Category Archives: From Lam’s Desk

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Jacob’s Education

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We love Jacob’s new cozy classroom.  The soft lamps make such a difference to the room atmosphere.  Jacob’s teacher Ms. Sloan said to us that the soft lighting actually helps kids stay calm better, which certainly enhances their focus and … Continue reading

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The DeBrot Family’s Journey to the West

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Our journey to America was an arduous one because James was only 1 year old, we moved through big airports in Hong Kong, San Francisco and Houston, and David and Lam took turn falling sick along the way.  After the … Continue reading

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Our last time en famille and departure for the US

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The night before the night we left for the U.S., the kids’ maternal grandparents, aunt Neo, uncle Trung and cousin Bong came to see us for the last time.  We all enjoyed the sweet family gathering and baby James definitely … Continue reading

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James is 1!

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Last Monday, August 19th, James turned 1! This year has seemed to go quickly and his birthday has come in the midst of preparing for our big move to the U.S. as well. James has changed much since he was … Continue reading

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David’s last days at RMIT, moving house, and Jacob’s homeschooling

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Hi – well, it’s been a busy time. David just had his last day of work at RMIT University Vietnam on August 9th. There’s a post on that at the LSU blog here, if you’d like a look. We also … Continue reading

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We’ve made it to 10 years – from Lam

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I have been too busy with baby James, and sometimes too lazy, to respond to my husband’s loving message in a previous post marking our special 10th wedding anniversary.  Thankfully it is still 2013, our 10th anniversary year, and I … Continue reading

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Our baby turns into a toddler

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Since about two weeks ago now, James has been crazy about standing. He practices nearly all the time and has begun to start ‘cruising’ using chairs, sofas, bookshelves and anything else he can use to do some tentative walking, or … Continue reading

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Our trip to the US

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We just got back from the U.S. a week and a half ago, but the time we’ve been back feels longer. We were in the U.S. in late May to late June and we fit alot in during our time … Continue reading

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My time in Boston #2

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Hi everyone – really tired but wanted to get these photos up. I hope you enjoy them. I put some videos from Fenway Park below as well. Just want to say how much I appreciate the support of my family … Continue reading

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My time in Boston #1

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Hi everybody. I’m in Boston for a course at Harvard on managing in Higher Ed. So far, so good. The colleagues I’m making and the experience I’m having in-class and in my discussion group is interesting, useful and inspiring. I’m … Continue reading

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