Well, the kids had a new way of celebrating Halloween. It was reminiscent of candy earned the way Kevin and I grew up: walking and walking around many blocks in cold rainy weather to fill the load with as much candy as possible! In the morning Gigi did wake up saying she liked it betterContinue reading Halloween in Beijing
Ho Hai
I am not caught up on all of our excursions. A while ago (like back in October!) we went to Ho Hai lake and the surrounding area. It’s a quaint little area with restaurants and bars surrounding the lake. The kids paddled us, we had some coffees from the Buck, and we all enjoyed wonderingContinue reading Ho Hai
Kate and Adrian’s Visit
We had such fun with Kate and Adrian! We both had an October break, so they came up to us this time. Next, we’ll go down for Adrian’s show opening. It’s such a novelty to actually have family in the same country–it’s AWESOME! (Adrian and Kate are in Suzhou while Corky and Sally are inContinue reading Kate and Adrian’s Visit
The Great Wall of China with Kate and Adrian
The weather has been spectacular! The Chinese can indeed control their weather. They shoot pellets into the sky to make it rain or de-fog the sky. It’s pretty amazing that they can do this–we just wish they did it all the time, not just for National Day. We have really been enjoying the weather, andContinue reading The Great Wall of China with Kate and Adrian
Our Shipment has ARRIVED!
On Saturday morning while Gigi with Kevin were at gymnastics, Vincent and I waited for the shipment, the landlords’ people to clear out the storage area in the basement, and the sofa factory with our new sofas to arrive. And you guessed it: they all arrived at the same exact time! The living room BEFORE:Continue reading Our Shipment has ARRIVED!
Olympic Park, Beijing
This Sunday we went down to the Olympic Park in Beijing. It’s a very impressive site filled with tons of different venues. Each building is definitely funky in its own way. For example the building where all the swimming took place, actually looks like the panels are made of plastic. We didn’t go into anyContinue reading Olympic Park, Beijing
Gigi Turned 6 in Beijing!
Sunday, September 13th was a special day. Gigi turned six. Her first present was displayed in her room: an art easel with tons of great supplies. For breakfast, we went to a great local organic type breakfast spot called Mrs. Shannen’s for breakfast. We rode our bikes there which in of itself is such aContinue reading Gigi Turned 6 in Beijing!
Saturdays in Beijing–Hiking up to the Great Wall
Kevin and Vincent joined Izzie and Jeff Plaman this Saturday on a hike up to the Great Wall. The weather was a perfectly crisp day with a bright blue sky and and comfortable temperature. Izzy is the Twitter friend that Vincent had made virtually through Jeff and me last year. In person, they are becomingContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Hiking up to the Great Wall
Our First Visitors–The Bellos!
I can’t express enough how wonderful it is to have arrived in China and already have both friends and family here! We have Debbie, Phil, Jane, and Leo here in Beijing, but we have even more in Shanghai! Mary Kelly and Giovanni Bello came up for the weekend. They arrived around 8:00 pm on FridayContinue reading Our First Visitors–The Bellos!
The Tooth Fairy is in China!
Gigi’s B-day Invite
I wish you could all come. Here’s her b-day invite. Maybe we can arrange for some Skype calls this Sunday….
Rani Crystal Krembs, the F.D. (Family Dog)
This Saturday, August 29, was a very special Saturday. We brought Rani Crystal Krembs, the F.D. (Family Dog) home today! Please enjoy our moment with us. It’s so exciting. Here she is…