Things are going fine here. We still don't know when we will move back to the states. The company is happy with us being here and for the most part we are happy to be here too. Ed is poking around to see what else is out there, so who know what will happen.
Ben had a birthday in August and turned 14!! Where has the time gone? He was also ordained a Teacher and he wanted a new suit, so we went shopping last week when school was canceled because of a typhoon. He picked out the fabric and we had it made. It turned out great! I was very pleased.
Here he is! He is such a great kid!
Ben is also getting ready to go to Lijiang for the 8th grade trip in November. It is a backpacking trip for a week. Noelle did it in 8th grade and it is not an easy hike. So to get ready he is hiking the mountain behind the house 2 time a week to get in shape. The mountain has over 2000 steps to the top. I told him that I would walk to where the step start if he wanted to do it every day. He hasn't taken me up on that yet.
And look who just turned 47! It's Mary.
This one is with my sister Susan and my Brother Tom. We were such cute kids if I say so myself!
Ed and I are off to Xian tomorrow to see the Tarra Cotta Warriors. We will be meeting our friend there. I will post some pictures when we return.
Noelle tried out for the varsity vollyball team and she made it!! Way to go Noelle!!
Our little Camille is not that little any more! She started middle school. She is loving it!
We miss our Andrea! The house is a little bit quieter with her gone. I love having her around. She always let me know what was going on. But she is having a great time at BYU. She will come to visit us at Christmas for a few week. We are planning to go somewhere but not sure where as of yet!
Keep up the blogging everyone! I love to hear how you all are doing.
Hugs all around Mary
5 comments:
YAY! Good for you guys. Was fun to see what is going on. Ben looks great in his new suit. Love you all!
Ben looks so dapper in his new suit!!
I am so glad you posted. I was beginning to wonder if the blog would continue, I'm so glad it is. Looking forward to more news of China Travelers!
Welcome to the blogging world! and happy birthday. I always love updates on your family.
YAY! You're ALIIIIIIIVE!!! Happy Belated Bday, Mary - sorry we never hooked up this summer but I understand how you packed it in to see as much family as possible - it is after all a great family...one of my favorites! Keep blogging so we will know what the China Travelers are up to! We love you guys & miss you. Jealous of your trip to Xian - we didn't make it over to see the Terra Cotta Soldiers & we regret it.
Way to jump on the wagon. We love the updates. Check us out when you have time. amyandarthur.blogspot.com
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