a fish!

Went to the Science park with friends on Saturday- Jane with the help of dad the master fisherman caught a little fish using only fishing line, a hook and shrimp meat.

Shenzhen 'Kite Park' Lian Hua Shan Park

We crossed the border to visit the Park in Shenzhen where everyone flies kites. We paid $20 RMB ( about $4US) For a Butterfly that Jane picked out . The smells of the food stalls varied from smells like a negelected public bathroom to the wonderful aroma of baked sweet potatoes. Once we arrived we saw kites that were flying like real birds. Elliot gets a little intimidated when the kite goes up high in the air. I remember feeling that way as a kid, as if the kite was going to take me with it at any moment.
We walked to the top of the hill. A lot of stairs the kids were tired by the end of it. You could see the statue of the person who founded Shenzhen and there was an outlook. It was very cloudy that day so no good pictures of the city I would like to go back and catch some good shots.
The kids were asked to have their picture taken as usual Jane was the only one who said yes.

Family Time

My big sister Chas and my niece Katelyn were able to visit us for a quick 7 day visit. One nice thing about sharing our lives here first hand with family is they will know of some of the places we talk about. They will remember the smells and what it felt like to experience a certain event.


The pebble walk at Mui Shue park. Katie showing she can't be outdone by her little cousin



Outside the Art Museum

On the Star Ferry

My big sister Chas and my niece Katelyn were able to visit us for a quick 7 day visit. One nice thing about sharing our lives here first hand with family is they will know of some of the places we talk about. They will remember the smells and what it felt like to experience a certain event.

Christmas Cookies

We were able to make dough at home and decorate at Ping's house. Lots of fun this year.

Tannenbaum

When we had the camera with us we tried to get pictures of the kids next to Christmas trees that were scattered about Hong Kong.

Tree Assembly from outypants on Vimeo.

Twas the Season

There were moments during the Christmas season that I really felt like it was the season. Decorating while listening to Nat King Cole sing the Christmas song, walking through TST looking at lights and decorations. Watching Christmas cartoons and my favorite movie It's a Wonderful Life. These moments were rare and the season came up rather quickly. I would have not believed that snow made that much of a difference but it does. I also attach Christmas with home and the familiar, so just being here even with Christmas displays at all the malls and most of them actually say Merry Christmas not Happy Holidays! It wasn't the familiar and had no real comfort that usually comes with the season for me. I am not complaining- Jesus is celebrated every day in my heart and life and I am happy to spend His birthday wherever my husband and kids are. Also I didn't mine the 75˚ on Christmas Eve. We were able to have a party at our house on Christmas day. It was fun and full of good times and made a great memory for me.

Photos in order from top to bottom
Jane by Ocean Terminal display
Hung Hom lights
The girls the day we went to the Nutcracker
Family photo at the Harbor
The kids attacking Nathan at the Christmas party
Ping and Bethany
My friend Esther and her cousin