On Thanksgiving Day, our sweet Isla turned 6 weeks old! Kind of fun for this holiday-loving mama, given that her 2 week milestone was on Halloween. It was also an exciting day because we left for a long weekend trip to Beijing, and Isla took her first flight! This 6th week of life has brought...
Our love and appreciation for northwest autumns have grown since moving overseas. While Dubai and Shanghai both have very pleasant fall seasons, neither can beat the beauty of Oregon in October. Those crisp blue sky days, the scarlet trees, the golden glow of a pumpkin patch, and the crunch of leaves underfoot are truly something...
We finally got word that Isla’s passport was ready to be picked up, so she and I ventured down to the consulate early Friday afternoon. Getting the passport took minutes, but finding a cab and making our way back to Kangqiao took nearly two hours. That’s what you get living in the biggest city in...
Life would really be perfect if I could just find a way to become a professional baby and cat snuggler. Seriously though, these moments are precious beyond words… The cats are still watching Isla warily, and trying to figure out just what she is exactly. With wide eyes, they cautiously sniff her toes and...
Bath time… definitely not Isla’s favorite time of the day. No, in fact, I think I can say with complete confidence that baths are Isla’s least favorite activity. This kiddo prefers to remain clothed and dry. Since losing her umbilical cord we’ve been able to submerge her in the tub, which she tolerates a little...
