Ethan's Fun-filled World
- 20/10/2021Ethan came into this world
Born at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand
- July 2022Auckland War Memorial Museum, New Zealand
Visited twice
- 19/10/2022Weight 10.04 kg, height 77.5 cm, head 47 cm
Measured by Plunket
- 20/10/2022One-year-old birthday
Auckland Zoo, New Zealand
- 30/05/2023The first time flying, departing from Auckland, New Zealand
Air China, CA784, Boeing 787-9, Business Class
- 31/05/2023Beijing, China
Arrived in Beijing, China
- 18/07/2023First early childhood education class at MyGym
Beijing, China
- 19/07/2023First early childhood education class at LearnRoom
Beijing, China
- 14/08/2023Crowne Plaza Beijing Badaling, China
2 nights, from 14/08/2023 to 16/08/2023
- 28/08/2023Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan, China
2 nights, from 28/08/2023 to 30/08/2023
- 29/08/2023QiBubble Parent-Child Amusement Park, Beijing, China
6,000 Square Meters
- 10/09/2023Hilton Beijing, China
1 night, from 10/09/2023 to 11/09/2023
- 16/09/2023The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, China
1 night, from 16/09/2023 to 17/09/2023
- 17/10/2023Sanya, Hainan, China
Air China, CA1353, Boeing 777-300
- 17/10/2023Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas & Resort, Hainan, China
7 nights, from 17/10/2023 to 24/10/2023
- 20/10/2023Two-year-old birthday
Eating birthday cake at the lobby bar of Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
- 10/11/2023Nanshan Cultural Tourist Area
Sanya, Hainan, China
- 26/11/2023Four Points by Sheraton Hainan, Sanya, China
2 nights, from 26/11/2023 to 28/11/2023
- 04/12/2023Yalong Bay Mangrove Tree Resort, Sanya, Hainan, China
1 night, from 04/12/2023 to 05/12/2023
- 05/12/2023Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa, Hainan, China
1 night, from 05/12/2023 to 06/12/2023
- 13/12/2023Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay, Hainan, China
2 nights, from 13/12/2023 to 15/12/2023
- 31/12/2023Hainan Ocean Joy World, China
Watching fireworks at the amusement park to celebrate the New Year
- 02/01/2024Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay, Hainan, China
1 night, from 02/01/2024 to 03/01/2024
- 16/01/2024Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay, Hainan, China
1 night, from 16/01/2024 to 17/01/2024
- 26/01/2024Beijing, China
Hainan Airlines, HU7380, Boeing 787-9
- 25/03/2024Hyatt Regency Tianjin East, China
2 nights, from 25/03/2024 to 27/03/2024
- 06/04/2024Sanya, Hainan, China
Hainan Airlines, HU7179, Airbus A330-300
- 06/04/2024Renaissance Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, Hainan, China
2 nights, from 06/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
- 08/04/2024Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort, Wanning, Hainan, China
2 nights, from 08/04/2024 to 10/04/2024
- 10/04/2024Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay, Hainan, China
3 nights, from 10/04/2024 to 13/04/2024
- 13/04/2024Beijing, China
Air China, CA1378, Airbus A330-200
- 03/05/2024Beijing Auto Museum
China
- 07/05/2024LearnRoom Senior Class, Beijing, China
Started the senior class all day at the early learning center
- 12/05/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Loop-Dee Doop-Dee
- 18/05/2024Haikou, Hainan, China
Hainan Airlines, HU7482, Boeing 737-800
- 19/05/2024Auckland, New Zealand
Hainan Airlines, HU797, Boeing 787-9
- 19/05/2024Holiday Inn Auckland Airport, New Zealand
4 nights, from 19/05/2024 to 23/05/2024
- 23/05/2024Departing from Auckland, New Zealand
Hainan Airlines, HU7932, Boeing 787-9
- 24/05/2024Shenzhen, China
Arrived in Shenzhen, China
- 24/05/2024Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China
2 night, from 24/05/2024 to 26/05/2024
- 24/05/2024The first subway ride, Shenzhen Metro, China
Round-trip train journey, Britomart to NewMarket, Auckland, 2023
- 26/05/2024Beijing, China
Hainan Airlines, HU7708, Boeing 787-8
- 31/05/2024Shanghai, China
China Eastern Airlines, MU5104, Airbus 330-300(X)
- 31/05/2024Fairfield by Marriott Shanghai Pudong Central, China
3 nights, from 31/05/2024 to 03/06/2024
- 02/06/2024Shanghai Disney Resort, China
Enjoyed over a dozen attractions and shows
- 03/06/2024Beijing, China
Air China, CA1884, Airbus 350-900
- 15/06/2024Shentangyu Scenic Resort
Beijing, China
- 22/06/2024Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, China
1 nights, from 22/06/2024 to 23/06/2024
- 23/06/2024Temple of Heaven
Beijing, China
- 29/06/2024Beijing Marriott Hotel Yanqing, China
1 nights, from 29/06/2024 to 30/06/2024
- 13/07/2024Grand Hyatt Beijing, China
1 nights, from 13/07/2024 to 14/07/2024
- 20/07/2024Beijing Zoo, China
Saw pandas for the first time
- 28/07/2024Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, China
1 nights, from 28/07/2024 to 29/07/2024
- 11/08/2024Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, China
1 nights, from 11/08/2024 to 12/08/2024
- 17/08/2024Beijing Public Transport Hall
China
- 25/08/2024Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, China
1 nights, from 25/08/2024 to 26/08/2024
- 28/08/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Raptor Encounter
- 31/08/2024Civil Aviation Museum
China
- 31/08/2024China Railway museum
China
- 03/09/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Loop-Dee Doop-Dee, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, Bumblebee Boogie, Super Swirly, Three Broomsticks
- 05/09/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Bumblebee Boogie, Super Swirly
