QVic's Blog 吾家有女張梓琳 - Amber's 成長點點滴滴

Dressed up Amber

2011-10-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

4 year old Amber dressed up for great-grandma's 80th birthday! She is growing up so fast!!

Cute Superman

2011-10-30T16:37:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what Superman looked like when he was 2? Check me out! :)

Jayden Halloween 2011

Family Picture Halloween 2011

2011-10-30T15:38:00.000-07:00

Pharaoh daddy, Cleopatra mommy, Belle Amber and Superman Amber

Smiley kids

2011-09-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

4 year old Amber and almost 2 year old Jayden - Watching them smile like this is the biggest joy of our lives!

<童言童語> Jayden learning to talk

2011-08-05T13:14:00.000-07:00

Toddler talk

2011-07-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Last night during bed time, Amber says 'mommy, I love you'. I said 'I love you too Amber!', and she replied 'I like myself too'.... :)

Disneyworld 2011

2011-07-15T16:17:00.000-07:00

Hotel and Flights - $1500
Disneyworld Tickets - $600
Vacationing with 5 good families - Priceless!!

Friendship rocks!

Amber's end of the year School performance

2011-06-11T02:38:00.000-07:00

Bumblebee class, Little Stars Preschool. Amber in blue and white in the middle. I'm pretty impressed she is on beat and remembered everything :) So proud!

Amber Jayden having fun

2011-03-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

3 1/2 year old Amber and 16 months Jayden having fun at home

2011-02-08T21:30:00.000-08:00

15 months old Jayden's vocabs suddenly grew a lot in the past week or so. Today, he added 'mau' (cat in chinese), and 'Dou Dou' (pea in chinese) and Puo Puo (grandma). He can also say 'More', and 'Pau Pau' (hold me) and mama, papa, jie jie, daddy, dada, and 'YEAH' (For when he wants something :)

Amber is such a girlie girl. All she wants is to wear dresses. She loves playing with Jayden too. Love seeing them play together!

15 months Jayden

2011-01-25T16:51:00.000-08:00

15 months Jayden - 32 inches tall (75%), 23.5 lbs (50%).
I'm a happy kid! especially when i'm out with my mommy daddy and sister.
Check out that hot ride behind me, I think it compliments me well :)

13 1/2 months Jayden

2010-12-06T19:47:00.000-08:00

Jayden crawled since 6 1/2 month old, but as an early crawler, he did not become an early walker. At 1 year old, he started to take some real steps, and now, at 13 1/2 months of age, he can take about 7-8 steps before falling to the ground. Here is a shot of Jayden happily strolling in the park (thanks to uncle Marvin for a great shot!)

13 months Jayden

2010-11-18T12:08:00.000-08:00

Jayden is 13 months now. He has 3 teeth - 2 top and 1 bottom, all popped out after he turned 1. He has been teething like crazy because of this.

Jayden has been attempting to walk everyday now. Last week he was able to take 3 steps, now he's advanced to about 5-6 steps. I predict that he will be walking by end of the month! :)

Amber's Ideal Meal

2010-11-18T11:59:00.000-08:00

Took a look at Amber's work@school this morning. They were supposed to pick food cutouts from magazines to make their 'ideal meal'. Some kids have only chocolate chip cookies and OJ, some kids has like 20 items, Amber has big tomatoes, small tomatoes, and a V8!! :) Talk about simplicity and healthy choice :)

Amber's Halloween Evolution

2010-11-02T00:56:00.000-07:00

Amber's Halloween Evolution

2007 - 3 months old - Discover the world Pooh bear
2008 - 15 months old -Walking Pumpkin Cutie
2009 - 2 years old - Flying beautiful Ladybug
2010 - 3 years old - Magical Glitter Witch

Glitter Witch 2010

2010-11-02T00:24:00.000-07:00

I am the Glitter Witch princess this Halloween! Yes, in my dictionary, if I am wearing a skirt, I qualify to be a princess :) Look at me pose!

Continuing the pumpkin tradition

2010-11-02T00:12:00.000-07:00

Halloween outfit competition
Who's a cuter pumpkin?
1 year old Jayden 2010
or
15 months old Amber 2008?

Halloween Preview

2010-10-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneek peek of my 2010 Halloween Outfit - the Glitter Witch

I had my princess night gown underneath too, so when the actual date comes, I will look much better with proper leggins and shoes and all that make me glitter and halloween'ie :)

Fun bath together

2010-08-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

Eventhough we both have our own tubs, we still like to squeeze into the small tub when we take a bath. Here Amber is putting on flowers on both of our heads because we are 'princesses', according to her. Do you think I'm a pretty princess? :)
3 year old Amber with 9 months old Jayden.

