Emily's Escapades

Mall of America Style

emily — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:15:51 +0000

Playing Style

emily — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:06:09 +0000

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

Featured in Small Style!

emily — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:15:58 +0000

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

emily — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:54 +0000

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

Lack of blogging….

emily — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:46 +0000

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.

Flying Style

emily — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:14:20 +0000

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!

366 project

emily — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:01:14 +0000

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

emily — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:11:36 +0000

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

Small Style Duo

emily — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:37:48 +0000

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.

37/366

emily — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:01:02 +0000

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