 06.11.10 Paper cutting in China originated during the 6th century AD primarily as an art form used by females to display their eligibility for marriage. Over the years, the pressure to produce the most intricate paper cuts has subsided. These days, it is a beautiful art form displaying the artists (male of female) skills with scissors, [Continue reading Paper Cutting in RuiChang]  This summer, one of our visitors had a birthday while in China. Through her classmates, we learned that her favorite cake was Red Velvet Cake. I’ve never eaten any red velvet cake – much less made one from scratch, but thanks to the wonder that is the internet I found a recipe that I could [Continue reading Enormously Red :: Red Velvet Cake] It was a normal day. I went to pick up Schäfer from preschool. His teacher informed me that Schäfer spit on the floor twice. She innocently asked me, “Do you spit on the floor at home?” The terror on my face confirmed that we, in fact, do not spit on the floor. (We’ve been having a [Continue reading In just 20 minutes]  06.08.10 We’re pregnant. I’m exhausted. We’re excited! This pregnancy has been more tiring than I remember my last one being. I keep trying to remind myself that last pregnancy, I was only taking care of Hubs and myself. This go around, I’m trying to keep up with a three-year-old and a one-year-old. But I don’t think I should blame it [Continue reading Exhaustion: what I didn’t expect while I’m expecting]  06.05.10 About 8am this morning my phone rang. It was Yuan Yuan’s Mom calling to see if I wanted to have a play date. Since my sinuses were out of control, I declined. As soon as I hung up the phone, I looked at Schäfer and Sianna who were busy eating their oatmeal. They weren’t sick. [Continue reading Accidently Crashing Xin Hu Kindergarten’s Play Day]  06.01.10 After the kids woke up from their afternoon naps, we headed to town in search of a little Children’s Day fun. I think the kids look so Arkansan in this photo! Schäfer insisted on wearing his “pig shirt”. He’s so interested in selecting his own clothing and he’s especially interested in changing clothes numerous times through out [Continue reading Children’s Day 2010] |
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