Friday, December 30, 2011

11th Hour Blog Updates -- June Done!

Well, I managed to get the blogs updated through June just before the year ends. :) Looking back at June, I realized it was a year since I went part-time, and I have never regretted my decision. I am eternally grateful that I have the opportunity to spend more time with my kids while also still make a dollar (it at least pays for day-care and taxes!) and have "grown-up time".

Happy kids = happy mom = happy kids

Girlfriends

Claire continues to amaze me by what she's learning. Take karate for example -- she's memorized creeds (phrases I have trouble remembering!), perfected forms, and shows amazing discipline and listening skills. I thought that three might be a little young to start something so structured, but she's definitely shown me how wrong I was and look forward to watching her continue to grow.

I really like seeing how other students mentor each other

Gavin's still a momma's boy, which is both a blessing and a curse. He's inquisitive, brave, and a great tagalong to all the activities the kids attend.

Patiently watching karate class

Zong officially moved to Dallas in June which is great! I know he's busy with his residency, but it's still nice to know he's nearby. Funny moment recently: I told him that if there's a zombie apocolypse, he should definitely join up with us to be safe because we could use a doctor in our group ... to which he replied, "plus I'm your brother". Oh, well, yeah, there's that. Of course we want you, Zong!

I feel pretty

Check out the kids blogs and the June album online!

ClaireDeLing.blogspot.com
GavinDeXiang.blogspot.com
June album

Thursday, December 8, 2011

May Blogs Done!

Here I am at the end of the year, and I'm finally getting around to finishing the May blog updates. As I shiver in the cold (yes, northerners, 40's is COLD), I look at all the spring pictures and look forward to the warmer weather again!

Some highlights in May ...

Mother's Day at The Fields.
A perfect day of beautiful weather with my beautiful family.

Claire's first dance recital. We were so proud of her!

Gavin got hand-foot-mouth,
but it wasn't enough to actually wean him

Co-hosted Nina's baby shower in NYC. Love you, Dopey!

Dwo's graduation from UT at Austin.
Good for you for following your dream.
Congrats, baby bro, and we look forward to your future successes!

Please check out the kids blogs and the various albums from May ... and look forward to the June updates soon(ish)!