Happy Jayden

2010-07-10T13:03:00.000-07:00

Today's Jie-Jie's bday party and I'm so happy for her. I love my big sister Amber. She always takes care of me and plays with me. I can't wait to walk and run so we can ride bikes together and play with all the toys together! Happy Birthday Sister!!

Amber and Aidan dancing after Toystory 3

2010-07-07T23:26:00.000-07:00

Happy 3rd Bday to Amber!

2010-07-07T12:49:00.000-07:00

Today I am 3 years old. I speak really well in Chinese and English, and I love wearing pretty dresses. I love the color pink, and I love riding the bike. I am going to preschool and I love singing and reading everyday. I am almost 37" tall and I weight 32lb. My teeth are getting prettier becuase I brush them twice a day, and I love having friends over for playdates. I love Disneyland, and I am the dare-devil who likes roller coasters and fast rides. My favorite rides are It's a Small World, Tea Cup, Dumbo, the kiddie Roller Coaster, and the Space plane (like Dumbo). I love hanging out with mommy and daddy, and of course, my favorite person - my brother Jayden.

Happy kids

2010-06-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

8 months Jayden and 2 years 11 months Amber are happy whenever there are visitors. Auntie Kay and Uncle Anko came to visit with their twins and took this beautiful picture for us. Mommy doesn't look good but Amber and Jayden both have a beautiful smile that truly reflects their personality. Love this picture!

Blast off tumble by Amber

2010-06-07T15:11:00.000-07:00

Daddy taught me to count backwards and to tumble. I get in position when I count to 5. Do you think I can make the Olympics?

Amber performing DoReMi song

2010-05-14T01:11:00.000-07:00

Amber can sing the complete DoReMi song from the Sound of Music after I taught her and watched that part of movie with her. She is definitely a quick learner!! and a super cute singer!

Jayden crawling

2010-05-12T17:52:00.000-07:00

Jayden started to crawl at 6 months and a few days, just shortly after he learnt how to sit without support!
Now, he is crawling like a pro @ 6 months 3 weeks! At this pace, he's probably going to be running at 9 months! or maybe he'll learn from Amber and crawl for 5 months (Amber crawled from 7 - 12 months). They say crawling helps the development of the brain as it requires the use of arms and legs and will (determination). I hope that's true :)

Big Sister Amber

2010-05-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

6 months Jayden, 5 months Ronan (visiting from DC) and 2 1/2 year old Amber

Witty Amber

2010-04-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I told Amber that "Mah-Mah is in Turkey (visiting)'. Her response was: 'No!! Mah Mah is not 'hungry, she doesn't want turkey!' - how do you respond to that??!! :)

Best playmates

2010-04-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Jayen and Amber love playing together. Well, more like Amber performing for Jayden most of the time. Jayden just like being in the same room as Amber.

Silly Amber

2010-03-24T01:26:00.000-07:00

So I'm into making silly faces these days, especially when mommy tries to take a picture of me. You like my silly face with my new haircut? :)

First haircut by mommy

2010-03-24T01:24:00.000-07:00

Mommy cut my hair for the first time last yesterday. It turned out pretty good actually. See, I'm happy :)

5 months 1 week Jayden

2010-03-23T00:10:00.000-07:00

Today I am 5 months and 1 week old. I love walking even though I can't really walk by myself yet.
I also like to chew on everything I can get my hands on. I think I'm about 17.5 pounds, and my spiky hair is starting to come down. I still go to bed at around 7:30pm and my favorite person is my sister Amber.

Happiest place on Earth

2010-03-21T16:32:00.000-07:00

Amber just started to enjoy going to the happiest place on earth - Daddy's shoulder...I mean, Disneyland! :) Aidan, one of her favorite playmates, plays the cool boy:)

Jealous Amber

2010-03-18T15:47:00.000-07:00

So Amber has been very jealous of Jayden lately, and is definitely regressing a little in her behaviours regardless of how much more time we try to spend with her. A few examples of acts of jealousy include grabbing my arm and not letting me go check on Jayden when he cries in the morning, pouching when I take pictures of Jayden, and going pee in her pants when I feed Jayden.

Last night, she went pee in her pants again while I was reading to her. Jayden wasn't even around. I was really mad, told her so, and asked Eddy to deal with her. Eddy asked her why she went pee in her pants, to which she answered "just like Jayden!!" Sigh...I guess I will have to find other ways to boost her confidence and let her know that she wont ever be replaced?!

32 months Amber @ Jayden's 5 months bday

2010-03-17T22:11:00.000-07:00

Today my brother Jayden is 5 months old. Me, I am 32 months (2 1/2 years old) and I love helping mommy with my baby brother. I am a big girl now. I can drink my milk in sippy cups and I haven't wore diapers for 3 months now. I am such a big girl!

