"A successful man is someone who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of others and the love of children; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty ; who always looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. "
- a variation of "Success" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Sunday Outing

We decided at the last minute to see Cherry Blossom again at the Kenwood community in Bethesda. Followed by the nice walk under the cherry trees, we went to McDonalds for a lunch and then head to Black Hill park. Another long and fun day for both boys!



What do you think Mason looks more like, Dad or Mom?


Probably we should not sit our boy under a flower tree.


You know what Alvin cares more.


More pictures from Black Hill park.





Saturday, April 4, 2009

Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the waterspout

Down came the rain
And washed the spider out.

Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain

So the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again!




Cherry Blossom Parade

Today, Mom is brave enough to 1) take Alvin to see the Cherry Blossom parade alone 2) leave Mason under his Daddy's care back home.

The results?

Alvin had so much funs today. It was his first time to ride on Metro, it was his first time to see a parade, and it was his first time to see Cherry Blossom!

Mom was beyond exhausted. With the big crowd on the Metro, even larger crowd in the Parade, and gusty winds in the area, she managed to keep her child safe, stand up on a 4 feet plant pot and raise him high enough to see the Parade, that was mission impossible!

Mason was forgotten. He normally takes 3 bottles of formula during the day and he was only offered two. His daddy's typical excuse: Mason wasn't interested in it. :)

Oh, well. If I would have done it again, I would still do the same because we enjoyed our day so much!











Friday, April 3, 2009

Double Bath

Another reason why Mom loves to have two boys: we can save time by giving them double bath! The bathing time is the only time the boys don't fight with each other and in fact even enjoy being together!