Ivy Court pals annual picture

Next day of the camping at the nearby lake

We didn't sleep well as it was cold and crowded in the tent, but we were up and running as usual for the second day!

Camping with Auntie April's family and friends

Although time was tight, we managed to join Auntie April's family and friends' camping trip in KETTLE MORAINE SF SOUTHERN UNIT in Wisconsin. It was my first time and we surly had a great time.

time spent in the car

We have spent lots of time in the van this summer.  Here are some picture clips.

Met Julia in the farmer's market

Julia is Auntie Wendy's daughter.  When mom first met her, she was 5 years old.  She is 16 now, and taller than mom.  

Arts camp

Arts camp has been my favorite camp and this is my 4 year in a roll to this camp.  I really like the variety of the activities of this camp.

Evanston Church Street beach

Uncle Ian came to Evanston on Sunday for 2 weeks. 

Fun time in the park

Summer teachers for Piano and Violin

I have been instructed by Mary for 3 years in Evanston every summer.  She is very nice to me and very creative in helping understand the music.

Amiee is my violin teacher this summer.  I've learned correct bow holds, which gives me a good foundation to move forward.

Bubble time in Courtyard

Field Museum

Hello, Sue!  Here we came again.

The special exhibit of Terracotta Warriors

Navy Pier and Chicago Children's Museum

About my mom

Wall climbing in Evanston Athletic Club

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is one of our favorite places in Chicago.

Mibao singing Old McDonald had a farm

One week of Ice Skating Camp

Three girls in the house

Jolene and Jewel dancing in World Market

Auntie April's home party

Before Dad flew back to Shanghai, Auntie April invited us to her house for dinner.  They have a equipped exercise room and much fun stuff.  We had so much fun!

Potbelly

Look what we are going to eat!

Lake Geneva

The temp was down a bit (finally!).  We got to enjoy the afternoon breeze in the lake front.

Chi-Chi-Chi-cago!

Tempo cafe, Lakeshore drive, Lincoln Park zoo... We just have to visit Chicago every year!

July 4th fireworks in Evanston

Hello again, Evanston!

Mibao in the house!

Lunch at Le Pepe

Our car for this summer

Grandpa's birthday celebration

We had an early birthday celebration for Grandpa in California.  Ella and I made the card and she also made the cakes.  I played a violin piece after dinner.  It was a nice party.

Mibao in USA

Nice seeing you, Jewel, Mibao and Baobai ayi in the US!  We went to Mountain View for lunch and then Palo Alto zoo after lunch.

 Playing with Lyle in the backyard and living room

Big Sur trip-Monterey Aquarium