Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Traveling Shinko: Maine to NY



Shinko made it to Maine on Thursday, June 21st.  Spent some his first evening getting to know the other family members who found him very interesting!  

Shinko didn't stay up too late that night though, he was little tired from his travel to us and had to be up bright and early for the big motorcycle weekend trip to NY with my husband Dennis.

They left Friday at 8am for a 5 hour ride and stopped along the way.  One of the best stops was Hogback Mountain in Vermont where Shinko climbed around on a scenic railing taking in the sights.  He had a wonderful day in Pattersonville, NY taking in the sights and eating lots of food.  At the end of the day he was so wiped out and thought it was so cool he was going to be sleeping in a tent, he insisted on a picture of him in the tent!  Sunday they start their ride back home to Maine and should arrive back sometime in the afternoon.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Southern Maryland!


Dear Mom,

I made it here to Southern Maryland. I got a few boo boos on the way here. Nothing a coupleband aids and kisses couldn't fix though. This house is full of boys, its so exciting. I didn't get to relax long after getting here before we were in the car and on our way to a graduation party. I got to ride with Oliver in the car. It was a little bumpy so he made sure to hold onto me tight so I didn't fall. The party was a blast. I got to enjoy some red velvet cake for desert.

The next day we got to go feed some ducks. I rode on Logen's shoulders just to be careful. Their Mom didn't want the ducks to mistake me for a piece of bread. It was fun, I even got to see some fish that came up to eat the bread that was floating in the water.

I get to sleep at night in a bunk bed. Its really high from the ground. The boys Mom told me I had to be careful and not monkey around so that I didn't fall out of the bed. I am having a great time. 

Miss you,
Shinko


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Shinko is being hosted in Maryland right now.  Check out the host Mom's shop, Fluff-N-Stuff Baby, Southern Maryland's one stop for cloth diapers and natural parenting products.  Or check it out on Facebook.

If you would like to host Shinko in your home for a week, please be sure to read all the details on his blog pages here (tabs above) then email sockmonkeytrails@gmail.com to get the process started. SockMonkeyTrails.blogspot.com is a blog of As You Wish Creations, a Mom-owned small business specializing in creating lovable sock monkeys like Shinko.
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Chillin' in the Calm of Early Morning


Dear Mom,

This is my last day here in Baltimore before I go to my new host family.  I decided to spend the morning in the sunroom, enjoying the peace and quiet before everyone gets up and moving. This is a crazy household!  They are always doing something so it’s nice to have a little time for myself.   I’ve had a great time with the Baltimore Monkeys and all their friends. 

They want me to tell you that I was a perfect guest and that I’m welcome to visit any time.  I know you miss me as much as I miss you but thank you for sending me on this adventure!

See you soon,
Shinko


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Shinko is being hosted in Maryland right now.

If you would like to host Shinko in your home for a week, please be sure to read all the details on his blog pages here (tabs above) then email sockmonkeytrails@gmail.com to get the process started. SockMonkeyTrails.blogspot.com is a blog of As You Wish Creations, a Mom-owned small business specializing in creating lovable sock monkeys like Shinko.



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Monday, June 11, 2012

Shinko: Mail Carrier Assistant


Dear Mom,

You know how when I travel from host family to host family, I always have to travel in an envelope in the back of a mail truck?  Well today I got to travel in style and deliver some mail with my host family’s neighbor!  She is a mail carrier and stopped by the house just so I could ride with her.  She thought since I spent so much time riding in the back that just this once I could have a different view.

This was so much fun!

See you soon,
Shinko

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Shinko is being hosted in Maryland right now.

If you would like to host Shinko in your home for a week, please be sure to read all the details on his blog pages here (tabs above) then email sockmonkeytrails@gmail.com to get the process started. SockMonkeyTrails.blogspot.com is a blog of As You Wish Creations, a Mom-owned small business specializing in creating lovable sock monkeys like Shinko.



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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Good Times in Baltimore


Dear Mom,

What a weekend!

Friday night in Baltimore was crazy – at least eight tornadoes in the area! – but don’t worry, none close to where I was.  We decided to stay home and watch movies.  I got to be in charge of the popcorn.  The dogs go crazy for it so I “accidentally” dropped some on the floor.

Saturday morning was beautiful so everyone decided to go kayaking on Chesapeake Bay.  Here’s a picture of me getting a safety lesson before we went on the water.  I had a great time waving at all the other boaters and even managed to stay dry!

Saturday night we went to Frederick, Maryland.  I played with my new friend, Colton (thanks to Liam for all of his hide-and-seek tips!), and then we left the boys home so we could have a girl’s night out.  Adelyn offered to share her food with me because her mom brought…..bananas!  I like popcorn a lot better than baby food but it was a nice gesture.

I was so wiped out from all the fun on Saturday that I spent Sunday lounging on the deck.  Don’t worry, I used SPF50 sunscreen!

See you soon,
Shinko


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Shinko is being hosted in Maryland right now.

If you would like to host Shinko in your home for a week, please be sure to read all the details on his blog pages here (tabs above) then email sockmonkeytrails@gmail.com to get the process started. SockMonkeyTrails.blogspot.com is a blog of As You Wish Creations, a Mom-owned small business specializing in creating lovable sock monkeys like Shinko.



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Monday, June 4, 2012

Magic in Baltimore


Dear Mom,

You must have worked some awesome magic in Baltimore!  I went from staying with Liam and his family to staying with their friend and her two “monkeys”, Seamus and Finnegan.  I didn’t even have to travel in an envelope to get there J

Finnegan works really hard to be good and his first picture with me was a little blurry because he wanted to say hi.  He’s still a puppy.  Seamus showed him how to pose so we finally got this great shot of the three of us.  After the photo shoot, the boys took me to their favorite park and taught me how to go down the slide like they do.  I even got to meet some of their other friends.  Since I was new, they did a lot of sniffing but it seems I passed their test.  One even brought me a stick to play with (I have to say, I don’t really understand why dogs are so fascinated with sticks but I was polite and threw it for her).

Can’t wait to see what else these guys have planned for me!

Love,
Shinko


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Shinko is being hosted in Maryland right now.  

If you would like to host Shinko in your home for a week, please be sure to read all the details on his blog pages here (tabs above) then email sockmonkeytrails@gmail.com to get the process started. SockMonkeyTrails.blogspot.com is a blog of As You Wish Creations, a Mom-owned small business specializing in creating lovable sock monkeys like Shinko.
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Shinko In Baltimore




















Dear Mom- Me again.

 As I've said, I'm having a great time here in Baltimore. There is lots to do and see with my new buddy Liam outside the house. But, we've also had a ton of fun inside.

His family is in the process of painting the entire inside of their house and they let me help which was a lot of fun. I was really careful to make sure that I didn't get any on me.

 I also got the chance to go with Liam to school. We were all smiles and giggles and we had a great time on the way. I also got to ride in his carseat on the way back to pick him up, it was so comfy and I loved being able to surprise him.

We have had such an amazing week together and I'm sad to go. Liam and his mamma knows the next host mamma and they say she's really awesome. She has two dogs and I can't wait to have a great time with her too. I can't wait to meet my next host mom.

I can't wait to meet my next host mom. If you want to check out more about Liam's mom, Alissa, you can find her at CleverCompass.com, on Twitter and Facebook.

Love- Shinko