5 months old Jayden

2010-03-17T01:43:00.000-07:00

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone! It is also my 5 months birthday so let's drink up and celebrate!!! Let's go all out on milk!! :)
I am already 17lb + and my favorite seat is Amber's Dora chair, maybe because that's the only thing she would lend me? She is so jealous of me now, she is pouting next to me right at this very moment because mommy is taking a solo picture of me. Such a girl!!

2010-03-14T01:29:00.000-08:00

Mom decorated my room with beautiful decals. Now I don't have to sleep alone anymore. I have all these cute animals to go to sleep with. I won't have to be afraid of Tickle Monster in the middle of the night anymore!! Thanks mom!!

For First Time Parents out there

2010-03-01T21:54:00.000-08:00

Recommended products to buy for first time parents (will continue to update):

Based on our own experience, below is a list of things I recommends first time parents to buy:

Stroller:

0-1 year old - 'Snap N Go' by Baby Trend. Graco has a very similar one too but we liked the Baby Trend one better because it has 2 cupholders and a middle section to put stuff in (such as baby wipes or little toys) on the handle. It is lightweight, and cheap (only about $50-$60 US). Basically it's a frame, and you snap the baby car seat on top of it. easy to maneuover, and there's no need to wake the baby up when you move him/her from car to stroller if he/she is sleeping.

Product info:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2327597&cp=2255983.2256189.2256203&parentPage=family#prod_prodinfo

Of course, look around for good deals, Amazon usually has good deals.

Feeding:

* Breast pump - Medela Pump In Style Advanced $260.
http://www.hackleyhme.com/products.php/cPath/90/Medela_Breast_Pumps.html

Comment: 0-2 years (depends on how much milk you produce and how long you breastfeed).
So worth it, used it everyday and for both kids!!

* Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat $28
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Healthy-Care-Deluxe-Booster/dp/B001GQ2RWQ/ref=pd_cp_ba_1

Comment: 6-18 month. Seems like everyone has one of these easy to carry around booster seat. Clean, easy to clean, small and light.

* Snack catchers (after 9 months to about 3 years old)
http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-10122-Two-Snack-Catchers/dp/B000GB0NZK/ref=pd_bxgy_ba_img_b

Sleeping:

* Ultimate Crib Sheet (0 months to whenever the baby transitions to a toddler bed)
http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Comfort-Ultimate-Crib-Sheet/dp/B00003XAKP/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1248123098&sr=1-9

*

Toys my daughter enjoyed:

* Fisher-Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage (9 month to 2 years)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000NW2AVC/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

* Fisher-Price Elmo's Restaurant (15 months +)
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-L9040-Elmos-Restaurant/dp/B0015KTLZY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1248124607&sr=1-16

* LeapFrog Spin and Sing Alphabet Zoo (9 months - 18 months)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000NRX5XE/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

* LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set (12 months - 18 months)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001X0DR6/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance

* Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Bat & Wobble Penguin (18 months+)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000W3RYQS/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

* Toddlerz Push Toy - Corn Popper (12 months - 2 years)
http://www.amazon.com/Toddlerz-Push-Toy-Corn-Popper/dp/B00000IZOU/ref=pd_sbs_t_3

* Fisher-Price Elmo's Peek and Seek (12 months - 18 months)
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Elmos-Peek-and-Seek/dp/B000W3VEIM/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1248124607&sr=1-22

Hanging out with great-grandpa

2010-02-17T01:37:00.000-08:00

I'm just hanging out with great-grandpa on my bday. Today I am 4 months old and great-grandpa is 87 years old. I think we can be best friends!!

4 months Jayden

2010-02-17T01:33:00.000-08:00

Hellow world! I'm Jayden and I'm 4 months old today. I'm just chilling on great-grandpa's chair since I can't have cake yet. My fist tastes just as good. I'm 16 and 1/2 lbs already and almost 25" long. Right now my favorite toys are my hands, fists, fingers, or anything I can put into my mouth before mommy catches me. What's your favorite toy?

Amber loves Jayden

2010-02-04T16:38:00.000-08:00

A pretty sight that happens often after Jayden was born. So glad Amber is a loving big sister.

