J enjoys his swimming lesson a lot. Today is the first time I've seen him sort of swim on his own on a deeper water 3 ft. Normally he swims on a 9 inch deep water - he he he. It did bring a smile on my face to see him glide or more like crawl on his own - it's pretty sweet! His classes will end this Friday but we might continue it throughout the fall or until he's still interested. It's just 30 minutes anyway.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Outta space...
I finally remembered to take photos of J's bedroom. We got him some glow in the dark stick-on stars and constellations for his walls and the glow in the dark hanging planets and a few other accessories.
The curtain was my lazy way of covering up his closet but it turned out to be the favorite in the room. 
He likes it a lot since it is easier for him to access his clothes and toys.
He has both the world map and the US map which entertains him at night too when he can't sleep. He enjoys finding new countries and places on the map.
He does play a lot with his train table now that he has the bigger space for it. When not in use it slides under his bed.
The curtain was my lazy way of covering up his closet but it turned out to be the favorite in the room. 
He likes it a lot since it is easier for him to access his clothes and toys.
He has both the world map and the US map which entertains him at night too when he can't sleep. He enjoys finding new countries and places on the map.
He does play a lot with his train table now that he has the bigger space for it. When not in use it slides under his bed.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Follow up
On Tuesday, we found out that J is allergic to the antibiotic, his lips started swelling within about 30 min after he took the medicine and so we rushed him to the emergency room. At the hospital, he was given some medicine again and was observed. At least the reaction was localized to his lips only and nothing more serious. It was pretty scary for us though. I was also worried we won't make it to the hospital since P was driving a bit frantically.
That night was quite stressful since we also had to pick up our neighbors from the airport. They were arriving from their visit in Oklahoma. Luckily for us, their flight was an hour late so we managed to find help and fortunately found someone to pick them up.
J is much better now, the swelling has gone down within 24hrs. He is back to normal and is now looking forward to Kindergarten in the next few days.
That night was quite stressful since we also had to pick up our neighbors from the airport. They were arriving from their visit in Oklahoma. Luckily for us, their flight was an hour late so we managed to find help and fortunately found someone to pick them up.
J is much better now, the swelling has gone down within 24hrs. He is back to normal and is now looking forward to Kindergarten in the next few days.
Monday, August 20, 2007
unplanned trips...
Yesterday, we decided out of nowhere to check out the new Ikea in Portland. It is about 26 miles from here by the airport. I have been wanting to check it out since I heard about the craze but there is no way I am driving there myself. Luckily P was nice enough to take me there. Little did I know how packed the place would be, you're elbow to elbow with the person beside you and there is little time or space to check what they have since the place is just littered with people. I did find one table that can be of good use to me but of course I didn't buy it and waste time falling in line as well as hauling the thing for a mile to where we parked. I guess the place is interesting but I doubt I would frequent the place.
Today, I took J to the doctor and he came home with an antibiotic and an inhaler as well. He has been having issues with breathing lately and has been coughing a lot and wheezing too. The doctor suspect it is asthma and gave him a low dose of inhaler. As for the antibiotic, he's got a little infection but is not that serious so hopefully antibiotic will fix it in 10 days.
Today, I took J to the doctor and he came home with an antibiotic and an inhaler as well. He has been having issues with breathing lately and has been coughing a lot and wheezing too. The doctor suspect it is asthma and gave him a low dose of inhaler. As for the antibiotic, he's got a little infection but is not that serious so hopefully antibiotic will fix it in 10 days.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The Family visit 2007
We had such great time with Mom, John, Sue and the boys. Here's a recap of what has transpired over the last week.
Saturday, August 4
Sue and the boys arrived in mid afternoon. We spent the rest of the afternoon in the backyard and let the boys play on the big slide.
Sunday, August 5
Mom arrived around noon. After lunch we did a post birthday celebration for Joshua and then spent the whole afternoon hanging out in the backyard. It was quite a chilly day and so most of the time the little ones stayed in the kiddie pool with us refilling it with warm water. Nick is the only one who didn't seem to be bothered by the cold dripping water from the slide.
