*Yawn* Nothing interesting happened this week aside from everyday mayhem. I don't even have any pictures to share as Mommy and daddy dropped the ball and didn't take any. This does give me an opportunity to catch up on my blog post for the past two weeks though. See you all next week.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Week 43 (12/3/07 - 12/9/07) - Let the Christmas countdown begin...
... let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Yep, I saw snow, from a roof, at a mall, in Los Angeles. Okay, come to think of it, it was pretty lame. Nevermind.
We went to a holiday dinner with some of mommy's high school friends at the Pasta Pomodoro in Huntington Beach. Dinner was nice and everyone exchanged gifts. Baby Clara was there. Now that she is 6 months old, she was more interactive and fun the play with. I also met baby Alex (1 month) for the first time, who is Auntie Josephine and Uncle Ryan's pride and joy. He is tiny and cute. I need to teach him how to cry though. His was pretty weak. A good wail needs to come from the heart and the diaphragm. You have got to sell it. Trust me, I know.
See my pictures from Week 43. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
We went to a holiday dinner with some of mommy's high school friends at the Pasta Pomodoro in Huntington Beach. Dinner was nice and everyone exchanged gifts. Baby Clara was there. Now that she is 6 months old, she was more interactive and fun the play with. I also met baby Alex (1 month) for the first time, who is Auntie Josephine and Uncle Ryan's pride and joy. He is tiny and cute. I need to teach him how to cry though. His was pretty weak. A good wail needs to come from the heart and the diaphragm. You have got to sell it. Trust me, I know.
See my pictures from Week 43. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 42 (11/26/07 - 12/2/07) - Wild beasts caged!!!
We went to Ryan 1st birthday party at Uncle Mike and Auntie Hilda's this weekend, and Ryan, Evan, Natalie, Amanda, and I were together once again. Adding Sera, Mae, Claira, and Joseph to the mix, our kids army almost out numbered adults. The result was chaotic fun. Mommy and daddy, it will be my birthday next, so throw me a good party too, okay?
See my pictures from Week 42 plus some other pictures from Ryan's party. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures from Week 42 plus some other pictures from Ryan's party. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Week 41 (11/19/07 - 11/25/07) - Happy Turkey Day
This was my first Thanksgiving. Mommy cooked up a storm and prepared a feast for us, grandpa, grandma, and Uncles Warren and Sonny. Stuffing, mashed potato, vegetables, yams, apple pie, and a turkey as big as me. Everyone stuffed their face while I watched. Wait! What about me?
I learned to pull myself up to stand this week. I am one baby step closer to outrunning mommy and daddy.
Uncle Andy and Auntie Tina came over to visit with their baby, Nicole. Nicole was sleeping most of the time she was here. Can't wait for her to get bigger so that we can play together.
I have some cool action videos this week. See my pictures and videos from Week 41. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I learned to pull myself up to stand this week. I am one baby step closer to outrunning mommy and daddy.
Uncle Andy and Auntie Tina came over to visit with their baby, Nicole. Nicole was sleeping most of the time she was here. Can't wait for her to get bigger so that we can play together.
I have some cool action videos this week. See my pictures and videos from Week 41. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 40 (11/12/07 - 11/18/07) - Am I a joker or what?
Let the great chase begins. Now that I have mastered crawling on my hands and kneels, I can move faster than Mommy and Daddy can pay attention. I have also learned to stand on my own as long as there is something for me to hold onto. Life will never be the same for them again. So sad. :-) But yah me!
Mommy and daddy took me to The Grove Sunday afternoon to check out the Christmas decorations. There was a huge Christmas tree with some gigantic ornaments. Awesome! Too bad we didn't stay for the tree lighting ceremony to see all the performances and fireworks. Oh well, maybe next year.
See my pictures and videos from Week 40. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Mommy and daddy took me to The Grove Sunday afternoon to check out the Christmas decorations. There was a huge Christmas tree with some gigantic ornaments. Awesome! Too bad we didn't stay for the tree lighting ceremony to see all the performances and fireworks. Oh well, maybe next year.
See my pictures and videos from Week 40. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Week 39 (11/5/07 - 11/11/07) - Slow week
This week has been slow , which is fine with me. After weeks of excitement, I could use a break. The only noteworthy news is that four of my upper teeth are about to break through at the same time. Yikes!
I only have a few pictures from Week 39. They can also be found on Shutterfly.
I only have a few pictures from Week 39. They can also be found on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Week 38 (10/29/07 - 11/04/07) - 1st Holloween
Hiya. Wednesday was my first Halloween. Mommy dressed me up as a little piggy and took me to the mall to trick-or-treat. We got a bunch of candy that I can't eat. Sweet.
I was going to lose daddy to the Bay Area again this weekend, but he had a change of heart last minute and stayed home to get some much needed rest. It turned out to be a fun weekend for me, but he was bummed that he had to miss Uncle Peter and Auntie Carol's wedding plus Audrey Horn's three month old party. His loss, my gain. :-)
Even though I had just figured out how to worm crawl forward last Sunday night, I have already mastered it by mid-week. It won't be long before I learn to crawl on my hands and knees instead of on my stomach.
I have also learned to pull myself up into a upright kneeling position. Daddy, you had better lower my crib before I climb out on my own... by accident! (To which daddy responds, "What is the point? It is not like you sleep in your crib anyways.")
Lastly, I learned to hold on to more than one item at a time. Until this week, I had to drop whatever I was holding before I can pick up the next item. Not anymore. I can now hold two items at a time, one in each hand. Mommy, daddy, I am ready for my drum set now.
