Viewer Discretion is Advised! (Subtitled: Just Like in 'Nam)

Well, I was on the phone the other day when I looked out the window at our neighbor's house and saw an ambulance, a fire truck, and a patrol unit! I was worried, not only because it's our neighbor, and one of my home teaching families, but because Desiree and the boys were over there playing after school. So I ran over and what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature child and a bunch of blood!

Zachary was the victim of what we call 'the rough and tumble' and hit his head on the corner of a wall. There was quite a bit of blood as you can see. The responders from Base Medical said he was fine though and barely had a lump. He didn't have to go to the hospital, but he and Mommy needed a bath and a change of clothes to get rid of the evidence. Here are some great shots. Not for the faint of heart!

Michael's Tooth

Michael, Jr. lost his first tooth! One day it was loose, and the next day it came out at Burger King. When it first got loose he suggested we tie it to a door and slam it like on TV! We just told him to wait. What a big boy.

China

Well, we went to China. I have to say it was pretty amazing. What you may find more amazing is that I ever got around to blogging it. The secret is, the computer is back at the bottom of the stairs. We may be blogging more often now that I don't have to walk up a flight of stairs to do it! Lazy! Oh well. Here are a few pics to get you in the mood, and then Desiree is making an album on her Facebook page with a lot more.


While we were there we met with President Obama during his visit. The kids wouldn't shake hands with him 'cause Mom is a Republican. Quite embarassing.


Desiree met Jackie Chan and thought about trading up. But couldn't get a better deal than eternity!


This was in Tiananmen Square with the famous huge picture of Chairman Mao in the background. General Tsao was nowhere to be found.


This is the Sacred Road of the Ming Tombs, it was amazingly peaceful. Even more amazing since Mike, Jr. and Zach were there! It was one of our favorite places and was lined with statues of animals and soldiers.


The Great Wall was the crown of the trip. We want to go back and climb again. It was amazing to think of all the work and lives that went into this, for good or ill. The Chinese call it the longest tomb in the world. Desiree and I hope it was not just a once in a lifetime opportunity.


This was in Xi An, where thousands of terracotta warriors were buried to escort some emperor to wherever he went. It was pretty cool.


Here is how tourists ham up the emperor's sacred guard. There's one of me around here somewhere also!


These were not the same place, just in the same direction, but Chinese signs were a laugh a minute!


Check out this sign outside the Government Headquarters! Just kidding, it was outside some palace, but still quite funny, and I think it is supposed to say no 'loud' speaking.


This was just a cool building in a fairly popular style in Shanghai.

If you are going to China, go to Beijing. It has the most, best, memorable stuff. Favorites were the Sacred Road, the Great Wall, and the Pearl Market (not just pearls). We had a great time, and wished you were all there with us. More posts to come . . . eventually.