Gong Xi Fa Chai

Me:  It's Chinese New Year Lauren.
Lauren:  I boy!
Me:  Say, "Gong Xi Fa Chai", it means happy new year in Chinese.
Lauren:  I Mexican!

Happy year of the Horse to our Mexican Boy!

Wipeout!

A little speed and a dog that got in the way equals a crash.  We are sure that it is the first of many to come.  She was a trooper and got right back on the bike. 

Cousins at the Aquarium

We had a cousins outing to the Long Beach Aquarium in January.  It was a fun day to hang with the cousins.  We had Lauren on a toddler leash in case and that worked well in making sure she was within arms length at all times. 

Not quite sure that she knew she was suppose to be petting the sharks.  I think she just had fun putting her hands in the water.  And I think Ava was the official water taster.  She also tried touching the miniature tide pool they had. 

Her favorite part was sitting on this squid (??) and pushing the button to make the water squirt.  We are working on taking turns and sharing, so she practiced by letting Sophia share the ride. 

Another favorite was the parakeet exhibition.  Lauren got very excited when the birds came close.  At some point someone gave her nectar to feed the birds and she was loving it!

Waiting patiently with Ava for a bird to come by!

 

All in all it was a great day!  We definitely need to think about getting a yearly membership.

Front yard fun

 A fun day outside on the front yard with cousins.  Lauren and Kirra loved the bubbles they got in their Christmas stocking. And we loved having our cousins the Hermawans over with adorable baby Hadley. 

The kids also got to try out the new Christmas gifts.  A t-ball set and a new scooter.

What we did on winter break.

Parks, parks, and more parks

 Christmas tree at Seal Beach Pier

She tried the big girl swing and fell off.  Then she said, "I broke my head mama!"

 She loves to chase the squirrels up the tree.

 Finding dandelions and making wishes.

 She insists that this is the way to wear the headband. 

And her favorite activity.... collecting sticks