First Day at Daycare

Ethan started his first day of Daycare today. He did great according to the teachers; he only got a little sad during nap time. Lee went to check on him twice and I called only once to check on him. We will see how he does on the second time we drop him off. I think he had fun, but he was hungry and thirsty when I picked him up after work. He drank his whole straw cup of water and ate a bag of crackers on the way home! I guess we all survived this first day!

Vegan anyone?

The girls and I celebrated my upcoming baby at Mandala Tearoom in Old Town Scottsdale. It is an urban tearoom with an organic vegetarian kitchen. There is also a huge tea selection. It was a fun afternoon. The food was a little too healthy for us, but nonetheless we enjoyed it. We definitely learned some new things from the menu. I enjoyed my dish of Mandala Masala made with organic garbanzo beans, potatoes, onions and tomatoes stewed to perfection with traditional Indian spices-served with brown rice and sautéed garlic spinach. Can't get any healthier than that! The girls also got the baby lots of cute clothes! Baby girl clothes are definitely more fun! Thanks everyone!

New Car Seat

Ethan got a new car seat today. We settled with the Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat. It was recommended by our friends, Jennifer/Allen. It is compact and sturdy and Ethan seems to like it. He definitely looks comfortable in it. Doesn't he look like a big kid now? No more baby Ethan....

Chatting on the Phone

Ethan seems to enjoy "talking" on the phone. We have no idea what he is saying, but it must be something funny....

Gong Xi Fa Chai!

The year of the Ox is here! Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and a Prosperous 2009. We spent Chinese New Year Eve with our friends Shelley, KL and Kelley at the Royal Palms for Sunday Brunch at T. Cook's restaurant. It was delicious and everyone enjoyed it very much. The weather was beautiful and KL took many great pictures of the kids. I think he should consider being a photographer for his new career! Here are some of my favorites:

Best of Friends

Just had to share this picture...Hayden and Ethan are starting to know each other better and it was so cute when they started to hold hands....such innocence is hard to come by....

It's 2009!

Where did all the time go? It is now 2009....what a year it has been. We look forward to this new year and hope that it will be another great year despite the economy. We wish everyone a healthy new year.

Here is a picture of Ethan in his "sarong"! Thought it would bring a smile to you all. Enjoy!