Even more pics

More Christmas pics

people sleeping in IKEA

People sleeping in Ikea!  Love it!

First Christmas in China!!

We have had an awesome time here in Dalian, China.  I am posting some pics from our time.  More writing later. 

Finally a post!

Hello!!  I am finally posting.  Mostly I want to get some pics on here- although I have put some on facebook.  We are doing ok- life is an adventure here!  We are learning how to do things and how not to do things!  I am learning how to make popcorn on the stove and how not to!  Several quirky things- like our microwave comes on at random times- sometimes the middle of the night.  Everything is in Chinese, so not really sure how to fix the problem.  Mostly, we just unplug it!

The kids and J and I are doing well!  The school here is amazing!  Our classes are wonderful and our kids are enjoying classes and have awesome teachers!  MT is learning more Mandarin everyday and enjoyed a nice sleepover with her friend on Friday night.

We are thankful for Skype!

Things we miss most:
Good coffee that is not outrageously expensive
Stevia
microwave popcorn that actually pops rather than burn
Sitting in our backyard watching the kids play
and most of all:  FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!

Here are some pics of the beach near our home.

M