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Megan’s first haircut

Megan’s first haircut since coming from China (back in November 2006). As you may recall, she didn’t have much hair in 2006. I’m guessing getting a haircut in a fire truck while watching the Wiggles isn’t a typical child’s haircut session.

Hip Hop Crew Clinic

If you know of any children between 6 – 14 years old who would like to hip hop dance during the half time show of a Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA – Women’s Professional Basketball) game at Arco Arena, follow this link. The link is to a page on the Sacramento Monarchs website. The Hip Hop Crew [...]

Kindergarten

Emily graduated from Kindergarten today. Her Kindergarten ceremony was at 10 AM. Afterward, the class had a barbeque picnic at a local park.

Multiracial in America

Link to a MSNBC page (with video) on being a multiracial family in America.

Chinese eager to adopt quake orphans

Chinese eager to adopt quake orphans – Associate Press Tens of thousands of Chinese seek to adopt quake orphans – Xinhua, China

China update

Police officer helps children after the quake. The Red Cross is accepting donations for China Earthquake relief.

China Copes With Quake’s Terrible Aftermath

Photo: Andy Wong/Associated Press Click on photo above for photo gallery from the New York Times

Earthquake Photos

Thousands killed in China earthquake (photo gallery) And a reminder of NPR’s Chengdu Diary which is continuously updated with news, photos, and audio news reports.

NPR’s Chengdu Diary

NPR’s Chengdu Diary This blog by NPR reporters didn’t start off as a China earthquake blog but became one.

China Earthquake update

CNN: Bodies retrieved as quake toll tops 12,000 JIANGYOU, China (CNN) — The death toll from Monday’s 7.9-magnitude earthquake in central China exceeded 12,000 Tuesday, as rescue workers frantically tried to pull victims from the rubble and clear roads so relief can be delivered. (more at the link above)