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:
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| Eri started first grade at Seoul-American Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Jackson. |
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| #shirtsaysitall #sooonotwithhim |
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| 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.) |
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| Eri and Geoff doing tandem zip line. |
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| At South Korea's version of Pike's Place Market. |
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| Water fun |
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| Leo playing in his undies at a water fountain on a hot day inspired others. |
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| Leo, 3, has become his dad's constant sidekick. |
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| Eri and bff Dylan went back-to-school shopping and left with this matching number and 'best friends' necklaces. |
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| Cruisin' |
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| Horseback riding just outside Seoul. |
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| Uh-oh, looks like we know what happens to the under-performers. #itsnotthegluefactory |
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| Geoff and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. Our next adventure is always just around the corner! #loveyoulovethislife #stopintroducingmeasyourgirlfriend |
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| Feeding the goats at the petting zoo. |
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| Piglets! |
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| It was hard to get enough of these. Soooo cute. Bacon is still enjoyable though. |
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| Outrunning a hungry sheep. |
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| #youllshootyoureyeout |
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| 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. |
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| My happiness. |
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| 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. |
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| Lookin good, boys. |
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| Flying the drone (but not too close to the border). |
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| About to catch some rays. |
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| Training at the neighborhood pool. Eri has a killer back-stroke ... |
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| ... and Leo's diving is a real crowd pleaser. |
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| Girls-only outing for some chocolate chip pancakes! |
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| 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! |
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| Faster! |
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| Science is cool (and cute too). |
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| Eri graduated from kindergarten. Excuse me while I go cry in the corner. |
