As of last Saturday, after a long Flight across the Pacific and another 70 miles by Car.. Qing's Son (Tianchi)- my Sister In-law all arrived at our Home. One can imagine, being 10 years old and coming to the USA.. seeing no more Chinese Characters everywhere.. no more (or very few) super high Buildings like in Shanghai and not really speaking English much. That this can be either exciting or somewhat over-whelming for a Child.
Anyway, first was to show "His" bedroom and the rest of the House. That alone was enough to place a big smile on his face. He, of course is/wasn't use to seeing or living in this kind of style, as Shanghai is mostly all Apartments and high ones of course.. that you spend most of your time "Inside" during your free time. To top it off, it was time to go even further and show him the "Outside".. the Yard. As his eyes opened wide, he started to let go a laugh.. not because it was funny (nobody ever laughed at my backyard yet).. but because it was something so open. Almost, like.. that is a lot of wasted space! In other words, he's being spoiled and maybe doesn't even know it.
I was pleased that he also loved the blue paint I've used in his Bedroom, along with everything else. Little does he know yet, Qing will make him "Earn" it all.. soooooon. Paying back by studying hard in School and with his English.
So Sunday, it was .. Shopping again! Outlet's near Palm Springs, with 200 and counting Stores to choose from.
Monday, I took a day off.. looked in the Mirror and ask the "Boss" if I could have the day off. Why not.. was the answer!
As my Neighbor mentioned Santa Barbara a few days earlier, Qing thought that this was a good idea. Well, load up the Bikes.. as this was to be a Fun and exercise Trip to the Beach front. Myself and Tianchi on a rented Tandem Bike and the Girl's trying to keep up with us both. Overall, wonderful time/weekend all together.
Tomorrow, it's back to Shanghai for our Sister In-law.. as this was only a one week Vacation for her this time around.
Here as always some Photo's .....
Not bad for first night Dinner
In Santa Barbara during Bike-ride
Ahhh.. if we only had one of those....
A little rest, after a long up-hill Bike ride through Old Town
The "Pier"
..on the "Pier"
On a hill-top Restaurant over-looking the San Fernando Valley for Dinner. As one can see, I'm more "Red" then the Wild Salmon on our plates.
Anyway, first was to show "His" bedroom and the rest of the House. That alone was enough to place a big smile on his face. He, of course is/wasn't use to seeing or living in this kind of style, as Shanghai is mostly all Apartments and high ones of course.. that you spend most of your time "Inside" during your free time. To top it off, it was time to go even further and show him the "Outside".. the Yard. As his eyes opened wide, he started to let go a laugh.. not because it was funny (nobody ever laughed at my backyard yet).. but because it was something so open. Almost, like.. that is a lot of wasted space! In other words, he's being spoiled and maybe doesn't even know it.
I was pleased that he also loved the blue paint I've used in his Bedroom, along with everything else. Little does he know yet, Qing will make him "Earn" it all.. soooooon. Paying back by studying hard in School and with his English.
So Sunday, it was .. Shopping again! Outlet's near Palm Springs, with 200 and counting Stores to choose from.
Monday, I took a day off.. looked in the Mirror and ask the "Boss" if I could have the day off. Why not.. was the answer!
As my Neighbor mentioned Santa Barbara a few days earlier, Qing thought that this was a good idea. Well, load up the Bikes.. as this was to be a Fun and exercise Trip to the Beach front. Myself and Tianchi on a rented Tandem Bike and the Girl's trying to keep up with us both. Overall, wonderful time/weekend all together.
Tomorrow, it's back to Shanghai for our Sister In-law.. as this was only a one week Vacation for her this time around.
Here as always some Photo's .....
You think you are the boss? Maybe you ought to ask your wife? :-P
ReplyDeleteCongrats on bringing your stepson over. He won't have to worry about cars having a step dad as a mechanic. Stoop-up Beemer ???
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