Jolene's Diary

Monday, August 22, 2011

A published book with my artwork

My art teacher published a children's sketching book. Three of my art pieces were selected to be included in the book. Can you tell which ones are mine?

上海書展

Mom took me to the Shanghai book exhibition. As usual--Princesses are undeniable.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

田子坊

Tianzifan is certainly one of our favorite places in Shanghai.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Artwork-Fancy Hat

In front of the new art class location with my hand-made fancy hat.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

En route to Shanghai via JFK

We were heading back to Shanghai via JFK. Had a great time this summer. We'll be back.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Auntie Wendy is my mom's best friend in Evanston. We had a great time BBQ at her place and played in the park nearby afterward. Summer has come to the end, and so is our stay here this time. See you all next summer!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Lake Geneva

What a beautiful day to come to Lake Geneva--cool breeze, fresh air!

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Ravinia concert

Glad we got a chance to enjoy Chicago Symphony Orchestra at their summer home in Ravinia before we leave.

Artists at Saturday Brunch

Look--we were so into our artwork before food arrived!

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Pike turning to Eel

I have completed 8 classes of the beginning swimming lesson "Pike", and have learned to front swim, back swim using the floating belt. I'm going to the "Eel" class!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Jolene's typical day

Monday:
9am-2pm Camp at Y
6:30pm-7:15pm Family storytime and Craft at Evanston Library

Tuesday:
9am-2pm Camp at Y
4:45pm-5:15pm Swimming lesson at Y

Wednesday:
9am-2pm Camp at Y
4pm-4:30pm Ice skating lesson at Robert Crown Center

Thursday:
9am-2pm Camp at Y
4:45pm-5:15pm Swimming lesson at Y

Friday:
9am-2pm Camp at Y

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Skydeck Chicago

Had been living in Chicago for 5 years before moving to China, this turned out to be my mom's first time to reach the top of Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower). We stood on the glass panel on the 103 floor high. There's much less crowd compared to NYC's Empire State Building Observatory, but the height was breath-taking.