Lulu attended her first Mass this morning, and performed quite well. The fact she was drinking a bottle the first 30 minutes and eyeing the many pretty and shiny things on the altar the rest of the time didn't hurt. We went there anticipating a Vietnamese service, but it was celebrated in French. Lulu understood about as much of it as we did. St. Joseph's Cathedral, the "Great Church" as it's known by the locals, was built by the French in the mid 1600s, and really is impressive. Take a gander at the photo once the folks post them.
Despite the language barrier, participating in the Mass while our son and families slept on the other side of the world made the distance seem a bit smaller, for a few moments anyway.
The rest of the day was spent enjoying the cafes and craft/souvenir shops that occupy the "Old Quarter" of Hanoi. Gabe scored a few surprises and Lulu got her first jewelry, including a baby-sized Jade bracelet. As if there was any doubt a daughter of Joni would be well-accessorized. Lulu is already committed to learning the issues of the day and helped Joni read a magazine over lunch.
Tomorrow will be passport photo day for Lulu. I'm sure her photos will be far better than her parents'. It'd be pretty difficult to shoot a bad photo of a face that cute. We also hope to visit a tailor to have a traditional dress made for her to wear at her baptism once we get her home.
Take care,
Aaron, Joni, and Lulu
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