World youngest receptionist

2010-01-14T22:38:00.000-08:00

Don't disturb me! I'm trying to book an appointment for daddy's client!
(2 1/2 year old Amber acting as daddy's receptionist)

Chilling together

2010-01-04T15:00:00.000-08:00

Amber and Jayden chilling together on the play mat.
Amber is almost 2 and 1/2 years old, and Jayden is 2 1/2 months old. They are going to be good siblings :)

Amber's winter pass time

2009-12-28T15:27:00.000-08:00

While grandma practices golf in the backyard, Amber found the lounge chair and takes her favorite bottle out there and lounges out there in a sunny winter day. Looks like she got there with her tricycle. What a good life :)

Picture taking time

2009-12-26T15:12:00.000-08:00

Amber got a camera from auntie Caroline and auntie Carina on Xmas. She loves taking pictures of everyone with it. Here she is taking a close up of Jayden. Then she decides to join in. And since Jayden is a cool dude, Amber took the matter into her own hands and showed Jayden how to smile for the camera.

10 weeks old Jayden

2009-12-26T15:07:00.000-08:00

Jayden is 10 weeks old now. He likes to be held, but sometimes, he would sit on Amber's Dora chair for a little bit. His hair is starting to stand up like Amber's when she was little. But being a dude, it makes him look pretty stylish, don't you think? :)

Amber loves Jayden didi

2009-10-23T23:17:00.000-07:00

Everyday for a few minutes, Amber will demand to hold Jayden. She will sit in her corner on the sofa and talk to Jayden for a couple of minutes. Then she will claim that he is too heavy and passes him back to us. We think she will be a good sister and a good mom when she becomes one :)

1 week old Jayden

2009-10-23T22:02:00.000-07:00

Today Jayden is 1 week old. He can stay awake a little longer than before and opens his eyes and starts to stare at you when you look at him. Still can't tell who he looks like, but we know he has daddy's mouth and long piano fingers and long toes, grandma's (daddy side) and grandpa's (mommy side) dimples, grandpa's (daddy side) side burns, and eats like auntie Caroline :)

Presenting..my little brother - Jayden Cheung!

2009-10-19T17:24:00.000-07:00

Baby JAYDEN CHEUNG
10-17-09. 7ob 10oz. 19.5"

My baby brother Jayden was born on Oct 17, 2009, 2 weeks before he was supposed to come out. I couldn't go visit him at the hospital due to the H1N1 virus going around right now. But Jayden came home with mommy and daddy 2 days later and I love him so much already!! I would only let mommy hold him for now though, because he is so tiny I am afraid others might drop him. Me, I am a good sister, I can hold him because I always sit down to do it ;)

KaLing & Charles Wedding on Carnival Cruise

2009-09-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

Today I went on my first cruise in my life! Though we did not set sail. It was mommy's friend auntie Ka Ling and uncle Charles' wedding on the Carnival Cruise. I enjoyed it very much. I hope I get to go on a real cruise real soon!!

Check me out in mommy's sunglasses, don't I look fashionable?!

吾家有女張梓琳

2009-07-07T23:44:00.000-07:00

吾家有女張梓琳

轉眼間, 當初小小一團的小嬰兒已經進入她人生第二個階段 - 由嬰兒變幼兒了!!!
眼看她穿著漂亮的裙子, 帶著美麗的笑容,有模有樣的揮手
希望她能永遠這麼活潑快樂的成長
這是所有父母最大的心願吧!

Please welcome me to my Terrible Two!! :)

2009-07-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday to Amber!!!!
Happy Birthday to me!

Yes, it is true. I am officially in the Terrible Two age.
2 years ago, I was born on 07/07/07 weighing 7lb 7oz. Now I am almost 34 inches tall and weigh 26 lbs.

On my birthday, I can sign my own Happy Birthday song, and blow out both candles by myself.
I can also tell you and show you with my hands how old I am, look:

My favorite cartoon now is Ni Hao Kailan, then Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
I talk a lot and sing a lot of songs in both Chinese and English, and I am almost tall enough to ride my little tricycle.

Thanks to all the friends who came to celebrate with me. Especially Enzo, who came all the way down from San Francisco. Thank you!! and I miss playing with you already!

This is how you eat!

2009-05-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

This is how you eat a chicken finger! :)

ps: we were at the Hyatt for Mother's day brunch.

22 months

2009-05-09T19:57:00.000-07:00

嗨! 好久不見. 媽咪近來都在瞎忙, 好久沒告訴大家我的近況了.

我呢,已經22個月大了喔. 我還是很喜歡吃青菜水果, 尤其是broccoli,草莓和西瓜. 我大概25lb重,高33.5" 吧. 這個冬天我生了好幾次病, 所以媽咪現在每天給我一個維他命. 我會講'一個'喔! 我還會用中文數1到29耶 :)

還有,我五月九號當小阿姨Carina的花童,你看,是不是有模有樣呢!!

Activities I enjoy

2009-05-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some activities I enjoy doing

me and my friend Aidan

2009-04-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Do you guys remember my friend Aidan, he came to visit me when I was just 3 weeks old. Now he is 2 years old, and I'm 21 months old. We sure grew a lot. I think we're going to play together for a long time!

