December 31, 2008
After 2 days of amusement parks, we had a much more peaceful day today. Went to the city of Yokohama. It has the largest Chinatown in Japan (very disappointed - not much to see/do/eat). We were able to take a nice stroll along the waters and then found a nice mall with a big food court. Unfortunately, we had to make our way back to our hotel because Colin started experiencing diarrhea and kept pooping out of his diaper. After changing his clothes at the hotel, we were finally able to have a real Japanese meal nearby.
December 30, 2008
There is a Hello Kitty's Town in Japan having Sanrio Puroland as its main attraction. We definitely got overdose with Hello Kitty today. As if after 6 hours of being in this amusement park of shows, parades, and rides all about Hello Kitty and friends were not enough, we even went to a dinner show to get an extra dosage. At night, the lighting decorations around the town were pretty nice... 
December 29, 2008
It took 1.5 hours - navigating Tokyo's subway system - to get to Tokyo Disney Sea. Once inside, it was very crowded as well - long lines even to buy snacks or souvenirs. But we enjoyed the park even though we managed to only see about half of it. This means we'll come back, right? 
December 28, 2008
Good-bye Gung Gung! We are heading off to chilly Tokyo... 
December 26, 2008
Went to Snoopy's World... 
Then just relaxed at the hotel before dinner at Spaghetti House....
Then just relaxed at the hotel before dinner at Spaghetti House....
December 25, 2008
Visited Daddy's grandma and lunch with Daddy's uncle....Went to Tsim Sha Tsui and walked along the waterfront...Had more Mister Softee (the best soft-serve in this world!)....Daddy and Colin relaxed by the hotel pool....And finally had Christmas dinner with Gung Gung. 
December 24, 2008
Went to Victoria Peak.....Drank hot Vitasoy there...Before boarding the ferry back to the hotel, had Mister Softee ice-cream. 
December 23, 2008
The next morning...Jocelyn was ready to eat again....Pineapple bun with blueberry filling (ahh...only in Hong Kong....). So happy to see Gung Gung! 
December 21, 2008
We will be celebrating Christmas in Hong Kong and New Years in Tokyo. This is the first time Colin will be riding an airplane. Flying Japan Airlines - which means great service, endless entertainment options, and abundant amount of food and drink. We were able to get the bulkhead seats going there so the seats were very roomy. There was alot of turbulence throughout the flight. Right when Colin felt asleep in the bassinet (which he barely fit in), we had to carry him due to excessive turbulence. After that, he did not want to be in the bassinet anymore. Back to the food and drink details....right after the plane took off, there was a snack service, then dinner. Then they put out a basket full of snacks for those who decided not to sleep yet. Then right when we wanted Jocelyn to sleep, they came around with ice-cream sandwiches (KING SIZE!!!). And right before we landed, there was breakfast. Of course, Jocelyn made sure she did not miss out on any one of these services. Unfortunately, it caught up to her soon after. We were supposed to have a 2 hour layover in Tokyo but because of a delay in leaving SFO and heavy traffic landing into Narita, we ended up having only around 30 minutes to get to our connecting flight. To make things worse, we had to go through a security checkpoint even though we were just connecting...So not sure if it was the 10+ hour of flying, turbulence, all the food consumed, or the dashing to the next gate..Jocelyn became very nauseous even as we were dashing to our gate. Being a tough girl, she managed to keep up with us despite not feeling so well. We made it on our flight but once she sat down, she vomited everything out. This is the first time I've seen a barf bag being put to use. After that, our flight and taxi ride to our hotel was very uneventful and we made it to our room around 12:30a.m. Hong Kong time.
December 13, 2008
We had our family Christmas celebration early as we will be taking off for Asia next Sunday. 
December 9, 2008
December 2, 2008
Colin had his 18-month doctor visit. 27 lb 5 oz (68th percentile) and 32.75 inches long (62nd percentile).
November 30, 2008
November 27, 2008
Tried to take some nice pictures with Rachel and family.... 
November 15, 2008
Watched jei-jei (big sis) score 2 goals and 1 assist in her last soccer game of the season. Good job! November 8, 2008
Went to Cousin Natalie's birthday party at Young Chefs' Academy. Got to make pizza!!! 
October 29, 2008
October 22, 2008
We went to celebrate Mommy's birthday at Todai for lunch (our annual free meal at Todai). Food is getting yucky though....At night, Mommy and I went to see Disney on Ice with Natalie and Auntie Debra. 
October 18, 2008
I almost scored 3 goals again. Well, 2 goals is not that shabby either.... Afterwards, I had a play date with my kindergarten friend Helen - we went to the pumpkin patch.
October 12, 2008
Before returning home, we all went to the Charles Schulz museum. We even learned how to draw cartoon characters. 
October 11, 2008
Went to Bodega Bay for the weekend. It was very cold at the beach but that didn't stop me from playing in the water. 
October 4, 2008
Jocelyn and Daddy wrote notes to each other today. 
September 27, 2008
What a day! I participated in my school's Walk-Around fundraiser in the morning. Then went to soccer and scored 3 goals! Afterwards, still had energy to return to the Walk-Around and walked some more (20 laps total). September 20, 2008
September 14, 2008
All the kindergarten classes from my school performed the Chicken Dance at the Cupertino Fall Festival. Afterwards, we walked around and were able to get up close to an ambulance and fire truck. 
September 2, 2008
Poor Colin - 15-Month doctor visit. He was traumatized right when he went inside the exam room. That's why there is no picture of him. He's 24lb 6 oz (46th percentile) and about 31.25 inches (52nd percentile). August 23, 2008
August 21, 2008
First day of kindergarten....everyone was so excited. Even Colin woke up early enough to walk me to school. Of course, I didn't have any trouble meeting new friends... 
