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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Vacationing

Hi, everyone, I am not abandoning my blog...again. We are on vacation in Taiwan currently, and of course, I forgot to bring USB for the camera, and of course, I also lost my recharger during the flight. See you in two months!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Timothy's Graduation

Timothy got "Best Dressed" award (Samantha got the same title back then), and also a reward for collecting the most stars for behaving well throughout the school year (and that took me by surprise). Next school year, he will be a true mighty monkey! How time flies.

BFF

These two are so opposite to each other, especially personality wise. Yet, they are meant to be the bestest friends, forever.

Happy 4th Birthday, Timothy

Timothy really wanted a birthday party at home this year, and I got him one. Heck (the appropriateness of this word is still under debate), I even did a Star Wars theme party. The boys had a great time using their light sabers to do the tasks, and eventually became certified to be Jedi Masters. That was fun!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Miter Saw is My New Best Friend

I finished making this giantic portable projector screen today. My neigbor had this idea of playing movie outside in our culdesac, and he had everything but a screen. So I volunteered myself. With some googling and sleeping on it, I came up this idea. I got some black out fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and bunch PVC pipes from Lowes, and for under $25, my newest project came to life. Yeah, my nerdy husband is quite impressed.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Happy Easter

Our Vegetable Garden

We found a good use of our Lowe's coupon. We built a 4X16 vegetable garden. It took us a good Saturday afternoon to finish the project, and the result is very pleasing unto the eye! We simply can't wait to harvest the fresh produce from our own back yard. Thank you, neighbors, for all the advice for the novice. So far, we've had carrots, green beans, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and some Chinese veggies, and herbs planted.Let the work begin!
The hardest part was to dig out all the grass and then hide them behind the shade.
The back killing part is almost done!
Our neighbor is a pro on planting the veggies.
Samantha is wrapping up the work.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Pump It Up!

Your birthday party at Pump-It-Up turned out to be really FUN. Most of your friends (all 24 of them) got to join us for two hours of inflatable bounce and slide. Even some grown-ups (including your parents) had their share of bouncy ride. Your face lighted up when you saw the custom made three tiered High School Music cake. Our hearts were so delighted to see waht a good time you were having. I was also glad that I didn't have to do any of the cooking and clean up the mess.

Samantha Turns 6


No words can describe how proud we are to be your parents. The past six years had gone by so quickly that I still remember the day we gave birth to you on a snowy day on April 5th in Utah. You went easy on us. As first time parents and no family members in sight, you brought calming and sweet spirit into our home. I always say that I can have twenty of you. And I mean it. You always act beyond your age. Not just that, as a kindergartner, you are already reading chapter books, or had passed tests to be a GT student (pardon my bragging rights), you are also kind and considerate to other people (especially to your little brother). As I am typing this blog up, I am already missing you...cause' two more of 6 years, you will be on your way to the best college out there and be completely prepared for it. We have total faith and confidence in you. You have demonstrated your ability to try your best in the things you do. Thank you for being ours.

Ward Camp Out

The much anticipated ward camp out took place in a lovely spring weather at Spring Creek campsite. On our way there, we stuffed ourselves with the best Mexican food there is--Taco Bell. We kinda developed the tradition of eating Taco Bell while we are "on vacation." The kids had fun with Easter egg hunt and exploring the surroundings while the grown-ups just chatted the night away. (Timothy loved to "roastmellow.") Everything was great other than my back begging me not to do this again.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Dolphin Cruise

It was one of the kind experience to watch dolphins swimming right by you. But it was fun only the first twenty minutes, after that, it was all about why I ate too much of the lunch.

Life is a Beach

We gave Daddy a little break to study his online course by taking a walk on the beach. Well, we didn't get too far. Timothy picked more shells than his hands could hold, while Samantha couldn't resist getting her dress wet-- again. It's nice to finally understand what life is a beach means.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Gulfarium

We went to Florida's Gulfarium, and left with smiles on our faces. Dolphins, sea lions, sharks, penguins, turtles, alligators, and stingray all possessed magic charisma, and put on great shows. Next time I will remember to recharge the camera.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Water, Water, Everywhere

Let's just say that Samantha is a lot braver than her mama. We rented a jet ski for an hour today, and I was on it for 5 minutes screaming on the top of my lung before I begged to get off. That was just enough of fun for me (and Timmy, too). Samantha, on the other hand, couldn't wait to do it again. We then took a nice dip in the pool. In the end, we all pooped out. Time for a break from our break, and some episodes of Spongebob will do.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Spring Break-so far so good

I just steamed a big plate of asparagus, and everyone is eating it up! We are hungry for some green food after a few meals of fast food run. Here is the story. It's spring break, and we just had to get out of the town. Navarre Beach located in Pensacola Beach in West Florida is just perfect! After driving almost ten hours on I-10 yesterday, we finally arrived. We have a week-long beach rental in a high rise condo right off the beach, and we've be enjoying every minute of it. The ocean is clear and cold for me, but definitely not for the kids (including Thanh). Mom, here are the pictures I promised, and thanks for nagging me to start the blog again.
Good morning, sunshine and 7os' degree.
When they are happy, I am happy (most times it's the other way around).
We have to hold back Timmy before he dives in.
More shells and fossils add onto her collection.
Daddy always tries to please his little guy.
They can do this all day long.
3 lbs of crawfish is mean!