20 months Old

2009-03-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

I'm 20 months old and I finally got more teeth out and my hair is long enough to be in pig tails. I also like to dress up and try out different styles. Do you like my cowboy look? :)

New development

2009-02-16T12:05:00.000-08:00

So although Amber's been sick for 3 weeks, she's still in good spirit and learning new stuff everyday. Yesterday, she began to put 2 words (noun + verb) together, which is a big developmental stone for babies, and I think pretty early for babies her age (19 monts)! She said 媽咪坐坐 (mommy sit sit), Amber拿拿 (Amber get get), etc. Before she can only say these things separately, like 坐坐, 拿拿, but couldn't put it together with a noun.

Watching a baby grow is just amazing. Makes you appreciate the things you can do a lot more :)

Happy Moo Year!!

2009-01-26T22:58:00.000-08:00

So this is how you get rich!! I love Chinese New Years! :) Happy Moo Moo Year to you too!! Kong Shi Kong Shi!

Amber's 1st Disneyland Trip

2009-01-17T23:15:00.000-08:00

Daddy's UCLA friends get together every 2 months. This time, we all went to Disneyland for the get together! I think I had more fun playing with my friends than the rides. Let's play again everyone!

Dancing Queen

2009-01-14T02:06:00.000-08:00

Yes, I love dancing and I can turn on the CD player myself and dance to the music! You mean mommy didn't mention that before?! Let me show you my dancing skills!!

18 months Old!

2009-01-07T01:39:00.000-08:00

Today I am 18 months old, or, like the adults like to say, one and half years old!

I am 31" tall and 23.1 lb. I've lost some weight lately because I was sick a quite a bit this winter.
My favorite TV show (and the only one mommy lets me watch) is Sesame Street. I love Elmo and Abby, although I love saying 'Ernie' the best!

I can pretend play, and I love riding in my little cars and pushing mommy around in them. I love bath time with Daddy, and I still love reading. I enjoy my toys now, though I'm not attached to any of it.

My favorite activity is playing basketball with daddy in the front yard, and watering the flowers with mommy in the back yard.

I love little babies, and I love putting on pretty clothes. Thanks to Mah Mah, I have a lot of pretty clothes to wear all the time! I also love everything that belongs to mommy and daddy, I want to grow up just like them !

I can nap anywhere...

2009-01-04T01:26:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when I'm too tired, I just pass out... even if I was on the dinner table....

Pasadena Tournament of Roses - Floats viewing

2009-01-02T17:36:00.000-08:00

Mommy Daddy and Grandma took me to see the floats of the famous Tournament of Roses. Every float was detailed with different rose pedals and all natural materials. It was amazing!! I think I have to give my vote to my favorite Sesame Street, because I recognize them! Big Birl, Elmo, Abby!

Which one do you like the best?

Mommy's little helper

2009-01-01T23:55:00.000-08:00

Whats up y'all! I'm helping mommy clean the floor, ain't I such a good girl!

Happy New Year! Welcome 2009!

2009-01-01T14:04:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2009!!
From little 17 months Amber (with Daddy)

Good Bye 2008!

2008-12-31T23:36:00.000-08:00

Dear 2008, you have been good to me!
In 2008
I learnt that when I stand up I can walk far, and even run.
I learnt that there are other little people like me that I can play with.
I learnt that milk can come from multiple sources.
I learnt that there's food other than milk.
I learnt that I can eat the food with my hands, or with utensils called fork and spoons.
I learnt that I can see myself in the mirror.
I learnt that I have a shadow.
I learnt that balls can be kicked and thrown.
I learnt that I can ride little cars.
I learnt that I can say words that mommy and daddy say too.
I learnt that I love to sing and dance.
I learnt that I am a party animal like mommy.
I learnt that when I ride on airplanes, I get to see people I love that I don't usually see.
There are so many things I learnt this year, in 2008, but most importantly, I learnt that spending time with great-grand parents, grandpas grandmas, grand uncles, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and my little friends, is the happiest time for me in 2008.

Now, I would like to chill on this new chair (thanks auntie Irene!) and say, good bye 2008!!

Happy Holidays to you all!

2008-12-29T14:18:00.000-08:00

Merry Xmas!!

2008-12-25T23:59:00.000-08:00

我們的2008是充滿旅遊的一年.

