Jim and I spent an afternoon at the Botanical Garden (including a bonsai tree garden) and visiting some of the quieter spots on Purple Mountain.
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The Arnebergs in China
Hitting the Slopes in Shanghai
Levi spent a day at the indoor ski hill in Shanghai. His report: not too bad.
Weather Report 02/05/2009: Spring is on the way!
"Plum Blossom Hill" is just a short walk from our house, where there are tons of plum trees. They are all expected to blossom in the next few weeks. Just so I don't miss it, I'm taking regular walks there to see each stage of the blossoming.
I do enjoy the charm of nature on Purple Mountain. Each season brings something "charming" to see.
The blossoms are just beginning to appear. When they all come out, it will be beautiful...and the mountain will be packed with tourists!
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Chinese babies rarely wear diapers, even when it is cold outside and they are bundled-up. Most baby clothes have "split seats" for easy relief...anytime, anyplace.
Recipe for tonifying the blood and invigorating the spleen:
Chinese red dates, lotus seeds, and lily bulb.
Chinese Medicine
My professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Lu, often gives us examples of "recipes" of herbal medicines for different syndromes. Here is one recipe we tried at home. Let's just say, we won't be trying it again. :-(
An Orange is an orange is an orange...
It has been mandarin orange season and we are really enjoying all the different sizes of oranges available in the produce aisle.
Jesse and the Mysterious Fruit
We get to try new and sometimes unusual food...do you know what fruit this is?! The Chinese celebrate the mid-autumn festival by wearing the rind on their head! (It's a pomelo!)
Grace in China
The Reluctant Celebrity
Grace's Twin Sister?
Avril Lavigne
Hopeful Hearts
You can learn more about Hopeful Hearts and the Amity Foundation at their website: www.amityfoundation.org (social welfare). Click on the little girl's image to go there.
Grace's Shopping Adventure
Grace and our saleswoman sealing the deal on her new guitar.
Webkinz in China
A highlight of every morning is to see how the maids in the hotel arrange the Webkinz on Jesse and Rachel's bed for the day. My advice: don't get used to it!
Rachel and Jesse's Bears
Rachel and Jesse's bear restaurant and parking lot in their room at the Crowne Plaza.
One Of The Moving Days!
We sent 2 shipments--air and surface. This is the truck that took away our surface shipment.
NYC
O.K., so I know this isn't a picture of China or the family, but I like to relive my visit to NYC for my friend Suz's wedding the week before we moved to China.
Business Class
The only way to fly...spacious seats, drinks before take-off, and movies!
Ahhhhhhh
Mom needed a moment of relaxation after a very stressful exit from Roseville.
Hong Kong
Jim and Grace near Victoria Harbor.
At the Peak
Levi and Grace overlooking Hong Kong from the restaurant.
Jesse's Bunny
Even the plates come decorated!
Welcome to Nanjing
Flowers from Li Min, our driver.
Caffeine!
Trying to stay awake during dinner. Jesse and jet lag were not a happy combination.
Hunan Lu
The walking street in Nanjing at dusk.
Teppanyaki
Squidelicious!
Teppanyaki Restaurant
We had a huge meal prepared by the chef tableside.
The Nightlife
Grace finds her place.
Top of the World
Levi on the railing of our balcony on the 53rd floor (it's not as dangerous as it looks). The haze is a combination of pollution and high humidity--smog, I guess!
Street Scene
City street--taken from the van. McDonald's are everywhere!
Yes!
Rachel gets her long-awaited pedicure and manicure.
Chinese Foot Massage
We like it here!
Tea Time
Some tea is prettier than others.
Steamed Buns
Rachel has taken to creating art with her breakfast food!
Our Angels
Our kids get looks like they are celebrities. We've told Jesse to charge people for photos.
New Shoes
Grace and Levi ventured out on their own and bought Converse (that's what the tag says!) shoes for a song.
Swim Caps!
Swimming caps are required at most pools.
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