You can see pictures and videos of me playing the air drum in this week's archive. In fact, I have tons of funny pictures and videos from Week 38 to share with you all. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly. Check them out!
I was going to lose daddy to the Bay Area again this weekend, but he had a change of heart last minute and stayed home to get some much needed rest. It turned out to be a fun weekend for me, but he was bummed that he had to miss Uncle Peter and Auntie Carol's wedding plus Audrey Horn's three month old party. His loss, my gain. :-)
Even though I had just figured out how to worm crawl forward last Sunday night, I have already mastered it by mid-week. It won't be long before I learn to crawl on my hands and knees instead of on my stomach.
I have also learned to pull myself up into a upright kneeling position. Daddy, you had better lower my crib before I climb out on my own... by accident! (To which daddy responds, "What is the point? It is not like you sleep in your crib anyways.")
Lastly, I learned to hold on to more than one item at a time. Until this week, I had to drop whatever I was holding before I can pick up the next item. Not anymore. I can now hold two items at a time, one in each hand. Mommy, daddy, I am ready for my drum set now.
You can see pictures and videos of me playing the air drum in this week's archive. In fact, I have tons of funny pictures and videos from Week 38 to share with you all. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly. Check them out!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Week 37 (10/22/07 - 10/28/07) - Royalty
At the last minute, we met up with Uncle Mike, Auntie Hilda, Ryan, Uncle Dan, Auntie Cora, and Evan for lunch at Huntington Beach's Pasta Pomodoro on Sunday. For dessert, some of us got Pink Berry, which apparently is not true yogurt. Don't think I care.
After lunch, Uncle Dan, Auntie Cora, Evan, mommy, daddy, and I all went to Downtown Disney in hopes of seeing some Holloween decorations. What a jip?! We saw squat! Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but Downtown Disney is just lame.
BTW, I finally figured out how to worm crawl forward Sunday night. I guess watching Ryan and Evan walked around all afternoon was the motivation that I needed to get my butt off the ground... literally.
See my pictures from Week 37. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
After lunch, Uncle Dan, Auntie Cora, Evan, mommy, daddy, and I all went to Downtown Disney in hopes of seeing some Holloween decorations. What a jip?! We saw squat! Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but Downtown Disney is just lame.
BTW, I finally figured out how to worm crawl forward Sunday night. I guess watching Ryan and Evan walked around all afternoon was the motivation that I needed to get my butt off the ground... literally.
See my pictures from Week 37. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 36 (10/5/07 - 10/21/07) - Can I have one too?
I am sharing the spotlight this week. My friend Natalie turned one, and we went to her birthday party Sunday. It was kids heaven. Ryan, Sera, and Mae were all there along with a bunch of Natalie's cousins. Many kids = mayhem = fun.
Natalie, Ryan, and I all, by chance, have the same Chicco toy car seen here. This toy car is apparently the Honda Accord for babies. Who knew?
Come see pictures of us kids from Week 36. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Natalie, Ryan, and I all, by chance, have the same Chicco toy car seen here. This toy car is apparently the Honda Accord for babies. Who knew?
Come see pictures of us kids from Week 36. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Week 35 (10/8/07 - 10/14/07) - Where is daddy?
Daddy, on Monday, I greeted you with a big old smile the minute you walked through the door and made you feel all warm and fuzzy. How did you repay me? By disappearing to NYC for the next 3 days and partying all Saturday night at a bachelor party? Not cool, daddy. Not cool.
See my pictures from Week 35. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures from Week 35. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 34 (10/1/07 - 10/7/07) - Busy weekend
More da-da-da with some da-da-dy thrown in. Daddy is on cloud nine and Mommy is jealous.
As usual, we had a busy weekend. We doubled up on BBQs on Saturday. First, we went to Auntie Josephine and Uncle Ryan's baby shower BBQ where I played with Clara (aka mini-Ken). She is three months old now and is much bigger than when I last saw her. Then we went to Auntie Annie for the end-of-summer BBQ. Good times.
On Sunday, we went to lunch and dessert with Uncle Andy and Auntie Healy. Ramen, shaved ice, boba... we are sooo Asian.
See my pictures from Week 34. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
As usual, we had a busy weekend. We doubled up on BBQs on Saturday. First, we went to Auntie Josephine and Uncle Ryan's baby shower BBQ where I played with Clara (aka mini-Ken). She is three months old now and is much bigger than when I last saw her. Then we went to Auntie Annie for the end-of-summer BBQ. Good times.
On Sunday, we went to lunch and dessert with Uncle Andy and Auntie Healy. Ramen, shaved ice, boba... we are sooo Asian.
See my pictures from Week 34. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Week 33 (9/24/07 - 9/30/07) - Da-da?
My first word was DA-DA. Well... actually it was more like da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da... but whatever daddy, you think whatever you want.
I will have a few new playmates soon. Auntie Julie and Uncle Keno just had a baby boy on Tuesday, Jayden Edison Tang. Edison was going to my little bro's middle name. Darn it. Meanwhile, Auntie Tina and Uncle Andrew (collectively known as tinandrew) are expecting a little girl, Nicole Tran, at the end of October. I can't wait to play with my new victims.. ahem, I mean.. playmates.
On Saturday, we went to tinandrew's baby shower and watched the Cal and USC football teams narrowly beat their opponents. Go Bears! Go Trojans! Go Bears!
