Saturday, November 29, 2014

First family (of 4) camping trip

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Black Friday shopping?  Or a family getaway camping trip?!  Lincoln has been X-ing out his calendar, counting down the the days to our camping trip.  

Lincoln found a frog yesterday at ba Noi's house after thanksgiving lunch.  He and Maylin were playing outside and came in with Froggy.  Daddy let him keep it to release in the wilderness today.  Here he is checking it out while daddy pitched the tent.
After set up, we walked to the pier w the Scarlatella children and broke in their fishing poles.
Me & my god-daughter!
These two are insperable 
Lincoln plays with Frederick the frog so comfortably.  We are allowed to touch it but no one is allowed to hold it because Lincoln didn't want anyone to lose it.  Lincoln was always able to scoop it up if he jumped away. :)
Campfire for hot dogs and s'mores.  Daddy likes the lighter fluid effect.
The fall landscape was beautiful, the leaves were green, brown, orange and yellow.  When a hard wind blew, it would rain leaves, which was so wonderful!  And it was fun to hear the crunch of the leaves beneath or feet.
We brought s'mores and made them at the Scalatella camp site, #100.  We were #98.
The next morning we had eggs and bacon wott them and then went canoeing.  This would be Lincoln's favorite camping activity.
Then the boys rolled around in the leaves, "raking" them with oars.
Happy 8 year anniversary weekend to us!
We took pictures with the Scarlatellas, had korean spare rib lunch, took all the kids on nature trail (where Lincoln found "the spot" that was just right to release Froggy.  "I sacrificed and let something go that I loved." Why? "Because I wanted him to live.  he was probably starving.")
came back for more s'mores and stayed to watch the sunset. We always found these two together which was so precious.

It was a good camping trip.  Great weather, a beautiful spot during this time of year, and good friends who were so hospitable and welcoming. Looks like we'll be taking a camping trip again next Black Friday!  But first, we'll go camping somewhere during spring break- and as promised to Lincoln, we will get kids' sleeping bags and as promised to Carter, camping chairs.  

Monday, August 25, 2014

First day of kindergarten!

Lincoln woke up groggy
I helped him get dressed
He had leftover cake from Carter's bd party yesterday and milk 
He was excited to carry his lunch satchel & pull his rolling backpack.
Daddy dropped us off and parked 
When we got to the classroom, there were a few people in front of us.  When it was our turn, Lincoln gave Mrs. Walker a chocolate pretzel.   I asked for a hug but he was focused on the classroom.  So I gave him a hug and left.

Carter:  I don't want Lincoln to go in there!  (Tearing up). He misses Lincoln already.

Daddy showed up and peeked in the classroom.  They were saying the pledge.  L didn't even see us.  

A lot of parents were hovering outside the door in the hall.  I'm a hug & go person at drop off.  Lots of parents got teary but I just felt guilty for not being able to take our time getting ready on the morning of his first day of kindergarten. It's a huge milestone.  

Friday, August 15, 2014

Johnathan & Carla's wedding

Trying on the tux Lincoln wore as Bac Mary's ring bearer
The rehearsal 


The big day!

Getting pinned by Co Tuyet aka the wedding planner 
Saying our hellos before the ceremony 

Best friends Pretty in pink.  Thank you for the generous giving of yourself and your business in the name of helping out a friend and her family.  You have a heart of gold the the work of a horse!
Cô Cúc brought her camera and insisted on taking pictures right before the ceremony.  I'm so thankful she got the chance to quickly snap these.  Priceless!
Mother-daughter photo.  I love you mom!
A Christ-centered marriage.
Seated
Like our wedding day, we did the 1st & 2nd readings.
The bride & her maids 
Best Man Anthony fetching the rings 
Chi Hien read the petition prayer 
All of the brothers were gift bearers

The reception & Kim Son, the Flagship
The new Mr. & Mrs. Tran!!
7 1/2 years married.  Hm, that's also my shoe size.

Carter is so excited to cheers!  Lincoln is busy playing with his cousins.
And now so am I.  The tango!
More cousins 
We sat w chi Trang & chi Thuy
My girls!!!!!!!!  Anne took Paige to the ladies room.
My only picture with a family member!

Dad was happy w Lang & me as MC.  Aw, thank you for your support Daddy!

Lincoln & Audrey enjoying the night 

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Glassel Art Class (hmfa)

Transportation themed art class this week
Monday- hot air balloon.  Clay molding 
Tuesday- car.  
Wednesday- sail boat- water colors