We are most thankful for the new arrival of my son, Shane this year. We thank God for yet another amazing year.

During my parents visit this time, I learned that when I was 5 months old, my dad got an award from the president of S. Korea. He used to work for the Korean government until he retired and the award was for developing the Korean steelmaker, POSCO at that time. He hardly ever talks about himself so I had no idea until now that he had gotten an such honor. I remember we used to watch him in the evening news when I was young. I want my kids to know that their grandfather made significant contribution to the country.

My dad went back to Korea today. Even though he’s returning in a month, it still feels sad and he’ll be greatly missed. We will miss his tremendous help around the house and with the kids. My mom and I were able to sneak out for some shopping and some girl time once or twice a week, leaving Shane with my dad the days Chloe was at daycare. He’s a wonderful babysitter and a great play-date for Chloe as well. We miss you already!!

Shane had his two months check-up today (hight: 22 in., weight: 11 lbs. 1/2 oz.)

He’s cooing and smiling so much these days. He’s such a good baby. He sleeps well at night and doesn’t cry much. He had 3 shots at the doctor’s and he cried for 2 seconds. He’s the man! When he smiles my heart literally melts away. They say there’s something about mother and son… I think I understand it now. It’s different feeling from a daughter.

Chloe’s such a girly girl. She loves to play with lotion bottles, make-ups, and anything that sparkles. Oh and, she won’t go anywhere without her handbag and sunglasses.

I feel like a richest person on earth when I look at both of my kids!

Even his hands are handsome! ha ha.:) Call me porcupine.

I haven’t had this for so long. It’s a steamed hong-uh fish that you can eat the bones too.

We had so much fun at Sydney’s 3rd birthday party today. Chloe got to enjoy eating cakes and pizza and Shane enjoyed hanging out with friends, while I got to enjoy catching up with friends and my first glass of wine in over a year. 🙂 Good times…
Happy birthday, Sydney!

I can’t seem to get over how beautiful the trees around our house are. Andrew was blowing the leaves off the lawn but I wished we could just keep them for little longer.

This fish soup is one of our family’s favorite, my mom’s specialty. Made with hot and spicy fish (대구) broth with lots of veggies. Yum!