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This weekend was Hong Kong Seven’s rugby weekend. Or as Brenda calls it – “Executive Spring Break”. This is because it is a boys’ weekend to Hong Kong for 2 1/2 days of rugby, drinking and general debauchery. View for the South Stands The South Stands of Hong Kong stadium are […]
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For St. Patrick’s Day, Eleri’s class had a fun celebration. Oscar in her class is from Ireland. His Mum brought in green cupcakes, stickers and stories to share with the class. Eleri came home that night to tell me she wanted to go to Ireland. When I asked want she wanted to see in […]
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The girls have a long weekend off and the boys are off to Hong Kong for the 7’s. Therefore, the Moms decided we would keep the gang busy while they were gone. We enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day at Century Park. The weather was on our side as it has been raining. The […]
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On a cold and rainy day, Eleri had her first field trip. She had a field trip planned last fall, but it was cancelled due to rain. Today, we were going to the National History Museum. The children have been studying dinosaurs. The Museum is located by People Square […]
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Friday night is movie night…family time, movie and popcorn. Tonight Emmy picked the movie, The Lion King. It was interesting watching The Lion King after our safari in Africa. Things we noticed: The lions are animated after African lions with mane that grows down around their upper legs. When lions hunt, they […]
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At both schools, this week is book week and the girls have been enjoying fun activities all week long. Concordia had a childrens’ author and storyteller, Margaret Read MacDonald, in the school all week. Margaret Read MacDonald is an author of over 55 books. She stories encompass the culture and folklore of […]
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Here comes Barnaby bear for another sleep over at the Lyon’s home. Elle decided Barnaby needed a friend in his book. She drew a girl bear named, Cristil (Crystal). Barnaby Bear got to go back to school with Super Girl, as it was book character day. Barnaby Bear & Super […]
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Eleri lost her second tooth today. The tooth was “hanging†so Jim gave it a little help this morning before school. A quick pull and it was free. She is so excited about the tooth fairy coming to see her in China. Eleri’s note to the Tooth Fairy: Dear Tooth Fairy, […]
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I thought I should take a photo of Elle after school with her new smile. Since it was Tuesday, I wanted to get a photo in her PE kit. Her PE kit no longer requires me to put rolls in the legs. Amazing how fast she is growing. No more roll of […]
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Eleri is at the stage in life where she has mastered two important milestones. The first is to snap the fingers. She is so proud of her little, soft snap. The second it to blow a bubble. I won’t comment I have been showing her and giving her instructions on how to blow a […] |