Monday, August 6
We took the kids to to McD for lunch and let them play there for a while. Later, we took the kids to the park in the afternoon. Sue took Nick and Anthony for berry picking just a few blocks from us while Mom and I took the little ones to the park so they can play. J was very excited to ride his bike to the park of course.
Tuesday, August 7
We took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese. They had a fun filled day there despite of Jake and Joshua being afraid of the mascot. Nick and Anthony came home with some nice prices. We also had a blast watching Planes, trains and automobiles that night...it was a fun movie.
Wednesday, August 8
We stayed home again then let the kids play on the trampoline next door. Our neighbors were gone and gave us the go ahead to borrow it while they were gone. Oh boy the kids loved jumping and making their own tricks on the trampoline.
August 9, Thursday
We took the kids to the Oregon Zoo. Joshua and I haven't been to the zoo for more than 2 yrs as well and so it was nice to go and check out what is new.We had a lot of fun looking at the exhibits they have, even Mom and Sue liked the zoo specially since it was not that hot there. We even had a good giggle at the bat exhibit when we found out how anatomically correct they are - according to Mom.
August 10, Friday
We again went next door and played on the trampoline. The kids too played on the slide for a while but since the weather wasn't that great they only lasted for an hour. John arrived from the east coast shortly before dinner. After dinner, we had smores for dessert - Tee Hee! I think based on the picture you'll know who enjoyed the treat the most!
August 11, Saturday
We all went to the Hillsboro Airshow, John R stayed home since he just recently been to one but Jon A joined the gang as well. We took two cars and drove to a parking lot close to the airport and watched the show for free for most of the afternoon. The boys loved the show specially the little ones. Joshua and Jake kept saying that when they grow up they want to be a pilot - ha ha! It was my first trip to the airshow as well and I enjoyed it a lot. It's so much more thrilling and exciting watching it live. This is when I use the word "amazing" in it's true form. After the show, we had a big dinner and treated John R a Razzleberry pie and Marionberry pie ice cream for his birthday. Yum, it was really good!
August 12, Sunday
Sue and the boys went back to L.A. While Pat took them to the airport, Mom, John, Joshua and I went to mass. We all got to witness a baptism and that was pretty neat. In the evening, we joined with John R's brother and niece for dinner at Olive Garden. Then spent the evening catching up and reminiscing the past. We had some good laugh about some of P's very eventful stories of his teenage days...much of it were about his mischiefs back in the days.
August 13, Monday
Mom went with me to Joshua's swimming class and boy was he excited when he heard that Grandma was coming. That day, Mom and John were suppose to leave for WA but then in the end rescheduled their trip so they can pick up one of John's niece at the airport on Wednesday. We took it easy in the afternoon and did a Costco trip late in the afternoon.
August 14, Tuesday
Joshua and I took Mom to the Washington Park to check out the Japanese Garden and the Rose Test Garden. I have been at the Japanese Garden with Ate Ann before but not in the Rose garden. It was beautiful there with all of the nice works of art in the form of nature. On our way home we took the Skyline scenic drive and was lucky to see most of the cascade mountains thankfully we had a nice sunny and clear day. In the evening, Pat prepared a fabulous meal - yum it was good!
August 15, Wednesday
Today, John and Mom left for Washington already. It's a sad day since we really enjoyed having our family over. I look forward for next time and for now cherish the moments we've had...it was really a nice and terrific week!
Saturday, August 4
Sue and the boys arrived in mid afternoon. We spent the rest of the afternoon in the backyard and let the boys play on the big slide.
Sunday, August 5
Mom arrived around noon. After lunch we did a post birthday celebration for Joshua and then spent the whole afternoon hanging out in the backyard. It was quite a chilly day and so most of the time the little ones stayed in the kiddie pool with us refilling it with warm water. Nick is the only one who didn't seem to be bothered by the cold dripping water from the slide.
Monday, August 6
We took the kids to to McD for lunch and let them play there for a while. Later, we took the kids to the park in the afternoon. Sue took Nick and Anthony for berry picking just a few blocks from us while Mom and I took the little ones to the park so they can play. J was very excited to ride his bike to the park of course.