See my pictures from Week 33. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I will have a few new playmates soon. Auntie Julie and Uncle Keno just had a baby boy on Tuesday, Jayden Edison Tang. Edison was going to my little bro's middle name. Darn it. Meanwhile, Auntie Tina and Uncle Andrew (collectively known as tinandrew) are expecting a little girl, Nicole Tran, at the end of October. I can't wait to play with my new victims.. ahem, I mean.. playmates.
On Saturday, we went to tinandrew's baby shower and watched the Cal and USC football teams narrowly beat their opponents. Go Bears! Go Trojans! Go Bears!
See my pictures from Week 33. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Week 32 (9/17/07 - 9/23/07) - The Three Amigos
We finally got back home on Monday after another 6 hours drive. Mommy and daddy were looking forward to an uneventful week in LA. Boring!!! It was not until Sunday that we did something of note.
We met up with Uncle Dan, Auntie Cora, Evan, Uncle Mike, Auntie Hilda, and Ryan at Manhattan Beach to have lunch and hang out for the afternoon. I haven't see Evan and Ryan for a couple of months. Evan has been walking for a while and Ryan is crawling like a champ and close to being able to stand up on his own. I, of course, can't do anything of those things. Instead, I sat, watched, and sucked my toes. Mmm.. yummy. It was a fun afternoon though. We saw the beach, and ocean, and an aquarium.
Bad habits update: As a result of sleeping with mommy and daddy in one bed during our Bay Area trips, I no longer want to sleep by myself in my crib. The list now reads:
1) No bottles
2) No falling asleep unless someone carries me
3) No sleeping until midnight or 1am
4) No sleeping in my own crib
What behavior modification?
See my pictures from Week 32. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
We met up with Uncle Dan, Auntie Cora, Evan, Uncle Mike, Auntie Hilda, and Ryan at Manhattan Beach to have lunch and hang out for the afternoon. I haven't see Evan and Ryan for a couple of months. Evan has been walking for a while and Ryan is crawling like a champ and close to being able to stand up on his own. I, of course, can't do anything of those things. Instead, I sat, watched, and sucked my toes. Mmm.. yummy. It was a fun afternoon though. We saw the beach, and ocean, and an aquarium.
Bad habits update: As a result of sleeping with mommy and daddy in one bed during our Bay Area trips, I no longer want to sleep by myself in my crib. The list now reads:
1) No bottles
2) No falling asleep unless someone carries me
3) No sleeping until midnight or 1am
4) No sleeping in my own crib
What behavior modification?
See my pictures from Week 32. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Week 31 (9/10/07 - 9/16/07) - SF Roadtrip Part Deux
Perhaps this post should be titled as "100 Snoopys". Anyways...
9/14 Fri - Four days after we drove home, we hit the road again to boomerang back to the Bay Area. I listened to CNBC on XM radio for most of the way up. I totally agree that Ben Bernanke and the Fed should cut the Fed Fund Rate 25 - 50 basis point in order to alleviate the current credit crunch set off by the sub-prime lending crisis. What mommy? You look confused.
9/15 Sat - Uncle Vince, daddy, mommy, and I went to Auntie Martha and Uncle Billy's wedding in Napa. The wedding was beautiful, simple, elegant, relaxed, fun, and intimate. The scenery and the weather were also perfect. It was just a great ceremony.
9/16 Sun - Snoopy, snoopy, and more snoopys. We drove back to Santa Rosa with Uncle Keno and Auntie Julie to check out the Snoopy exhibit. There were close to 100 Snoopy statues on display. I am officially snooped out. Check out the tons of Snoopy pictures.
See my pictures and videos from Week 31. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
9/14 Fri - Four days after we drove home, we hit the road again to boomerang back to the Bay Area. I listened to CNBC on XM radio for most of the way up. I totally agree that Ben Bernanke and the Fed should cut the Fed Fund Rate 25 - 50 basis point in order to alleviate the current credit crunch set off by the sub-prime lending crisis. What mommy? You look confused.
9/15 Sat - Uncle Vince, daddy, mommy, and I went to Auntie Martha and Uncle Billy's wedding in Napa. The wedding was beautiful, simple, elegant, relaxed, fun, and intimate. The scenery and the weather were also perfect. It was just a great ceremony.
9/16 Sun - Snoopy, snoopy, and more snoopys. We drove back to Santa Rosa with Uncle Keno and Auntie Julie to check out the Snoopy exhibit. There were close to 100 Snoopy statues on display. I am officially snooped out. Check out the tons of Snoopy pictures.
See my pictures and videos from Week 31. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 30 (9/3/07 - 9/9/07) - SF Roadtrip Part 1.2
My 10-day SF roadtrip continued...
9/3 Mon (Labor Day) - Met Uncle Dave, Auntie Ying, and Audrey for the first time. Uncle Dave is kinda goofy. Audrey, 6 weeks old, is so adorable and tiny. I can't wait to play with her the next time. We ate dinner with Auntie Sandin and Uncle Rex. Auntie Sandin thinks daddy will be a push-over dad. Hehe.
9/6 Thurs - Had lunch with Auntie Linh at Zachary's Pizza. Deep dish pizza... if only I can eat solid food, I would probably say YUMMO!!! Visited Auntie Linh's work, CPS (College Preparatory School). So nice. $26k/yr can sure get you a good education. Scholarship and early admission please. Had dinner with Uncle Vince, Grand Uncle Wilfred, Grand Auntie Teresa, Uncle Eirc, and Auntie Michelle. Wilfred and Teresa weren't so keen on me calling them grand anything. Eric and Michelle are now my Facebook friends. :-)
9/7 Fri - Hung out with Uncle Willy and Auntie Karen all day, and then went to Uncle Eddy's birthday dinner. I sat on my first high chair at lunch. Aren't you proud of me?
