At the Farmers' market

We just moved into Evanston. During this exhausting unpacking period, we are taking a short break enjoying a nice sunny morning at the Farmers' market, just a block away from our new home!

Happy bath time

I can sit pretty well during the bath. By the way, I just got lots of companies including a green turtle, a white water goose, a blue dolphin, a red crab and an orange octopus. Can you spot all of them?

First trip to Navy Pier Chicago

We are in the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier Chicago.

A nice view of the Chicagoland.

You know why mom laughs so loud if you have seen this movie "Happy Feet".

What a wonderful day!

Ceberating my parents' 7th year anniversary

We had a nice dinner at Bistrot Zinc. In the picture was our appetizers, soft shell crab and mussels. The food was excellent.


After the meal, we had a short walk along the lake.

I have four teeth now

Dad has learned a lesson not to put his finger into my mouth :)

Fondue night

Finely shattered half garlic blends with 1 cup of dry white wine (Blanc, Produce of France, imported by Louis Glunz Wines, INC) and heats in 150C.
Pour 8 oz. of shredded Gruyere cheese and 8 oz. of shredded Emmentaler cheese into the fondue pot. Lower heat to 100C and gradually stir.
Blend 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, some dry white wine, some cherry juice and add it into the pot. Season with white or black peppers and nutmeg.
Serve with French bread cubes.
Approximately serve 3~4 people.

Chef: Dad
Appraiser: Mom
Photo: Uncle Ian

Apple is delicious

Dinner at Rain Forest Cafe

We had dinner at Rain Forest Cafe. We sat beside a big elephant. Look! My dad pulled my head from a giant snake. It's scary.

First hair cut

Sunglasses work just fine

Ready for the hair cut

Hair cut at Snippet's at 5:30pm.

The 40 seconds video clip of the hair cut

A fresh look of me! In fact..., I don't know what just happened.

Certificate - also for the celebration of my 8th month birthday.

With Uncle Ian

The last day before first hair cut

Mom and dad have decided to have my first hair cut tomorrow for my 8th month birthday at Snippet's mini cuts.

My first trip to the National Park

We had a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on June 1. It was my first experience in the national park. This national park is crossing the State of North Carolina and Tennessee.


Welcome aboard of the United Airline service to Raleigh, NC!


Is this the first class seat?


We stayed two nights at this cabin "Loving You". This cabin is for time sharing and was well maintained.


It should have been an easy hike to this Laura Falls. Well, my weight is close to a backpack, so it is still quite a load for dad.


We saw lots of wild animals in the park including white-tailed deers, wild turkeys and black bears . We were especially excited observing black bears. My parents posted me as a "cute wild animal"!


This pioneer settlement house looks big, but how could they get along with thousands of mosquitos?


The Cligmans Dome is the highest point at this park. Dad told me that he had done a backpacking trip here a year ago. It looks very foggy and cold at the moment.


When mom went to a business trade show on June 5, dad and I had a day trip to the Natural Science Center of Greensboro.


The mouse is not the only animal that bites.


We flew back to Chicago today. It was a nice trip!