November 07, 2009

Summer Vacation: June 23-July 14

Thanks to God’s provision through Uncle Sam’s rebate checks, we were able to spend three short weeks in China with Kristin, Kevin & family. Many priceless memories were made, many of them because of these little ones.

Malia, after her nap, is at her sweetest.
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Sometimes Kai and Malia play well together.
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A handy way to get around the city – when you don’t have a car!
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Another way of getting around the city.
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Summer time means ice cream!
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Kai’s ice cream of choice was… guess what!
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The initial idea of going to China was triggered by the arrival of this little fellow (Kian) – think he’ll remember us?
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Re-charging at Coronel Sanders after doing the tourist thing.
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Bonding with Nana.
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Like father, like son.
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Ready for bed.
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Waiting for pizza. Check out the photographer!
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Last family picture
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Some side benefits were seeing the terracotta soldier burial grounds and museum – incredible!
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The Great Wall.
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And the Summer Palace.
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Words to describe China: huge, people everywhere, fireworks, smog, friendliness, noodles, mysterious, history, development, ingenuity. A wonderful time with family!