Emily's Escapades

Mall of America Style

by emily on May 18, 2012

Playing Style

by emily on April 27, 2012

Xiao Huang has been taking Jackson outside to play every morning and afternoon since it’s so nice out now.  It sounds like lots of the ayis bring the kids out to an area in our compound near the exercise equipment; I’ve went to their little playgroup a couple times and there are lots of babies Jackson’s age.  The nannies help the babies practice walking – it’s pretty cute!

All of the fashionable babies are matching their strollers now…

I love his cute little tummy!  Grandma sent us some summer clothes – they all snap onesie-style which is great for playing and staying stylish.  :-)

Jackson doesn’t want to wear hats anymore… he will not keep them on his head.

Hats aren’t for wearing; they are for nomming!

Jackson wore:

Shirt – OshKosh, gifted from Grandma Reisch

Pants – Faded Glory hand-me-down from cousin Amber

Shoes - from the Hongqiao fake market

Hat – Quechua from Decathalon

Stoller – Combi travel stroller

Tags: Jackson

Featured in Small Style!

by emily on April 12, 2012

So, I was just linking up with Morgan for Small Style, as usual, and I discovered that last month when we did the first ever Dual Small Style post, Morgan featured our babies on her blog.

I’m not sure how I missed it before, but it’s pretty cool that someone else appreciates our super cute babies!!  :-)

Check out her post here. 

Starbucks Style

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These were taken in a Starbucks in Japan.  The Starbucks is located inside the park, next to the playground.  It’s a brilliant idea…. moms thrive on caffeine.

As usual, Stella was very patient with Jackson as he tried to nom on her!

Jackson wore:

overalls – The Pumpkin Patch, gifted from Gil and Chris Fewtrell

sweater – Baby Gap (probably real), from the Children’s Market

cap – from the Children’s Market

shoes – from the fake market

Tags: Jackson, Japan, Stella

Lack of blogging….

by emily on April 6, 2012

I try to blog frequently.  I do.  However life seems to get in the way….

Jackson’s first time in the ocean!  He wasn’t too impressed.  I think the water was a bit too cold for him.  (Photo by Erica)

Last week we were in Japan, visiting Stella and her mommy Erica. We did all kinds of baby-friendly fun things.  See the highlights here.  Really, click on this link!  Erica’s photos are awesome.  Maybe someday I will post some of mine.

Tags: Jackson

Flying Style

by emily on April 5, 2012

Last Thursday Jackson and I were on a plane to Fukuoka, Japan. Comfort over style on these days. Luckily it’s just a 1.5 hour flight. No diaper changes mid-air needed.

Jackson wore:

Sweatshirt – SDSU Jackrabbits from the University Bookstore in Brookings.

Pants – Chinese brand from the baby market, with a perfectly legally used Thomas the Tank Engine icon.

Slipper Socks – Chinglish from the baby market. They say ‘Warking. Go! Go!’ Not working, or warning, or walking. Whatever.

Toys – Stella’s!

Tags: Jackson

366 project

by emily on March 17, 2012

Well, I’m doing pretty well on the Photo A Day project. I didn’t miss any days in January or February, but did miss 2 days in march when Jackson was sick.

Small Style Duo, Part II

by emily on March 13, 2012

 I’m so late on posting this.  I’m blaming the cough that turned into a fever and pneumonia, resulting in a baby that would not let me put him down.  Tonight is the first night he’s slept for two hours in his crib.  So, my arms are now free to finally post this!

Crazy baby hair!

Stella is “Ton-Ton-Ton-ing” Jackson, which is how they put babies to sleep in Stella’s daycare in Japan.  Check out her other photos here and here for a better description!

Jackson wore:

Skull thermal shirt – baby Gap (gift from Megan)

Camo pants – Garanimals (hand-me-down from Amber)

Sweatshirt – Circo 

Tags: Jackson, Stella

Small Style Duo

by emily on March 1, 2012

Erica and Stella (of Expatria, Baby fame) was here visiting last week.  So of course we had to do a dual Small Style post! It was so much fun to have two babies around for a week with such different personalities.  Stella is just over a year older than Jackson, but they weigh the same.  It’s hard to imagine him walking and talking like she is – she even could say “Jackson”!  (well, we could she tell she was saying Jackson.)

Definitely click over to Erica’s blog to check out her photos.  The last one is the best!

Snap quick mama, this is the only photo you’ll get of us looking in the same general direction.

