The Benadooch Just watched the mens volleyball gold medal game and now sitting here watching the breath-taking closing. You have got to be overwhelmed watching it live. Your updates have been wonderful. Continue to have a grand time!

Ena Hi K: I finally got to see your blog. I've been missing you all along, and all I had to do was to get connected to the blog. I'm happy you two had a great time. Update more pics. Love ya, your little sis

Joan Frierson Hi Karen and Malcolm: Your trip sounds wonderful and I am glad that you are have this special experience. I enjoy reading about your trip--and I check in often. The pictures are awesome. I always look for you on tv when I am watching. Can't wait to talk to you when you get back and to see all of your pictures. Tell Kobe I said "hey." j

Lauren Give my parents a hug and tell them Tj keeps having meltdowns because he cannot figure out where Mimi and Big Dabby are. He even recognized Mimi as a little girl in a photo. I guess you should hug Joi and Robert for us!:)

Lauren Hey! I am glad that everybody is having a great time. Watching the games on TV is nothing compared to seeing it in person. China looks beautiful. One day you will have to take all of us to see it.

cheryl french Karen and Malcolm, Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! This is the experience of a life-time. I'm so happy for the two of you. The photos are breathtaking. Keep them coming. Don't forget to sample the cuisine and i expect Malcolm to speak some Mandarin when he comes home(tee hee). Okay, now enjoy the track & field events next week and don'tforget to blog. Oodles of love, cheryl

Chanell Karen and Malcolm- Thanks for sharing your experience! I saw the opening ceremony on TV and thought about you both and how wonderful it must be to be there in person! Take good care and God Bless! Chanell

Lauren Hi family! I see that everyone is having a great time. Please take a lot of photos. We miss you guys! Love Ya, Lauren

Patricia I'm so happy that you guys were able to go the Olympics, and experience so many exciting events not to mention the culture. Enjoy and continue to keep us updated, and post some more pictures please. God Bless!

Kathy This is so cool! I am enjoying your blogs and the photos! Karen, you are a saint ... all that basketball ... grins. Malcolm - Jim and I are so glad you're having such a great time! Just a few seats away from GW and laura Bush, huh? On TV they kept showing him lookimg at this watch ... smiles. As we watch th events, I always scan the first several rows that can be seen on the TV screen - hoping I'll catch a glimpse of my family!! Can't really see whose sitting there clearly ... smiles. Please pass on hugs to David and Pam, Joi, and Lucy! And of course, reserve some for yourselves. More pictures, please!

THE GREAT BOBBY D Wow, what an experience . . I hope that it is all that hoped for and more. I am sure that you have attended alot of basketball to this point. Malcolm give your mamma a break and hit some other events . .swimming, cycling, fencing, beach volleyball, etc. I can't wait to see more pics. Anyway,tell my parents I love and miss them. Take care . .love ya Bobby D. P.S. Malcolm at the 2012 games, Danny Granger will be on the team . .u heard it first from me!!

Kevin Hi Karen and Malcolm,I hope you two had a pleasant journey to Beijing. You guys most be at the opening ceremonies. What an experience. I can't to see some pictures. Hope you're having a wonderful time. Hurry and update the blog. :-)