About 10 days after we first moved to East Asia. . . and spoke no Chinese whatsoever . . . this dear sister, LY, came to work for our family. She helped watch Caden, cook and clean. This allowed David and I to meet our company’s requirements of an intense language program. She came to […]
Lately I’ve had several thoughts (note: not doubts) about raising our kids overseas. What are they “missing out” on? What I think childhood should look like – or a “normal” childhood – could only be based on my childhood experience though. . . 1. They don’t get to play with and know their cousins. 2. […]
Kylie loves ballet. Her little preschool has lessons for $1.50 per class. Just a few little girls and one teacher. She could have started sooner, but she didn’t want to start until she got a pretty dress, tights, and shoes like the other girls. She loves “all things pretty!” We can be walking down the […]
Caden is loving school! His teachers are so fabulous, and they randomly send me pics and videos throughout the day. This one made me smile 🙂
One of the things we love and appreciate about living in this city is the beauty of the surrounding mountains! It’s easy to access the mountains, so there is a lot of climbing to be done! Most have paths or trails, and some even have stairs to the top. One day David and I went […]
Little creations made for Mommy by sweet little hands!
This video is pretty sweet. We were so so pleased with Colt’s school in our previous city. I mentioned to the teachers that I wanted to bring a little treat on his last day, and they went all out! They made the whole afternoon about him. . . singing, hugging, crying, saying sweet words of […]
Just so I don’t forget some of the smiles. . . Caden is really a fun little guy. He’s growing up fast!! He wants to do everything Colt and Kylie can do. He eats everything! He wants rice or noodles for breakfast. He speaks both Chinese and English. He likes animals like Colt (while Kylie […]
No pictures to go with this post. . . so I will tell you the story, and you can imagine it in your mind 🙂 Supposedly March, April and May-ish is the rainy season in our new city. They say everything stays wet, clothes hang out to dry for. . . ever, moisture and mold […]
These goodbyes were especially hard, but who knew we would have such good and deep friendships after just 17 months in a city. . . not to mention a city where we didn’t speak their language at all to begin with 🙂 The Father has been so good! We are so thankful. […]