- 11/09/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Ollivanders, Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes, Lanterns of Legendary Legends
- 18/09/2024National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists
China
- 19/09/2024China Science and Technology Museum
China
- 19/09/2024Beihai Park
Beijing, China
- 20/09/2024China National Film Museum
China
- 21/09/2024International Day, The British School of Beijing
This is an internal event and is invite only for the families in the community
- 26/09/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Bumblebee Boogie, Scare Zones, Scaremony & Character Meet and Great
- 07/10/2024Beijing Zoo, China
Elephant, hippopotamus, rhino, giraffe, tapir, fox, panda, tiger, lion, polar bear, wolf, monkey
- 15/10/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Super Swirly, Paradise Mall, Mel’s Drive-in, Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes, Bumblebee Boogie
- 16/10/2024Received the Letter of Acceptance for Nursery admission from The British School of Beijing (BSB)
Approved to skip ahead and will start school at BSB on January 6th, 2025
- 19/10/2024Beijing Zoo, China
Fox, monkey, wolf, bear, tiger, lion, hippopotamus, rhino, giraffe
- 20/10/2024Three-year-old birthday
Celebrated birthday at the Early Education Center, Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant and Haidilao
- 27/10/2024Halloween Carnival Night, Beijing, China
A 2-hour activity at the LearnRoom early education center, including four classes
- 03/11/2024Confucian Temple and Imperial College Museum
China
- 24/11/2024Started the Montessori Sensory Exploration Course Grade1, for ages 3.5 to 4.5 years old
Ethan is only 3 years and 1 month old
- 01/12/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Bake My Day, Sparkling Christmas Tree Spectacular, This Time of Year Is, Mel’s Drive-in, SING on Tour!, CityWalk Red Oven Pizza Bakery
- 07/12/2024Winter Fair & German Market, the British School of Beijing
An outdoor German Christmas Market featuring wooden huts, musical performances by students, games and donations to the charity Dew Drops
- 08/12/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Untrainable, Lights Camera Action!, Po Live, Grandma Panda's Kitchen, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, SING on Tour!, Sparkling Christmas Tree Spectacular, Universal CityWalk-The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
- 12/12/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
This Time of Year Is, Untrainable, Three Broomsticks
- 15/12/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Untrainable, Amber Ridge, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes, Universal CityWalk-The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
- 18/12/2024Universal Beijing Resort, China
Loop-Dee Doop-Dee, Super Swirly, The Lair - Villain Restaurant
- 22/12/2024First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Trial Class - Age: 3 years, 2 months
Ethan attended his first small-group Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. The instructor introduced various techniques, and Ethan happily practiced for 45 minutes with great enthusiasm.
- 03/01/2025Graduated from the Montessori early learning center
The early learning center held a graduation ceremony for Ethan.
- 04/01/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal's Halftime Show, Transformers: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, Wheelie Little Bites, BMW VIP Lounge, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, Raptor Encounter
- 05/01/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Untrainable, The Lair - Villain Restaurant, Loop-Dee Doop-Dee
- 06/01/2025Ethan's First Day in Nursery A at The British School of Beijing (BSB)
Ethan quickly adapted to the new group and is the youngest child in the class.
- 06/01/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Hammond's, Jurassic Flyers, Universal CityWalk-The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
- 20/01/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal's Golden Wintersweet Tree of Blessings, Untrainable, New Year's Show, Universal's Chinese New Year Square, Beverly Hills Boulangerie
- 22/01/2025Early Years Temple Fair, The British School of Beijing (BSB)
BSB's first Early Years Temple Fair, with all activities and games prepared by BSB's Early Years staff.
- 24/01/2025Ethan Awarded Stars of the Week
After only three weeks of joining the new class, Ethan was awarded Stars of the Week in Nursery A (January 20th - January 24th).
- 25/01/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal on Parade, Universal's Halftime Show, Transformers: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, Grandma Panda's Kitchen, Kung Fu Snacks
- 28/01/2025Haidilao Hot Pot, Qianmen Street, and Tiananmen Square
At noon, the family had a Chinese New Year lunch, then in the afternoon, Ethan visited Qianmen Street and passed by Tiananmen Square at night.
- 12/02/2025Zooland Animal Kingdom, Beijing, China
Zooland Animal Kingdom Fantasy Ice and Snow Season
- 16/02/2025POP LAND, Beijing, China
POP MART's First Immersive IP-Themed Toy Park
- 19/02/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Untrainable, Universal's Chinese New Year Square, Grandma Panda's Kitchen, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior
- 25/02/2025Ethan's first robotics programming class
Every week after school at BSB, Ethan attends Kabba's robotics course, which includes LEGO robotics classes.
