Return to the Promised Land

A trip to visit the States for Christmas runs long due to the Corona virus. We relocate

School in China

We first went to a horrible school. Then we went to a better school. A much better school. Now we speak Chinese.

Summer 2019

Things have been happening.

Manifestation

Here's some more of the backstory that got us to where we are now. And some thoughts on where we're going.

The Ride.

Friends and family, I've been writing this post since January. Life is busy! I hope you all enjoy reading about some of our experiences. There are so many more details and aspects of life that just can't be adequately explained but here're the highlights. Sending love as always.

Let's get real.

Happy New Year everyone! Wishing the world and every individual the ability to embrace the mess that life is and grow a little taller, a little stronger, and ever brighter each day. Sending love always ~Julienne (& the rest I think)

A Chinese Christmas

Here is our 2018 Christmas experience! We love you all and missed you greatly this season. Sending love and joy in the new year!

Little Thrills

Fun little experiences that are filling up our hearts with respect and minds with memories.

Mayday Mayday

Mom's experience in a Chinese hospital fighting a terrible digestive infection. If you enjoy looking at picture of waiting rooms/examiation rooms/gurneys then this is all for you!

Rich is Bitter

I hope you enjoy this post of me sharing some semi philosophical thoughts & epiphanies I've had, rambling on about peanut butter, and looking forward to what the future holds.

One Month Down.

Us sharing our quiet thoughts over dinner—news cast interviewee style.

Grocery stores and Aquariums (all in one)

Come shopping with us!

You'll Figure It Out... Maybe.

After getting our cell phones and things set up the single thing that has made the transition to China life somewhat smooth is getting TaoBao setup. TaoBao is basically Amazon in China, except there is no free 2 day delivery with a "Prime" subscription that I know of.

Planes and Trains

More on how we got here... by (emotional) roller coaster it seems.

How Effective is Language Immersion at Age 40?

I started work this week at Better Kids. It's a brand new, very modern multi faceted, childcare center with one facet focused on teaching English. I have spent the week so far observing all the classes getting to know the kids and my colleagues. I have also been

Lost. And hoping to be found.

Saturday October 5th, 2018   It's been just over a week that we have been in China and just like so many people told us the vacation vibrations are wearing off and the heavy reality that is is "home" now is hitting hard. Mom received news last

Messy Miracles

We make it to the plane. Barely.