More Fun With Blocks

Peek-a-Blocks Surprise


The other day, daddy decided to put batteries in Sweetpea's shape sorter that she got for Christmas. She's had this toy for a while but it never spoke before. Shortly before this footage, she kept looking at us with wide eyes and looking around, maybe puzzled and searching for the source of the voice.


We're not sure if she was creeped out or what, but notice how she threw out the last block. Haha :)

Let's Celebrate

During the last couple months, I got a chance to celebrate the birthdays of some of my friends from Happyfish. Last month, I went to a "dumpling party". A party for two of my dumpling friends who were born on the same day two years apart! I had fun in the birthday playgroup. I got to race a car, and here's me taking a turn on the rocking cow.
Lia and I took the time to check out these cool books too
And of course, we had to try to get a group picture

For my friend Lia's birthday, daddy forgot to bring his camera, but you can see some pictures from her family blog. I especially liked my balloon; thank you.
My little friend Sophie from Texas also celebrated her first birthday, and my two neighbor jie-jie also celebrated April and first of May birthdays. And, of course, I can't forget my cousin London also turned 2! Happy birthday everyone!

Oregon Trip

Last month, I got to go on a road trip to Oregon with daddy and mommy. I got to enjoy a big bed all to myself. Well, maybe I had to share with mommy and daddy later on, but I made sure to stretch out and move around to maximize and claim my space :) Though it was raining outdoors, I had my own fun indoors... Mommy and daddy took me swimming for the very first time.
I also got to play an interesting new instrument.

The last time we were in Oregon was last year for the Happyfish family retreat; we were just driving through though. Here's some pics from our last adventure there.

I hope we visit again!

Eco Friendly Diapers

Those of you who visit one of my fave baby info sites, babycheapskate, may have seen this clip already... but for those who haven't, take a look at this innovative new product by pampers "the favorite of mothers everywhere" :)

Taxes

Tax time is upon us again.

But, this year, there is something different because we have one of these...

Happy Easter. Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins. Because of His sacrifice and majestic power, we can have life and enjoy the many blessings of the Father.

Here's a clip of mommy and me during praise and worship time in this morning's Sunday service. Alleluiah!

In the evening, our fellowship group had an Easter potluck to celebrate. Here's me and my little dumpling friend.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Growth Update

Our little Sweetpea is growing up so fast. I wanted to do a before and after post a few months after Sweetpea was born but never got around to it. Here's some comparison shots: (few weeks versus approx 3 months)






In a few days, Sweetpea will be 10 months old. She is at a fun age right now, and she makes us laugh all the time with the new things that she does and discoveries that she makes. There is always something new every day!

She has never been too fond of tummy time, but lately, she doesn't seem to mind being on her tummy as much, since she can roll around better. In fact, we sometimes catch her sleeping on her tummy. Though we haven't seen her crawl, she seems to be on the verge... here's a clip of her scooting and reaching for a toy:


At about 9 and a half months, she started cruising (walking along couches, tables, etc). She has also learned to drink from a sippy cup and really enjoys whatever beverage is offered (water, her milk, 50/50 juice and water, and fruit & yogurt smoothie).

Her hand coordination has also gotten better. She can turn off the lights, and she can now put the ball back into the top of her gumball machine toy, press the lever, and watch the ball come down and repeat again. She also looks for things that drop or fall to the ground even if she dropped it on purpose.

A few days ago, at almost 10 months, we discovered that her first tooth is starting to come out. There has been so many times we thought it would sprout but it didn't, so we gave up guessing and just kept checking. Well, this time, we definitely feel something on the bottom gum :)

Fun With Blocks