9/8 Sat - Tried to go to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival with Uncle Keno and Auntie Julie, but a longer than expected lunch derailed our plans. Instead, mommy and Auntie Julie did some quick grocery shopping at Chinatown. Daddy hates driving in Chinatown and he let us know over and over again.
9/9 Sun - Going home, finally. This time the ride only took us 6 hours, and I was asleep for most of it.
All in all, it was a great first trip. I behaved better than mommy and daddy thought I would. I totally think they should reward me for it. I also got to sleep between mommy and daddy in their big bed all week. I LIKE IT!
See my pictures from Week 30. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
9/3 Mon (Labor Day) - Met Uncle Dave, Auntie Ying, and Audrey for the first time. Uncle Dave is kinda goofy. Audrey, 6 weeks old, is so adorable and tiny. I can't wait to play with her the next time. We ate dinner with Auntie Sandin and Uncle Rex. Auntie Sandin thinks daddy will be a push-over dad. Hehe.
9/6 Thurs - Had lunch with Auntie Linh at Zachary's Pizza. Deep dish pizza... if only I can eat solid food, I would probably say YUMMO!!! Visited Auntie Linh's work, CPS (College Preparatory School). So nice. $26k/yr can sure get you a good education. Scholarship and early admission please. Had dinner with Uncle Vince, Grand Uncle Wilfred, Grand Auntie Teresa, Uncle Eirc, and Auntie Michelle. Wilfred and Teresa weren't so keen on me calling them grand anything. Eric and Michelle are now my Facebook friends. :-)
9/7 Fri - Hung out with Uncle Willy and Auntie Karen all day, and then went to Uncle Eddy's birthday dinner. I sat on my first high chair at lunch. Aren't you proud of me?
9/8 Sat - Tried to go to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival with Uncle Keno and Auntie Julie, but a longer than expected lunch derailed our plans. Instead, mommy and Auntie Julie did some quick grocery shopping at Chinatown. Daddy hates driving in Chinatown and he let us know over and over again.
9/9 Sun - Going home, finally. This time the ride only took us 6 hours, and I was asleep for most of it.
All in all, it was a great first trip. I behaved better than mommy and daddy thought I would. I totally think they should reward me for it. I also got to sleep between mommy and daddy in their big bed all week. I LIKE IT!
See my pictures from Week 30. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 29 (8/27/07 - 9/2/07) - SF Roadtrip Part 1.1
Roadtrip!!! Mommy and daddy took me on my first road trip to the Bay Area. So much happened that I will change format for this and the next two weeks:
8/31 Fri - Trapped in a car seat for the 8-hour drive to SF. Slept for about 5, awake for 1.5, and cried the rest.
9/1 Sat - Auntie Sabrina and Uncle Ryan's wedding. Met daddy's Bay Area friends for the first time. There were too many to name here. It was as if daddy had a second life outside of LA. Who knew? Anyways, the wedding was fun. I boogied to the tune of Bizarre Love Triangle. See some pictures from the wedding here.
9/2 Sun - Watching daddy play volleyball with his buddies was a bit painful. He sucked. Hung out with Auntie Vicky at night. BTW, Slingbox and the Slingplayer Mobile rocks!!
See my pictures and videos from Week 29. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
8/31 Fri - Trapped in a car seat for the 8-hour drive to SF. Slept for about 5, awake for 1.5, and cried the rest.
9/1 Sat - Auntie Sabrina and Uncle Ryan's wedding. Met daddy's Bay Area friends for the first time. There were too many to name here. It was as if daddy had a second life outside of LA. Who knew? Anyways, the wedding was fun. I boogied to the tune of Bizarre Love Triangle. See some pictures from the wedding here.
9/2 Sun - Watching daddy play volleyball with his buddies was a bit painful. He sucked. Hung out with Auntie Vicky at night. BTW, Slingbox and the Slingplayer Mobile rocks!!
See my pictures and videos from Week 29. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Week 28 (8/20/07 - 8/26/07) - Toga party?
I had my six month check up this Monday. I am now 26 inches long and weigh 17 lbs 6 oz. The fact that I have almost tripled my birth rate got mommy all teary eyed. Anyways, I have now grown to 50th percentile in height, up from 25th percentile during my last checkup. Yay! I am still 75th percentile in weight which means I am still cute and chubby and I can beat up other babies.
My whole family went to the Taste of Lexus event in Arcadia on Saturday. I got to see all these cool shiny new Lexus cars and then we drove home in our 1994 Honda Accord. Fantastic!!!
I went to Auntie Annie's birthday dinner Saturday night. It was fun and I got to stay out late. Too bad I couldn't stay to play poker. I could use some new baby shoes.
See my pictures and videos from Week 28. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
My whole family went to the Taste of Lexus event in Arcadia on Saturday. I got to see all these cool shiny new Lexus cars and then we drove home in our 1994 Honda Accord. Fantastic!!!
I went to Auntie Annie's birthday dinner Saturday night. It was fun and I got to stay out late. Too bad I couldn't stay to play poker. I could use some new baby shoes.
See my pictures and videos from Week 28. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Week 27 (8/13/07 - 8/19/07) - I have got bite!!!
I am beginning to teeth. Mommy and daddy first noticed the tiny ridges of my bottom two front teeth busting through my gums on Wednesday (8/15). Now I have a legitimate excuse to wake up and cry in the middle of the night. Sweet!
