An ordinary weekend day

We are slowing down lately over the weekend. Most of our weekend involve only some activities in our community. In the morning after breakfast, we would just take a walk to the park. We would bring basketball along. Dad would practice his basketball while the boys played in the playground next to it. And then, Alvin would practice his passing and kicking on the court while Mason cruises around. Exercise for all of us.








In the evening if the weather is warm enough, we would take the boys to the swimming pool. Mason and Alvin have such a different preference about the water temperature. Alvin thinks the water is comfortable but Mason would scream about it.

Alvin carries a 10 pound bag to the pool. It has his pool toys, water and snacks.

The boys just got a nice haircut.

Mason always acts cool in front of the camera.

Alvin is still responsible for his 10-pound bag after swim.

Dutch Wonderland

Lancaster, PA is a small town southeast of Harrisburg and it is known by many because its dutch heritage (Amish Community to be more precise).

But to Alvin, it is the Dutch Wonderland that counts! Dutch Wonderland is a wonderful amusement park for family with small children like us. They have rides and games especially designed for the little ones to challenge their limit! Actually, this is the 2nd time we visited the park but last time Mom was out shopping happily in the nearby outlets with a 2 month-old baby Mason while Dad drained his energy just to keep Alvin safe.

Well, the pictures say it all.

All aboard.

I never thought that I am so bias but believe or not, that is the only picture I can find with Mason in it. I spent more time to make sure Mason had enough to eat and had good naps than anything else! Next time I have to be more careful about taking pictures otherwise someone will have something to say about the parents.

Thomas Train show

Alvin rolls his way but sometime he needs some help.

The matching band.

Ava and Alvin had a fun time in the water park area. Ava is such an independent girl but yet she is very caring and loving. Alvin always enjoys her company!

Air Show

Wow... Mason and Alvin and their first air show! We were lucky that Ava was able to join us. I am sure Alvin enjoyed the show (and the shuttle school bus) more with his friend Ava's present!

It was a cloudy day for the airshow and it was delayed due to the low clouds. We waited and waited and waited for 2 hours and finally the sun peeked through the clouds!

While we were waiting for the show, Alvin and Ava cruised around to check out all the aircraft and equipments. They got very excited, but of course, they still remembered to hold their hands together for most of the time.

When they get older and see this picture, isn't that a warm feeling? Childhood friends are friends forever.

Finally, the show begins!

Who is taking charge in the house?

(Disclaimer: following pictures don't reflect our parenting ability.)

This little one just turned one and he is already pinching down his big brother!

Mason to Alvin: Can I have the toy now?

Mason to parents: I did nothing.

Mason to parents: we were just playing.

Guess who is turning ONE?

We had a mini Birthday party for Mason on Mother's Day. Everyone was surprised to know that Mason is already ONE! Yes. He is officially a boy now!

You know what would happen if we didn't stop him.

Baby and Me

What a sunny and windy day! It was just perfect for a kite flying. Every one in the party enjoyed flying kites, kids and parents. Alvin learned to operate the kite very fast. We just basically told him to keep running.

Brothers are playing together

Our play yard has been extended to the basement. This pop-up hide-and-seek tent and tunnels takes up the whole basement. But, the boys had endless fun in it.



Thomas choo-choo train is Alvin's last Christmas gift but Mason thinks everything is his toy.

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt

Easter weekend was almost 3 weeks ago. So what?! Pictures are always fun to see!

Easter Saturday was a rainy day for the egg hunt at Seneca Valley high school so they hosted the event in the gym. Big crowds still poured in. They had many wonderful toddler age games for Alvin!

Mason got his share also.

That is what a tree is made of.

Wheel of Fortune!

On Sunday Mom drove Alvin to Butler Orchard farm in Germantown for more egg hunting and she found herself in an empty parking lot. It is Easter Sunday, dumb! Alvin was very disappointed but 5 minutes later we were invited to our friend Lan Yan's house for egg hunting. We had very limited eggs for 4 kids so we hid the same eggs 3 times so they could enjoy the funs!