Monday, June 18, 2018
Spring & the Last Day of First Grade!!!
Beni Berger! I cannot believe it's getting to the end of the school year. I'm still in shock that you are wrapping up first grade. Every day I ask you to stop growing up and then explain that it's b/c Mama wants you to be my little boy forever!! We have been very busy after our trip to Dublin and London.
Anthony gege and Mai Wong came to visit right after Mother's Day. We went to eat at Meritage where you enjoyed noodles and tried a raw oyster. So super brave of you and no, you did not like it. When you heard Anthony was coming, you asked Baba, 'How are his fucking ants?'. Well, this conversation came about because a few weeks back, Anthony gege called Baba to complain about his ant infestation. As he was yelling over the phone, he was using profanities galore. You overheard him calling his 'fucking ants' numerous times. Baba had to help you understand that is not a work we should be using.
In school, you were selected for II (Independent Investigation) where you used a 3D printer to build a project. I am so proud of you BB :)
For Memorial Day weekend, we went on our annual camping trip with the Rowen's, Eute's and a couple of other families. Last year, it was super cold and kind of rainy. This year, it was super, super hot, full of mosquitos and caterpillars. No worries, we still had a ton of fun. The mosquito zapper was in full effect. You will be proud of Mama and Baba, we won the horses ass in the bean bag tourney again! That is two years in a row now. On the way home, we were talking about kids and you said, "I want two kids b/c it's so much responsibility." Bradley wants six.
Then, it was your last week of school. We had a pizza party, first grade show and celebration as well as one last parent volunteer even where I came in and we made pots and plants. You were the number one dance performer in the apple song. Also, Yipao came into town so she got to go to school and watch all the shows!
Now that school is over, Ashley is back babysitting two days a week. She brought you guys to the play area in Golden Valley and this week, the library and Williston. Summer life is awesome!
Beni Berger, I love you to the moon and back times infinity. I love how you are a part of our family and how much joy you bring to our lives. Thanks for being such an awesome son and big brother. Your extensive vocabulary and articulate reasoning makes my heart smile. I love you!!
Anthony gege and Mai Wong came to visit right after Mother's Day. We went to eat at Meritage where you enjoyed noodles and tried a raw oyster. So super brave of you and no, you did not like it. When you heard Anthony was coming, you asked Baba, 'How are his fucking ants?'. Well, this conversation came about because a few weeks back, Anthony gege called Baba to complain about his ant infestation. As he was yelling over the phone, he was using profanities galore. You overheard him calling his 'fucking ants' numerous times. Baba had to help you understand that is not a work we should be using.
In school, you were selected for II (Independent Investigation) where you used a 3D printer to build a project. I am so proud of you BB :)
For Memorial Day weekend, we went on our annual camping trip with the Rowen's, Eute's and a couple of other families. Last year, it was super cold and kind of rainy. This year, it was super, super hot, full of mosquitos and caterpillars. No worries, we still had a ton of fun. The mosquito zapper was in full effect. You will be proud of Mama and Baba, we won the horses ass in the bean bag tourney again! That is two years in a row now. On the way home, we were talking about kids and you said, "I want two kids b/c it's so much responsibility." Bradley wants six.
Then, it was your last week of school. We had a pizza party, first grade show and celebration as well as one last parent volunteer even where I came in and we made pots and plants. You were the number one dance performer in the apple song. Also, Yipao came into town so she got to go to school and watch all the shows!
Now that school is over, Ashley is back babysitting two days a week. She brought you guys to the play area in Golden Valley and this week, the library and Williston. Summer life is awesome!
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| Very excited |
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| We love Anthony gege! |
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| Let's try that raw oyster |
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| Camping fun |
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| We had a mama duck in our front yard! |
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| our tent |
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| Always a smile for candy |
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| The boys |
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| Exhausted |
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| We won! |
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| McDonalds on the way back - the most awesome playplace ever |
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| Fun in the MOA |
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| Our first twins game! |
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| :) |
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| Beautiful night |
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| Why yes, we always have cotton candy |
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| Bradley turns four! |
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| Last day of school Math - 99th percentile English - 10th no worries from us Beni, we know that you are also learning Chinese!! |
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| Mama duck signs |
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| Your favorite MOA restaurant |
Beni Berger, I love you to the moon and back times infinity. I love how you are a part of our family and how much joy you bring to our lives. Thanks for being such an awesome son and big brother. Your extensive vocabulary and articulate reasoning makes my heart smile. I love you!!London
After a quick 2.5 days in Dublin, we headed over to London. You were very excited to see Big Ben and we all knew it was under construction, not the best view but will still be pretty cool. The flight was a short one hour. Since we purchased a huge Star Wars laser weapon, it took a little longer getting through check-in. hahahaha
The first day was a tough one, we landed and then visited a lot of sites close by. Luckily, our hotel is very close to the major sites. For the second day, it rained in the afternoon and you were a trooper, walking all over the Tower of London and then walking all the way to Borough Market.
May 11th - head over to London. Visited Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Love our room at Marriott County Hall.
The first day was a tough one, we landed and then visited a lot of sites close by. Luckily, our hotel is very close to the major sites. For the second day, it rained in the afternoon and you were a trooper, walking all over the Tower of London and then walking all the way to Borough Market.
May 11th - head over to London. Visited Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Love our room at Marriott County Hall.
May 12th - City cruises over to London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower. The knights was your favorite exhibit. We then walked over Tower bridge to Borough Market where you had an ice cream and milkshake from Bath along with macaroons and other yummy treats. We also had a window view of the London Eye.
May 13th - on our way home!
Favorites of London - the big taxi's and hard candy at the exec lounge in our hotel (I know, I know)
Next time we are back, definitely should stay at County, visit Tate Museum and a few others, check out a theater, hit the nice restaurants!!
Next time we are back, definitely should stay at County, visit Tate Museum and a few others, check out a theater, hit the nice restaurants!!
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| First time in UK cab |
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| View from our hotel |
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| Ben with mini Ben |
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| Whoo hoo! |
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| Under construction but still cool |
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| Baba's first time in UK |
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| Walking across the river |
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| Overcast but could still use sunglasses |
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| Joys of traveling w kids - such smiles |
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| Westminster Abbey |
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| Entrance to Westminster Abbey |
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| Baba acting like you |
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| Buckingham Palace |
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| Of course we love the cab ride |
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| Zombie faces |
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| Berger boys |
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| I love you Ben! Still my little champ |
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| funny faces |
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| HAHA |
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| Beni loves his Baba! |
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| Another pic, another set of faces |
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| Beautiful - Westminster Abbey |
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| With Baba |
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| Inside the Abbey |
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| Ok - ready for next stop |
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| Buckingham Palace |
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| This is funny all around |
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| View at night |
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| River ride |
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| Tate Museum - we need to see this next time |
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| Only thatch roof in London |
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| Not very exciting |
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| Tower Bridge was way cooler |
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| Our postcard snapshot! |
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| Tower |
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| Inside the Tower |
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| By far the favorite in London - weapons exhibit in the Tower |
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| Jousting |
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| Visit to Borough Market |
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| Baba wanted this one! |
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| Heathrow airport has a nice kids room! |
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