It’s Friday night, kids were fed, showered and tucked in bed and dishes were put away. It’s that time of the month for me and I was ready for bed by 8pm and that’s when Andrew came home from work. He kept coming in and out of the bedroom, telling me he can’t keep a secret and asking me if I wanted my birthday present now. Honestly, I was in no mood and I just asked him to bring me some advil. He still was so excited and finally he gave me this present box and told me I could have it but I couldn’t open it till Sunday.

You’re kidding me! I shouted. When I saw the box, I flipped. No you didn’t… I jumped out of bed and I don’t know what happened but the next thing I knew I was in tears when I saw what was inside.

Andrew: (looking at me so confused then he said,) “Ahh, it’s your period…”.

I couldn’t believe he bought this beautiful pair of shoes! It’s not only surprising he picked out such a cool design that I absolutely love, what’s more amazing is that the man actually went to a department store (he absolutely hates shopping!) and probably asked a sales person, “Dude, find me red sole shoes for my wife” and came home with this! ! !

The next morning, I got this sweet present from Chloe.

She sewed these two heart shaped felts together, made into a pocket and put little hearts and a snowflake inside it.

So sweet!

Yet another birthday party for Chloe’s friend.

Father reading a newspaper while the son is vacuuming.

Don’t forget the corners. Good job. 🙂

Surprise!

The food was amazing. I felt so stuffed and pretty content.

The birthday girl

Not only her sweet husband successfully organized this surprise party, he even got the cake from momofuku.

Happy birthday Amy! You look the same as when I first met you 16 years ago.

Insanely delicious homemade donut with bacon chips to finish the night.

Group of friends and our family got together and put the kids in ski lessons this morning.

Shane, waiting to go down the slope.

Chloe, walking up the hill with her instructor and friends.

She can’t stop smiling!

Chloe and her friends did so well. The instructor complimented the girls for doing really well and also being so nice and supportive of each other.  She said whenever one of them fell, the other helped her to get up and waited patiently.
Good job, girls. I’m so proud of you!

We parents got to catch up while the kids took lessons. Good times…

Despite the brutally cold snowy weather, all of us really enjoyed the day.

Chloe’s really enjoying all the social activities. 🙂

I came home from work and there was a surprise waiting for me.

It was a housewarming gift from my dear friend Susan…. She is one of the sweetest and caring person that I am so blessed and privileged to know…

How beautiful is this tea kettle.

We’re braving the snow…

to sell Girl Scout cookies to our neighbors. Chloe’s practicing her pitch.

There she goes!

She scored some great sales this morning and she did an awesome job talking to her customers!

the best relationship in the world….

Chloe surprised me and Andrew this morning by making this heart shaped toasts for breakfast. One for me and one for her dad. You’re so sweet, Chloe!

The best part of it is that I didn’t know if she knew how to use the toaster so I asked her how she did it.

She told me she took the frozen bread from the freezer and warmed each slice by hand… Oh Chloe…