- 12/03/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal Pop, Flight of the Hippogriff, Three Broomsticks, Nighttime Magic at Hogwarts Castle, Ollivanders
- 17/03/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Lanterns of Legendary Legends, Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes, Grandma Panda's Kitchen
- 19/03/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Flight of the Hippogriff, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, PHOENIX HOUSE Superior (Universal CityWalk Beijing Store)
- 24/03/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal on Parade, Flight of the Hippogriff, Grandma Panda's Kitchen, Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior
- 27/03/2025Spring Show: BSB Early Years Presents Our Very Own Pop Stars
Ethan's First Stage Performance
- 28/03/2025BSB (British School of Beijing) Term 2 Last Day (2024-2025)
Ethan has a one-week spring break.
- 29/03/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal on Parade, Lights Camera Action!, Rhythm Rhapsody, SING on Tour!, The Lair - Villain Restaurant
- 30/03/2025Successfully completed the Montessori Sensory Exploration Course Grade 1
Ethan will begin Grade 2 after passing the teacher’s assessment.
- 31/03/2025Beijing Wildlife Park, China
Ethan personally fed brown bears and tigers and had close encounters with black bears, lions, hyenas, jaguars, red pandas, monkeys, capybaras, flamingos, baby gorillas, baby black jaguars, rabbits, and pigs.
- 01/04/2025Beijing Aquarium, China
Dolphin and sea lion show, sharks, sea turtles, penguins, moray eels, jellyfish, crabs, and more.
- 01/04/2025Beijing Zoo, China
Elephants, hippos, rhinos, Siberian tigers, lions, Bengal tigers, foxes, wolves, monkeys, pandas, and polar bears.
- 02/04/2025Summer Palace
Beijing, China
- 03/04/2025Badaling Wildlife Park, Beijing, China
Camels, peacocks, brown bears, tigers, lions, hyenas, black bears, jaguars, red pandas, flamingos, orangutans, vultures, ring-tailed lemurs, and more.
- 07/04/2025BSB (British School of Beijing) First Day of Term 3 (2024-2025)
The final term in Nursery.
- 19/04/2025Ethan joins 4+ years old PE class (Ethan is only 3.5 years old)
After an assessment by the coach, Ethan started participating today in a 4+ years old physical training class outside of BSB.
- 07/05/2025Started the Montessori Sensory Exploration Course Grade 2
Grade 1 was a weekend small group class, and in Grade 2, Ethan tried one-on-one after-school sessions at a Montessori center.
- 10/05/2025Shunyi Tiger Park, Beijing, China
Ethan fed groundhogs, black bears, horses, cows, deer, camels, alpacas, and ostriches. He saw tigers, pigs, otters, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, yaks, donkeys, and monkeys. He also took part in a sheep-herding activity, and three peacocks fanned their tails just for him!
- 11/05/2025Beijing Agricultural Machinery Test Station, CAAMS
Ethan visited a dairy farm, watched cows being milked, and gave water and special cow lollipops to the cows and calves. He drank fresh milk and yogurt, and even took a hands-on class to make cheese by himself!
- 11/05/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal Beijing Resort Spring Carnival Party, Eduardo's, Grandma Panda's Kitchen, BMW VIP Lounge, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior, Jurassic World Adventure
- 16/05/2025EY Sports Day at The British School of Beijing
So proud of Ethan for joining his very first Sports Day.
- 25/05/2025Bee World, Beijing, China
Ethan explored the bee education center, visited the bee farm, had honey ice cream, and played at the kids' play area.
- 05/06/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal on Parade, Lights Camera Action!, The Lair - Villain Restaurant, Minions Cream Soda Show, Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior
- 17/06/2025Ethan Received the "Perfect Progress in English Award"
EY Prize Giving Ceremony, 2024–2025 school year
- 20/06/2025BSB (British School of Beijing) – Last Day of Term 3 and the 2024–2025 School Year
Ethan began his first summer holiday — an 8-week break.
- 23/06/2025Beijing Wildlife Park, China
Ethan petted deer and fed takins. He loved the hippos and saw them twice. He also went to his favorite predator zone and fed bears, lions, tigers, hyenas, and wolves.
- 24/06/2025Holiday Inn Express Tianjin Binhai, China
2 nights, from 24/06/2025 to 26/06/2025
- 25/06/2025The National Maritime Museum of China
China
- 26/06/2025Universal Beijing Resort, China
Universal Cool Summer, Beverly Hills Boulangerie, Untrainable, Universal on Parade, Paradise Mall, Loop-Dee Doop-Dee, Lights Camera Action!
- 29/06/2025Ethan’s First Rock Climbing Trial Class - Age: 3 years, 8 months
On his very first attempt, he climbed impressively high—much higher than anyone expected.
- 05/07/2025Memorial Hall of Jiaozhuanghu Tunnel Warfare Site of Beijing, China
China