Departing

The 34 young ladies from Daojiang are leaving tomorrow. It's been a special experience to have spent the past 4 weeks with these talented and warm individuals from Taiwan and we (at work & home) are a bit sad to see them depart. This photo was taken by one of those students last Tuesday in Victoria. Miki was an absolute "celebrity "with them; all digital cameras combined I bet there are well over 300 photos of Miki circulating among them.

Girls, I would like to thank you for expressing so much interest in my young daughter. You were all so gentle and happy around her, as a parent it was lovely to see and it made me proud. I'm hoping that one day when she is older, Miki will have a chance to see you again. Have a safe trip back to Taipei...ciao.

"Mi-mon-ki"

Getting Silly

Ericka caught Miki showing off her dental arrangement and putting bracelets on her thighs! We're wondering if she's got some Maori warrior spirit in her.

Whale of a Day

Following the petting zoo visit, Travis had to run off and complete some errands but Ericka & Miki ventured over to the playground for a rousing time in the bright sun & casual cool ocean breeze.

The Goat Squat

We were all in Victoria yesterday; it was a planned day-trip for the 34 young Taiwanese (high school) girls currently on campus and Miki & Ericka graced us with their presence. Once the students were turned loose to spend tourist dollars on maple cream cookies, we wandered over to the Beacon Hill Petting Zoo. Shetland sheep, a Vietnamese potbellied pig, chickens of all feathers, donkeys, 2 alpacas and a very lively goat pen. Kids (no, the goat ones) jumping, bucking & baaing, standing on their mama's back and general frenetic mayhem within the gates.

Crow & Gate

We took an early bike ride a few sunny Sundays ago down to the local farmer's market; picked up some fresh produce and checked out the resident duck population.

Bubbles

We tried to beat the heat this past weekend by hanging out at a park near the ocean and introducing Miki to her first bubble bath.