Handy Kids

We lost a few branches in the last storm. But never fear: Linus and Mina are on the job!

Art Project

The kids are collaborating on an art project – which is rare but wonderful to see.

Tooth!

Linus has been working on a tooth for several weeks now, and it finally fell out! Also, look at what a pro he is at taking selfies. Artistic angle and…

Tet

It’s the year of the dragon – my year! I hope you’re all prepared. Yen and the kids definitely are. We went out to lunch today at one of our…

San Diego

Our flight from Vegas got in around 2pm, so we didn’t head for the hotel right away. Instead, we drove up to walk around Balboa park and stretch our legs.…

100 Years Old

Mina’s class celebrated the 100th day of school by asking the kids to dress as if they were 100 years old.

Las Vegas

We made our winter vacation plan for San Diego and then got a wedding invitation for Van (aka “Auntie 8” aka “Ba Tam) and Kelly, and decided to make a…

Winter Fun

We’re having a mild winter (again… will stop even saying that soon as it appears to be the new normal…) but there is a lot of skating happening, and both…

Pout House

When Mina gets mad, she makes a little house in the couch and we aren’t allowed to talk to her until she’s ready. Aunt Jenny has named it a Pout…

Winter Fun with Linus and Mina

We’re getting started with our winter fun – beginning with a visit from Grandma and Grandpa! We made our quarterly journey to IKEA to enjoy the sights – and the…

Fall Photography

In a few days, I’ll post photos that Yen took during our walk at Mt Auburn last weekend, but I have my own “behind the scenes” photos to share first.…

Fall Day

I insisted that the kids go for a little hike after breakfast this morning. I hate spending a single minute of fall indoors. And please meet Mina’s favorite gourd, Pelican.…

A Day Off

The kids have the day off from school, so they are puttering with Yen. (I don’t have it off. I told Yen, “I will earn money for your leisure!”) Linus…

GQ

Linus is modeling his new jacket. So dreamy!

Stylin’!

Linus got a haircut that he is very, very happy with – he even allowed Yen to take photos! Mina is supportive. And as a bonus, here is the kids’…