A Change in Schooling

Well, after three successful days for Tyson at Bradbury School we have now been informed that there is an opening for him at the Hong Kong International School which is where Trey and Kyra are enrolled. We are going to take it, but are disappointed that we will have to eat the costs of the tuition and uniforms that we put out two days before finding this out. God is truly looking out for us as this is the best possible situation for us is to have all three going to the same school.

Found out today that our computers are "somewhere" and scheduled to arrive in Hong Kong next Friday. Not sure what that means as far as when they'll actually arrive on our doorstep. Not really sure why you pay for air shipment...should have just added another couple of extra boxes to the "Sandness checked baggage" perhaps.

We visited Stanley market AGAIN (we seem to be regulars there already...a short taxi ride and at least provides a change of pace for me and the kids). Trey and Kyra now both own ripsticks...I'm not even sure if that is what they are called, but they are already becoming quite good at them after only have them for a day. We also went to one of the Hong Kong malls that has a skating rink in it. Trey and Kyra ice skated for a while, which was fun for them.

Groceries are quite expensive here. And since the size of most things are smaller, the items add up quicker. The Sandness family can go through one box of Frosties (Frosted Flakes) in one breakfast...not good on the budget!! It will be very interesting as I keep track, of how much we spend on groceries.

Craig's company had a nice outing for us last night. A boat ride in Victoria Harbor that lasted a few hours. Yesterday was the coldest day of the winter here so far so everyone had their parkas and down jackets on...us in our sweaters and sweatshirts. Very funny. It was very fun to see the city skyscrapers so lit up...reminded us of New York City.

I think that is it for now. Craig leaves on a trip on Monday and is gone for 11 days. I'm so excited for that...having all four kids home all day for another week with no technological escapes...luckily they've been taking advantage of the raquetball court with a basketball hoop and just running outside by the play area. It is hard with all the other kids their age at school. Perhaps we'll try the beach again...maybe they'll show up on Utube with all these photos - who knows????

Miss you all, but honestly we feel like we are on a vacation still...although Kyra is starting hockey tomorrow and Trey is starting baseball on Wednesday...hmmm...am I still in Eden Prairie with my routine of activities??? And so it begins. :)

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