Mommy and daddy took me to the Tofu festival on Sunday. It was uncomfortably hot with the temperature in the mid-90's. The food wasn't all that either, or so I have been told. At least we got free admission and free parking. But can we please go to the mall next time instead? I heard there is this place called the American Girl...
See my pictures from Week 27. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Mommy and daddy took me to the Tofu festival on Sunday. It was uncomfortably hot with the temperature in the mid-90's. The food wasn't all that either, or so I have been told. At least we got free admission and free parking. But can we please go to the mall next time instead? I heard there is this place called the American Girl...
See my pictures from Week 27. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 26 (8/6/07 - 8/12/07) - Uncle Vince
I finally got to meet Uncle Vince for the first time on Saturday. We had dim-sum at NBC Seafood Restaurant. He looks a lot like daddy, just a little taller, skinnier, and better looking.
I am sitting up pretty well now, and I can play with my toys while sitting on my own. There are some videos of me this week doing just that. A toast to my first step towards autonomy!
Mommy and daddy are stoked about my development, as they no longer need to carry me 24/7. 20/7 will do just fine.
See my pictures and videos from Week 26. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I am sitting up pretty well now, and I can play with my toys while sitting on my own. There are some videos of me this week doing just that. A toast to my first step towards autonomy!
Mommy and daddy are stoked about my development, as they no longer need to carry me 24/7. 20/7 will do just fine.
See my pictures and videos from Week 26. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Week 25 (7/30/07 - 8/5/07) - Super Cadence
Move over Supergirl, meet Super Cadence. My super powers include an eardrum shattering scream, projectile spit-ups, atomic poop, and a disarming smile. I pledge to use my powers for good and to protect freedom and the American way...
...and Mommy, next time please pack enough back up clothes for me to wear. You are ruining my secret identity.
Daddy and mommy took me to church for the first time this past Sunday. Will someone please tell me what all the standing and sitting is all about? All in all, it was a pretty good experience even though I wasn't able to stay awake for the entire hour long service.
I am beginning to learn to sit up on my own this week. I also tried sleeping on my stomach for the first time. I don't think I will be doing that very often.
See my pictures and videos from Week 25. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
...and Mommy, next time please pack enough back up clothes for me to wear. You are ruining my secret identity.
Daddy and mommy took me to church for the first time this past Sunday. Will someone please tell me what all the standing and sitting is all about? All in all, it was a pretty good experience even though I wasn't able to stay awake for the entire hour long service.
I am beginning to learn to sit up on my own this week. I also tried sleeping on my stomach for the first time. I don't think I will be doing that very often.
See my pictures and videos from Week 25. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Week 24 - Escaping the heat by shopping?!
Trying out more solid food this week. Carrots I like. Peas? I don't think so. Squash is okay. So what's next mommy?
To escape the heat, we walked around the Arcadia Mall all Saturday afternoon. Daddy wasn't so keen on spending 5 hours walking in a mall, but, hey, it beats sweating it out at home in San Gabriel Valley in 90+ degrees weather.
On Sunday, we met up with Evan, Auntie Cora and Uncle Dan at the Grove to hang out and window shop some more. It was a good way to spend a Sunday.
Mommy and daddy tried to take me to church for the first time before we head to the Grove, but, once again, we can't wake up and get mobilized early enough. Hopefully we will make it next week.
See my pictures from Week 24. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
To escape the heat, we walked around the Arcadia Mall all Saturday afternoon. Daddy wasn't so keen on spending 5 hours walking in a mall, but, hey, it beats sweating it out at home in San Gabriel Valley in 90+ degrees weather.
On Sunday, we met up with Evan, Auntie Cora and Uncle Dan at the Grove to hang out and window shop some more. It was a good way to spend a Sunday.
Mommy and daddy tried to take me to church for the first time before we head to the Grove, but, once again, we can't wake up and get mobilized early enough. Hopefully we will make it next week.
See my pictures from Week 24. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 23 - No more liquid diet!
I am giving up my liquid diet now that I am 5 months old. I started eating some solid food this week. I didn't like it at first, but pureed carrots wasn't half bad.
On Saturday, I went to Auntie Annie's place for a low key bbq/potluck and met some more of daddy's volleyball friends.
See my pictures and videos from Week 23. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
On Saturday, I went to Auntie Annie's place for a low key bbq/potluck and met some more of daddy's volleyball friends.
See my pictures and videos from Week 23. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Week 22 - 5 months old
I turned 5 months old this week. Nowadays, I laugh more and cry less, I actually play with my toys, and I flip from stomach to back easily. Of course I am still refusing the bottle. As they say, you can't win them all.
Daddy keeps talking about doing bottle and sleep training before I turn 6 months old. What?! This will be a battle of will between me and my daddy, with my bleeding heart mommy caught in the middle. What drama!
On Thursday, mommy, Uncle Warren, and I got to visit daddy in his office. I met a bunch of his co-workers and even got to have lunch with him at his usual lunch spot. Pretty cool. Too bad daddy works so far away. Otherwise, we can do this more often.
And now, the highlight of the week.... A QUADRUPLE PLAY DATE!!! Ryan, Amanda, Natalie, and I got to play together at Uncle Mike and Auntie Hilda's house on Saturday. We were all born within 4 months of each other and we are all CAL babies. Including Natalie's two older sister, Sera and Mae, we can form our own volleyball team. It was a crazy fun afternoon for us kids and for our parents. Uncle Mike, I can't wait to see the videos you took for the afternoon.
