Category Archives: life

new beginnings

With the new year, I am looking forward to many new beginnings.  Yes, I recognize it is almost the end of February, as I talk about a “new” year.  But being in China, we just celebrated the Chinese New Year – and since festivities go on for about 15 days until the Lantern Festival –…

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dressing up

Got inspired and had a lot of fun with the Halloween costumes this year.   Costumes were based on the book Ladybug Girl Dresses Up. Always think Kk resembles a ladybug, and she got quite excited at the idea of being Ladybug Girl… so we went from there.  Hannah wanted to be a pirate – but…

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summer

it’s been a full and fun summer.  traveling, visiting family and good friends, and good times all around.  after several weeks in the US, we are back in China, and gearing up for the year ahead.  anticipation and anxieties all mixed together, but we’re ready (as much as possible) to see how the year unfolds….

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a-gong

in loving memory of a-gong. though normally more quiet and serious in demeanor, his face would light up and he always had the biggest smiles when he was around his granddaughters. this past week, my father-in-law passed peacefully to be with the Lord. we will miss him.  and this Easter Sunday, we are indeed thankful…

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countryside | yangshuo china photographer

just got back from a trip to Yangshuo, China – which is near Guilin.  we had a wonderful time taking in the charming countryside – bamboo rafting, biking, caving.  it’s been a while since we had such an active outdoorsy vacation, but we all loved it and it makes me look forward to being able…

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