My Song / Garage Sale Treasure

Sometime in July, I got the answer from the LDS music submission that my song was not selected. I was a little disappointed at first, but thought that I should better ask the evaluator to write me some comments on the areas that I need to improve on. It was very detailed and constructive email I got from her and I am willing to try something different again this year.... :)

Johnny and I went to garage sale the last two Sat. and got some really good deals:

A brand new photo copier, brand new a scanner/photo copier which I just needed, and a gently used bike for Jeannie. They are in such condition that we couldn't believe people would sell them for $20 each.

Valley Forge Park (Sept 2009)

Valley Forge Park with my parents and Jady's bubble gun.

Lancaster, PA (Aug 2009)

It must have been the last week of Aug we took my parents to Lancaster, PA for some sightseeing. We tasted many different/interesting kinds of jams, salsa, and cheese made by the hard working Armish people. Dad had good taste and got a few bottles of Mint jam as souvenirs for mom's friends. They are really good and fairly resonably priced.

Nursemaid's Elbow

Jady was screaming one night after Johnny got her off the potty. From that moment on, she refused to use her left arm, and held close to her little body. We suspected that daddy might have pulled her extended arm while trying to get her up, and that caused her "nursemaid" elbow.

Because it was late and our pediatrician's office was closed. We had to watch and wait until the next day before taking Jady to the Dr. We watched her for about 15-20 mins and she cried and screamed everytime she tried to lift up her arm. She could only hold it to mid air. That really bothers me coz I wasn't sure how she's able to sleep through the night. I was praying hard in my heart for some guidance to ease her pain.... Somehow I was prompted to check on the internet.

It must have been at least ten websites I'd read before getting the idea of stablizing my child's arm. One website even mentioned if a child is flexible enough, he/she might be able to pop the elbow back in place by itself. I did not pray for a miracle, all I needed was for my child to go to bed without pain. Jady cried and got frustrated at first because she couldn't get off my bed without hurting her injured arm. So, I got her off and wrapped her arm as instructed with a triangle bandage hanging on her neck.

The Lord surely was watching over us. The minute I finished wrapping her little arm, Jady got side tracked with a little toy on the floor. Then she managed to unlose her injured arm from the banadage, and picked up the toy off the floor with her other arm. Although, she did not use her left arm, but I saw clearly that her left arm was moving freely without pain. I was stunned!!! I couldn't believe what I'd seen. It took me a good few minutes to determine of her recovery. Her mobility and appearance showed me that she was all well and happy, unlike the child I saw an earlier. I puzzled whether she was faking her pain for the last hour, but as I put the pieces together, there was no way that my active two year old could sit still, use only one arm, and keep her injured arm in the same location for over a long period of time. It's just impossible!!!

It was a true miracle, and the Lord had showned me once again that He listens to my prayer, and He is there for me and everyone who seek after Him!!!

Happy Birthday, mom!!!

It was mom's 60th birthday on 9/10 and we took her and dad to a Japanese restaurant for some delicious yummy sushi. We then celebrated again with the kids after dinner. I got mom a recycling bag (w. picture of the kids), and she loved it!!! I also got dad a sweater since it was his 60th birthday the past April also!

Washington, DC (Sept 5, 2009)

We took our parents to DC the week before Labor Day for sightseeing. Mom had a tough time with all the walking, but it was a fun trip overall.

Canada (Aug 8-16, 2009)

Our big trip to Canada. It was so much fun and brought back so many good memories with my parents. I wish we can stay a little longer, but Jeannie will have to be back for tennis tryout. We all had a really good time, and probably ate too much too! :)

1st day - From PA to the Glass Museum, NY

2nd day - Niagra Fall, downtown Toronto and visiting aunt Eliza.

3rd day - The Roger Center, lunch at CN Tower, and the Casa Loma.

4th day - Dim Sum with friends, and 4 hrs drive to Ottawa - beautiful night show at the Parliament Hill, the changing of the Guard ceremony in the morning, the Byward Market, the Norte Dame Cathedral Basilica and a tour at the Royal Canadian Mint.

5th day - Ottawa to Montreal (4 hrs??) - Visited the Old Montreal, St. Joseph Oratory, Place d'Armes

6th day - Montreal to Quebec (2 hrs) - I lost track on what we've seen, but feels like we've been converted to a different faith after visiting all these churchs....but they are beautifully built.

7th day - Quebec to Vermont (visit Ben & Jerry Ice-cream factory, Joseph Smith's birthplace, the most sacred place I've ever visited!)

8th day - Hartford, Connecticut (the State Capital, and Mark Twins home)