Tuesday, August 7
We took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese. They had a fun filled day there despite of Jake and Joshua being afraid of the mascot. Nick and Anthony came home with some nice prices. We also had a blast watching Planes, trains and automobiles that night...it was a fun movie.
Wednesday, August 8
We stayed home again then let the kids play on the trampoline next door. Our neighbors were gone and gave us the go ahead to borrow it while they were gone. Oh boy the kids loved jumping and making their own tricks on the trampoline.
August 9, Thursday
We took the kids to the Oregon Zoo. Joshua and I haven't been to the zoo for more than 2 yrs as well and so it was nice to go and check out what is new.We had a lot of fun looking at the exhibits they have, even Mom and Sue liked the zoo specially since it was not that hot there. We even had a good giggle at the bat exhibit when we found out how anatomically correct they are - according to Mom.
August 10, Friday
We again went next door and played on the trampoline. The kids too played on the slide for a while but since the weather wasn't that great they only lasted for an hour. John arrived from the east coast shortly before dinner. After dinner, we had smores for dessert - Tee Hee! I think based on the picture you'll know who enjoyed the treat the most!
August 11, Saturday
We all went to the Hillsboro Airshow, John R stayed home since he just recently been to one but Jon A joined the gang as well. We took two cars and drove to a parking lot close to the airport and watched the show for free for most of the afternoon. The boys loved the show specially the little ones. Joshua and Jake kept saying that when they grow up they want to be a pilot - ha ha! It was my first trip to the airshow as well and I enjoyed it a lot. It's so much more thrilling and exciting watching it live. This is when I use the word "amazing" in it's true form. After the show, we had a big dinner and treated John R a Razzleberry pie and Marionberry pie ice cream for his birthday. Yum, it was really good!
August 12, Sunday
Sue and the boys went back to L.A. While Pat took them to the airport, Mom, John, Joshua and I went to mass. We all got to witness a baptism and that was pretty neat. In the evening, we joined with John R's brother and niece for dinner at Olive Garden. Then spent the evening catching up and reminiscing the past. We had some good laugh about some of P's very eventful stories of his teenage days...much of it were about his mischiefs back in the days.
August 13, Monday
Mom went with me to Joshua's swimming class and boy was he excited when he heard that Grandma was coming. That day, Mom and John were suppose to leave for WA but then in the end rescheduled their trip so they can pick up one of John's niece at the airport on Wednesday. We took it easy in the afternoon and did a Costco trip late in the afternoon.
August 14, Tuesday
Joshua and I took Mom to the Washington Park to check out the Japanese Garden and the Rose Test Garden. I have been at the Japanese Garden with Ate Ann before but not in the Rose garden. It was beautiful there with all of the nice works of art in the form of nature. On our way home we took the Skyline scenic drive and was lucky to see most of the cascade mountains thankfully we had a nice sunny and clear day. In the evening, Pat prepared a fabulous meal - yum it was good!
August 15, Wednesday
Today, John and Mom left for Washington already. It's a sad day since we really enjoyed having our family over. I look forward for next time and for now cherish the moments we've had...it was really a nice and terrific week!
Saturday, August 4, 2007
and he turned 5!
At 5, he's lost a couple of teeth, has grown a few inches, has gained a lot of confidence and increased his vocabulary some more but he's remained to be an easy going, happy, sweet little guy.
He had a lot of fun with his friends. Six of them came over, 3 boys and 3 girls. The slide was a big hit despite of the much cooler weather (74F). The girls loved the kiddie pool and bubbles, while the boys loved the slide and J's bedroom. As warned the cake wasn't a big hit with the kids - I made a banana cake and used fondant for the frosting. P warned me that the kids might not like it since it was quite fruity - sure enough after a couple of bites the kids all expressed how they were done! Ah, I love kids - they tell you the truth!
Tomorrow is part 2 of his celebration with Grandma J, Aunt S, and his cousins - oh it'll be fun!
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