Gung Gung and Po Po are Here

Kylie couldn't wait to see her Po Po and Gung Gung.  Check out these smiles :) 

Medal Time!

As Kylie has been able to witness mommy getting medals for her marathon races, finally Kylie was able to enjoy her own victory of getting her soccer medal. For the past 8 weeks each Sunday, we take Kylie to SoccerTots. She absulately loves it. She might not understand a full out soccer game, but she knows when to "kick, kick, kick" and score a "goal"! Here are a couple pictures from this weekend for the end of the season medal ceramony!

Kylie being very proud and giving her coach a high five!

Tonight, without us saying anything Kylie decided she wanted to hang up her medal next to mommy's medals! Is this the start of more to come...

Busy Weekend - The Past One

As a new weekend is about to start we wanted to post all the fun things we did last weekend.  Last weekend the weather was beautiful and we did a lot activities outdoors.  We also spent time watching Brian's Boomers Team in a Volleyball tournament. 

First we had to do our chores

 

Then we went to watch Brian's team play volleyball.

Here is Kylie wearing her Boomers Volleyball shirt

 

Kylie was taking a lot of Volleyball Pictures

We also had Soccer Practice.  Kylie is really enjoying soccer this year!

Here she is running a drill 

 Kylie and her Daddy

More Soccer Drills - Get your Ball around the cones without knocking them over

Followed by more chores of washing our cars! 

 

Here is a picture of Brian and Kylie enjoying this Friday Night with a movie and popcorn! 

A Mother Hears Her Son's Voice

Check out this link to learn more about Cochlear Implants and a Mom hearing her son for the first time.  Yes you will need a tissue!  


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Gung Hay Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year!

Gung Hay  Fat Choy  (Happy Chinese New Year)
 
Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.

Before New Year's Day you want to buy new clothes or cut your hair in order to have a fresh start. Wearing black is not allowed due to its association with death, however, wearing red is encouraged as the color is associated with warding off bad spirits. Red means prosperity.

It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelopes--hong bao in Mandarin or lai-see in Cantonese--filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. It is also common for elders to bestow red packets to unmarried members of the family. It is a sign of respect to bow three times in order to accept the hong bao. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver.

YEAR OF THE SNAKE - is meant for steady progress and attention to detail. Focus and discipline will be necessary for you to achieve what you set out to create.  Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.  Tricia was born in the year of the snake  

Here is Kylie celebrating Gung Hay Fat Chow through the years.

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

And this Year 2013 - The Year of the Snake

This one is for you Gung Gung - Kylie practicing her Martial Arts Moves! 

Field Day

Today was Field Day at Kylie's School and Brian and I were fortunate enough that our work schedules allowed us to be there for part of the festivities.

 Kylie's class getting ready to enjoy field day

Kylie and Dad Playing Hula Hoop

 

Mommy and Kylie playing Jump Rope.  She just wanted to twirl the rope not jump it!

Kylie on the big wheel race.  That is her teacher Ms Grace to her left and Ms. McKinley her assistant teacher to her right

The class taking a break from the activities.  The grass was wet and Kylie didn't want to sit on it 

What's a field day without a potato sack race?

 

Kylie Bowling

The Class Jumping Around before the next event.  They loved the DJ

 

Kylie and her friend take a break from the action to action.  Kylie said, "My body wants rest!"

Time flies...

Wow, time sure flies by when your having fun! From baking to kicking to laughing! Here are a few pictures of what's been going on in the life of Kylie.

Baker Kylie! Besides eating cookies and cupcakes, she enjoys making them!

 

"Kicking, Kicking, Kicking!" At Kylie's soccer class!

 Grandma came down and took Kylie and Tricia to the Ringling Brother's Circus! Kylie was so excited to see all the animals and acts. Out of the 40 pictures Kylie took on her own, here are a few!

 Lions and Tigers, one of Kylie's favorite wild animals! Roar!

 "Doggies"

 Kylie was amazed by the 8 motorcyclist going "round and round"!

This is a special pic for all our friends and relatives up north! Nice and Sunny come and visit :P Lately, Mac and Kylie have been best friends. He lets her do everything to him, including play dress up and brush his hair!