Category: Family and Friends
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Mammoth Ski Trip
After experiencing a ski-in-ski-out place, it’s hard to go back staying at a regular rental. We found a wonderful condo just up the slope from Eagle Lodge at Mammoth. Just steps outside of our front door, we can ski down to the lift and be up on the slopes in no time. Mid-day, we simply…
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Cottonwood Lakes
The kids are getting more and more trail time. Two years ago, we did one uphill mile each day, with two miles hiking out. Last year, we did two miles with a lot of elevation gain. Now, we’re going to tackle more than five miles. The last week has been all about getting ready, both…
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Hanfu with Peach Blossoms
黃馨搖風魚滿載 紅桃沐雨牛耕春 It’s the new year–Year of the Ox. The water reflects peach blossoms as they spray skyward. Winter jasmine drapes into the water. Chinese narcissus breathes fragrance into the garden. Fish are becoming less bashful. We’re celebrating springtime by donning on hanfu for a stroll by the pond.
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Daphney’s Fourth Birthday
Daphney gets an extended celebration of her fourth birthday, with events spanning the entire week and both weekends. The coronavirus shelter-at-home order gives us plenty of excuses to make this birthday extra memorable. We surprise her with the special gift book, Fables of Ancient China, compiled just for her. And Auntie Alice surprises her with…
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Jayden’s Dedication Weekend
We are so blessed to have Jayden dedicated by Pastor Shawna Campbell at the University Church this weekend.
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Family Portrait in Hanfu
Yan ordered hanfu from China, but we couldn’t find one that fits Jayden. I used a pattern I found online to make one that fits him.
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Jayden’s First Birthday Party
We’re all gathered at Fairmount Park in Riverside. The theme is fishing! There are fishing poles, nets, and games. We have fish tacos, and Auntie Alice and Auntie Susan made tower of cupcakes. Except for the Santa Ana winds at the end of the party, it was a perfect day to celebrate!
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Jayden Turns One
Today, our baby Jayden turns one! We’ve been so blessed by the smiles, giggles, laughter, and cuteness. And in this one year, we’ve done so much together. We first camped at Joshua Tree. Then, we celebrated the first 100 days. Soon, Chinese New Year came around. Altogether, we spent six nights camping and one night…
