Early Christmas gifts!

Our camera was lost (or stolen, if you asked Fi Dan) during the process of moving. I haven't been able to take pictures of the little ones. Originally, Fi Dan wanted to get one of those hi-tech cameras, with the big old lens. I totally objected to spending that much money, and I knew if I had to haul a huge camera around, I would never use it. I just wanted a small little camera to carry around and have it in hand whenever I needed it. Of course I wanted a nice one too, that would be fast, with good quality. So he went and did research and found an awesome one. We just received it yesterday, and I've been snapping pictures of the boys.

In addition to the new camera, he's wanted a mini-laptop...or whatever they're called. He's using our 2nd room as his study room, and we have the laptop in there. His laptop is pretty big and heavy, and sometimes I take it into the living room to use while the kiddos play. He's worried that I might drop it or something, so he bought me a mini-lap top.

I'm loving my early Christmas gifts, and now I'm so not expecting anything for Christmas. :) Yay for husbands who like to keep up with technology!

Nenji playing. :)

I love his smile!

My Rylan sitting at the edge of the slide....so brave!

Love him! I should have wiped his drool first.

:)

Good Sunday!

One reason I love living here in Provo, UT is because it is so peaceful and quiet on Sundays! When you take a walk down the street there are hardly any cars, you don't feel rushed and you can just enjoy the moment. Today was a good Sunday. We went to Stake Conference, and heard wonderful talks. My personal favorite was one given by Elder Holland. He spoke about not giving up in these latter-days. We came home and took a nice long Sunday afternoon nap. Then we took the kids out to play. Since it was such a nice day, Fi Dan asked if I wanted to go have a dinner-picnic by the temple. I absolutely love Fi Dan, especially when he thinks of great ideas like that. It was a perfect evening. :)

My boys! I love Fi Dan, he's such a wonderful daddy.

*notice Rylan starting to bug Nenji already.

Yay! I'm so glad we got one with both of them smiling

and looking at the camera!

Rylan thinks Nenji is the funniest thing in the world.

My little Rylan at 4 months and 3 weeks!

What a chunky little monkey!

Cousin-Friend-Sisters

This past weekend I was so fortunate to be in the company of one of my dearest cousin-friend, who I consider sister to me, because we practically grew up together, Susan. :) She came to Utah for a friend's wedding, and stayed with us from Saturday to Tuesday night. Nenji and Rylan loved having Susan there too. Sunday, we went to church. Monday we had a BBQ with some friends and walked to the Creamery on 9th. Tuesday Susan and I took another walk to the Creamery on 9th for their yum-o ice cream. We did a lot of talking and catching up. It's been so long since any of us cousins have been able to hang out for a long time like that, and it brought back good memories. Hanging out with Susan made me remember how lucky I am to have such good cousin-friends who are like sisters, and sisters who are such great friends. So here's a tribute to them! I love you all so much and you cannot imagine the joy you bring into my life. :)

*I wish I had old pictures too, but unfortunately digital cameras weren't around yet.

Susan! I love you! Truly one of my dearest cousin-friend.

Kashia and Me. :) Sometimes I think we should have been twins.

Me and Kalu. I love to tease her, only

because we're sisters and good enough friends she won't mind.

Such a good older sister because she has such a big heart.

Aww, Tser! Sum it up: You make my heart smile.

**I couldn't find individual pictures of I-I and Cheng, so this will have to do.

I-I, life would not be the same without you. You've touched my life

in so many ways. Thank you!

Cheng, you are the best. Thanks for all that you do for all of us..

especially the awesome bridal/baby showers.

Yay! I found a picture with all the girls I meant to find.

Pakou, Tser, Penny, Jamie, I-I, Kashia, Maychee, Susan, Kalu, and Cheng,

you girls make my life all the more sunnier. Thanks for the memories,

laughs, and joy you bring to me.

Back at the Y!

We got here in Provo on Thursday night around 8pm. It was about a 12 hour drive....boo! I have decided that I never want to do that drive again...but we will see about that. The babies did really well. Rylan was such a good baby, and I was rather impressed with him. Nenji was probably the bigger baby of the two. :) Anyway, we're living at Wymount Terrace again, but at a different apartment complex. We now have a two bedroom apartment, woo-who! It's good to be back!

*Sorry, no pictures for this one. :(

Gotta Love them :)

We will be heading out to Utah Thursday morning. I'm excited but I know that I'm going to miss my family a lot. I'm going to miss having my sisters around, and I'm going to miss Maddy Paddy as well. I will especially miss my parents though. They are the greatest. They are wonderful parents and fantastic grandparents. Thanks mom & dad for your all that you've done and for your support. I love you guys and am I deeply grateful for both of you. :)

my boys!

Sometimes they drive me crazy....but I can't imagine life without them. :)

Family Day trip to San Francisco

This past weekend, the whole family went to San Francisco. We stopped by the California Academy of Science. It was a fun experience, but there were so many people. The kiddos had a lot of fun. We also went to the Japanese Garden located close to the academy too. It was beautiful! Fi Dan and I have decided that someday when we buy a house, we want our backyard to look like a Japanese garden. :) Here are some photos.

Here we are in front of the Academy.

Rylan! He was so good the whole time. :)

Daddy and Nenji, this is his new smile.

Me and Nenji. He's so silly!

The had an awesome roof on top of the academy.

Precious Maddy and Nenji at the Japanese Garden.

My parents. It was quite a climb to get to the top of that bridge.