lately

sitting on the edge of the roof, looking over the town of salatiga and its bright lights

digging into a box full of legos

this child is so adorable, i had forgotten about this picture. i'm so happy i came across it again. 

ilse and lainy roaming ikea 

being in ikea for sophie was almost better than being at a playground.
she climbed on every couch, chair, and bed, leaving behing a scent of joy and playfulness. 

sitting on my sweetheart's lap. i wish he would stay the whole summer with me. 

this is what chinese restaurants are like in malaysia. fire, steam, and delicious smells. 

this is elaina, or lainy for short.
she is my older brother's girlfriend who traveled all the way from california to spend the summer with us in asia.