[note: I am finally finishing the series post on our best friends, the Lathams, visiting 'small town' China from 'big city' China]
These two bonked heads on the trampoline.
Our lip sync battle was one for the books. I am not permitted to post pics of the adults...too embarrassing and all. Just know we all got in character and to our shame remembered way too many rap songs from the 80s.
These girls did two duets. One to 'A Million Dreams' (The Greatest Showman) and another to "I'm a gummy bear"
"This is Me" by Sophia. (Another 'Greatest Showman' hit)
"U Can't Touch This" Abraham really stole the show with his rendition. He rocked it.
(had to use a screen shot of the video)
Moana soundtrack's: "Shiny"
Oops, snuck one in. (Apparently I have no shame). Melissa and I, singing the finale (where we got everyone up dancing) to a Justin Timberlake song (I think, at least I look like I know the lyrics).
I laughed so hard this night my belly ached. And I LOVED how great the kids did, they were so comfortable around each other they didn't care and gave it their all.
The last morning of The Latham Family Visit we left the kids at home (with our helper) watching a Star Wars and we took John and Melissa to the minority market. It happened to be market day (every 5 days people come from villages a little farther away and sell their wares). I hadn't been in a while, and this time was really special. We ran into people we knew, including the mom of David's language tutor, he had lived in her house for a few months our 2nd summer in China.
David is discussing the difference in chopsticks.
We stopped for snacks!
That afternoon David took everyone but Sophia (not feeling well) and me to hike up to the Pagoda. We drove up and met them for (more) snacks.
The last picture.
Our time with this family was soul-soothing. Priceless. We are so thankful for the sacrifice of time and money it took for them to come. We praise God for bringing us such great friends that truly come alongside us, carry burdens when needed, encourage us to carry them when we should, and remind us of truth constantly. Most importantly--they make us laugh hard!
