Some of our favorite things. . .

These are some of our favorite winter “warm” foods! We have soup almost daily. The broth is made from scratch, then we add whatever fresh veggies we buy that day from the market. A popular way to eat with friends is to have the pot of soup going at a low boil in the center […]

Our Mountain

We call this “our mountain” because it’s right across from our house, and we have climbed it many many times (especially David and Colt). It’s fun to climb other mountains in the city and try to find “our mountain” from the view. . . Climbing has become a new hobby we are able to enjoy! […]

Caden turned 3!

We are seriously in love with this sweet little guy!! He turned 3 on January 22nd! I remember when we found out I was pregnant with Caden. . . I cried and cried. David and I had just returned from our 5 year anniversary trip to Cancun. I thought I ate something bad because I […]

Chinese New Year is almost here!

The Chinese New Year is quickly approaching. The Chinese New Year is comparable to our Christmas. Everyone returns home to be with their family and eat lots of yummy food The differences include tons and tons of fireworks and firecrackers (day and night), and the holiday lasts for 2 weeks. . . lots of people […]

Around the town. . .

This is a really neat place to live. . . one second you are in the city, then you can turn down another road to the country pictured below. This city is full of diversity, huge gaps between the rich and poor, and so many people who have never heard. . .