五月初Mommy and daddy 帶著十個月大的我去了台灣看親朋好友, 也幫表姐Annabelle 慶祝一歲生日. 接著和奶奶遊玩香港, 又坐船到大陸廣東拜訪了曾祖父母的鄉下老家. 一路跋山涉水的我不哭不鬧, 很乖巧又討人喜歡. 回美國後便又飛去了Louisiana州參加Tammy表姨的婚禮, 接著又去令一個表姨Tricia於San Francisco的婚禮,順便和Enzo表哥去採草莓. 一歲剛過的我剛剛學會走路後更愛出門了. 九月去了溫哥華參加小阿姨的訂婚宴, 與 Annabelle 玩的不亦樂忽. 又跑又笑的兩個小朋友讓大家每天忙得焦頭爛額卻心滿意足.

現在的我已17個月大.最高興是有親朋好友來看我或帶我出門. 只有六顆牙的我愛吃青菜水果, 最喜歡 ‘wua wua’ (畫畫) 及 ‘tan chin’ (彈琴), 也愛跟在媽媽屁股後面拿著小水桶澆花. 現在會講大概50-60個單字, 有英文, 中文及廣東話, 例如 Bird, Orange, Blue, Please, 鴨鴨, 嬤嬤, 爺爺, 阿嬤, 還要, 帽帽, etc. 興致好時還會跟著念整個ABC呢!!

希望有天你們也能來和我一起過聖誕.

祝聖誕快樂! 新年如意!

Eddy, Victoria & Amber
天麟, 千琪, 梓琳

Amber's Victory Dance :)

2008-12-24T01:21:00.000-08:00

Whenever we praised Amber, she will do a 'Victory dance'. Can you do it? ;)

Amber and Santa

2008-12-24T01:17:00.000-08:00

Amber using Santa as a learning prop :)

Glamorous Amber

2008-11-10T17:35:00.000-08:00

I found some beads in mommy's closet of treasures. I think I'm ready for Mardi Gras!

Last weekend I got some sunglasses from my cousin. Coupled with the white jacket from grandma and the shiny red shoes from mommy, I think I'm ready for Glamor Hollywood.

Amber's Hide and Seek

2008-11-05T17:27:00.000-08:00

I love to play hide and seek whenever I'm in mommy and daddy's closet. Check out my hiding skills!

Little Miss Pumpkin

2008-10-31T22:48:00.000-07:00

My 1st Trick or Treat - Miss Pumpkin 2008

Aunt Tracy's wedding

2008-10-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

Mommy's bridesmaid Tracy got married in a beautiful yacht in Newport Beach, and I got to wear my pretty green dress. I was not as pretty as the bride, but I think I looked kinda cute?

Amber's 1st solo train ride

2008-10-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

At Sean and Sam's 5th bday party, Amber went on a solo train ride for the first time - she loved it so much she went around 3 times before letting us take her off

Amber's Apple Tree

2008-10-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

Mommy and daddy planted an apple tree for me. Mommy and daddy can watch the tree grow with me. I can't wait to pick fruits next year!!

Don't mess with me!

2008-10-04T01:08:00.000-07:00

See what a little food on your hair can do?!

Awesome Vancouver trip

2008-09-18T23:23:00.000-07:00

Auntie Carina is getting engaged in September, so mommy's whole family flew back to Vancouver to celebrate. This means I get to see my dear cousin Annabelle again!! I missed her so much! We had an awesome time eating apples from grandma's garden, seeing real horses in Stanley park, swimming in Harrison Hot Springs (beach resort) warm pool, chasing bubbles on Grouse Mountain, visiting mom's old friends in Seattle, and of course, attending Auntie Carina and Uncle John's engagement! Not to mention enjoying all the love and attention I got from my favorite aunties!

Oh oh, and I've learned a new word from Annabelle - 'BUBBLE', I can say it so well!
Oh oh, and I've learned a new move - turning in circles!
Oh oh, and mommy says I was being a bully to Annabelle so she's scared of me, but I was just trying to be friendly since I missed her so much...

and now, I miss everyone already...

14 months old

2008-09-07T23:04:00.000-07:00

Today I am 14 months old.

Mommy tried to take a good picture of me, but I was kind of down because I just had roseola so I look kind of unhappy, but really, I just wasn't myself that day.

So let's make this quick:
I am 29 3/4" tall, 19.5 lb. (I lost 1 full pound because of Roseola!)
I can walk really well, in fact, I think I can run :)
I only go poo in the toilet - that's also my book reading time.
I can put things back to where they belong, if I am asked to.
My 2 top teeth are half way showing now.
I still drink mommy's milk - direct! I dislike bottles - straight up refuse them. Except I sometimes have no choice when I am at daycare.
I am eating a lot of regular table food now, like broccoli, tofu, carrots, chicken, rice, pasta, cheese, etc. Grandma would make me chicken broth from scratch and mommy would cook all of the above in the chicken broth. yummy!
I also love bananas and peaches and grapes.
I love to draw.

Anyway, I am excited that I am going to Vancouver! Gotta go change and catch a plane! See ya!!

