Charlotte's 1st Walk

Charlotte started walking today!!! She picked the occasion with the biggest applause! :)

Charlotte's 1st Birthday

Today is Charlotte's first birthday. We didn't do a big celebration, instead, a mini birthday party with just 4 of us. We put a crown on her to make her a princess of the day. She refused to wear it at first, but then kept it on all day after we told her it was "靚靚". She's such a cute 貪靚豬.

I feel bittersweet today as my little girl turns 1 today. Feel excited for her hitting such an important milestone with health and happiness, but yet, feel bad to see her turning into a toddler. I'm going to miss Charlotte as a baby forever. She's such an adorable and funny baby girl.

Goo goo made her an organic heart-shaped cupcake as a birthday cake. It looks lovely and healthy!!! We got her some balloons and a book "The ten little Rubber Duckies". She loves them!!!

Charlotte 1st teeth

Charlotte is cutting teeth and check out her first 2 teeth in her lower jaw!!!

Born Blue

If you don't believe babies are born with personal preference and personalities, I've got to tell you this. Ever since I could recognize color, I fell in love with BLUE. Mommy first taught me RED, then YELLOW, GREEN, and BLUE. Yet, I could name BLUE first. I have hundreds of colored balls in my play area, yet, I would only pick up BLUE balls. When I draw, I'd only hold blue crayons... I feel content when my hands are holding navy blue objects... well...yea...it has to be NAVY BLUE, not baby blue. And funny enough, I only like "B" out of the 1st five alphabets. So, I'm holding a BLUE B alphabet at home ALL DAY.

Same theory, I've been exposed to all sorts of musical instruments, yet, I'm only attracted to the DRUM set. It's unusual for a baby to spend 30+ minutes on doing one thing, but a drum can totally get my attention. Mommy has really slim hope to teach me piano, and seems like her dream of having a violinist kid has to pass to my little brother/sister. :p

Dinner Menu

After eating congee for more than 10 months, I don't think I can stand it anymore... These few days, I've run a campagne to fight against the boring and tasteless lunch/dinner menu. I fight for adult food, fight for what daddy has been eating... After consecutive days of rebellion, I finally changed Mommy's mind. Now, I'm having dinner together with Daddy & Mommy, sharing the SAME marinated food. Pork Chop, Teriyaki Chicken, Baby Bok Choy... Oh... Yummy... q\^_^/p

Jamba Juice Celebration

To celebrate I superiorly surpassed some developmental charts, Daddy and Mommy took me to Jamba Juice today... I ordered a fresh squzeed orange juice, and I was thrilled to have my own cup of juice!!!!!!!

These few months, I've learned to name 1 to 10, A to E, and around 10 different colors. I'll work hard to get another cup of personal jamba juice!!!

Worship Team Member

I officially joined worship team rehearsal on Sat, after months of observation. I've observed Ernest/Tommy Suk Suk for so long that I think it's my turn now. I played piano and drum, attempting to take Mommy and Ernest Suk Suk's role. Unfortunately, when I was trying to walk in the Sanctuary on Sunday morning, Mommy rerouted me to the nursery. I could only imagine playing with the team. But I have faith that very very soon, I'll be part of the band. :)

SHARE

In the past few months, Mommy told me it's "曳曳" to take others' toys... so I just scold others "曳曳" whenever other kids took my toys. Lately, Mommy taught me a new concept named "Share". I find it even more useful than "曳曳". Whenever I want someone else's toys, I can tell them to "SHARE". At the same time, when someone tries to take my toys, I simply tell them to "SHARE".

Today I applied this concept the first time with Katy. She tried to take my BMW when I was riding on it, I told her to "SHARE"... When I was trying to take her ball, I also told her to "SHARE". Although I didn't get any response from Katy, everyone thought I was very polite.

The Modern Wedding

From The Modern We...

My 契爺 finally tied the knot with my 契Ma today... It was such a beautiful wedding and I'm still amazed by the half-circle setting designed by 契爺's Dad. It was soooo creative and artistic! Yet, it was a hot day in the 90s. I didn't put my tux on as planned, just a white shirt, a bow-tie and a short black pant Mom got me right before the wedding. I'd have looked smarter if I didn't wear a bib and a pacifier...

Mom put me and Katy on a wagon and we rided the aisle as ring bearer and flower girl. My mom was really glad that I didn't cry...with the help of a pacifier. I just whined. And Katy was very nervous with her hands up all the time. Aren't we a cute couple? My Dad & Mom were too busy that day to take any pictures of us! Too bad!

The Modern Baby

I'm getting really nervous as I need to be The Modern Ring Bearer of The Modern Wedding tomorrow. I dressed up today and I looked pretty modern. All I need is some hair spray to make an Modern Egg Tart hair style.

However, when MaMa put the jacket on me, I couldn't help crying...

I'm not going to wear this tmr! I promise!!!

Zoooooooooooo

Partly cloudly, 70 degree... Isn't it a great day for zoo?! Yea!!! DaDa and MaMa has been planning to bring me to zoo before it gets too hot, and God gave us a perfect weather to visit Ft. Worth Zoo today.





I was really excited when I got there. It was the 1st time I visited a zoo. I met flamingoes, tigers, lions, rhinos, gorillas, elephants, giraffes, owl, eagle...and many many more animals!!! I imitated their voices and mama thought I sounded GREAT! One of my favorite stops was the bird house where we were surrounded by hunderds of beautiful birds! MaMa got a seed stick to feed the birdies...so much fun! However, most of the time, I found ceiling fans, trash, and fence more interesting than animals.

When we got home, MaMa showed me the animal book and I could recognize Gorilla and Monkey in no time... :D

雙眼皮

From Double Eye Li...

