#chinese birthday

My boyfriend took his first trip across the big pond to visit me and be the best birthday present ever! Even though he missed his connection and had to sleep in the Beijing airport, when he arrived to Harbin both of us could not keep a smile off our face!
Once I was finally reunited with Jon, we took a 7 hour bus from Harbin back to Hegang. After the long trip and about 48 hours of straight travel for Jon, we got off the bus and went straight to my little birthday dinner which was given to me by the school. The head master of year one insisted he give me a little a party ( even though another teacher already had another party planned). We stuffed ourselves with dumplings and I watched as everyone marveled over Jon. Everyone was so sweet and giving me all kinds of birthday wishes and complements but I have to say my favorite quote of the night was when the head master told Jon: “ Jon, you are so strong, and tall.. And.. And… Everything” . I can’t wait to watch Jon learn about China and watch all of Hegang stop and stare at him. I know I will have some great stories.