JADEN'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

The Christmas spirit was alive and well at the Youngs' house. Jaden went to see Santa. He also went to see Santa on the decorated Cal Train -- along with a million other people. As usual, Jaden was dressed for the holidays -- so cute. Jaden even attended a small gathering with the Syndication family including Lisa Oto!!!! That was so much fun to see everyone.

Hui-Hui came out to visit starting on December 14th. We had a lot of fun together. Hui-Hui really loves Jaden. She loves to hug and kiss Jaden. She was here for two weeks and the time went quickly.

Our Christmas celebrations started on Christmas Eve at Tai-Goong and Tai-Por's house. Brandon didn't get to come because he got sick but we photoshopped him into the family picture (well .. actually Paint Shop Pro).



The next morning everyone went to Jaden's house for Christmas morning. We had lots of fun watching Jaden tear his Christmas wrapping paper and play with his new toys. He wore the cutest Santa hat you ever did see ... little people size. Jaden started eating rice cereal so we enjoyed watching him try to eat his cereal (it was basically milk in a spoon - so runny - hahaha). We had a great time. We weren't rushing and we kind of went into the time we were supposed to be at my mom's house for Christmas (oopsie).













Jaden's next stop was back at Tai-Por & Tai-Goong's house for Christmas with all the family. We did the crazy gift exchange AFTER Michelle, Brandon, & Jaden had to go to Brandon's grandmother's house for Christmas with the Youngs. Michelle text messaged us that she wanted the Coach scarf from the Gift Exchange so we tried to win it for her. Our gift exchange is always fun ... some people brought rather interesting gifts this year.

It was a great first Christmas for Jaden.

JADEN'S FIRST DISNEYLAND TRIP

We decided it was time for Jaden to travel to Disneyland to see the Christmas decorations, snow, and fireworks -- so off we went for three days. We went From December 2nd through 4th - avoiding the MASS OF PEOPLE once school was out.

Jaden had a great time. He rode Nemo the submarine ride, Dumbo, Small World, Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio, and even went on Toy Story Mania (two times). Jaden's parents rode a bunch of other rides while Por-Por and Goong-Goong stayed outside and played with Jaden.

Unfortunately the days we went there were NO FIREWORKS!!!!! Rude. But it did snow and Jaden was awake during the snowing. He had a wonderful time even though he won't remember it -- but his Mommy will, and that is important. Jaden even won "A Million Dreams" hat when we came out of the Winnie the Pooh ride (along with the rest of us too). Woowoo... the winners. Uncle Dennis said everyone won one of those hats since they had to get rid of them by the end of December (party pooper Dennis).

Jaden did really well on the flight both down to Disneyland and on the way back. We will go back again soon once he gets bigger. Maybe we should do Disney World next time.

Here are some pictures from our trip.

November Happenings

November was quite the busy month. Lots of things were happening. The main thing is Michelle WENT BACK TO WORK. So ... Sharon spends at least three days a week in San Mateo. She is loving EVERY MINUTE OF IT. Edwin is so jealous.

Jaden had his SECOND Red Egg and Ginger Party on November 8th. He almost slept through this party too. I think this party also had about 200 people in attendance. Jaden was being such a good boy. He was being passed around from person to person and didn't seem to mind it at all. It was a very nice party.

Jaden continues to grow and become more and more aware of everything. He is so funny when he cracks up and "cackles". Michelle sent us a video on Edwin's cell phone while we were in Orlando of Jaden laughing. We must have played that thing at least 10 times a day -- and every time we would crack up with him. People probably thought we were strange people.

Jaden has LOTS of cute hats. Here is a picture of one of them. I think his mommy put the "I voted" sticker on it.

Here are a couple of pictures from Thanksgiving. I got to sit on a motorcycle with my Goong Goong.