See my pictures and videos from Week 22. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Daddy keeps talking about doing bottle and sleep training before I turn 6 months old. What?! This will be a battle of will between me and my daddy, with my bleeding heart mommy caught in the middle. What drama!
On Thursday, mommy, Uncle Warren, and I got to visit daddy in his office. I met a bunch of his co-workers and even got to have lunch with him at his usual lunch spot. Pretty cool. Too bad daddy works so far away. Otherwise, we can do this more often.
And now, the highlight of the week.... A QUADRUPLE PLAY DATE!!! Ryan, Amanda, Natalie, and I got to play together at Uncle Mike and Auntie Hilda's house on Saturday. We were all born within 4 months of each other and we are all CAL babies. Including Natalie's two older sister, Sera and Mae, we can form our own volleyball team. It was a crazy fun afternoon for us kids and for our parents. Uncle Mike, I can't wait to see the videos you took for the afternoon.
See my pictures and videos from Week 22. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Week 21 - 4th of July, Fireworks, Woo-hoo!!
We all started out sick this week (both mommy and daddy took sick days Monday), but it turned out to be a pretty good week.
My sleep schedule was off due to being sick last weekend, which makes life hard on mommy and daddy. To make myself worth their while, I started to laugh and squeal more, much to their delight.
Wednesday was 4th of July. Uncle Warren had some friends over to their house and had their own firework show. I got a front row seat. I like fireworks. They are so pretty and sparkly. A bit loud though.
This weekend I saw baby Clara for the first time. She is only 2 weeks old. She is so cute and tiny. Mommy and daddy told me that I was once that small too and that they sometimes wish that I am still that small. What sentimental saps!
See my pictures and videos from Week 21. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
My sleep schedule was off due to being sick last weekend, which makes life hard on mommy and daddy. To make myself worth their while, I started to laugh and squeal more, much to their delight.
Wednesday was 4th of July. Uncle Warren had some friends over to their house and had their own firework show. I got a front row seat. I like fireworks. They are so pretty and sparkly. A bit loud though.
This weekend I saw baby Clara for the first time. She is only 2 weeks old. She is so cute and tiny. Mommy and daddy told me that I was once that small too and that they sometimes wish that I am still that small. What sentimental saps!
See my pictures and videos from Week 21. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Week 20 - Happy 4th Anniversary!!
To celebrate, how about a dose of stomach flu?
Thursday (6/28) was supposed to my mommy and daddy's fourth anniversary. They had big plans to ditch me and get away for lunch on Saturday to celebrate. Unfortunately, I started throwing up everything I ate on Friday. Mommy and daddy took me to see Dr. Magtoto and found out that I had the stomach flu. I was pricked and prodded all afternoon... blood test, shots, the works... I even had to get an I.V. (Thanks Uncle Sonny!)
Mommy and daddy took care of me Friday night and Saturday. By Sunday morning, daddy was throwing up too and mommy followed suit Sunday night. Needless to say, they didn't get to celebrate their anniversary this weekend. SORRY!
Daddy, consider this payback for getting me sick when I was 2 days old! Now we are even.
See my pictures from Week 21. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Thursday (6/28) was supposed to my mommy and daddy's fourth anniversary. They had big plans to ditch me and get away for lunch on Saturday to celebrate. Unfortunately, I started throwing up everything I ate on Friday. Mommy and daddy took me to see Dr. Magtoto and found out that I had the stomach flu. I was pricked and prodded all afternoon... blood test, shots, the works... I even had to get an I.V. (Thanks Uncle Sonny!)
Mommy and daddy took care of me Friday night and Saturday. By Sunday morning, daddy was throwing up too and mommy followed suit Sunday night. Needless to say, they didn't get to celebrate their anniversary this weekend. SORRY!
Daddy, consider this payback for getting me sick when I was 2 days old! Now we are even.
See my pictures from Week 21. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Week 19 - What?! Where?! What Camera?
This is another significant week.
I can now reach for objects in front of me and play with them. Life will be so much more fun and interesting now that I can consciously interact with my favorite toys. I practiced rolling from stomach to back (from left to right only) some more, and, with a little bit of cheating help from daddy, I can even roll from my back to my stomach. I will start crawling soon enough and make mommy and daddy chase me all over town. Can't wait.
Meanwhile, my boycott against the bottle continued. Daddy kept trying to force it upon me. Nice try daddy. Better luck next week.
On Saturday, I hung out with my buddy Ryan again, but this time I got to hang with Evan too. We all got together at Auntie Cora and Uncle Dan's big new house. Awesome! Evan's play room is so big, colorful, and spiffy. I am so jealous. Mommy, Daddy, when will I get my big playroom?
See my pictures and videos from Week 19. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I can now reach for objects in front of me and play with them. Life will be so much more fun and interesting now that I can consciously interact with my favorite toys. I practiced rolling from stomach to back (from left to right only) some more, and, with a little bit of cheating help from daddy, I can even roll from my back to my stomach. I will start crawling soon enough and make mommy and daddy chase me all over town. Can't wait.
Meanwhile, my boycott against the bottle continued. Daddy kept trying to force it upon me. Nice try daddy. Better luck next week.
On Saturday, I hung out with my buddy Ryan again, but this time I got to hang with Evan too. We all got together at Auntie Cora and Uncle Dan's big new house. Awesome! Evan's play room is so big, colorful, and spiffy. I am so jealous. Mommy, Daddy, when will I get my big playroom?
See my pictures and videos from Week 19. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Week 18 - Happy 1st Father's Day
So much happened this week.
I had my 4 months visit with my doctor on Tuesday. I am now 2 feet tall and 15 lbs 0.8oz. Amazing huh?
