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Bindi and I are always looking for an activity for Lili and Eleri to do together. Lili is still Eleri’s best friend, but it is hard to find the time since they are in different schools. There is a good fencing program here in Shanghai provided by Shanghai Dragon Fencing. However, there is a […]
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Eleri’s music concert began at 6:30, therefore, another meal in Jinqiao – another Blue Frog dinner! It is best to meet Jim at the Kerry so he can work while we order food. This time, I did take before photos – in front of the large nutcrackers on display at the Kerry Center. […]
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The annual SEA (Shanghai Expats Association) Children’s Christmas Party is one of Eleri’s favorite activity each year. They have craft tables set up all around the room. A table with beads, a table for making puppets, a table for making Christmas ornaments and more. It is Eleri’s kind of party! When the SEA Courier […]
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The 3rd-4th grade Thanksgiving Feast was held during lunch time. Each class was assigned a main, dessert or side to bring to share. The students enjoyed the meal shared with their Moms and freinds. This year, the feast was held downstairs in the ES Commons. It is always fun to share these moments with […]
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The girls are always excited for Halloween. Last year, we surprised the family by arriving in California for a week of fun. This year, we will be in Shanghai. The girls decorated early – October 14. They have fun with our small supplies of Halloween. Living in an apartment creates storage challenges. […]
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International Day at Concordia is a fun day for the students. The girls had fun finding their red, white and blue for the day. I have a bag of accessories from Claire’s. I always find something fun after the 4th of July for 50-75% off. Eleri printed her flag off […]
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Today was soccer day for 3rd grades. Soccer day is at Shanghai American School (SAS). Eleri was all excited as this was her FIRST soccer day. i didn’t realize it was her first until she told me. She packed her bag with water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, jacket, hat and guards. We checked everything […]
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We are having a deck party next weekend, therefore, the girls and Jim made a run to the flower market to fill a few empty pots. I think every time we plant flowers on the deck, it is a grey sky day. The photos appear to have a black and white background for the […]
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The first chapel of the school year was presented by Ms Burns 3rd grade class (Eleri’s class) and Ms Pineda 4th grade class. Chapel had a Noah’s Ark theme. Eleri was all smiles waiting for Chapel to begin. All the children had one or two lines to […]
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The first day of school, already. The girls were excited to get back to school to see their friends. It sure makes it easy when they enjoy school. Emersyn has Mr. Stone for homeroom. She had Mr. Stone as a co-teacher last year. However, as a big 7th grader this year, she […] |