7/10/2010
6/11/2010
New Design
It's about time to update the look of my blog. This old header picture was taken 1.5 yrs ago. See how much they have grown!
btw, Noah starts his summer vacation today and Abigail will start hers next Thursday. My plans for this summer:
- Potty train Abigail (She was ready but I just couldn't find time in the morning. She'll go to Noah's preschool in November when she turns 2.5 yrs old. So I still get some time);
- Move Noah & Abigail to their own new bedroom (Noah needs a new twin bed--Can you believe he still sleeps in his sister's crib!);
- Clean up the house (also garage & yards, daddy!) and have a garage sale;
- Enjoy the summer and try not to get sunburn!
6/03/2010
5/17/2010
5/14/2010
A Poem to Share
If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again
by Diane Loomans
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self esteem first, and the house later.
I'd fingerpaint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.
by Diane Loomans
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self esteem first, and the house later.
I'd fingerpaint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.
5/01/2010
4/03/2010
Photo Recap (March 2010)
In March the activities were around Noah's school and Disneyland. We also celebrated three birthdays with family (my mother-in-law, my niece Hannah,and myself) and of course, Easter! Goodbye winter and hello spring!
So glad to see Noah and Abigail were getting along better, as Abigail talked more. I have to admit together they sometimes outwitted me! The kids nowadays are much smarter than they were 25 years ago, but I truly wish they are as happy as we were.
So glad to see Noah and Abigail were getting along better, as Abigail talked more. I have to admit together they sometimes outwitted me! The kids nowadays are much smarter than they were 25 years ago, but I truly wish they are as happy as we were.
4/02/2010
3/12/2010
Big Bear (2/27/10~2/28/10)
You might have seen some videos from our big bear trips. Here are the photos. The views were so pretty that it was hard not to include any picture.
Most of our friends left home on Friday, but we left on Saturday. We were concerned about the snow storm warning, but we were glad that we made it because in the morning it only had light snow. As soon as we arrived, the snow started getting heavy. It was so heavy that I could hear the snow falling down. We enjoyed the views very much as the snow stacked up. On Sunday the weather couldn't get any better. It was so sunny that we needed our sunglasses. Thanks to the changing weather, for only two-day short trip we could capture so many different snow views. Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I do.
Videos are as follows in case you haven't watched them yet.
Danny & Noah went sledding on the first day. You can see it was snowing.
The snow was so heavy that only in a couple hours our van looked like this.
Abigail seemed to know where she was heading...
Noah tried to figure out how to walk on the ice without falling in.
Abigail and Tiffany played with "white sands." I thought they looked so cute with the sunglasses.
It looks like I was more nervous than Noah.
Go, Noah!
Again, looks like I was more nervous than Abigail... (sorry for the shaking)
Most of our friends left home on Friday, but we left on Saturday. We were concerned about the snow storm warning, but we were glad that we made it because in the morning it only had light snow. As soon as we arrived, the snow started getting heavy. It was so heavy that I could hear the snow falling down. We enjoyed the views very much as the snow stacked up. On Sunday the weather couldn't get any better. It was so sunny that we needed our sunglasses. Thanks to the changing weather, for only two-day short trip we could capture so many different snow views. Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I do.
Videos are as follows in case you haven't watched them yet.
Danny & Noah went sledding on the first day. You can see it was snowing.
The snow was so heavy that only in a couple hours our van looked like this.
Abigail seemed to know where she was heading...
Noah tried to figure out how to walk on the ice without falling in.
Abigail and Tiffany played with "white sands." I thought they looked so cute with the sunglasses.
It looks like I was more nervous than Noah.
Go, Noah!
Again, looks like I was more nervous than Abigail... (sorry for the shaking)
3/09/2010
Photo Recap (Feb 2010)
(Copy texts from last posting) Can't believe 1/6 of 2010 has passed! Good to have these pictures to remember our days. Enjoy!
I hope I'll have at least a couple of postings between the photo recap... I felt bad for Abigail when I read how detailed I blogged about Noah. She is a really special baby just like Noah. Not even 2 years old yet, she can talk very well, sing the songs she only heard a couple times, and jump off from the bed (Can you believe that?). She loves daddy, mommy and her brother very much with a lot of hugs, kisses, food sharing/feeding (she loves to eat, so it's her way to show she cares).
I hope I'll have at least a couple of postings between the photo recap... I felt bad for Abigail when I read how detailed I blogged about Noah. She is a really special baby just like Noah. Not even 2 years old yet, she can talk very well, sing the songs she only heard a couple times, and jump off from the bed (Can you believe that?). She loves daddy, mommy and her brother very much with a lot of hugs, kisses, food sharing/feeding (she loves to eat, so it's her way to show she cares).
2/03/2010
Photo Recap (January 2010)
Can't believe 1/12 of 2010 has passed! Good to have these pictures to remember our days. Enjoy!
1/25/2010
Cucumber
Today after picking Noah up at Liberty Tot Lot (a co-op preschool program he started this year), I asked him what he learned today. He told me letter "Q." Then I asked him which word started with "Q." He answered, "Cucumber!" I think he's learning...
Noah's first day at Liberty Tot Lot (that's why his apron didn't have a name yet). It's so interesting a small group like this can be a little UN.
Noah's first day at Liberty Tot Lot (that's why his apron didn't have a name yet). It's so interesting a small group like this can be a little UN.
1/12/2010
Photo Recap (December 2009)
December was the month full of activities. We had a mini-retreat and celebrated Noah's 4th birthday in SF, Christmas celebration, a snow trip in Palm Springs, and many joyful moments in between.
Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!
Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!
1/03/2010
Nor Cal Trip (12/11~12/15, 2009)
In December we had a last-minute trip arrangement to NoCal. It was very relaxing and enjoyable vacation which was very unusual with two little kids and 6-hr drive. I'll explain why later.
Joanne & Abigail in December 2009
Joanne & Abigail back in July 2008
Joanne & Abigail in December 2009
Joanne & Abigail back in July 2008
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