August 15, 2008
Went to Gilroy Gardens with Rachel's family & Benjamin's family. 
August 7, 2008
We went to Children Discovery Museum today. We played really well together. 
August 4, 2008
My turn for haircut...first professional hair-cut. $18!!!! Daddy can get 3 haircuts for that amount of money.... August 3, 2008
July 27, 2008
I got a new scooter for my birthday. It's so much fun....Tonight, we also celebrated Amanda's second birthday. 
July 22, 2008
I went in for my 5 year-old checkup. I'm now 45 lbs (79th percentile) and 42.5 inches (50th percentile) tall. My BMI is 17.5 which is in the 91st percentile for my age. My doctor said I should be no more than 85th percentile to be considered healthy. So I need to exercise more - exercising on the Wii Fit counts too. :) 
July 19, 2008
My 5th birthday party was at Pump-It-Up. Thank you everyone for coming to celebrate... 
July 14, 2008
The highlight for today is going fishing for the first time and catching something. We did go to a trout farm so it was expected that we all should have caught something to bring back for dinner. 
July 13, 2008
Fortunately, our 2nd day hike was much more relaxing. In the afternoon, we all relaxed at the beach. 
July 12, 2008
Our annual Lake Tahoe trip....Amazing that all the kids survived the strenuous 1-mile steep hike....
Jocelyn is a natural in front of a camera: 
July 4, 2008
We spent July 4th at Great America. After a long day of playing, we enjoyed a big Chinese feast....
June 29, 2008
June 16, 2008
Mommy and Daddy's college friends - Auntie Elaine and Uncle Thomas - visiting from China. Uncle Thomas treated us ice-cream because I told him I'm a Lakers fan.
June 15, 2008
For Father's Day, we and our cousin and friends went to Gilroy Gardens to have some fun. One funny thing happened there....the 4 of us were waiting for a ride. Right when we were about to go on it, something went wrong and we had to wait longer. By the time we got on it, Colin felt asleep but he wasn't allowed to be held. So he slept through the whole ride while sitting.... 
June 11, 2008
My 6-months dental check-up. First time getting x-rays....June 2, 2008
My 1 Year-Old checkup: 22 lb. 14 oz and 30.75 inches long. I haven't gained much weight in the past 3 months - only in the 49th percentile in weight but still around 75th in length. Poor me....I got 3 shots this time. My crying also made Jocelyn cried. We looked so sad here....
Jocelyn started swimming lessons again...
June 1, 2008
Fall soccer season is still 3 months away....but Jocelyn is refining some of her skills in the meantime....
May 28, 2008
My pre-school career is over. We had our end of the year school picnic today as I said my good-byes to all my friends and teachers. I'll be starting kindergarten in August!
May 25, 2008
Colin turns one year old today. Happy birthday, Colin!
May 18, 2008
Can't believe Colin is turning one already. How time flies... 
Thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday, buddies!
Thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday, buddies!
May 17, 2008
Some pre-game photographs: 
Last game of the season...check out Jocelyn's speed, acceleration, vision....
After soccer, I also got to go to Teddy Bear Faire...
Last game of the season...check out Jocelyn's speed, acceleration, vision....
After soccer, I also got to go to Teddy Bear Faire...
May 11, 2008
April 26, 2008
April 19, 2008
My first time scoring this season - and I scored twice today!!!April 11, 2008
Went to Great America. Met up with Uncle Paul and Natalie there. It was nice because it wasn't very crowded so we can go on many rides without waiting a long time. 
April 10, 2008
I have Spring Break this week. So today, we took a short trip to San Francisco to have some fun...
- First, we ate lunch at Fisherman's Wharf
- Then we went to look at the sea lions at Pier 39
- Next, we went to Ghirardelli Square and of course - ICE-CREAM!!!
- Finally, went up to the Marine Headlands to look at the beautiful view
April 5, 2008
Happy April birthdays: Rachel, Grandma, and DaddyMarch 29, 2008
I started soccer today. I was supposed to be on the same team as my school friends but because of a mix-up in the registration, I'm playing for a different team. Oh well! I'm still having lots of fun...
March 7, 2008
I needed to get some shots before entering kindergarten. It was one of my most painful experience ever. I was traumatized and cried really loud. Thank you Mommy for taking me to Top Cafe afterwards to have this Red Bean Icy with Ice-cream to help me feel better. 
March 4, 2008
I had my 9 months doctor appointment today - 22 lb. 4 oz (74th percentile) and 29 inches long (70th percentile). Very brave while getting my blood drawn... 
February 27, 2008
February 22, 2008
The last couple of weeks have been very busy and full of activites....One afternoon, Mommy found me asleep while standing.... 
February 9, 2008
February 8, 2008
We celebrated Gung Gung's 70th birthday tonight. It was so much fun seeing and playing with all my other cousins... 
Here are more pictures from this weekend's reunion...
Us little kids also performed a few songs with a dramatic ending :)
February 5, 2008
Colin's first time playing at the park. It was so much fun!!! February 3, 2008
January 27, 2008
Went to Chuck E. Cheese for Miranda's birthday party. Miranda is my friend from KidzArt class. (She's the one wearing Strawberry Shortcake shirt.) January 20, 2008
A new restaurant opened up close to our house - Curry House. All this food comes with the Kid's Meal. What a deal! And I can pretty much finish all this myself! 
January 1, 2008
Happy New Year! Enjoying sushi at TGI Sushi is becoming our new year tradition...Afterwards, went to the park to work off all that sushi....
Finished the day with dinner with grandparents and Rachel's family.
