Halloween preview

This year's halloween is going to be extra special, because it's one of a kind halloween outfits for the kids. Mom the seamstress + grandma the sewer. What a fun project. Thanks Grandma for the BIG BIG help. Now you can make more and sell online when you go back to Hong Kong. ^_^

Donuts please....

105% energy level

It's been a week since the last blog post. It's been busy lately. And Yoshi was sick last weekend with high fever. But now he's back to 105% normal. (it's always good to see his energetic mode, though it comes with loud voice...^_^) Everyday is full of fun in the house. Can't believe how much energy grandparents have with the kids. Grandpa is literally following EVERY steps behind Kiharu, making sure she won't fall or bump into sharp corners (professional bodyguard). I'm really amazed with his energy, I bet ALL OF THEM fall asleep right away every night.

After the attack, it's time for facial massage (better don't open your eyes to avoid being poked by little fingers)

Grandparents have visited here many times, but this is the first time during fall season. It's one of my favorite- fall activities, leaves changing color.....so beautiful. Glad to have grandparents here to enjoy together.

p.s-looking at all Kiharu's photos, can't believe she is not even 2 years old. She seems to be much more understanding about lots of things. She is a very happy little girl, but when she really wants something, she goes her way in doing it (at least she tries).

Tonight at dinner, after only a few bites, she seems to lost interest (very unusual) and focus on the fruit. We kept explaining to her she had to finish rice first, but she refused (happened before). At the end, I even had to put her into her crib, isolating her for a minute. To most people, they probably think I'm over doing it. But if you were there to see, just like grandparents, you would agree Kiharu actually understood most of the explaination, especially through visual demonstration. I know she is not even 2 years old, lots of patience are needed, but teaching has to start somewhere. ......

No no no, this don't happen everyday, and I'm not a tiger mom (for sure). I just know the kids understand if we explain right and wrong, it takes a lot of patience. And even after all the struggle, hugs and kisses fill with lots of love. Can't wait to see their big smiles tomorrow morning... sweet dream my dear Kiharu & Yoshi. xoxoxo

Harvest time

Thank you to Ojiichan's (grandpa) hardwork back in last July, planting vegetable seeds in our garden. After three months, my parents are now here able to harvest for all of us. (Ojiichan, arigatou).

Yoshi is very excited each time when grandparents take him out for harvest. All you need is an empty bowl & a pair of scissors.

Time to help out in washing the vegetables...

Not the best photo, because it's being eaten half way through before remember to take a photo.... (salad with pan fry chicken)

Thanks both grandparents for planting seeds and harvesting, otherwise, I doubt if we would ever have a chance to eat such fresh healthy meal....Thank you.

Who's that gal?

26 days to Halloween....(found an old wig....^_^)

Welcome 公公婆婆

The long waited visit from 公公婆婆 has finally arrived. After having so many visitors this past few months, Yoshi & Kiharu had no problem adapting to them. Yoshi didn't even want to go to school this morning, because he wanted to play with them at home....more fun to come.