Well. I guess I can finally call Beijing home! Wherever we have lived we have had a favorite restaurant where they always have a table for us and we never order off the menu, the chef just brings us food. …
Category: china
worlds worst parents (november 4, 2011)
Well, its official. John and I are the world’s worst parents. Or so I’ve been told. Not only did we drag our kids half way around the world but we just let Hunter buy (and therefore ride) a moped. I’m…
boys and girls (october 27, 2011)
Being the mother of two boys garners me quite a bit of admiration living in China. Funny, as I had nothing to do with it! As everyone knows, the father determines the sex of a child. I was one of…
chowder and the rooster (october 17, 2011)
Beijing is absolutely gorgeous right now. The days are sunny and warm. Jeans and a t-shirt are perfect. Pollution levels are low and the air clear… I see the mountains every day. Nights are cool and long, you definitely need…
mandarin (september 23, 2011)
I have just arrived back in Beijing after a wonderful week visiting Vancouver. I had so much fun that I was a little teary getting on the plane and leaving so many wonderful friends. Luckily, my arrival was completely charmed….…
moon day (september 12, 2011)
Just as most kids seem to be going back to school, our boys are having their first vacation. After a month of classes, they get a four-day break to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival. It is a harvest festival, a bit…