eat only what looks good!
Posted by: Deb | November 14, 2008 at 05:20 AM
I love your China posts too!!! I think is an amazing experience. The pictures are awesome and definitely the food looks better in this trip :) Good Luck!!!
Posted by: Valentina | November 14, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Good to see you friend! 7 days is pushing it but you love pressure remember? Think of this like a 3 a.m. run in Florence!;)
Posted by: Tammy | November 14, 2008 at 08:08 PM
oh my michelle...
first things look so so beautiful :) in both this and the following post :D
second i admire your food braveness, i bet i'd be acting all chicken around the new dishes xD hihihi xD and third, THIS LITTLE ONE, WHAT A CUTIE!!!! :D
have a great time the rest of the days! and a good trip back home!
Posted by: Gis | November 15, 2008 at 02:51 AM
That food doesn't look so bad amazingly! Okay except for maybe the eyeball shrimp... but other than that! We miss you and can't wait for you to come home!!
Luv ya,
Alexis
and
Jessica
and
Dad
Posted by: Alexis | November 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Great photo of you and the little girl!
Love all the paint too!
Posted by: Patty W | November 17, 2008 at 07:25 AM