Grand Avenue Park/ Tanaka Farms

May 26, 2009

Playdate at Grand Avenue Park in Chino Hills.

After school Helen 언니, Jeremiah, Joseph, Matthew, and I went to the park to meet 지혜 언니 and her daughter Leighna. Probably our last meeting before Leighna and her family move to Torrance. I wish I had taken more pictures. 지혜 언니 bought a lot of goodies to eat and the kids had a blast playing in the sand. My boys were very tired playing all day long after school until four o'clock. They had a good bath and a good night sleep. After all the next day... Field trip to the strawberry fields.

More pictures here.


May 27, 2009


School Field Trip to Tanaka Farms pictures here.

We woke up early despite a long day the day before.
We got to the school parking lot with time to spare.
Joseph and Matthew were good on the bus and enjoyed the ride very much.
Thank goodness, but generally they are good boys when we go out.

After checking in we all got in the wagon pulled by a tractor. Farmer Jamie, I think that was her name, was our tour guide. Do you know what the difference between a fruit and a vegetable is? Many people don't exactly know. Beans, corn, and eggplants are all fruits. Basically, anything with seeds are fruits. I don't know where I learned this, but this wasn't anything new to me, but it was very educational.

So during the tractor ride we stopped here and there to hear some more good things and also to try some fresh vegetables and fruits. We got to taste string beans, corn, carrots... etc and of course strawberries. The last stop before the end of the tour was of course the strawberry field where we got to pick our own strawberries.

Picking strawberries was a lot of fun. I did most of the picking though. I told the boys to eat the strawberries while I picked, but for some reason my strawberry lovers had a slow start. Matthew and I ate a lot more than Joseph. Joseph was too concerned about filling up his container with green strawberries. Well, not all green. He wanted at least one green strawberry to take home though. I wish we had more time to pick strawberries, but I suppose if there was no time limit all the strawberries would be gone.

If you've never been to Tanaka Farms I recommend you go. Strawberry tours go on til the end of June and also they have other tours depending on the season. Check out my other post here for more information.

Poopy Penny

Can you believe it?
Joseph swallowed a penny yesterday.
I don't know what exactly happened, but he came running to me, clearing his throat, and said 엄마, 돈 먹었어.
After asking him many questions we concluded that he really did swallow a coin and that it was a penny.

You hear stories of babies and young children swallowing small objects.
I don't know... is Joseph who is four years old considered a young child?
Perhaps he is... but he knows better than to go swallow non-edible small objects.

So, are you wondering what happened?
Did we have to go to the emergency room?

We didn't have to go to the emergency room.
We waited for nature to take it's course.
No penny in the morning.
After lunch today though.... what's this?
A brand new shiny 2009 penny.
How lucky is that.

Kathy's Baby Shower

Go here to EJ's post and more pictures also here.

Look, I made my first diaper cake for the shower.

Playing around with the flower arrangement (04/27/09)




At 지희 언니's house

Pantera Park Play Date

Today I skipped out on my accupuncture appointment to go to the park.
Joseph and Matthew had a good time.
It was good for me too.
You can check out my other post here.

Easter Activities

Monday, April 6, 2009

Rowland Easter Egg Hunt

I forgot to take milk containers to collect the scattered plastic eggs. Actually, I didn't take them on purpose. Anyhow, I only had the one bag to collect both Joseph and Matthew's eggs.




As you can see they both wanted to carry the bag. Matthew is on top of Joseph trying to take the bag. Later on they decided to carry the bag together. Which was very good. I'm glad they are learning to cooperate more with each other.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Shadow Oak Center Easter Celebration

We had a good time. Good food and fun games. Joseph didn't want to participate in any of the games and so we all just watched. Mostly, both of them were running around chasing each other working up a sweat.

Above: Matthew caught Joseph and tackled him to the ground.
To the right: Joseph found an egg with his name on it.

More pictures here.

Easter Egg Craft at Home

Huntington Library

April 2, 2009

Originally, we had 10 people going all together.
Then, as you know things happen last minute...
My boys and I ended up going by ourselves ... just the three of us.
We did briefly meet Dominic, EJ, and her friend later in the afternoon though.

Picture to the right... Joseph noticed that we have this very plant in front of our home. I wasn't sure so I took a picture. I must say Joseph is very observant of his surroundings. Maybe that goes for all kids.

Check out more pictures here.

I would have taken more pictures, but my camera's battery died.
Go here to check out pictures that Dominic's mom took when we met up.

B-day Party/ Bowling Trip

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Lucas' 3rd Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Lucas.
Such a beautiful family...
Kathy, Lucas, Gerard, and baby number 2 soon to come.















Monday, March 30, 2009

Bowling Field Trip from Mommy and Me



Today we went bowling to Oak Tree Lanes in Diamond Bar.
Joseph and Matthew didn't want to bowl.
I had to bowl carrying Matthew because he wouldn't let go of me.
Don't know why, but he was a bit scared.
They did like the candy/prize display.
Everything is so expensive.