Recently, I just had an amazing learning experience at the Learning 2.010 Conference in Shanghai. I was the cohort facilitator for the librarians’ group. Not only did I meet 25 other librarians, but I learned tons from all of them. I’m so proud of being a librarian, and to be honest, I have to admit,Continue reading My Tweeps
Recipe: Baking for Your Teacher
The best part of baking is baking for others, and what better excuse than your teacher’s birthday! Vincent’s teacher got lucky this year. She had a day off on her birthday for the Moon Day Festival, but she must not be forgotten. We baked her some cookies to be delivered the “day after.” Vincent andContinue reading Recipe: Baking for Your Teacher
Recipe: Banana Pups
For Gigi’s birthday, she wanted to bring in Banana Pups to share with her classmates. Basically, Banana Pups are a banana cupcake with a chocolate surprise in the center frosted like a chocolate puppy. Here’s the recipe for the Banana Cupcakes. I modified Schweet ‘N Savory’s recipe just a bit. 3 cups flour 1Continue reading Recipe: Banana Pups
Gigi’s Chaoyang Surprise
This Sunday’s excursion was to the carnival area in Chaoyang Park. We surprised Gigi and brought her to this fun area to jump start her birthday celebrations. She’s 7 this September 13, 2010!
Excursion: Beautiful Gorge
Kevin just got a hold of two new Beijing guidebooks–specific for hiking and venturing out beyond the city. On Sunday he took us to the beautiful Longxing Gorge. It was magnificent with huge cliffs to meander through on a putting boat.