Change of seasons and garb 2008

Winter is officially here. It will be my third winter in Chicago already! I cannot believe it! My first winter, I was pregnant with Riley and now he is a healthy, articulate, amazing two year old toddler. What happened? I just blinked and now I have two-year-old. Of all the years in my life, I think this past one flew by the quickest. I don't think I like that. Why couldn't it have been like this during grad school, which felt at times like time was going backwards??? Now, I want to savor my 30's, enjoy every fleeting second of my son growing (which happens so fast).. I hardly remember what it was like to hold him as a little bundle of newborn baby. Now he is able to carry a full conversation with me, amazing me with his imagination and his uncanning ability to express his needs, his emotions, and thoughts. Tonight, after dinner, he gave me a kiss and hug around my neck and said, "thank you mommy, dinner was yummy." *sigh*

Some pictures of our HaLLoWeen Party 2008. Thank you guys for attending! It meant a lot to us to see you all.. =)

End of summer, can't wait till next year

I had a fun and exciting summer this year! My first merry-go-round, my first time at Kiddie Land, my first choo choo ride and we topped it off with a whole day at the beach with my friends.

I can't wait for next summer!!!

Mane Attraction

This past weekend, the Lam family drove to the Lake County Fairgrounds. It was Riley's and also my first time on a Merry-Go-Round. It was AWESOME. Weeee!

dimsum and ball-ball

We visited Grant Park after a lunch date with the Diversiev family. It was endearing to watch Joaquin and Riley play *soccer*

During lunch at Phoenix restaurant, I was surprised to see Riley showing interest in using chopsticks. He managed to get the rice morsels into his little mouth. Ah, that's my Korean boy!

Thank you Maddie!

How did you know Kung Fu Panda is his favorite?? Thank you Maddie! Riley loves you!