I had roseola

2008-09-05T22:02:00.000-07:00

On Sunday night, mommy thought my body felt really hot when she was changing me, but grandma said that's because I've been running around and playing at Great-Grandma's house.

Sure enough, on Monday, I had a fever, which lasted 3 days. Mommy and Daddy were worried because we were leaving for Vancouver on the weekend. This was the first time I had a fever since birth, so mom was kind of freaking out.

Luckily my fever went down by Thursday morning. Mommy thought all was good, when she discovered some red rashes on my body and neck. After some research and talk with the nurses on the phone, she determined it was Roseola, a.k.a. baby measles, it's caused by a virus that's contagious between little babies like me (before 3 year old). I think it must be some kids at the Grove that gave it to me, since I was playing there on Sunday.

Mommy forgot to take a picture of my rash, but since my cousin Annabelle had it a few months ago, here is a picture of her rashes. Mine look just like hers, except mine appeared mostly on my body.

Here's some summary info mommy wants to share with other parents out there:
Disease Name - Roseola, or Baby Measles
Symptoms - 3 days of fever, followed by non-itching red rash AFTER fever goes down. Rash subsides after 2-3 days. Child may act quite normal.
Cause - virus
Contagious? - yes, but ONLY to other children under 3.
Reoccurring? - no, once you get it once, you are immune to it
Treatment - baby tylenol for the fever, plenty of water and rest. Virus will run its course. Double check with the doctor just in case though.

My summer activities

2008-08-27T22:28:00.000-07:00

In August, I went to 3rd Street Promenade with mommy daddy and grandma. I had my first McDonald's fries. They are so yummy. I wonder why mommy never gives me any...

I also went to the beach with my cousin Enzo, who came down to visit me from San Francisco

My 1st Ocean experience

2008-08-03T02:10:00.000-07:00

Daddy took grandma kayaking today in Long Beach, so mommy played with me on the beach. I was not afraid to play in the ocean though, this water and sand thing is so fun, wanna play with me?

My 1st Summer Concert

2008-08-01T01:54:00.000-07:00

Tonight I went to my first summer concert with mommy daddy, both grandmas and great-uncle Gary's family. We had lots of good food and I was just rocking in the concert. Check me out!!

Mystery House in San Jose

2008-07-28T01:57:00.000-07:00

While in San Jose, we went to visit the Mystery House. I was more interested in practicing my walking skills there. I was very happy there!!

Strawberry Picking @ half Moon Bay

2008-07-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

When we were up in San Francisco for a wedding, we stayed at my 2nd cousin Enzo's house. Enzo is just 5 months older than me, but he is so tall and handsome already. We all went strawberry picking at an organic berries field in Half Moon Bay, it was such a beautiful day, and I think I had my share of strawberries for the next year :)

Amber's 1st steps

2008-07-22T22:30:00.000-07:00

Today I am 1 year and 2 weeks old exactly. Grandma spent a couple of hours teaching me how to walk this afternoon. Sure enough, when we went to a store, I showed mommy how fast I learnt! I am walking now!!! See how happy I am?! It is definitely more exciting to have mommy and grandma chase me from now on :)

Amber and her dance

2008-07-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

I love music these days. Whenever I hear music, I would dance with my arms. Check out my moves! I even clap for myself afterward, ain't I great? :)

Happy 1st Birthday Amber!!

2008-07-07T01:31:00.000-07:00

Amber's 1st bday

Click on the Cake to see all the birthday pictures

Today I am 1 year old.
Last year today, mommy went through 19 hours of labor to bring me to this wonderful world.
I am 28 3/4" tall, 19.3 lb.
I can walk a couple of steps without support.
I can point at things I want.
I can dance to music, clap with everyone, put my hands up on command, and drink from a straw.
My 2 top teeth are starting to show a little bit.
I am still drinking mommy's milk - direct! I dislike bottles - straight up refuse them.
I love all sorts of veggies, especially broccoli and tofu.
I love people!

That's why mommy and daddy invited all the friends and family to come celebrate my big day with me.

There was a big water slide in the back yard, a taco guy that made fresh tacos for everyone, the Wii for the big kids, poker and video-game machine for the uncles and aunties, train table and all my toys to share with the little kids like me, and a ton of food!

Check me out in my pictures! Mommy and Daddy are so proud that I clapped after everyone sang the Happy Birthday song to me :)

I'm so happy I am ONE!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

My 1st July 4th Celebrations

2008-07-05T11:40:00.000-07:00

For my first July 4th celebration, we went to the Rosebowl in Pasadena. It was super hot when we got there at 4pm, so auntie Caroline gave me her sunglasses and mommy gave me her baseball hat. But I think I look cool with or without them :)

By the way, I was also fashionably dressed in red, white and blue, the color of the American flag, that's what people do for July 4!

