For some reason, the system wouldn't let me upload the rock-climbing video on the last post, so I'm just making another one.
We stopped at Skagway and Juneau. We took the White Pass and Yukon train to the top of the mountain. We even found a book for Jaden titled "Grandma and Grandpa go on the White Pass and Yukon train", so of course we bought it. In Juneau we went to the fish hatchery and went to the Glacier Visitors Center. Edwin walked toward the glacier (while I tried to find Jaden the perfect souvenir) and saw wild mountain goats ... pretty cool. Of course we went shopping at all the ports.
There was so much to do on the ship. I took a couple of scrapbooking classes. We attended a competition between the bartenders (looked like two-baton day at Nationals) and we watched how to make towel animals. We also played Bingo and watched a man behind us win a 7-day cruise and another lady win a jackpot of over $4,000.00 -- that was very exciting. Edwin went to the gym and used the treadmill (and saw a whale tail in front of him -- the whale's tail just came out of the water). We played goofy golf and Edwin did the rock climbing thing. Here's a quick video of that.
Can't wait until we go again.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Grandparents go to Alaska
Edwin & I went on our first 7-day cruise to Alaska. It was simply amazing. Here is a short slide show of some of the pictures we took. Enjoy ...
We were able to book this cruise with our Wyndham points that were going to expire so it was a good deal .. actually free except for port charges. We got a room with a balcony so we enjoyed looking at the scenery just outside our room. The cruise started and ended in Vancouver BC, but we were able to purchase the airfare with our points too.
We flew to Vancouver early on the morning that the cruise left. We headed straight to the cruise dock. Oh yeah .. you know those colored luggage tags the cruise line gives you? Well I put them on our luggage (I thought that is what the paperwork said) and apparently our luggage went with the people who had paid for the transfer to the ship. Ooopsie ... we couldn't figure out why our luggage had not come out at the airport - it went straight to the bus!!!!! I was a little worried that our luggage had NOT gotten on the bus but the lady at the counter said that's where it had gone. When we saw our luggage being loaded onto the ship when we were doing the disaster drill, I was definitely relieved.
Edwin liked the buffet the best. I think he just liked the desserts. He had a great time trying all the different kinds of food and desserts.
Edwin went on the Zip line at Icy Strait Point. It was billed as the longest zip line. Edwin took a bus up to the top of the mountain where it was FREEZING. He was wearing two coats and he was still cold. They were told to stay together on the trail down to the zip lines as there were bears in the area ... wonderful. Edwin enjoyed the zip line as it was his first time. We found these cute little stuffed eagles and you could have put in a salmon can and mailed back home, so we got an eagle for both Jaden and Hui-Hui.
The glaciers, waterfalls, and scenery were breathtaking. I can't really think of the right words to describe them, you'll have to go for yourself to see them.
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We were able to book this cruise with our Wyndham points that were going to expire so it was a good deal .. actually free except for port charges. We got a room with a balcony so we enjoyed looking at the scenery just outside our room. The cruise started and ended in Vancouver BC, but we were able to purchase the airfare with our points too.
We flew to Vancouver early on the morning that the cruise left. We headed straight to the cruise dock. Oh yeah .. you know those colored luggage tags the cruise line gives you? Well I put them on our luggage (I thought that is what the paperwork said) and apparently our luggage went with the people who had paid for the transfer to the ship. Ooopsie ... we couldn't figure out why our luggage had not come out at the airport - it went straight to the bus!!!!! I was a little worried that our luggage had NOT gotten on the bus but the lady at the counter said that's where it had gone. When we saw our luggage being loaded onto the ship when we were doing the disaster drill, I was definitely relieved.
Edwin liked the buffet the best. I think he just liked the desserts. He had a great time trying all the different kinds of food and desserts.
Edwin went on the Zip line at Icy Strait Point. It was billed as the longest zip line. Edwin took a bus up to the top of the mountain where it was FREEZING. He was wearing two coats and he was still cold. They were told to stay together on the trail down to the zip lines as there were bears in the area ... wonderful. Edwin enjoyed the zip line as it was his first time. We found these cute little stuffed eagles and you could have put in a salmon can and mailed back home, so we got an eagle for both Jaden and Hui-Hui.
The glaciers, waterfalls, and scenery were breathtaking. I can't really think of the right words to describe them, you'll have to go for yourself to see them.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
We will miss you Tai-Tai
Edwin's mom passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2009. Here is the slide show that we put together for her service. I got a little carried away while scanning old pictures (there were so many to choose from) - it's about 15 minutes long, so feel free to stop it whenever you have seen enough.
Somehow Jaden learned to say Tai-Tai before the service. I'm sure this made Edwin's mom laugh, clap, and jump around in heaven (for those of you in the family, I'm sure you can visualize this).
She will be missed by all but we are glad to know that Edwin's parents are together again.
Somehow Jaden learned to say Tai-Tai before the service. I'm sure this made Edwin's mom laugh, clap, and jump around in heaven (for those of you in the family, I'm sure you can visualize this).
She will be missed by all but we are glad to know that Edwin's parents are together again.
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Jaden goes to the Academy of Sciences
Jaden goes to the Academy of Sciences quite often. This time I was lucky enough to go with him. Here's a video on him enjoying the penguins. You'll have to forgive my terrible videotaping as I usually just get backgrounds and stuff. You get the main idea anyways ... HE IS HAVING A GREAT TIME!!!
I'm a little prejudiced but everything he does makes me smile. He is such a good and cute baby. We are so lucky. I can't wait until we go to Hawaii!!!!!
Keep coming back as Jaden learns new things every day.
I'm a little prejudiced but everything he does makes me smile. He is such a good and cute baby. We are so lucky. I can't wait until we go to Hawaii!!!!!
Keep coming back as Jaden learns new things every day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Look out world ... he's mobile.
Time for babyproofing. Jaden is on the move. He seems especially interested in the kitties.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
JADEN'S FIRST SNOW TRIP
We all went to Lake Tahoe for a couple of days so Jaden could see the snow - plus the big guys wanted to go snowboarding. Edwin, Sharon, Dennis, and Jennifer arrived around 10:00 on Thursday night. Melo & Kenji arrived around midnight. On Friday, Dennis, Jen, Kenji, and Melo went to Diamond Peak to go snowboarding. Edwin and Sharon stayed behind and went to the store and got the "home theater" set up. We always have fun watching movies projected on the wall at the condo. The kids came back around 4:30 - with Dennis walking strangely. Apparently he fell down and jostled his neck and back, so into the hot tub he goes. I think it made him feel a little bit better as he didn't walk as stiff-looking.
Jaden, Michelle, and Brandon come up on Saturday night. You should have seen ALL THE STUFF they brought with them. See pictures ... this is not even including the baby's bed which we brought up. It really is like moving house!!!! I had forgotten how much planning it takes to travel with a baby.
While Michelle & I were out buying the baby some cooler pajamas (the condo was really hot), Edwin and Jenny got Jaden in his snowsuit (sorta) and took him out for a walk -- his first look at snow. We stop the van and get out the little sled and let Jaden have a mini ride down a little part of the parking lot.
The next day we go to saucer hill with Jaden. It was actually snowing while we were there. Jaden wasn't sure how he felt about this cold weather and white stuff, but after a while he was smiling again.
It was a great weekend!!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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