Oliver’s favoriate pasttime- laughing.
Runner’s high
June 6, 2009 at 6:49 pm (Kids)
Tags: running shoes, Sophie
Sophie has taken up some running. Here she is after trying on her first (real) pair of running shoes. Saucony Triumph 5. She literrally took off for a run down the mallways after trying them and wouldn’t take them off. How can I deny her that perfect fit feeling? I did tell her afterwards that next time we have to “wait for things to go on sale” in order to buy…
You can get it here: http://www.zappos.com/product/7494250/color/180421
Sunset Celebration Weekend
June 6, 2009 at 6:29 pm (Cindy, Kids, Sam)
Tags: Cindy, Sam, Sunset
Cindy and I went to the Sunset Celebration Weekend and made some lei.
Check it out at: http://www.sunset.com/marketplace/celebration-weekend-2009-00400000038329/
Made one for Sophie too!
Wedding pictures
May 30, 2009 at 9:40 pm (Kids)
Tags: grandpa chi, Oliver, Sophie
Went to our cousin Jaja’s wedding at the California Institute of America. The ambiance was great and food was exceptional. Some pics:
Reading
May 20, 2009 at 10:13 pm (Kids)
Tags: reading, Sophie
Sophie loves to read, especially the same book over and over again
Foothill Park hike
May 17, 2009 at 6:46 pm (Uncategorized)
Hiking with Oliver and stylin’ in the custom made baby bjorn cover- thanks Heather!
Largemouth bass
May 8, 2009 at 7:01 pm (Kids, Sam)
Tags: fishing, Sophie
I took Sophie fishing at Foothills Park (my old hangout) and she was very excited when we caught our first fish, a largemouth that’s >12 inches! Cleaning it out was a pain, but it was tasty after putting it on the grill.
Visitors from Japan
May 3, 2009 at 9:36 pm (Kids, Sam)
Max and Michele visiting us from Japan, Sophie’s not happy about something…
Sesame Street
April 25, 2009 at 6:24 pm (Kids)
Tags: Emma, Sophie
Sophie hanging out at Emma’s watching Sesame Street. Really the only time they’re sitting still next to each other.
Rocking horse
April 24, 2009 at 6:20 pm (Kids)
Tags: Sophie, toys
Loving the hand-me-down rocking horse. Thank you Kaitlyn!
Raised vegetable bed
April 24, 2009 at 6:20 pm (Kids)
Tags: grandpa chi, Sophie
Sophie gardening with grandpa Chi. Planted some corn, cabbage, and basil.
Taste of chocolate
April 19, 2009 at 8:40 pm (Kids)
Tags: chocolate, Sophie
Sophie’s first taste of chocolate- the world changed for her after this…
Experiment
April 17, 2009 at 6:15 pm (Kids)
Sophie’s planted some coleus seeds as an experiment. The most exciting part of the project for her really was playing with the labeler. After this, she wanted to label everything…
Charlie Pepper
March 28, 2009 at 6:11 pm (Kids)
Tags: Charlie Pepper, Sophie
Sophie petting the neighbor’s kitty, Charlie Pepper
Patxi’s Pizza
March 20, 2009 at 6:48 pm (Kids)
Tags: Friends, Sophie
Went to Patxi’s Pizza in Palo Alto with the Woods. One of the better places around here for pizza. Plus it’s family friendly- Sophie and Kaitlyn playing with pizza dough.
Check it out at: http://www.patxipizza.com
New door
March 20, 2009 at 6:01 pm (Home)
Tags: home improvement
First impressions are everything right? The entrance to the house sets the stage for the ambience inside, so we decided to get a new wooden door. Here it is after nights of finishing the surface and priming. Here’s a secret- I love decorating the house, here’s another secret- more than Cindy does. I guess it’s no secret any more.
The final product
Friend visiting
March 8, 2009 at 5:46 pm (Kids)
Kara visiting us from PA! Her first time meeting Oliver.
Baking
March 7, 2009 at 5:42 pm (Kids)
Tags: baking, Sophie
Sophie helping mom make cookies, with chocolate chips please! Is that a big stick of butter in there?
Friends visiting
February 28, 2009 at 5:10 pm (Cindy, Kids)
Tags: Cindy, Friends, Oliver, Sophie
Mike and Nancy visiting from LA, got together at Cliff and Emily’s place. Seems like Cindy’s always stuck in these pictures with lots of kids (Megan and Maddie).
Burning off some energy (Sophie and Megan)
Holding hands
February 24, 2009 at 6:41 pm (Kids)
A lazy morning for Oliver while Sophie reads some recipes to him.
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