Once upon a time we lived in Korea; twice, really; for four years total; and then we went back to visit as tourists. When asking the kids where their favorite places were to day trip too, it came down to three we could all agree on: the Folk Village in Suwon, Everland amusement park, and […]
Read MoreI have to say I’m relieved that Camp Blue Bird is over. It was not a lot of work, but a lot of patience which was good for me to work on. But, now I’m done. I’m so proud of Zoe and all the work she put into it! She planned the daily events, made sure (I double checked) […]
Read MoreZoe’s first week of organizing Camp Blue Bird was a success! We had a few more folks than we thought, but it worked out OK. I definitely needed to help her get kids focused and on-task, but she did a great job explaining what they were doing and being a leader. After day 1 we […]
Read MoreIt’s now hot and get hotter in Korea. Summer is pressing in in us and we are all ready for some free time. Now that Avi is super stable on his bike, We have been exploring further afield. Found. Great loop around the neighborhood that takes us under the train tracks and along the canal […]
Read MoreWell our little garden out back has started to produce! Avi has especially been enjoying the sweet peas. He loves to tell me, “it’s fat!” and pick them. Not sure many will make it to the table, and for the better! I also picked a head of nice sweet lettuce the other day and our […]
Read MoreSeems everything goes like clockwork in Korea. We have had a mild winter and warm weather off and on since February, but as soon as it’s officially spring it becomes, well, spring!! Thursday was the vernal equinox and voila, over the weekend it decided not to freeze overnight, and to put the daily temps in […]
Read MoreWhat an awesome afternoon! The kids and I got a turn in the A-10 simulator. Bryan was able to get us some special time so Avi and Zoe could ‘see’ what daddy does in his airplane. Pictures are below. Here are links to videos on YouTube, too. http://youtu.be/_xwbSsfZ-0U http://youtu.be/mq8Rv-9iXYg takeoff over the airfield searching for […]
Read MoreWeeks are flying by as we busy ourselves this spring! Between schooling and biking, trip planning and article writing I’m feeling a bit thin, but it makes time fly! Zoe is excited to start 2nd grade math. Cow continues to visit for food… Hasn’t accepted touching yet. We have had some bad quality air days. […]
Read MoreDrove to the city just south of us this weekend for an enjoyable ride along their river path. Zoe was a speed demon and Avi biked the entire thing on his two wheeler. … About 6km! It was such a gorgeous early spring day. Weather in the fifties, sun, and a cool breeze to remind […]
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