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Saturday, 10 October 2009

Phi and Stella's Wedding in Texas in July (HOT)

Going back in time...was finally able to round up some pictures from everyone. Jess was still early in the pregnancy during this time, so she was really tired and she had pretty bad morning sickness...and the heat did not help any either. So I had my hands full the entire trip, so I barely had time to take pictures...I think I took 3 pictures the entire trip...

So remember how we ended up getting late for our SD trip...we learned our lesson this time. We set multiple alarms, got to the airport on time...parked in long term parking...everything was going smooth as silk...we even had time to wait in line to get some Starbucks...we head to our gate...and a the gate agent comes running up to us..."Are you the Chiu's?"...uh, yes we are...."You guys needs to get on the plane NOW, because it is about to take off!"...we run on the plane and everyone is already sitting down and all of the storage bins are closed. The bright side to all of this is that they ended up saving 3 seats for us =) Ahem...yeah, this one was my bad...I thought the flight was leaving at 8:30, and on the boarding pass, it said 8:15 (Jess pointed this out to me)...I was like, oh that is probably the time they start boarding...my bad. I travel all of the time for work, and stuff like this NEVER happens...but I am 2-2 when I travel with Aaron.

We went to the Children's Museum...

Playing with his boat...

He's perplexed about something...

Building his Lego race car...

We took him to the Rainforest Cafe during the trip, and he was pretty freaked out when the animals came to life...he sat on Mom's lap the entire night...it was probably one of the most peaceful dinner's we've had in awhile, because Aaron usually cannot sit still and he wants to run around. He was particularly scared of the gorillas.

Since it was so hot outside, I would take Aaron to the Galleria every day...we would run around the ice skating rink area, and spend time reading books at the Border's there, and eat a lot of Chik-fil-a =) Thank God for air conditioning!

The Big Day

The Bride hanging with Aaron in the dressing room...

One of my favorite shots from the pro photographer...Grandma's homemade tux...

Running from the Grooms side to the Brides side during the ceremony...he did this twice...

iPhone saves the day...this is actually during the ceremony...he is between bridesmaids....

Mom showing her ol skool hip hop moves...

Nice pic of the Chiu family...

His tough guy look...

He was wiped out at the end of the night...he fell asleep in the stroller while the music was blasting...

Beautiful pic of the Bride and Groom! Congrats Guys...welcome to the family Phi!

Saturday, 03 October 2009

Big News!

It's been forever since I've updated the blog. For those that do not know, Jess and I are expecting again! Our expected due date is 2/28/10. We are planning to find out the sex of the baby when Jess delivers...should be exciting =)

Here is our latest ultrasound from last week...

Aaron's 2nd Birthday

1st off just wanted to give very special thanks to Kim and Jarvis. They were instrumental in organizing and putting together Aaron's party...you guys rock! Thanks to everyone that showed up!

After last year's party, we decided to do it in the park by our house...it was a hot one, but luckily we were able to find some shaded areas in the park.

Last year's theme was Dinosaurs...this year, Kung Fu Panda! Ask Aaron to show you his fists and feet of fury next time you see him =)

It's not a party without a bounce house...

We like playing bucking bronco in the house...

Ayden showing Aaron his moves...

From left to right...Jayden, Kim, Haley, and Jarvis...who would have known football would have caused so much drama...

May and Cammi...

Pic with Annabelle and Allison....

There was no cake incident this year...

Best place to be, under the shade, sitting on grandma, and enjoying birthday cake and juice...

One of the best moments of the party, Jess put Aaron's arm around Allison, and they actually held this pose for at least 30 seconds (which translates into a hour for adults)...eventually Allison slid away.

To view more birthday pics, check out the following site: http://picasaweb.google.com/chiuaustin/AaronS2ndBirthday02?authkey=Gv1sRgCL_4lK7cmeHRiQE&feat=directlink

On Aaron's actual birthday, Jess brought Jamba Juice to his class. The kids loved it...

Aaron blowing out his birthday Jamba...

Enjoying the prize...Jamba Juice is one of his FAVORITE things...

Pic with the teachers...

Saturday, 18 July 2009

July 4th Trip to San Diego (there are a lot of pics on this post...hopefully you make it to the end)

Our flight was leaving around 8am on Friday morning. The night before we plan to leave at 6:15am, because we need to park in long term parking, check in bags, and factor in delays because it was July 4th weekend. We end up getting up at 6:30am! We park in short term parking (which costs us an additional $100), then end up buying a plane ticket for Aaron because we did not have his birth certificate, we end up bringing EVERYTHING on the plane because we did not have enough time to check in...luckily we make the flight with about 10 minutes to go. We start the weekend off with a bang =)

Enjoying Madagascar on the plane ride down...he did pretty good on the flight in general...thank god it was only a one hour flight =)

We land in San Diego, grab the rental car, and head on over to SD Zoo.

