Baby Justin

Baby Justin

Birthday: 1.24.2008, 3:21AM

6 lbs 5 oz, 19 in

First of all, congrats to J+J+J. Another "J" has added to the family of J. Baby Justin is the first baby of the year 2008; the 8th one from 2007-08. Baby Justin surprised us by coming out three and half weeks early before the due day. Praise the Lord, baby Justin is healthy and strong. Uncle Will said that baby Justin's face looks very 善良 (nice/kind-hearted). Of course babies all look like angels, so lovely and peaceful. Look how tiny Baby Justin is.

Time for family picture!!!!

Stress Level

Stress level is getting higher and higher as the wedding date gets closer and closer. Planning a wedding is actually very challenging. Many choices to choose from and many decisions to make.

I pray that we'll enjoy the entire process of wedding planning from the beginning to the end and I believe that God will provide everything we need and grant us favors!

happy bride-to-be. =)

愛哭

從小我就算蠻愛哭的
特別是受到委屈的時候
當然還有覺得很感動的時候

禮拜天是白兒的歡送會
突然覺得自己是個忍不住眼淚的人
一直強忍住自己
不過還是忍不住哭了
因為一份不捨和她曾帶給我的感動和鼓勵

昨天開車的時候想到婚禮的事
想到那年姊姊結婚典禮的時候
她向爸媽感謝時抱住爸爸淚流不止的畫面
馬上我的眼框又紅了
連不愛哭的姊姊都哭的moment
我的話該怎麼辦....
我覺得愛哭的我一定會忍不住愛哭起來.....
現在想還真有點想得太多了一點...

Babies of 2007

Last year was a year of abundance. Many newborns came into this world among family and friends. We enjoyed visiting babies at the hospitals or homes. Meeting the new tiny cute faces really brings joy to our hearts and smiles to our faces! We love it. We can watch them, hold them, babytalk with them, play with them, "borrow" them for family pictures, and then just "return" them anytime when they get fussy or cry. I'm thankful that these babies are healthy and adorable, at the same time, I'm grateful that these babies have parents who love and treasure them. Most of all, I thank God for all these little ones; they're blessings from above!

Baby Zoya

Birthday: 7.24.2007

Birth City: Whittier, CA

6 lb 5 oz, 19 1/2 in

Baby Kyle

Birthday: 8.16.2007

Birth City: Whittier, CA

7 lb 13 oz, 20 in

Baby Chloe

Birthday: 9.25.2007

Birth City: Whittier, CA

Baby Jonathan

Birthday: 11.3.2007

Birth City: Santa Ana, CA

6 lb 9 oz

Baby Kathy

Birthday: 11.13.2007

Birth City: Fountain Valley, CA

6 lb 11 oz, 19 1/2 in

Baby Freya

Birthday: 12.23.2007

Birth City: Whittier, CA

5 lb 11 oz

微笑

今天教會結束後去了一家餐廳吃飯
Ruth點了一杯飲料 (忘了她點了那種飲料)
不過她才喝了一口就覺得有點苦
就請服務生過來
跟她說這茶喝起來很苦, 問看看她是否可以換
沒想到服務生不止臉很臭
還態度很不好的說"不能換"
好吧, 既然不能換我們就跟她要蜂蜜
想說把飲料加點蜂蜜就算了
沒想到這個臉很臭的服務生竟然繼續她的臭臉
接著說"加蜂蜜還要再加50 cents!"

天阿!簡直是.....
頓時真有種衝動想.....想討個公道
不過,還是算了
只是,原本開心吃飯的氣氛還真的被她小小的破壞

感想:
其實,我最不能接受的並不是不能換飲料, 也不是加蜂蜜要加錢
而是她的臭臉和態度
只不過是一杯飲料, 只不過是幾滴蜂蜜
不過卻因為態度和表情使我覺得我們不會再回去那裡吃飯
或許她心情不好
不過這卻提醒了我微笑的重要
微笑的力量可以改變氣氛
微笑,可以使小事化無
記得,我要常常帶著微笑! =)

12.29.2007 Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.Since we were in Arizona, we couldn't go home without seeing the cactus! If you love desert plants, this is definitely the place to visit. This garden has those huge giant cactus. Wow.....

This one is like a seaweed cactus...or octopus cactus.

Dad and Mom are so happy, see how high they can jump!

Here's the group shot.

Patrick Dougherty: Childhood Dreams

Inspired by the beauty of the desert and the appropriate form of the barrel cactus, artist Patrick Dougherty transformed hundreds of willow branches into a remarkable large-scale sculpture at the garden.

7 days, 2,355 miles, our 2007 Christmas family vacation has come to an end, but these precious memories will last for a lifetime. =)

12.28.2007 White Sands NM

White Sands National Monument, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Like no place else on earth; one of the world's great natural wonders. God is the most unique and creative artist! Look at the pattern formed by the wind on the surface of the sand dune, isn't it beautiful?

We all got very excited and had a lot of fun leaving our footprints, climbing the sand dunes, taking pictures, and playing in the sand. Instead of snowboarding, we tried the white-sand-sledding for the very first time.

12.27.2007 UFO + Carlsbad Caverns NP

International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell, New Mexico.

After spending one night at Roswell, we didn't see any flying saucer or signs from outer space. In the morning, we headed over to the UFO museum and searched for the evidence. What is the truth? You decide.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico.

We walked through two self-guided tours by following the 2.25-mile steep and narrow trail that led us into the cavern that's 750 feet beneath the surface. It's breathtaking. Words can't describe how magnificent it is and even the camera can't capture its beauty!