Summer Roundup

We had a great summer that even included a trip to China (more to come on that). Meanwhile, here's the highlight reel, in reverse chronological order:

Eri started first grade at Seoul-American Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Jackson.

 

#shirtsaysitall #sooonotwithhim

Throughout our time in Asia, I have resisted taking pictures of the English on translated signs and printed on locals' t-shirts because I did not want to seem racist. (In hindsight, I do wish we'd gotten a shot of the sign at one pool that said no one should enter if they have a tattoo that will disgust others. And I'm kicking myself for not getting a pic of a baby wearing a onesie with "MSG" on the front of it.)

Eri and Geoff doing tandem zip line.

At South Korea's version of Pike's Place Market.

Water fun

Leo playing in his undies at a water fountain on a hot day inspired others.

Leo, 3, has become his dad's constant sidekick.

Eri and bff Dylan went back-to-school shopping and left with this matching number and 'best friends' necklaces.

Cruisin'

Horseback riding just outside Seoul.

Uh-oh, looks like we know what happens to the under-performers. #itsnotthegluefactory

Geoff and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. Our next adventure is always just around the corner! #loveyoulovethislife #stopintroducingmeasyourgirlfriend

Feeding the goats at the petting zoo.

Piglets!

It was hard to get enough of these. Soooo cute. Bacon is still enjoyable though.

Outrunning a hungry sheep.

#youllshootyoureyeout

Eri has no trouble making it up to the top of the rock wall, although I still find it hard to watch her scale it.

My happiness.

Seoul has lots of kids' cafes with indoor play areas. This one is feces themed. Eri is sitting in a toilet paper roll chair; this character has poop on his head and apparently ate corn.

Lookin good, boys.

Flying the drone (but not too close to the border).

About to catch some rays.

Training at the neighborhood pool. Eri has a killer back-stroke ...

... and Leo's diving is a real crowd pleaser.

Girls-only outing for some chocolate chip pancakes!

Eri went to a week-long sewing class and is proudly displaying everything she made. She had a great time, although seeing all the kids at sewing machines did look like a sweatshop. Thank you for the lovely bookmark, Eri!

Faster!

Science is cool (and cute too).

Eri graduated from kindergarten. Excuse me while I go cry in the corner.