My New Year Wishes

Photo notes:
Left: Tango Mexican Cantina at The Docks in Toledo.

Toledo Attractions

Right: Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo Museum of Art

My favorite thing

I am singing a song

Is it good?

My signature smiles

Call for Room Service

Anyone???

Go! Go!

Is it a military training???

Can I just stay like this?

Papa says: NO

Lake Geneva, COLD!

We are visiting the Lake Geneva , Wisconsin. This resort town is about 75 miles from Chicago. My parents told me that the family had a reunion here this summer.

Dancing

Check my dancing style. I will be a superstar when I am 20!

This small box is my mobile home

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We are celebrating our Xmas with a Chinese monkey at Timber Ridge :)

Xmas Eve in Lake Geneva

It is a cold night. I feel so warm in my Baby Bjorn.

Good morning salute

A joyful sound

My mom said that I love Octpus. What do you think?

On my swing

When I am in a good mood, I enjoy playing this magic ball

My melt-your-heart smile

I am thinking...

I will let you know what I want to have for dinner.

This is my first Xmas suit

Aunt Amy visits me from Taiwan

Even though I gave aunt Amy some tough time during her stay in Chicago, she is still happy to hang out with me.

Do we look the same?

Jolene and Cat

This is one way to keep my fingers warm :)

Practicing grip on my swing

Mom and I

Give me a big hug

More shots

After the tasty thing, here is what I got--four more shots--two on each thigh. At first, the feeling was weird. I was not sure what was going on. After the first one, I saw what's coming next and started panicking. I felt awful and hoped tomorrow would be another day!

My 2-month checkup

I had my 2-month checkup today, and I am 22" tall (50th percentile) and 10 lbs (almost 50th percentile). I also had a couple immunization shots today. Here is the first one--Rotavirus Vaccine (tastes not bad)!

My first Xmas shopping with Mom and Dad

We went to the Woodfield Mall this afternoon. There were a lot of Xmas shoppers passing by. But, they didn't bother my sleep at all.

My amusement park

I invited my friends to play with me.

My first time in the swing

I enjoyed tummy massage

Ready for a good night sleep

My first business trip with Mom

My mom brought me to visit Meijer store at Bolingbrook, IL.

Am I cute?

Good morning!

I am a little boxer when I wake up. What a nice day it is!

Day trip at St. Charles, IL

Kiss you!

This is my first field trip!

This is my first Thanksgiving. My grandpa and parents took me to Chicago Botanic Garden. The weather was fine. I did not do too much sightseeing because I was asleep most of the time.

What a wonderful trip with grandpa!

Grandpa is visiting me from Taiwan

I am showing grandpa what is considered the most elegant sleeping style.

This is my favorite sleeping style!

Pink burrito

Hello Aunt Stefanie,

Thank you very much for this wonderful gift. I feel so cozy in this cold winter season. By the way, my baby acne is almost gone. I will show my beautiful face to my grandfa during his Thanksgiving visit.

Jolene

With Papa

It is 6:30pm. Papa just came back home from work. It is so nice to see him and keep him busy.

With grandparents

Many thanks to Grandma to take care of me since I was born, and thank Grandpa for coming to celebrate my one month old birthday. They are leaving for Taiwan tomorrow. Grandpa and grandma, I promise I will show you a lot of new tricks when I see you next time.

Baby acne

Do you see the red spots on my face? They say they are baby acne. I am not bothered by them, but I guess you would not see my close-up for a while.

1 Month Celebration

I am one month old today. It's a big day in Taiwanese culture. We went to Drake Bros. Steak House at The Drake Hotel. I was very cooperative--As you could tell, I slept until the picture time. Grandpa and Grandma were so happy that they would take me out for dinner often! :)

Tummy time

Like Grandma like Jolene

Would I look like Grandma in X years?

My Grandpa is visiting me!

To my dear grandpa,

Thank you very much for visiting me from Taiwan. We two share big smiles!

Jolene

Happy Bath

This is my first experience in the warm bath. So comfortable!

During my 3rd week check...

I was waiting for the doctor to come and trying roll-over. My mom got scared and her scream scared me.

My 3rd week check-up

I went to the hospital for my 3rd week check-up. I am now 21 inches (53.3 cm) and 8 lb 5 oz (3774 grams). Doctor said I have grown very well. Many thanks go to mom for eating and nursing hard for me.

Dad, I want to go out with Mom

See my big smiles!

Today, I gave Mom and Dad some big smiles. Which one is your favorite? Another surprise I had for them is that my umbilical cord finally fell off!

Jolene in the good mood

It seems Jolene likes it very much.  Thanks my cousin Ella!

Visit of Mom's aunt and cousin

Mom's 3rd aunt and cousin drove to Chicago from Indiana, Pennsylvania to visit us this weekend. Grandma showed them around in Downtown Chicago. They bought caramel popcorns from Garrett shop. So delicious that I hope I could have a bite! 

I love playing Tai Chi

Jolene is in her bed playing Tai Chi. Playing Tai Chi is one of her three favorite things besides sleeping and eating.

Dad, I am hungry again!

See what I am good at...

I was one week old on Oct. 15. Mom said I was like playing Taiwanese opera. Was I?

So hungry...

I want milk!

My daily activities

Searching for food, eating, being burped, day dreaming are pretty much what I do when I am awake.

First check-up

Today I had my first check-up by Dr. Chandra. That was the first time Mom and I went out since we had come back from the hospital. It's really nice to breathe some fresh air.

I am 7 lb 5 oz, and 52 cm now. Given my birth weight of 7 lb 2 oz, height of 48 cm, Mom's efforts in nursing me really paid off!

Here, I am at sweet home!

Today is Oct 12. I went home with Dad, Mom and Grandma. It was snowing outside. We were all surprised by this early snow.

My room is so comfortable that I have good sleep most of the day.

My mom is trying very hard to feed me with her milk. I think I can be a superwoman in the future.

The little burrito with Mom and Dad

Today is my 3rd night in the hospital. Mom and Dad managed to bring me back from Special Care Unit. They were so excited to be with me but my company kept my Mom and Dad awake most of the night. We are going home tomorrow!

Hello everyone!

Today is Oct 8th. After a long stay in my mom's belly, I finally arrived. Hello everyone, here I am at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital!

Due Day

Today is the official due date, but I am still inside my mom. Dr. Clinton said that I am doing fine, and Dad and Mom need not to worry about my being "late" at this moment. Mom received a couple family phone calls to ask whether I have arrived. Mom is a bit anxious but I will try my best to cooperate.

Grandma and Uncle Ian came to Chicago on Saturday to wait for my arrival. Grandma will stay here for 1+ month to help take care of Mom and me.

38 Weeks!

It's Mom's 38th week's belly! Dad said I have dropped. I said you will see me soon! :)

Station: -2

Today, mom had her routine prenatal checkup. I am almost 38 weeks now! Dr. DiPasquale performed an internal exam and told mom that the station I was at is -2, which means my head has already descended at least 2 cm more now. Haha, I am getting ready!

Full term baby!

I am now considered to be full term, which means I am ready anytime to see the world. I am so excited!

My cousin Jewel Chen

My new cousin Jewel was born this morning at 6 AM in LA. Her big sister Megan is 3 years old and is very fun to be around. I hope we will play together soon!

U-Pick Apple

We went to Apple Holler Orchard in Sturtevant, WI to pick apples today. We picked a full bag of apples and tasted a couple along the way. It's quite fun! I wish I would pick by myself someday soon!