Annual family campout, yes, it was 2 weeks ago...

But, I love this picture. I'm not a photographer, and lighting and stuff is probably not so good. Still, I love this picture. My daughter M and her cousin A. Total 40 people (17 adults, 23 kids, including 4 babies - my hubby's parents, grandma, all of his siblings and their kids) gathered and we had fun. Older kids looked after younger ones, just like the picture below. It was cold, but it was filled with warmth of love - love of family.

I love my OB doctor!!

My OB doctor just called me on my cell phone, on Friday night. He called me to let me know that the last ultrasound showed that my placenta has moved up! I was told I had partial placenta previa last month. I have been worried. But now it's moved up and I am under no restriction! And he called me on Friday night to let me know! What a doctor!! He has been a wonderful doctor for me and kids ever since I started seeing him (I used to work at the hospital and did a lot of research on which doctor to choose). Now, he passed to another level of awesomeness. Oh, what a blessing!!! I love you, Dr. S!

Rainy day entertainment

How are these pictures for a rainy day entertainment?

This image was made possible by generous contribution of my boss - my boss provided these funny nose glasses to everyone one the last day of our co-worker. Thanks, Deanna, we still enjoy them, as you see.

Summer Goodness - fresh produce

From my garden!!

My garden started producing more and more goodies! Those yellow tomatoes are called yellow pear tomatoes. And they are so sweet! After I took this picture, I just ate them all!

And the zucchini had a full life - enjoyed by kids in this phase (I couldn't find the bowl after I pour the zucchini bread batter in pan. Then I found it here.)

And, of course, in this phase.

Mmm Mmm Mmm!

Summer goodness - spray park and local ice cream shop

It's been such a cool summer here this year, but it's been nice and hot this week. So I decided to take kids to a spray park in a city where their cousins live. Their great grandma and their 3 cousins joined us and we had a good time! J has not been a big fan of water in the face. But this time, he was soaked wet from head to toe, going over and under water. Of course, they fell sleep on the way home - it was a good 40 minutes nap for them.
After dinner, we headed out to our favorite local ice cream shop. As part of our local libray Summer Reading Program, every 10 books kid read, they receive rewards. Our (ahem, it's more like my, ahem) favorite is the free coupon for small soft serve.
It was a perfect summer day. I love it.

It's a boy!

I had ultrasound this Monday. Before the appointment, we asked J if he thinks it's a boy or girl. He said, "I want a boy, but it's probably going to be a girl. And I'm okay if it's a girl." Then we found out that it's a boy! Baby showed the "proof" pretty clear to us, even though he was very wiggly the whole time. Everything looks good and he seemed to be growing healthy. Kids really enjoyed the view of their baby brother on the screen. What a amazing technology! See you in about 4 months, babe!

Third generation Scoutmaster

My husband is now a Scoutmaster, third generation in his family. So is one of his brother. Third generation Eagle Scout, too. I am so proud of him. He will make a good leader for those teenage boys. I'm sure he'll enjoy camping with bunch of boys as outdoor is his love. He left today for the annual boyscout camp after work. I won't see him till Saturday afternoon. I don't think we have ever been apart for this long (yeah, I know it's only for a few day). Kids and I will miss him. Well, we already do. My friend's husband is an assistant scout leader and he has been there since Monday! I guess I can't complain... She and I will have "Widows' Club" on Friday - nothing fancy. It's just a play date for kids, and for us, well, it's more of stress relief as we'll have adult level conversation (i.e., girls' talk).