Hi!!  Hope you’ve been having a wonderful summer!  Once I stopped working I thought I’d have so much for Xanga.  It turns out that I’ve been busier than ever.  Before we leave on our next trip I wanted to make sure I got to post about our Asia trip.  It’s crazy but we’re getting on a plane in less than a week and we haven’t decided where yet.  Where in the world will Skippee be next week??

Here’s a quick recap of our Asia trip…

TAIWAN

My favorite things:

- Hanging with and getting to know Andy’s family

- Taking glamour photos (hehe!)

- Yummy food and the best boba in the world

- Finding a cheap but really nice boutique hotel called The Tango

- Watching Andy’s aunt ride a moped

I’d definitely recommend Bali!  It is an amazing island with gorgeous beaches and so much to do. 

My favorite things:

- The villas at the Four Seasons, Jimbaran Bay – each one has a plunge pool!

- Having monkeys climb on us to steal our bananas

- Private dinner on the beach on a bed!

- Meeting rescued elephants who know how to paint, add and play basketball – the sanctuary teaches the world how smart elephants really are

- Food shopping at the local market and taking a Balinese cooking class

- Getting a Balinese massage lesson (we were cracking up the whole time because our “model” was a big ol’ Balinese dude) and crafts lesson

- There’s a guy from the hotel who goes with you to the airport and escorts you almost all the way through to the gate.  He even waits in line for you!

My favorite things:

- Getting to see my favorite international buddies wedBliss (and Charlie), Linnet (and her new baby) & Dave (Hiro from Heroes)

- Exploring Hong Kong again

- Walking around in the rain

PREGNANCY UPDATE

This is for you, Alison~ a photo of my growing belly!  I can’t believe I’m halfway through my pregnancy already.  I’m obsessed with mommas lately.  Whenever I see moms I think…wow, these women are amazing!