Forever Family Day Gifts

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  Hopefully about 16 more days until referral. I have to say after yesterday's post I felt a little bad because I really was okay, but people got concerned about me and I recieved emails that people were praying for me and even an offer to be taken out to lunch. I really am fine. I was almost laughing all day yesterday because so much has happened in the realm of delays that it is hard to wrap my mind around. I was told the vacations may not affect us and if they do it will just push things into the beginning of September.
  There is a tradition of buying gifts in China and giving one each year to your daughter on your Family Day anniversary to honor her birth culture. Most people shop for 18 of these to last through their daughter's childhood. I only need 16 because two have already been given to me. At my shower my friend Teresa gave me this lovely tea set from Beijing. And then my friend Lisa gave me a jade braclet. She had been given two from her family in Taiwan and was so kind to give one of them to me for Abbey. The following is my list of suggested items for the other 16 gifts. If you have other ideas please post them.
  pearls
  name chop
  silk umbrella
  squeaky shoes
  silk blanket
  calligraphy of child's name
  chopsticks
  province specific items
  artwork - drawing, painting, tapestry
  painted glass
  silk photo album
  traditional clothing
  silk kite
  music CD's
  dolls
  cloissone
  granite etching
  books
  toys