Feeling Latino...

Last year, we had the chance to go to a Spanish Harlem Orchestra as a family. It was the very first time for the little ones and though the kids could only last for the first half of the concert it was super fun experience we had together. Last weekend, we made it to Latin Festival and since it was outdoor we only had trouble getting the kids to leave than keeping them there. It was such a beautiful day in downtown and we all enjoyed the music. The kids couldn't keep the feet still with the upbeat live music around them.

 do you think the chair is a bit too big for I?

 Calgary tower as Mason's hat

 can you tell that she like the mini dounut?

do you think Daddy enjoy the massage?

 M. found a playmate and they couldn't stop running and we didn't mind at all

trying to play 'catch me if you can' game

another relaxing day at K-country

We are so blessed to live in Calgary where we have a beautiful backyard-the Kananskis Country (about 40-60 mins drive from the city). Out of blue, we decided to go into the mountains so we went to K-country. Since it was a day trip and that means easy work for mommy, I actually felt so lazy and relaxed because I didn't need to do much of packing. We simply chill around the lake and river...just because.

trying to take a shot at Elbow Fall

tried the water- it was cold

throwing rocks to the lake

Isabelle screamed to the wind

Isabelle spent her time playing nature blocks, in the shapes I cannot named

Happy Canada Day

It was certainly a perfect day to celebrate Canada's birthday. We had so much fun at Heritage Park. There were lots of activties, shows and games. The kids did take a nap so we all stayed up for the fireworks, which we only walked down a couple blocks since we actually had a good downtown view there. This was such a fun family day!

Isabelles' first ferris wheel ride

Isabelle fell asleep on the old time train around the park



Elmo says Isabelle is turning TWO

My Elmo-crazed girl is 2 years old. Again, we were so excited having my parents to visit us so we also had her party one month prior. It was hard to believe when we left Taipei, Isabelle was only 2 months old and she is two now. This is her first party with nursery friends coming to celebrate with her. I think she was so fanciated to see Elmo's faces everywhere. We love you~Happy Birthday!



Last day of school

Have I mentioned Mason loved his school? He does! On his sick days, he'd be so sad or even upset that he cannot go to school. So can you imagine on the last day of school? He was devasted. He literally cried the whole way home and moped about it for almost 3 weeks. He especially misses his best buddy-Tarik. I specially thankful for the teachers for educating my very active boy! He cannot wait for fall to come.



Stronger than any coffee

I was a coffeholic, I could drink up to 8 large cups of black coffee each day. During 3rd and the last year of university, I used to take 5 courses and 2 jobs so I literally depended on coffee to not walk like a zombie. A few years later, I quitted completly for my husbend and my Heavenly Father but I realized it was only for my own good. Another few years later, I was blessed to be a mother of 2 wonderful children. I admit that there were few moments I desperately wanted some coffee or even Latte would do. I truly have great admiration to my dear mom friends who have raised 3 to 6 amazing children. I confess that there were days I simply want to return to my career and have the professionals to watch my kids. However, with my Father's blessings and confirmation, I feel previlaged to raise my kiddos. One of my secret weapon was I have something that is stronger than coffee and here they are:

and more and more...

and I also get a huge boost when:

~when I pick Mason up from school, the moment he spots me he'd run to me so fast and yell out Mommy

~when Isabelle runs to my bed and gives me hugs and kisses after James gets her out of the crib

~when they are both up from a nap, they need to snuggle with me

~when Mason comes to me and tells me how much he loves me for no reason

~when Isabelle comes to me and just wants me to "hold you (her)"

~when Mason says, "thanks Mommy, its so yummy." during meal time

~when Isabelle feeds herself but gives a smile with every bite she takes

~when they come to me for a group hugs

~when they keep asking for each other when they don't see the other

and more and more and more, I believe I have an endless supply of super coffee to keep me going and feel blissful. I just love my children!!!