"Welcome home"
And the fox walked.
Oh Yeah ... It's On!
Easter vacation road trip!
2500 miles, 4 countries, 4 kids, 1 car
Day 4 - Goodbye Beijing
Since we prioritized wine drinking and a vicious game of Settlers of Catan (with Jarter and Helena) over sleep, our alarm went off earlier on Sunday morning than we would've liked.
Read MoreI Hate Beijing Taxis
Hate is a strong word, but so are my feelings for the Beijing taxi system.
Read MoreDay 2 - Adoption Trip
Day 2 fun!
Read MoreTravel Day
First travel day of our adoption adventure.
Read MoreIt's Game Time
It's just about "game time". And by "game time" I'm talking about our whirlwind adoption process approaching it's frantic finale. But "game time" sounds a little more mysterious and exotic, so Henry and I decided that's what we're calling it.
Read MoreLooking Outside In
So I've been reading Bill Bryson's book [I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away, and it's interesting to view his perspective as an American who is viewing the U.S. with fresh eyes after 20 years.
Read MoreStop the Discrimination, All Food Is Breakfast Food!
Sometimes, traveling in other countries causes interesting situations as the pre-conceived ideas created from previous life experiences clash headlong into new circumstances, often with hilarious results.
I say this because right now, I'm eating a very large bowl of sour cream, with nuts and and raisins for breakfast.
Read MoreWe Made It
We made it.
As many of you know, sometimes when you're in the middle of a journey, it doesn't feel like you ever will. But eventually, there are no more planes, no more bags to collect, no more shuttles to catch. You make it home, drop your bags in the entryway, and just relax.
Read MoreI Once Saw a Beautiful Woman in Paris ...
Tonight I was going through some family photos of a few of our trips last year.
Yes, we suck at posting our photos to the blog.
Yes, I know we will regret it as the memories slowly fade away under the unrelenting pressure of modern "go-go-go" life.
But that's not what I'm talking about.
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Okay Iowans ...
Okay Iowans, my favorite people in the whole world are on their way. Please take care of them!
Seville Road Trip
We're taking a few days off and heading south.
It's Monday already? Wasn't it just Friday?
It's nearly 10:00pm, the kids are in bed and Jess is in the kitchen madly whipping up paleo desserts that she can take to bible study (they rotate bringing treats) in the morning. She's feeling the pressure because everyone knows she's grain-free and she basically has to prove to them that you can have food that doesn't taste like crap. No pressure. ...
Read MoreDaddy Camp
Jess picked up the Chinese visas for her and Adeline to go to Beijing in late May. I'm excited for them to get the opportunity to go back, see friends, and experience the place from a tourism point-of-view.
Read MoreChina Air Coffee - I Think
It had the cup and the brown liquid but those are the only resemblances this had to a cup of coffee. And apparently I looked like I might spill it so she only poured me half a cup. Maybe she was trying to help me kick the habit?