San Diego July 2009

We only spent a week in San Diego, but what a week it was! Trips to the beach, the zoo, the park, aquarium, BBQs by the pool and ice cream practically every single day...that is what summer vacation is all about! Will bonded with his cousins Calvin and Charlie and Eric and Steph's two boys, Tyler and Austin. Needless to say, there was a lot of rough-housing between all the boys and Will has returned to Hong Kong with perfectly scraped knees and elbows and a sun-kissed California tan. We had an incredible time with family and showing Will around San Diego (his first trip) and, as usual, gorging on Mexican food. Thank you Nana, Holly, and Keith for a wonderful time! We can't wait to see you all again...in Hong Kong!

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Los Angeles July 2009

Our annual US trip this year started wtih the 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles, where brenda's girlfriends gathered - with little ones! - for a reunion, hosted graciously by Yvonne, David, and Yaya. It was truly a dream come true to spend a weekend together, watching the kids interact and play together. Every night, we were spoiled by David's gourmet cooking and after all the kids were tucked into bed, the girls stayed up and chatted over drinks and snacks, just like the old days (well, almost!). Of note is the continued special bond between Will and Jackie's little girl, whom he nicknamed Sophie-Soph - the beginning of a beautiful friendship (...or MORE?!). What a great reunion, girls! Looking forward to Thailand, 2011!

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