Yet Another Week

We had a fun and busy week as usual.

Wed night was crazy with tennis lesson, cub scouts activity, young women activity, cake decorating, and picking up other people's kid from different locations.

The cub scout had a Blue and Gold Banquet last Wed night, and Evan invitied us to his activity. Johnny and I had a great time! The cubs did a few skits and games, and many of them had brought in a decorated cake for a contest. Though Evan was not awarded in anything, I was very proud of him making the cake mostly by himself. He also invited Will S, a good friend from his school to the banquet as a missionary effort. Will also had a wonderful time according to Will's mom. We are very happy with Evan remembering to invite a friend to the church activity!

Jady and I went swimming twice this week and I promised to sign her up for swimming lesson after the season. This kid loves jumping into the water so much that she didn't even want to go home with me but to keep asking, "one more time" when I told her it was in fact the very last time. She is also getting used to her gymnastic coach and is doing much better comparing to two Fridays ago. Just the past Friday, she went on the beam and the monkey bar twice. The picture was taken by his siblings on the first day of Jady's gym class. She wouldn't even let go of my leg when I tried to show her how to jump like a frog.

On Sat., we picked up sticks from the lawn, did a littlte spring cleaning having the kids changed their bed sheets, vacumming cleaning all the bedrooms, and catching up six loads of laundry.

After that, the kids and Johnny went to play tennis while Jady and I went. Then, we went home, took a rest, and headed to the Cultural Night activity with our neighbors who were from Sweden. To our surprise, they were connected with some of their Swedish friends at the stake center who are also members of the church. Our neighbors were touched by the Swedish performance and had a blast! Johnny and I were of course, found in love with the many tasty food from countries all over the world. It reminds me of the Food Festival at BYU-Hawaii.

No Respect of Time

I went to the temple with the youth again on March 7. It was a great session and the youth had a wonderful time chatting while driving down to the DC temple. Jeannie mentioned that it feels good to be at the temple (glad she had a testimony of her own), but kind of bummed that she couldn't get into the water because of her monthly thing.

Anyway, I was a litttle rushed as I got there a few minutes late. Good that I was still able to make it. While sitting in the temple, the temple President made a comment of "there is no rushing in the temple, we do it one by one"!

Time is infinite, and it never stop. It's a concept we all know. I am so glad that we have a temple that shelter us from the rest of the world and that we are able to enjoy the peaceful feelings without time constrain. This is truly the one of the most precious gift that Heavenly Father gives to his children. I can't wait for the Philadelphia temple to be built!

Torn Pants

We bought Evan at least three to four pair of new jeans at the beginning of the school year, and I am so glad that we only got him the cheap ones. (Not to mention that I already threw away yet another two pairs during this school year.)

Guess what I found in the laundry? Evan said he forgot about what happened, so I told him to sit and think until he remembered sinceI knew this kid wouldn't enjoy the quiet time. And I was exactly right. A few minutes later, he came and admitted to me that was sliding all the way from the school hallway to the music room with his knees down. Just wondered where the teachers were? "Why?" I asked. "Because it's fun!!!" Oh, boy........

To make it a more "fun" and memorable event for my son, I asked him to write (Evan hates writing) what, how and when it happened; what was his punishment, how he felt about it, and his plan for the future. Johnny suggested that I should patch his pants with some kiddie or girly badges .... Somedays, I just have to learn to laugh!

Mom Got Caught!

I was checking on the kids while fixing dinner, and found Evan had his book wide opened; but right on top of his face (when he supposed to be reading)!!!! I thought that was really cute, so I went and grabbed my camera. As I was getting closer to him, he jumped up from his bed and laughed... Hahahahha... Mama, I got you! Yes, you've got me, my son! :D

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....