We had a great time meeting up with our dear friends Mary Kelly and Giovanni Bello in Bali. We stayed in a little villa in a town called Seminyak. Unfortunately the Krembs’ didn’t get much sun time since they burned themselves on the very first day! Dumb! We should definitely know better. We enjoyed theContinue reading The Bello’s in Bali
My Birthday
Even though I flew all day on my birthday this year, it was still remarkable. So remarkable in fact that a week later I’m inspired to blog about it! First, on Saturday morning, the 20th, Gigi comes in the room and says, “Mommy, happy birthday. We have a surprise for you. You are to stayContinue reading My Birthday
Howzit!
Our trip over winter break to Hawaii for my brother’s wedding was fantastic! I was anxious for the trip, but once we all got together I knew I had nothing to worry about. The wedding festivities were beautiful, sharing a condo with the Collins’ was a breeze, the weather was glorious all week long, andContinue reading Howzit!
Vincet Won the Dragon Award
The first week back to school after winter break, and Vincent received the Dragon Award today! He’s so proud. He received it for having a great “can do” attitude and being a great helper in the classroom.
Lil’ Christmas Dinner Party with Friends
On Sunday Jane, Phil, Debbie, and Poppy joined us for the evening. It had been a while since we’d seen our Ven friends. Life gets so busy all of a sudden. It was great fun to catch up with them.
Winter Formal in Beijing
We had a very fun time on Saturday night. ISB hosted its winter party at the Intercontinental down at the Olympic Park. We were quite late–getting ready and then getting lost! But once we arrived the party was in full swing. Now, then next two shots are a bit goofy, but then again all partiesContinue reading Winter Formal in Beijing
Decorating the Tree 09
Last Saturday morning, November 28, we woke up and decorated the tree. I had asked if Sally and Cork would prefer if we did this task before they got there, but luckily they wanted to join in the fun. Part of decorating the tree requires wearing a special hat!
Gigi Received the Dragon Award!
Santa’s in Beijing
Santa truly is all over the world! We ran into this Chinese Santa at a tree-lighting ceremony at the famous Lido Holiday Inn in Beijing last night.
Thanksgiving in Beijing with FAMILY!
We felt really, really fortunate this year. While every Thanksgiving overseas has been special–we usually have been able to travel or spend wonderful dinners with the friends that become family while we’re away–this year was a bit different. We were able to spend Thanksgiving with actual blood family: Corky and Sally are here visiting fromContinue reading Thanksgiving in Beijing with FAMILY!
Snow Day with Kate and Fam
Kate’s here with her brother and sister, Luke and Jenny. We woke up on their first morning here to a full snowfall and…a snow day! No school!
It Snowed!
We woke up on Sunday, November 1st, to snow! It was so beautiful! It was all Vincent had dreamed of–especially after last year when we told him we’d be moving to Beijing. All he kept saying was how excited for snow he was. It didn’t matter that we told him it doesn’t snow much inContinue reading It Snowed!