Ni Hao, Momma is back from China!

I had to share this one picture from the week before I left to China.  I didn't have time to write a post last Sunday before I left due to packing and watching Miss M while daddy was in Chicago with work (Wed-Sat).  However, I think the following picture sums up my thoughts from that week as well, exhausting!  Miss M couldn't make it from lunch to her cot for nap time, reminds me of Grandpa Mike ;-)

I had a very nice time in China but I am also glad to be home.  Shanghai was much cleaner than I remembered and much more modernized since my last trip 17 years ago!  It felt like NYC for the most part.  I struggled a bit with the true authentic Chinese cuisine but usually there would be one dish at the meal that I really enjoyed and would load up on that :)  We had a safe trip home and I have enjoyed my shortened weekend back with the family.

Tao our China Country Tax Manager & Host for the Week

 Dinner night 2 in Old Shanghai, very cool buildings

 Bund View from a Swanky Restaurant on Thurs night

Miss Maci had a great week with daddy but this week didn't involve much hair brushing or ponytails so enjoy the following photos :)

Right after Mommy Left

Rough Hair Day but at least it was "Green Snack" Day

 Thank goodness daycare stepped in and started doing her hair!

 Making Mashed Bananas - So Fun!

I got home Saturday morning 11a CST and even though I was extremely jet lagged, I was so happy to see my family.  Miss M did gym class with daddy right before I got home.  Below you see a picture of a spider web crawling thing they put up.  Dad was bragging when he picked me up that she was the ONLY kid out of like 15 kids that would actually climb through it - she is so brave!

After mommy got home and settled, it was time for her first haircut!  These pictures all week made me realize her hair is quite sloppy right now when it isn't pulled up so I took her to my salon :)  So fun!  She did great and I distracted her with a push pop candy sucker thing!

Well we are off to the zoo, it is in the 40s here today and so that feels like a beach vacation!  We hope you all have a great rest of your weekend and good next week as well.  We are happy to all be in town next week and enjoy some routine!

Lots of Love,
C, K & M