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Duct tape is cloth-or scrim-backed pressure sensitive tape often sealed with polyethylene. It is very similar to gaffer tape but differs in that gaffer tape was designed to be cleanly removed, while duct tape was not. Permacel, formerly a division of Johnson & Johnson, originally developed duct tape in 1942 during World War II […]
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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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Every summer we meet my cousins and their children at the Scottsbluff pool. They have “the slide of envy” – the name I have given the slide. Emersyn was not tall enough until she was 8. My cousins’ children are tall, therefore, have an advantage to reach the “slide of envy” early. […]
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Our first doctor appointment upon returning to California was Emersyn’s bone specialist. The x-rays taken in Shanghai after her break showed no improvement in her bone cyst. The first solution the doctor is trying is three mini surgeries to drain the cyst. He was able to squeeze the first surgery in before we left […]
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Aunt Nancy took the girls to Hicklebee’s children book store in Willow Glen for a birthday outing. First they enjoyed dinner at Aqui, a favorite Mexican restaurant, before their book store fun. With Border’s closing in Los Gatos, it is important for the children to have a book store still available to touch, read […]
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Eleri had been wanting to do a garden in our backyard. Aunt Nancy purchased some pumpkin plants for the girls to plant. Pumpkins being a hardy plant since there is no one to take care of them. We decided the best place would be next to the house by the rain drain – at […]
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As part of my birthday weekend celebration, we spent an afternoon in Napa Valley. It is always beautiful in Napa at this time of the year and we need some California wines to enjoy all summer. Since we pay big bucks for average wines in Shanghai, it is a pleasure to get good wines […]
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With the birthday parties for both girls, hosting a going away party and guests at the end of school year, I didn’t have my usual time to pack. It was actually very nice to not have the time to really think about it. I threw a few things in the suitcases and we were […]
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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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Concordia has many free dress days. When you wear a uniform, the free dress days are so much fun. Elle will enjoy free dress along with the crazy dress throughout the school year. It is also a fun recap of the year. August 25: School Photos The first free dress day of […] |