Wow, Stella, your legs are really skinny.

Check out my two new teeth!

My, that’s a beautiful flower on your shoe.  I’m going to attempt to eat it now.

Wait, Stella!  We’re not done smiling yet.

Your sweater looks like good eating too! I’ll just have a nibble…

Jackson wore:

shirt – Old Navy (hand-me-down from Amber)

carpenter jeans – The Children’s Place

shoes – from the fake market in Hongqiao

While you are over at Erica’s blog admiring the two most adorable children in the world, vote for her on Top Baby Blogs.  It’s really easy; just click the banner and vote for her.

Tags: Jackson, Stella

37/366

by emily on February 6, 2012

My freezer drawer contains only baby food and vodka. Coincidence?

36/366

by emily on February 5, 2012

Jackson is pretty excited about riding on Mike’s shoulder!

Tags: Jackson

35/366

by emily on February 4, 2012

 I liked how the crane was reflected in the water in the morning.  Though I wish I wasn’t up so early in the first place!

Tags: Suzhou Creek

34/366

by emily on February 3, 2012

Hello Gabby!  Would you please hold still for just a second??

Tags: cat, Gabby

Days 28 to 33

by emily on February 2, 2012

33/366 – Our old apartment building, seen from the C’s place.

32/366 – Condensation in our water dispenser, lit from above with a flashlight.

31/366 – Waiting for Mr. Wong

30/366 – close up of the inside of our bedroom light (it’s not really furry like it looks!)

29/366 – Current reading material

28/366 – I translated all 23 of these Chinese sentences!

Baby Bear at IKEA

by emily on January 30, 2012

Last week we went with Mike to IKEA.  Jackson was in his little bear outfit to stay warm, and was in a very good mood.  Scroll to the end to see his adoring fans crowding around him!

(Thanks for taking all of the photos, Mike!)

Tags: baby bear, IKEA

Days 23 to 27

by emily on January 29, 2012

I’ve taken all of my photos on the proper day, but have been a little slack on posting them. I have published them all to Instagram though!

28/366

by emily on January 28, 2012

Home work for tomorrow was 23 sentences in Chinese characters translated. DONE!

Tags: chinese

22/366 – Chinese New Year 2012

by emily on January 26, 2012

Tags: Chinese New Year, CNY, Fireworks

Chinese New Year Style

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It’s the Chinese New Year holiday right now and we’re welcoming in the year of the Dragon and saying goodbye to the year of the Rabbit.

About 95% of my photos were of Jackson doing this.

Jackson’s Chinese nickname is “Koushui Xiansheng.”  Literally, it’s translated as “mouth water mister” … or Mr. Drooly as he’s known in English.

Jackson wore:

Chinese outfit – gifted from Dan and Wendy

Drool – model’s own

Tags: chinese, Jackson

21/366

by emily on January 21, 2012

More yogurt please! (My child has not yet discovered any food he dislikes.)

Tags: Jackson

20/366

by emily on January 20, 2012

Construction on the bridge has stopped for the Chinese New Year holiday. Everything in China grinds to a halt over CNY except the transportation system. This is the largest human migration in the world when everyone goes home over the holiday.

Tags: Bridge

19/366

by emily on January 19, 2012

This is the most neglected member of the family. Poor Boots. She used to be the only ‘child’ that got all of the attention.

18/366

by emily on January 18, 2012

My baby’s first tooth broke the skin today! So I got out my DSLR to snap some photos of that toothless grin before he is no longer toothless.

Tags: Jackson

17/366

by emily on January 17, 2012

Fabric at the fabric market.

Tags: Fabric

16/366

by emily on January 16, 2012

My favorite part of bedtime; crawling into a heated bed!

15/366

by emily on January 15, 2012

Almost up on his hands and knees!

14/366

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One of the Chinese characters for ‘man’ is the character for ‘field’ above the character for ‘power’.

Man = field power. Awesome.

13/366

by emily on January 13, 2012

I played the punk at an 80′s murder mystery party. Happy birthday’s Claire and Casey!

12/366

by emily on January 12, 2012

Today at Starbucks, I looked up at the ceiling of the grocery store next to us. It had been painted with a roller and about 1/4 of the amount of paint that was needed to cover the ceiling properly. Ah, China.

Tags: Ceiling

11/366

by emily on January 11, 2012

Jackson attempting to get a Cheerio into his mouth. He was successful! Also successful at gumming it and eating it.