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Emersyn’s story as part of her space theme study. A Lost Alien, by Emersyn Lyon “We are the first people to land on Saturn!†Janie exclaimed. “Oh joy, †Andrew said dully, “Maybe we’ll get to see a alien!†he said sarcastically. This time Janie couldn’t tell. “Don’t be silly!†Janie said, […]
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Emersyn had drama this semester, which she loved. The 5th & 6th grade drama classes were presenting their drama showcase from 6pm – 7:30pm. This made for a rushed after school to get back to Jinqiao to see the show. The bags were packed and ready for another adventure as we were leaving for […]
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The family is having fun giving Emersyn a bad time about her leg. Anytime we get her something, we make the comment, “What? Is your leg broken?” She loves to yell, YES! I do say, she is getting spoiled. After three months of “getting” things for that girl, I will be happy to say […]
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Every family has their own Martha Stewart – our is Aunt Nancy. Emersyn has made American Girl doll clothes with Aunt Nancy along with a pair of pants she wears to bed. Nancy came over to help Emmy get started with her Christmas present. They made a bag for Eleri to put her nurf […]
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Every year the girls go to Aunt Nancy’s to help with Christmas cookies. I do think “help” is the strong term. The term would be “to have fun” and “make a mess” at Aunt Nancy’s. They make about four different kinds of cookies – sugar cookies, peanut butter kisses, chocolate chip and my favorite, […]
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Each year the girls decorate gingerbread houses with Aunt Nancy. Gingerbread making with Nancy is a one of their favorite Christmas traditions. This year, the only weekend to make houses was Saturday, December 18. We had planned to drive to Tahoe on Friday, but moved it back a day as both girls did NOT […]
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Every year Terri and Andy take the girls to the San Francisco Nutcracker. Terri began the tradition when Emersyn was three. They treat the girls to a nice dinner in the City, the show and a Nutcracker. Each year, Terri and Andy buy the girls a Nutcracker to add to their collections. […]
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Emersyn’s class Christmas party was Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:30. The party was arranged for the 5th grade students. As the class Mom, it was an easy party. We started with a craft in the room the teachers had organized. The children put molding clay around a photo for a Christmas tree ornament. […]
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The SEA (Shanghai Expat Association) Christmas lunch Party is a big event. Eleri and I went last year with Jennifer and Sophie. This year, I renewed my membership because Eleri had so much fun. This was Emersyn’s first time for SEA Christmas party. We arranged seating to be with the Jenkins (Jennifer, Sean & […]
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The Middle & High School Band Concert was held on Thursday, December 9 in the Rittmann Center at 7pm. The concert began with the High School Band followed by the 5th Grade band, 6th Grade Band, 7th & 8th Grade Band and ending with the High School Jazz Band. The 5th grade […] |