Happy babies

So happy that I'm drooling

Loving my train track

Train at North Park

I am in train heaven!

Only train in my eyes

Sleeping beauty undisturbed...

Volunteer day at daycare

Just before his winter break, Jackson's class had a holiday party that I volunteered. It was a precious experience. 

The kiddos were all lined up waiting for the teachers to setup the table. When I came in, Jackson lit up. He pointed towards me and announced so proudly: That's MY mommy! I was filled with love seeing him so happy and proud. Over the next 40 minutes I was there, he kept repeating That's MY mommy every minute and wouldn't let me out of his sights.

This has encouraged me to volunteer every time I have a chance. His happy smile is priceless!

Happy Jackson

Love my cheese stick!

More photos of our Christmas

A little wolf on Grandma and Grandpa's bed!

Breakfast at Old West Cafe

Christmas decorations at Gaylord

ICE in Gaylord

Christmas at Great Wolf Lodge

This Christmas, we went to Great Wolf Lodge to have lots of fun! Our favorite ride is Texas Tornado, although Jackson is still too young to try most of the rides. He enjoyed the kids pool and the wave pool. Norah had a great time sleeping on Grandma and Grandpa's tummy. :-)

Mommy and Jackson floating in the lazy river

Norah sleeping on Grandma

Norah sleeping on Grandpa

Xiaolei enjoying the wave pool

Jackson and Grandma enjoying the wave pool

The $%^& Jackson Does (Just the boys)

At the end of last night's dinner

Jackson: Where is Mommy?
Daddy: Mommy is feeding Norah in the nursery.
Jackson: Oh. It's just the boys!

Happy 1st birthday, cousin Jeffery!

We all enjoyed Jeffery's 1st birthday party today! Soon we will see three cousins running around and playing together.

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Rolling over

Norah had shown signs of rolling over before. Today she repeatedly did it for 5,6 times, we were able to watch her and capture the action on film.

She first lifts her legs high and then turns the legs. The momentum brings her body  over and it's done! We need to be more careful where we leave her now. :-)

The $%^& Jackson Does (Grownup Conversation)

Last night at dinner

Jackson looked serious and said : Maybe I can help at the fire station.
I tried to hold my smile and asked: How are you going to help?
Jackson gave me a surprised look: Well... I help putting out fire!

I was amazed at how this turned out to be a grownup conversation. And Jackson started again: I am going to poop on it, pee on it, fart on it....

Five more minutes?

Jackson loved his play date with Maiya and Caden last night. When it's time to leave, he asked: Can I have 5 more minutes?

The $%^& Jackson Does (Daddy Timeout)

Jackson hates to get water in his eyes. Today over bath time, he begged not to have his hair rinsed but Will did it anyways.

Jackson frowned and pointed to the corner of the bathroom.

Jackson: Daddy timeout!
Will: Why?
Jackson: Because Daddy rinsed my hair when I asked him not to!

The $%^& Jackson Does ("Enough" Cake)

We had a delicious meal prepared by my aunt (Xiao Po) on Thanksgiving Saturday. After dinner, Jackson was upstairs looking for the mysterious cat Sunny and refused to come down. Then I yelled out "dessert", he screamed "dessert" and ran downstairs.

After several helpings, he pointed to one kind of pastry.

Jackson: I want more.
Will: Jackson, that is enough.
Jackson: I want enough!

Norah's first thanksgiving

Norah had her first thanksgiving! 

On Track for Adventures

Today Jackson showed Norah how to ride the DART Rail and the McKinney Ave. Trolley.  

We rode the DART from White Rock Station to St. Paul Station, and then walked from there to Klyde Warren Park.  

For next time, it is good to remember that the first trolley stops at Klyde Warren Park about 10:45am, on Sundays at least. 

The Trolley Arrives

I asked Jackson to smile...

The $%^& Jackson does (Under the tree)

We decided to start a mini-series of "The Stuff Jackson Does" as he grows into an independent, funny sometimes stubborn boy.

Two days ago, I took Jackson to a Playground that is at the bottom of White Rock Trail. It's a far walk from our house and he needed to pee. I had to find a big tree for him in the back of the park. I tried to be as stealthy as possible but Jackson found it to be very interesting. He yelled out loud: Let me step on my pee! Oh, it's gone now! And he then ran around trying to find another tree to water.

We were concerned that this episode might gave him some wrong ideas. Luckily he resumed his normal potty routine at home. Today Will went to pick him up at school and he needed to pee before coming home. When they walked pass the big Christmas Tree the school put up in the middle of hallway, he paused and said merrily: Let me pee under this tree!

Lucky parents

Norah is a very good baby. We have thought babies couldn't be easier than Jackson but she suprises us. For the past 3 days, she's slept through the night. 

On top of giving us plenty of sleep, I especially enjoyed the days my mom, Norah and I explored the city. Since she was four weeks old, three of us have dined at many restaurants, shopped at different locations and went on numerous errands. She was always sleeping or observing. Many people came up and comment on how quiet she is. With my mom leaving soon and Jackson going to have his thanksgiving break, we had our last relaxing lunch together today. I will always remember this sweet mother-daughter-granddaughter time. 

Jackson's first dental visit

It took him five minutes to get comfortable with the environment and then he was the model patient! Dr is very happy with his healthy teeth. And he already has 18 teeth with the left 2 cutting through.

Fun at Fossil Rim

Today is the first sunny beautiful weekend day for a while. We made it to Fossil Rim and fed many animals. Jackson got to feel the breath of deer, zebra and giraffe. He was giggling the whole way. 

Norah and her great aunt (XiaoPo)

On a relaxing Friday noon.

Norah met Bill and Jenny today

Norah was so happy to meet Bill and Jenny today. Look at her smile!

Beautiful smile

Norah!