Recently we had a cousin come for a visit! Here she is! Flat Emma.
Did you make a Flat Me in elementary school? Inspired by the book Flat Stanley, remember?
Flat Emma attended preschool.
Flat Emma bought groceries.
Flat Emma posed for a photo with Grandpa Mao.
Flat Emma rode on bicycles, buses, and taxicabs.
Flat Emma lent a hand at the orphanage Butterfly Children's Hospice.
Flat Emma celebrated Chinese New Year.
Flat Emma went to Chinese church.
Flat Emma ate outdoor street noodles twice.
Flat Emma took a bath and used the squatty.
Flat Emma did homework.
Flat Emma rode a 180mph train to Shanghai for vacation.
Thanks for visiting, Flat Emma! We hope you had fun in China.
All other flat or 3D persons, welcome.
Real Emma (on right).
(Photo commandeered off her mom's facebook.)
counting the graces
thank you Father for
some funny things and conversations that kept us laughing over the weekend
sharing asparagus
world-record best before-school morning ever, all went smoothly and people were rested and happy
Drew taking time out to make sure, "are we together in this? are you good with this?" at the beginning of an extra busy week for him
new tradition: detouring to the fruit stand on the way home from school, to let the boys choose whatever special fruit they like
zillion servings of fresh vegetables over the weekend, goodness from your earth
watching A unable to hold back her smile after complimenting her singing voice
What a charming visit! I never did Flat anything--that came after my time, but what a great way to showcase new experiences!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for doing this! It looks like Flat Emma had a good time. In the photo of real Emma, the other girl in the picture was born in China. Small world!
ReplyDeleteThat was great! Yet more evidence of awesome parenting, I might add. Miss you all.
ReplyDelete哈哈，好好玩！！！原来他就是cousin emma
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