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Davao Day 4 - Spending time

We had a very relaxed, low-key day spending time as a family. It rained all day so it worked even better that we had kind of planned an in-house type of day. Most of it was spent in the hotel playing cars, coloring, playing jokes, laughing, and eating. We did take one adventure out doors though and walked about 5 blocks to a mall. At the mall we did a little shopping, especially at a bookstore where we bought a series of books about a little jeepney named "Jepoy". We've already enjoyed reading them! The main reason we came to the mall though was to have lunch. Here is where our two worlds split! Caleb opted for McDonalds, while Tope opted for Jollibee! Ha! This just made my day for some reason!! Both to and from the mall we got caught in the rain, which Tope found hysterical, Caleb, not so much.


Fuzzy I know, but this is reality for me to see now - I love it!!!


He knew I was wanting to take his picture so he looked up and gave me this funny stare.
And then another...


Caleb got in on the action too!







McDonald's VS. Jollibee


Quick grocery stop for some juice and milk.



Have I mentioned how he likes to joke around!?!



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  1. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Congrats on your adoption. A friend from Iowa, Annette Franzen.

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  2. Carol HakalaFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    I think that he wants to be certain that he gets home with you - the best way he knows how is to crawl in that suitcase! Sounds like an awesome day.

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