The great smoky mountain national park

 

 

Back into the wood

We had a great trip to the smokies before our return to Shanghai.

 

 

Birthday celebration in Evanston

Today is my biggest day of the year--I turned 3 today! Here is my favorite card from Auntie Amy.

I had a hair cut in the morning for a new look.

The pink scooter is the birthday gift from Mom and Dad.

I had another birthday magic in Evanston!

 

A wonderful trip to Japan

 

Tokyo trip

We had a wonderful trip in Japan from Oct 1 to Oct 5. Thanks to my dearest uncle and auntie's nice plan. I also had lots of fun with Ella.

Birthday magic

So cute!

At play

 

Century Park

 

 

Drawing class

This is the studio I have gone since this summer. I have improved my drawing skill, especially in coloring. I also enjoy using scissors very much. Below are my latest drawings.

Home stay after the weekend trip

I am not allowed to go to school for a week because I was out of Shanghai for the weekend! Due to the frantic concern they have about H1N1, after we returned from Guilin, we were told by the school that all school kids have to stay home for a week if they leave Shanghai according to the new city law. Mom did not know that beforehand, so she is paying the price for telling the inconvenient truth.

Guilin trip

We went to Guilin due to Dad's business trip over the weekend. Mom and I and the family of Dad's boss had a day trip in Guilin (桂林) and Yangshuo (陽朔). It was very warm but lots of fun! We first took 4.5 hours boat tour from Guilin to Yangshuo, and then had a kayak (竹排) in 遇龍河. At night, we watched Impression San Jie Liu (印象劉三姐) by Director 張藝謀 (http://www.yxlsj.com/). Huge crowd, grand stage, more than 600 performers-It was very impressive!

Class blogs

As Google Blogger is blocked in China, you may get faster and first-hand update about Jolene's school life by checking two of Jolene's class blogs.

http://teachernelliesclass.shutterfly.com/
http://iris090909.blog.163.com/

How I use chopsticks

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Summer time

I spent two weeks in Taiwan in late August as my mom went to the US and Canada for business. I had a great time with my grandma and my dear folks.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa

Wish you stay healthy and happy, Grandpa!

2009 Summer at Wei-Hai Kindergarten in Shanghai

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More artwork and summer update

From top: Snail, Zoo, Sea World.

It has been hard to keep my blog updated since we moved to Shanghai. Google Bloggers are all blocked in China. Hopefully we will get the freedom back.
I have attended one-on-one drawing classes once a week since mid July and my coloring skills have been improved greatly. Although a class of 45 minutes is a bit too long for me (I am pretty good for the first 30 minites), I am very happy about what I come up at the end.

My drawing

Drawing-Fish

This was done in my second drawing class. I started to lose attention after finishing the first fish--Guess it is quite obvious which one was done first.

Shanghai aquarium

Two chicks and the sun

I am attending the Art workshop classes once per week during the summer time. This is my first drawing. How do you like it?

Visit 佘山

Haibao everywhere

Haibao is the mascot of Shanghai Expo 2010. It can be seen anywhere and everywhere in Shanghai, even inside our compound!!

Taipei 101

Family picture

I love you all!

First swimming of the year

It is the middle of the summer, and I finally got to extract my arms and legs in the water. Cousins Megan and Jewel joined me to enjoy the splash and we had a great fun!

In the playground

Today is Cousin Megan's first day of her summer vacation. We played at 新光三越.

Taipei's Department Stores

新光三越 A8 (6/25/09)

晶華城 (6/27/09)

美麗華 (6/28/09)

Jolene in Taiwan

Jolene is in Taiwan enjoying her summer vacation! She will stay in Taiwan about 3 weeks.