Have to show SD Zoo's panda...there was a pretty big line to see this...

Aaron holding Marty while watching the zebras...

Getting ready to see the polar bears...

SD Zoo's polar bears were so awesome...they were very playful in their pool.

Family pic on the chromed out polar bear...

Having fun jumping off the curb...

Aaron took about 1.5 hour nap in the stroller...it worked out pretty well, because we did not have to leave the Zoo...

1st time having crack, er I mean ice cream...

Aaron was asking Ma Ma to join him in this picture....

When we're in the hotel later that night, Aaron climbs out of the pack and play for the first time...on one hand I'm impressed (and proud), but on the other hand, I'm thinking how are we going to get any sleep this weekend...Aaron moves around a lot when he sleeps. Jess ends up sleeping with Aaron.

Sea World!

Checking out the dolphins...

Trying to dip his finger tips in the water...

Face to face with Shamu and Shamu Jr....

Watching Shamu...Mom was more excited about this than Aaron...Aaron calls Shamu "Mu"...if you ask him what Mu does, he'll say "Spash" (splash), and bring his arms down.

Pretty awesome I must say...

Showing Aaron the star fish...the water was FREEZING...

Had to include this shot for Shell...

This was cute shot...this little boy sat beside Aaron to show him his necklace...

He was excited about seeing cookie monster until he got up there...he is holding on to mom for dear life...

Aaron put this together while we were at Sea World...his future looks bright at Tetris...

He also liked knocking down what he built up...boys will be boys...

Sea World was great...Aaron definitely enjoyed it there...we'll be back here again for sure.

Legoland!

He was excited about Thomas the train...he does not really know Thomas (we keep it that way because those toys are waayyyy too expensive), but he loves those trains!

The force was not strong in Aaron...

Aaron had fun building cars....

and racing them down the track...

Having fun with Mom...

Had to include this one because of the great smile...

We're getting ready to blast off!

Getting Aaron in the water playing mood...

Waiting for the geyser to pop...

Legoland was OK, it would have been better if Aaron was older so he could have ridden more of the rides.

On the plane ride back home, everything goes right on schedule...

Little buds even has time for a snooze on the ride back...

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Gilroy Gardens

This place freaking rocks for kids (very age appropriate for Aaron)...we went with Steve, Bernice, and Ayden, and we all had a great time...we'll be back for sure!

Mom and Aaron ready to rock!

First up the Merry Go Round...

Waiting in line for the strawberry ride with Steve and Ayden...

We were a little nervous on this one, because he would be strapped in by himself...then I thought what is the worst thing that can happen in 30 seconds...he did fine.

He really like driving the cars and fire trucks...I picked out a burnt orange car for him...

Nice family shot before we go up in the balloon...

Aaron and I go on the Ferris Wheel....Mom had a bad experience with this in the past, so it's a dude ride...

Aaron enjoying a frozen snack on a hot day...

Nice shot of the Lui Family...

One, Two, Threeeeeeeee (he is actually trying to count)...

He gets comfortable going head first...

We go hit the water park....

I think Mom is having more fun that Aaron...

Friday, 29 May 2009

Memorial Day Weekend!

It was jam packed, but we had a great time, and Aaron was great throughout...it is really been fun taking him out more, because he is so much more aware now.

SF Ferry Building (Aaron's first time to SF)
It was great hanging out with Steve and Kathy!

He loved chasing the birds...

The staredown...

Nice family pic with the Bay Bridge in the background...

Trying to find more birds...

Lookin good with the chucks...

Steve wants to take a pic with Aaron, and I can tell Aaron does not want to go to Steve (he's holding me pretty tight), so I tell Steve just to just grab him...here is the result...

Much calmer pic...

Oakland Zoo (Which is much much better than the SF Zoo)
Aaron was running around all over the place checking out the animals...we'll be back here again soon...this place rocks!

Aaron and Jericho...Aaron had to borrow Jericho's sweater because it was a little chilly in the morning...lookin pretty preppy...

I believe Aaron is pointing out the giraffes...

Chillin with Mom on a frog...

Jericho with Kristina...

Climbing on the spider web...

Pic with the old man...

Combing the goats at the petting zoo...the goats seemed sedated...way too calm...

Jericho was more interested in the broom instead of the goats...

Aaron spotting Nile Crocodile (from Little Einsteins)...

Hanging out at the Park

Great shot that Mom got...Aaron saw me go down the slide with my arms raised up, so he copied me, and went down by himself...seeing that joy makes everything worth it.

After wards, I slide down head first, and then Aaron climbs on me...he says "bak" that is when he want to climb on my back and go for a ride...

Great weekend!