New Pics, Finally and some good news!

These are a little late in coming but I am finally able to post a few pics from our short trip to Cing Jing Farm in central Taiwan.

And in other news: Jeff and I just passed our language test.  On a scale of 0-6, (A "0" score would be someone who spoke no chinese and a "6" is a college-educated, native speaker) we needed to pass at a level 1.5.  We both scored a 1.9!  This means that we are both officially novice Chinese speakers.  haha

We will still continue studying as our final goal is to reach a level 4.  It will take several more years of study to attain but eventually we may actually be able to have a whole conversation in Chinese.

Cing Jing Farms

Nantou County, Taiwan

March 22-23, 2011

We tried to get Ava to put down the laptop and stop working but she is just so dedicated  to her work. She just had to finish a few emails while we were in the car.  :)

Chloe got to ride a little pony and absolutely loved it.  Her favorite memory from the trip was the pony urinating on the sidewalk.  "Hey, he's suppose to use the toilet," she said to Jeff as they walked.



Chloe and Ava got to pet and feed some little baby sheep. These sheep look large in the picture because Ava is the same size as them.  They were actually quite young lambs. 



And both girls got to feed the sheep with the assistance of Jeff.

In this case, the grass really is greener and the sheep knew it.



The happy family (just moments ago both girls had been crying).



Ava and Jeff taking in the beautiful scenery.

More beautiful scenery

As we drove on up to the mountain pass, the fog rolled in.

Chloe and Mommy at the top of the mountain.  Chloe is holding her new favorite toy, a sheep purchased at the Sheep Farm gift shop.  At least here in Taiwan little items like this only cost $3 instead of $13 in America.  :)