Songkran at Wat Boston

Last weekend we went to Wat Boston for Songkran, which is the Thai New Year.


Happy 2552!


This monk was moisturizing the Buddha and the granite balls with the same stuff mommy and daddy use for us


Applying gold leaf to the statues. Daddy's not so good at this.


Monks collecting alms. Back in the day these guys used to go around town doing it, but now the people come to them.


Some of their collections


After giving alms it was time for lunch. Aki had something soft with coconut around it. I don't know what it was because she ate it all up and didn't share.


A parade of dancers and drummers came after lunch


Then P'Tip helped Aki ring the gong and we were gone!

We had a fun Songkran at the temple. Thanks for inviting us, P'Tip!

Uncle Oliver and Auntie Uyen are here!

In honor of Good Friday, Owen had the day off from school. And since it was such a nice day out, Mama took Owen and me to the Franklin Park Zoo. Too bad she was too busy chasing after us that she didn't get to take pictures of the good camera.

After wearing us out at the Zoo, Owen and I passed out in the car on the way home. When we woke up, we were at the airport... to pick up Uncle Oliver and Auntie Uyen. I've never met them before. Owen has, but he doesn't remember since he was only 4 weeks old at the time.

Visit from Uncle Oliver and Auntie Uyen when Owen was 4 weeks old.

Three years and 2 months later...

For dinner, we went to Uncle Jose's house where they have a big screen TV. Everyone had fun playing Guitar Hero. I'm not sure what the hype is all about, but everyone thought it was hilarious when daddy started to play.

Daddy's first time playing Guitar Hero

Owen likes to play along with the big kids. Notice Owen playing his ukulele.

While we were busy playing video games, Uncle Jose made sushi for all of us! 

Yummy! I really liked them.

We had so much fun. I hope we get to go back to Uncle Jose's house again soon.

Spring is here!

The weather is finally warming and up and I don't have to wear my one-piece "snowsuit" anymore. Yippee! Here are some things we've been doing to celebrate the coming of spring:

Making a butterfly

Watching sheep get their haircut

Visiting baby lambs

Getting horsie rides from our parents

Eating ice cream from a super-long spoon

Running around at the playground

Hunting for eggs

Finding surprises inside the eggs

and flying kites

We hope the flowers will bloom soon. Yay for spring!

Milk!

 Now that I'm officiatlly a toddler, mommy says it's time for me to drink milk out of a cup like a big girl. It's been a week since I last had mommy's milk. And now I can tell the adults when I want milk by signing. I don't know why they're making such a big deal about it... but here's a short video of me signing.

Ah Mah's Trip

Ah Mah's been gone almost a week, and Owen's still not writing. I guess he's been busy with school and all...

Here are some of the things we did while Ah Mah was here.


I got to wear my shoes outdoors now that I can take a few steps. Owen stood in a bowl.

One day we took Ah Mah to Ikea. We brought back a present for Owen.


Dragon mug shot 1


Dragon mug shot 2

P'Tip came over to make Thai desserts with Ah Mah.


Owen got to help. Why didn't I get to help, mama?


Owen's creation


Ah Mah and her work

Then later in the week we got a package in the mail from Aunty Jen.

What's in the box?

It's a tiny baby!! And it's dressed like me!!

Let's see if it will go in Aunty Sarita's stroller

Of course it did, but then that got me to thinking that I would rather be in the stroller than the baby. So I tried to sit on it, but I couldn't get up. Daddy had to help me in. What fun!

My First Birthday Party

I don't know what's been keeping my brother from writing about my first birthday party, so I guess it's up to me. I have to have a word with him. As soon as I learn how to talk.

So my party was at this big playroom with a giant parachute and lots of of fun toys and places to crawl.


I got to be in the middle of the parachute

Then the lady helping us dumped out all these balls and we had to put them back.


I like the bang them together


Is this where they're supposed to go?

After the balls it was time for maracas!


Maracas!

And then bubbles!


Do we have these at home, mama?

Once all the playing was done we had pizza. And cake! Little People cake!


Why's it all drippy like that? Michael and Sonya Lee are going to fall off! 


Happy birthday to me!


I had a great birthday party!

Thanks, mama and dada!

Sap to Syrup

Last weekend, before Ah Mah came, we went to Drumlin Farm for the "Sap to Syrup Breakfast".


Here's mama and Aki by the goat house


This is us looking at the invisible sheep


This pig was really friendly. I got to touch its nose.


This is a picture right before the pig kissed Aki. She didn't like being kissed by the pig.


Checking out how much I weigh: 1 piglet.


Aki liked the chickens much more--no kissing here!

Finally, after looking at the animals, we went to eat breakfast. Only it was lunchtime, but we still ate the breakfast foods.


Yummy pancakes and sausage!


Aki liked them too.

Then we went to show mommy how syrup is made. While I was waiting for them to look, I stuck this up my nose.


I had a hard time getting this out! I think I learned my lesson though. I haven't put anything up my nose since then.


Checking out sap dripping out of the maple tree. It tasted like water.

We had fun at the breakfast-for-lunch place, except for the part where Aki got kissed by the pig. I hope we get to go back again before we leave!

A Year of Me!

I've grown a lot this year, and now...


I am 1!

Ah Mah's Back

Ah Mah and her grandkids

Ah Mah's back just in time for Aki's birthday! And she brought lots of toys! We love Ah Mah!

Aki on the Move

Ok, so as promised, here's Aki on the move...

What's a girl to wear?

Mommy made me an applique shirt  ("P" for Phoebe) to wear on my birthday this Sunday, but we can't decide what I should wear with it. Can you help us?

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Cast your votes now!

I'm looking forward to my birthday weekend! We're going to Drumlin Farm for pancake breakfast tomorrow, then we go pick up Ah Mah from the airport. And we're having my birthday party at Gymboree on Sunday. Yay for me turning 1!

Been a while

It's been a while since we've posted, but we're all literally pooped from being sick. So instead of writing, I'm just going to put up some videos from last week and before:

Here's one of Aki and daddy at the dinner table.



Aki using her walker.



The latest is that Aki actually is walking without the walker. She just decided to do that this week.

Here's one of me and Aki painting. This one shows how strong she's getting. And that she can stand by herself.



And finally here's one with Aki climbing up the stairs.



Of course, I had to run up the stairs first so that she would come look for me. Ok, will try to write some later. Good night!