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I had this crazy idea to spend Halloween in America. Eleri has never spent Halloween in the States and Emersyn was two the last time she trick-or treated on our street. The girls have a long weekend after Halloween to only miss three days of school. Grandma and Grandpa were in California for a […]
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Aunt Terri and Uncle Andy send the girls Halloween books every year. We have a nice selection of these books in our library. Eleri picked out two books for her “Papa & Popcorn” day at school. Jim read “Frankie Stein” and “Ms. Broomstick’s School for Witches”. Average Rating: 4.9 […]
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For the 5th grade Science Fair, Emersyn did an experiment to see which water bottle kept liquids coldest at room temperature. She used a thermal insulated bottle, a glass bottle and a plastic bottle. She did three different tests by add ice and testing the temperatures at various times. With no surprises, the insulated […]
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The PSO sponsored Concordia International School’s 2nd International Festival in the Middle School Gym. The Concordia Community has families representing over 34 countries. This year, 19 countries provided samples of regional foods, educational information and activities related to their cultures. The girls left for school all red, white and blue. […]
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The first school trip of the year was to the Children’s Palace. The Children’s Palace is housed in a grand building that was once known as the “Marble House”. Built between 1918-1931, it has marble lined hallways, wide curving staircases and a large front hall complete with ornate fireplaces, grand chandeliers and […]
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Though some of my work connections, I had a chance to get tickets to the Shanghai Tennis Masters tournament. It is one of two professional tennis tournaments played in China. Again this year, the world’s top tennis talent was featured. This was a great opportunity to Emersyn to see professional […]
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I needed a new wok. Faith and I went to visit the wok man. He hand pounds the steel to form the wok. The wok costs 100rmb ($15). I almost feel guilty paying so little for all his hard work. I bought two as our Chinese meals are more often with our ayi. […]
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Jim’s birthday falls during the National Holiday. The girls helped me to make the chocolate birthday cake. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at home as a family. Jim did cook his own birthday dinner, but he enjoys cooking when he has the time. The girls helped to blow out the candles. […]
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It is Golden Week in China. Jim and the girls have a week off for National Holiday. We have made it a “stay-cation”. We are enjoy a week at home. Emersyn just returned from her interim trip and was ready for a little rest. We enjoyed movie night with popcorn most nights. At […]
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When Roxi came home from the groomers last month, they didn’t trim much off the top – just fluffed it. Her top was getting long and I thought she needed a trim. Jennifer trims Spanky all the time for the same reason. Pre-cut fluffy Roxi Roxi’s hair cut was more of a […] |