Chinese Sponge Cake

I was planning to make Mochi but ended up making Chinese Sponge Cake after flipping through my recipe book - because it looks easier to make. :)

It came out ok... I would give myself 70 points becuase the texture was a little stiff and coarse. Might have to try an add another egg to give a smooth and fluffy texture.

Photo Session

After learning a few tips on shooting candidly pictures, I went ahead and practice on Jady. I think they come out ok!

I wish my old digital camera had the "continuous shooting" mode so that I can capture the moment on my wiggly child. :) Will have to work on the timing next time!

Our Messy Child

Every child is different, and for some reason... our youngest seemed to be the "messiest"! :)

Sister Miller, the nursery leader thought Jady was funny because she ate the whole orange last Sunday at the nursery. We told her it's actully very common of this child because Jady is a fruit eater, and she will eat until she drops! No kidding! :D

Johnny and I were trying to take pictures of her in her messy dress but she kept running away from us.... hiding in our closet, kicking her leg in the air, and was finally captured by her dad. Horray!!!! She so deserve some serious tickling....

Why?

I was really mad over the weekend because Evan ripped off the laminated cover on top of the drawer in the kids' bathroom. Oh mine...

According to Evan, it all started with a little piece chipped off the drawer, and he was tempted to find out what's underneath. So, he did.......

To help him undo the wrong, we had him take the drawer to Home depot and asked the people how to fix it. The lady from Home depot said the store do not have the drawer head since ours is custom made. We will have to call the previous homeowner to get the info. of where they got the cabinet. In the meanwhile, our "curious" son will not be getting any allowance until he pays off the cost of the repairment. Boy, I hope he learned!

Evan's Banana Racecar

Evan had a blast at the Pinewood Derby. It was one of the biggest scout event where the boys made their own racecar from stratch. They have to learn to design, cut the wood, sand it down, paint and put the wheels together. The most challenging part was to make sure it weighs no more than 5oz. That's why we've quarters and dimes glue on top, and the bottom of the car. :) Evan's design won him the title of "Funniest Car" from the judge. Well, we have to thank Mr. Shaw for his help in carving the wood into the shape of a banana. We won't be able to do it without him.

At the right is a picture of Evan's racecar from last year. It didn't do well at the race since the wheels kept falling off. But, that's how we learn to make a better one this year! :) It got the title of "Most Patriotic" racecar.

Our Valentine's Gift

Here's our valentine's gift:

My claypots for the vegetable garden - can't use the soil from the lawn since it's treated.

Johnny's tie came out beautifully, and he wore it on Sunday to church. I am so glad that he likes it.

Yoga Pant

It's been awhile since the last time I sew. I need a pair of pant for my "dancercise" class, but couldn't find anything close to my size. So, I decided to make one for myself. Not too bad, it cost me about $8 for the material.