Party time

In the last two weeks, we have partied and partied and then partied again and then once more for good measure. And then we threw in some extra partying just to be on the safe side. At school, at work, at our home.

Turns out the best way to combat the sadness of leaving is to surround yourself with wonderful friends, lots of cake and plenty of cocktails!

Eye of the Tiger

They came, they saw, they conquered.

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asp -

happy day my sweet mimi -

each and every day with you is a blessing

you are funny, smart, loving and

stubborn with a side of cute

you are my dream come true

love you more than words can express today

xo

mommy

Ze artiste

It was time again for the annual student art show at Alli's school. This year we went to opening night, which was lovely. They had students playing music, as well. Just like last year, the work produced by these children, is really amazing. Alli was more interested in the music this year.But Amelia was enthralled with the photographs, which were stunning. And here is our resident artiste, tattoos and all. She also is sporting greasy, end-0f-day school hair, along with bags under her eyes from no napping - so all in all, she looks exactly like all good painters, right?I loved the suprise of seeing her painting and comparing it with last years. It is truly amazing how her drawing has grown during the last year alone. Alli is such an active child, and always has been, that it is only within the last six months that she has begun drawing herself, her friends, her family with detail - it is a really fun milestone!

thick as thieves

i like to catch the little sweet moments where amelia would do anything just to be by alli's side - eavesdropping while they play together - holding onto that one precious moment to pull out of my pocket when the hair-pulling, spitting and shrieking ensue....

March Madness

So, it is March 2012.
Also know as Month 24.
The countdown to departure has begun.
This month is chock full of last days of work for both me and Erik, last days of school for the girls, Amelia's second birthday, a big blowout partay, and a to-do list a mile long.
Feels a bit overwhelming.
Not helping the situation is our sadness over leaving Saigon.
(Cue the broken record)...
While we are excited about the next adventure, we have adored our tour here and very quickly settled into a routine that worked for ALL of us.
I am working on my posts to share all of it with you guys - the good, the bad, the in-between.
Start the countdown - it is on.