Learning to walk

2008-06-22T23:26:00.000-07:00

I'm almost 1 year old, but I'm still not walking.
When I went to Scott's birthday party, I found this shopping cart that helps me walk. I practiced the whole time I was there.

When I got home, mommy pulled out my Pooh car so I could walk from one end of the house to the other. I think crawling is faster than walking, but I think walking is cool. I want to master it so I can walk tall like Annabelle!

Swimming for the first time

2008-06-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

Mommy and daddy took me swimming for the first time at Auntie Irene's pool. I was a little scared but I did ok. I think I am more interested in the kids in the water than in swimming :)

Trip to Louisiana

2008-06-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

Mommy and daddy took me to Auntie Tammy's wedding in Louisiana. The whole family flew out there and stayed at great-uncle Tony's house. It was a lot of fun! I enjoyed dancing at the wedding too!!

11 months Amber

2008-06-07T00:39:00.000-07:00

I'm 11 months old now. I think I'm about 28" long, and weight about 19 lbs.

I'm a super fast crawler, and I cruise sometimes, but not often. I like to crawl up the stairs, but only if someone is following me. Mommy says it's good to be careful all the time.

I can clap my hands, give high-fives, kiss goodbyes, and kiss people I like on the cheek.

I'm still drinking mommy's milk, and I still don't like bottles (since last month).

I like to stick to mommy as much as possible, but I enjoy having daddy give me a bath everyday, too.

I like books that I can flip, and I like to check out the back of everything.

I can say mama, dada, maaaah, ahhh, nananana, and sometimes I say my own name 'Aber' (I can't pronounce the 'm').

I love to self-feed on solids. I love cheerios and puffs. I love broccoli and tofu just like daddy. I love drinking water from a sippy cup. I love all fruits, including watermelon, papaya, honeydew, bananas, and cherries.

And I'm still teethless :)

Thanks Mah-Mah for a wonderful trip!

2008-05-25T12:10:00.000-07:00

Grandma took us everywhere in HK while we were there. I had an awesome time. Thanks Mah-Mah!!

Subway HK

2008-05-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

I was hanging on in the subway cause that seems to be what everyone else is doing. It is a little high for me, but I think I can do it!

After a day of playing, I'm passed out sitting on top of daddy

Tricky or Smart Amber?

2008-05-24T17:07:00.000-07:00

哈哈,不知是把拔太好騙了,還是我太聰明了. 真好玩 :)

Look! I can trick daddy with a bun! Am I smart or what!

Great-Grandparents old village

2008-05-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

While we were in Asia, we visited great-grandparents (daddy's grandparents) old houses back in China. Grandma's village is now a tourist attraction! and I saw the baby crib and baby toy that grandma used to sleep in and play with being displayed. How odd... I even saw great-great-grandpa's picture, daddy's eyes look just like his! They say he was a good looking man, I should ask mommy what is a 'man'...

生日快樂　承芳姐姐！！

2008-05-18T23:43:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st birthday Annabelle!!

承芳姐姐過一歲生日, 外公請了一大桌叔公叔婆伯公瀋婆舅公舅婆姑丈姑婆叔叔伯伯瀋瀋表哥表舅...反正一大桌我第一次見的長輩. 我因為從國外回來,也拿了好多紅包, 不過紅包沒氣球好玩, 我和Annabelle玩的不亦樂乎. 有個姑婆大概看我太可愛, 竟然趁大家不注意把我抱到外面去, 把老爸老媽嚇出一身冷汗呢!

大阿姨買了兩個超可愛豬豬及狗狗造型的蛋糕(雖然我和Anna都是豬寶寶),天啊,怎麼捨得切呢!!不過媽咪好討厭, 都不給我摸摸豬豬及狗狗.

Annabelle姐姐,祝你長的健康可愛,過的快樂平安,然後最希望我們能常見面喔!!

For Anna's 1st bday and my first visit to Taiwan, grandpa invited a whole bunch of relatives, literally one huge table of like 30 people. I got a lot of red envelopes from all the great-uncles, great-aunts, aunts, uncles, etc.
Auntie Lisa (Anna's mommy, my aunt) bought 2 super cute cakes!! A 3D piggy and a 3D doggie. They are just so cute! But mommy won't let me touch :(

Anna and I had lots of fun playing with the balloons. In case you don't know what a balloon is, it is a round thing that flies in the air, it won't fall down and I think it likes to play pee-ka-boo with me :) Check us out!

宜蘭藝術文化中心出遊記

2008-05-16T16:35:00.000-07:00

Annabelle knows how to rock the horse, I just think it's cool to hold the handle from the bottom :)