Crossing races

Here is an interesting article in the New York Times about the growing population of multiracial Americans. It reminded me of the stresses many interracial couples and multiracial kids encounter and I feel very fortunate to have avoided much cynicism over being Vietnamese/Swedish. The worst of it, really, comes from facing the stares of Asians, having to select either White or Asian in questionnaires, and frequently fielding the various forms of the "what are you?" question. Overall, it's nothing, and I am quite happy to be a part of different worlds and cultures.

Cute picture of Dad, Carter, and Mom. No one would guess my nephew is quarter-Vietnamese!

Here we are with Grandma last year in Colorado. A family with all the shades of White and Asian :o)