Sunshine All Around

Shanghai has been treated to brilliant blue skies and lots of sunshine the past two weekends. For this, we are thankful, and also hopeful that the dreary grey of winter is behind us for the year.

We have enjoyed several leisurely afternoons in our backyard, and Isla loves being outside! She listens intently to the chatter of birds, and has explored the budding branches of our cherry tree from atop her daddy’s shoulders.

Isla is fascinated with her daddy’s hair. The minute he puts her on his shoulders she clamps her hands into his hair, just like a little monkey! I sure do hope we’ll have plenty more opportunities to spend outside in our backyard before the humidity spikes and the mosquitoes return.

Speaking of humidity and mosquitoes, we’re heading to Thailand this evening for our Spring Break! And while both humidity and mosquitoes exist in Thailand, it remains one of our favorite countries. In fact, this will be our 7th visit! We are attending the EARCOS teaching conference in Bangkok, and then spending five days relaxing poolside at our favorite little oasis in Phuket. Isaac’s parents will be joining us, and we are very excited to share this adventure with them. This will be Isla’s first tropical vacation, and we cannot wait to introduce her to our beloved Thailand… I suspect we’ll share many happy adventures there together in the years to come. In anticipation of our trip, I’ve tried all of Isla’s swimsuits on her, as well as purchased baby sunglasses, sun hats, and a swim floaty for the pool! We are counting the minutes. Bring on Spring Break!