I continue to refuse the bottle. Mommy, daddy, grandpa, and grandma all tried to force it upon me, but I held them off easily. Making me feed from a bottle? Who do they think they are? I don't care if mommy started work again this week. NO to the bottle, I say.
On Saturday, I got to hang out with my buddy Ryan again and also met a new friend, Amanda, who is only two weeks older than me. I have met Ryan once before, but this was the first time we were both awake. Even though I am the youngest, I am just as big and heavy as my two friends. They both seem so mellow compared to me.
On Saturday night, I rolled over from my stomach to my back for the first time. I guess those tummy times are finally paying off. I actually like my tummy times now, if you can believe that.
Sunday was, of course, Father's day. Mommy and I got daddy a great gift. It was a picture frame with a cute poem and one of my picture inside. Daddy LOVED IT. Mommy is so sweet and inventive. Anyways, we all went to the Grove to have crepes and to walk around. There were so many people out and about. We went into "American Girl Place", which is an over the top doll shop. Daddy hopes that I never develop interests for this place. We shall see.
Daddy told me that he loves being my dad even though I torture him. He says that to mommy all the time. Not sure what to make of this. Anyways, eat out of my palms daddy...
See my pictures and videos from Week 18. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I had my 4 months visit with my doctor on Tuesday. I am now 2 feet tall and 15 lbs 0.8oz. Amazing huh?
I continue to refuse the bottle. Mommy, daddy, grandpa, and grandma all tried to force it upon me, but I held them off easily. Making me feed from a bottle? Who do they think they are? I don't care if mommy started work again this week. NO to the bottle, I say.
On Saturday, I got to hang out with my buddy Ryan again and also met a new friend, Amanda, who is only two weeks older than me. I have met Ryan once before, but this was the first time we were both awake. Even though I am the youngest, I am just as big and heavy as my two friends. They both seem so mellow compared to me.
On Saturday night, I rolled over from my stomach to my back for the first time. I guess those tummy times are finally paying off. I actually like my tummy times now, if you can believe that.
Sunday was, of course, Father's day. Mommy and I got daddy a great gift. It was a picture frame with a cute poem and one of my picture inside. Daddy LOVED IT. Mommy is so sweet and inventive. Anyways, we all went to the Grove to have crepes and to walk around. There were so many people out and about. We went into "American Girl Place", which is an over the top doll shop. Daddy hopes that I never develop interests for this place. We shall see.
Daddy told me that he loves being my dad even though I torture him. He says that to mommy all the time. Not sure what to make of this. Anyways, eat out of my palms daddy...
See my pictures and videos from Week 18. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
RaisingCadence censored by the Chinese government !?!
Yahoo: China's censoring Flickr | CNET News.com
You have got to be kidding!!
The reason I created this blog is so that Lewina & I can share pictures of Cadence with friends and family, which includes my mom and dad who are currently living in China. What kind of messed up government censors to the point that prevents grandparents from seeing pictures of their granddaughter?
-Gabe
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Week 17 - I believe I can fly...
I finally let my daddy handles me, for half the time anyways. Mommy wasted no time in reaching for the camera for these rare precious moments.
I will be 4 months on Tuesday (6/12) and will see my pediatrician. She will tell me if I am getting a bit too chubby. Daddy hasn't see my neck in weeks.
Anyways, big trouble is brewing. Mommy is going to start work next week, and I have completely forgotten how to feed off of the bottle. Who is going to feed me? How am I going to eat? Find out in the next installment of RaisingCadence.
See my pictures from Week 17. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I will be 4 months on Tuesday (6/12) and will see my pediatrician. She will tell me if I am getting a bit too chubby. Daddy hasn't see my neck in weeks.
Anyways, big trouble is brewing. Mommy is going to start work next week, and I have completely forgotten how to feed off of the bottle. Who is going to feed me? How am I going to eat? Find out in the next installment of RaisingCadence.
See my pictures from Week 17. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 16 - What?!
An uneventful week. Mommy and daddy are still waiting for me to stop torturing them. I am waiting for pigs to fly.
See my pictures and videos from Week 16. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures and videos from Week 16. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Week 15 - Memorial Day Weekend
More tummy time this week, and I continued to give daddy a hard time.
Good thing this weekend was a three day weekend. I actually got to spend some quality non-interrupted time with daddy. The extra day off also gave him and mommy a chance to catch up on some much needed sleep.
On Saturday, I played and LAUGHED with daddy for most of the car ride home from Auntie Annie's place in Cerritos. He totally melted.
All in all, it had been a very fun and social weekend. I met Auntie Julie for the first time and spent more time with a bunch of aunties and uncles (Annie, Dan, Cora, Keno, Andy, and Healy) and my friend Evan.
See my pictures and videos from Week 15. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Good thing this weekend was a three day weekend. I actually got to spend some quality non-interrupted time with daddy. The extra day off also gave him and mommy a chance to catch up on some much needed sleep.
On Saturday, I played and LAUGHED with daddy for most of the car ride home from Auntie Annie's place in Cerritos. He totally melted.
All in all, it had been a very fun and social weekend. I met Auntie Julie for the first time and spent more time with a bunch of aunties and uncles (Annie, Dan, Cora, Keno, Andy, and Healy) and my friend Evan.
See my pictures and videos from Week 15. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Week 14 - Red eggs and ham
Finally got through a few tummy-times without crying.
