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Fort Robinson is a former U.S. Army fort and a present-day state park. Every year we drive to Ft. Robinson to enjoy the buffalo burgers, see a play at the Post House and to ride horses. A play did not work in the schedule this year, so we just ate and rode! Eleri isn’t […]

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We had so much fun in Estes Park last year that we decided on another adventure to Colorado this summer. We were able to get the same cabin on the river, Idlewilde. The cabin is located just off the Thompson River. Grandpa packed his fishing gear and was ready to go. Our road trip […]

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For the first time in five years, we are attending the last day of school. Emersyn was excited to attend the last day of school. The 5th grade class had breakfast together at a restaurant near school in Jinqiao. As one of the class Moms for the five 5th grade classes, I went along […]

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The Litt Family – Barry, Julie, Koen (16) and Mikayla (14) – are on a China Adventure Holiday. The first stop on the tour is Shanghai at the Lyons. We have been friends with Julie and Barry since 1987 – almost 25 years! They moved from California to Colorado ten years ago. When we […]

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For Mother’s Day, we went to brunch with our friends at the Westin Hotel. The Westin has more food than can be tasted, entertainment and fine desserts. We enjoyed the afternoon eating and drinking with our friends.

But, here is the real reason my Mother’s Day is always so special…

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Knuffle Bunny grew while we were away for Spring Break. He is a very cuddle bunny – good thing or he might need a new home. He loves to be held and sleep on the girls’ lap.

Now, that he is getting proper food, Knuffle is growing fast. He […]

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For Spring Break, we headed to the beach with our friends – the Humes (John, Mary, Kelly & Erin), the Jenkins (Scott, Jennifer, Sean & Sophie) and the Bishops (Dan, Faith, Avery & Riley). This is the Humes last China Holiday before moving back to America this summer. Therefore, we splurged on the Shangri-la […]

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Ladies trip to Tibet – where do I begin. Unfortunately, I am writing this in February, 10 months after the trip. My posts are best when I have the time to blog about our adventures immediately upon returning home. But, life gets in the way. I even debated about going on this trip as […]

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Every year Shanghai has a big St. Patrick’s Day parade. We have not gone in the past due to soccer or something on the calendar. This year we decided would be the year we would join in on the fun. This would also be the year the government cancelled the parade out of fear […]

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Ningbo or bust…the bank! The ladies hit the road for another shopping trip. This time to Ningbo for furniture. Our good friend, Mary, is going back at the end of the school year so she is buying for her home in America. The four shopping ladies were the same crew that hit Jingdezhen (or […]