My 雙眼皮 first appeared in my lifetime today... Please call me "小帥哥" when you see my 雙眼皮 again.

My Birthday Party

Today is thanksgiving. I suddenly remember my 'nickname' my parents named me before birth - "Turkey". I'm so thankful that I was not born a turkey, but also I get to taste turkey. I'm equally thankful that I'm no longer a baby who only practices crying and sleeping. These days, I could understand many things and communicate... Time flies. I'm already ONE!

I briefly remember I just had my birthday 2 days ago, but somehow today appeared to be my birthday again. But I like it. Many uncles, aunties, and friends celebrated with me today and it made my day probably the most exciting day ever in my life. Thank you so much for your love if you're reading my post!

I have a very yummy green tea birthday cake, but I didn't get even a bite of it. When the gang sang me the birthday song, I couldn't help applauding.

I've become more mobile as I got a new car and a private train as birthday gifts. I also got 3 formal wears, many causal wears, many lovely toys, and many books which I LOVE!!! I think I got spoiled already!!!

My first step

I proudly announce that, I've taken my first step this week. Mama attempted many many times to record it, but I couldn't resist to attack the camcorder whenever I saw it. I overheard that they're trying to get a mosquito camcorder soon.

I can cruise

I start "cruising" this week - walking while holding on to furnitures for balance. Mom hopes I won't walk too soon, but I can't stop my 小宇宙!

Itch

Something scary happened this afternoon... I suddenly had itchy rashes ALL OVER my upper body (luckily not my face). I didn't know what Dad did, but the rashes came out right after he changed my clothes. The rashes unmercifully grew on my neck, chest, and back within 5 seconds...there was at least one every 5mm... I couldn't stop myself to scratch my neck, to an extend that it almost bleed. It was the 1st time I've experienced such a thing.

Dad & Mom immediately dipped me into Aveeno Oatmeal bath and thank God that the rashes gradually went away, after around 10 minutes of soaking. Mom then put a turtle neck on me so I couldn't scratch myself anymore... and thankfully no more rashes coming out again. What a day! But good that Dad took the afternoon off to monitor me so we could play!

My first trip

The past weekend was the most adventurous time in my life...as I traveled to Galveston with Dad & Mom!!! For a 3 days journey, Mom packed my whole room to go - a travel play yard, my favorite bedding set, tons of toys, stroller, milk, food...well, you name it, she brought it. The back row and the trunk of our car were full of my belongings.

The beach house we stayed was a very decent place landing on sea water. The balcony, where all the EEs and Uncles fished, had a picturesque view. It was also where I observed the nature - fishes, seagulls, bugs, waters, boats... It was such a rewarding field trip that I actually encountered what I read from books only!!! The only disappointment was that Dad forgot to wake me up to go crabbing at 3AM, so he brought me to a dirty beach the next day. Yet, I had fun playing with sea water, first time ever. Mom said they'll bring me to Aruba next year if I behave!

契姨 gave me the biggest room to stay and I had a wonderful sleeping time. Thanks to all the uncles & EEs who tried very hard to keep the volume low. Mom was sooo surprised that I could actually nap and sleep over night in new environment like that. Mom was initially so anxious about this trip, but I behaved better than she expected other than constant screaming in the car! Also, with the amusing entertainment provided by so many EEs and Suks Suks, I had lots of fun while Dad & Mom could enjoy themselves. My favorite entertainer is...Norman Suk Suk!!!

Talking about food, while everyone had dim sum, egg tarts, HK milk tea, 蟹宴, 杧果+益力多...I also had 契姨's mom's Chicken Scallop congee and May EE's fish soup. They were 10+ times yummier than Gerber's sweet peas in my opinion.

The big tub

Dad & Mom took me to Alice EE's beautiful house in Southlake today. Strangely, there was a huge bath tub in the backyard, maybe 1000 times bigger than my tub. Dad said I could swim as I'd been swimming in Mom's tummy for 9 months. Mom & I disagreed and she put me in the sea turtle she bought from Target.

While Mom was busy feeding mosquitoes, Dad helped me to float. I was a bit nervous, but I was such a brave boy that I didn't cry!!! Doggie style wasn't too hard to manage afterall...

Imagining I could swim unassisted, Alice EE put 2 things around my arms, and then Mom insisted to put a Little Mermaid donut around my waist for safety. Well...I could then "float" by myself, but I was about to suffocate by winnie the pooh and little mermaid. Plus, I don't think a boy should wear a little mermaid donut...so I cried and quited swimming.

See other pictures here: http://www.laalaaland.net/album/babyethan/Album3.htm

My first passport

As we're planning to visit families & friends in HK during Nov, Dad & Mom rushed to get me a passport. Before heading to post office for the application, we need a passport photo... Well... we took around 20, and finally got 1 after photoshop retouch.

The officer said he has rarely seen any baby passport photo as nice as mine! I wanted to question him, "Why won't you accept photos with fingers in mouth?!?" But I couldn't talk.

My room

Dad & mom have been sleeping in the guest room upstairs for the past 2 weeks, in order to avoid me... Somehow they figured out my trick - I cried IF I saw them in the room ELSE went back to sleep. Being alone in the master bedroom for 2 weeks, I finally learn to sleep OVERNIGHT. Generally from 9:30pm to 7:00am.

Now, they want their master bedroom back. After 'talking' about it for 5 months, Dad finally took action to move my crib up to my room last night. I like this room, but just a bit frightened to stay asleep in a totally new environment. I only cried once and dad held me awhile and soothed me back to sleep. Dad keeps saying I'm such a good boy. q\^_^/p

Mom also figured a new magic to soothe me to sleep. I fall asleep in NO TIME if she scratches my back gently. Works everytime!