It was a very busy weekend. I had my red egg party on Saturday and took my first road trip (to San Diego) on Sunday for my mommy's friend's baby shower. I will soon have a girl playmate who will be littler than me. :-)
I drove my parents crazy this week. I cry when my daddy tries to pick me up, and I make mommy carry me for an hour before sleeping every night. Hehehe... (maniacal chuckles)
See my pictures and videos from Week 14. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
It was a very busy weekend. I had my red egg party on Saturday and took my first road trip (to San Diego) on Sunday for my mommy's friend's baby shower. I will soon have a girl playmate who will be littler than me. :-)
I drove my parents crazy this week. I cry when my daddy tries to pick me up, and I make mommy carry me for an hour before sleeping every night. Hehehe... (maniacal chuckles)
See my pictures and videos from Week 14. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Week 13 - Baby Sumo
My nick names keep piling up... Wiggles, Mini-Me, Pink Jedi, Baby Sumo, Cha Siu Bao (translation: BBQ pork bun)... I am going to have some serious identity problem here. Seriously.
Anyways, I turned 3 months old this week. I am really beginning to enjoy my bath time with daddy and mommy.
See my pictures from Week 13. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Anyways, I turned 3 months old this week. I am really beginning to enjoy my bath time with daddy and mommy.
See my pictures from Week 13. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Week 12 - Pink Jedi
My daddy got sick last weekend so he put himself in self-imposed quarantine. I miss him. Well, to be more accurate, my daddy wishes that I miss him. As for me, I am not sure if I remember what he looks like, having not seen him all weekend.
See my pictures and videos from Week 12. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures and videos from Week 12. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 11 - Smile Cadence
A pretty uneventful week. More smiles, more crying, more of everything...
See my pictures and videos from Week 11. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures and videos from Week 11. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 10 - Two months old
I had my 2 months old check up this week.
I now weigh 11 lbs 10 oz and am 21 inches tall. I have almost double my weight since birth. Impressive, isn't it? I am growing up so fast, I will have my first boyfriend before you are say... WHOA???!!!
On a different note, I have more immunization shots than I can count during my check up. (Not that I can count at all, but I digress.) OUCH!
See my pictures and videos from Week 10. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I now weigh 11 lbs 10 oz and am 21 inches tall. I have almost double my weight since birth. Impressive, isn't it? I am growing up so fast, I will have my first boyfriend before you are say... WHOA???!!!
On a different note, I have more immunization shots than I can count during my check up. (Not that I can count at all, but I digress.) OUCH!
See my pictures and videos from Week 10. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 9 - My first real SMILE
Finally!!! And my daddy managed to capture one of my first smile on camera too.
Mommy and daddy had been waiting 2 months for this day. They were ecstatic. Now they are acting more and more goofy, trying to get me to smile more. I am so embarrassed.
On a separate note, my hair continues to defy gravity.
See my pictures and videos from Week 9. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Mommy and daddy had been waiting 2 months for this day. They were ecstatic. Now they are acting more and more goofy, trying to get me to smile more. I am so embarrassed.
On a separate note, my hair continues to defy gravity.
See my pictures and videos from Week 9. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 8 - Almost two months old
My chubby cheeks and mohawk are developing quite nicely.
See my pictures from Week 8. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures from Week 8. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 7 - Daddy's Mini-Me, Mini-Me...
Yet another synchronized nap. (See my last post.)
This week I met more of mommy and daddy's friends. I also got to meet my daddy's aunt (my grandaunt). Shh... don't tell her I called her grand anything.
See my pictures and videos from Week 7. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
This week I met more of mommy and daddy's friends. I also got to meet my daddy's aunt (my grandaunt). Shh... don't tell her I called her grand anything.
See my pictures and videos from Week 7. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 6 - Mirror Image
Mommy loves taking pictures of daddy and me sleeping. As you can tell by the way we slept, I am my daddy's girl. He has been calling me mini-me for weeks now. I hope this doesn't evolve into some deep seeded issues when I grow up.
My belly button stump finally fell off, and I had my first bath this week.
See my pictures and videos from Week 6. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
My belly button stump finally fell off, and I had my first bath this week.
See my pictures and videos from Week 6. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 5 - Human Burrito
In my first social gathering, I got to meet some of my mommy and daddy's friends for the first time. I like them.
See my pictures and videos from Week 5. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
See my pictures and videos from Week 5. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 4 - Still too small for my newborn onesie
I must be sleeping a lot. My parents can't seem to catch me awake when taking pictures.
This week I finally started to look like a little girl.
See my pictures and videos from Week 4. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
This week I finally started to look like a little girl.
See my pictures and videos from Week 4. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Week 3 - My Mini Buddha Pose
It is clear that I am my daddy's mini-me. What do you think?
By now, I have managed to completely break down and exhaust my daddy and mommy. hehe...
See my pictures and videos from Week 3. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
By now, I have managed to completely break down and exhaust my daddy and mommy. hehe...
See my pictures and videos from Week 3. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 2 - Gandpa and Grandma
I got to see my grandpa and grandma visiting from China. Too bad I slept through most of their visit. This time next year I will get to play with them and let them spoil me silly.
I am so tiny. :-)
See my pictures from Week 2. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
Week 1 - Hello World
My name is Cadence Ava Luk.
I arrived on Feburary 12th, 2007 @ 12:10am.
I weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 19 inches tall.
Can't wait to meet everyone.
See my pictures from Week 1. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
I arrived on Feburary 12th, 2007 @ 12:10am.
I weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 19 inches tall.
Can't wait to meet everyone.
See my pictures from Week 1. My pictures are also available on Shutterfly.
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