Uncle visits me from Switzerland!

He brought me very delicious Swiss chocolates!!!



We had dinner at the Morton Steakhouse.

Brookfield Zoo

We went to Chicago Public Library to get a free pass to Brookfield Zoo which is about 20 miles from downtown Chicago. It was a very nice day. I enjoyed seeing lots of small guys and gals.

Finger food

I finally got to sit at the dining table and eat with my parents.

On my playground

I enjoy being on my new toy--GYMINI Total Playground "Kick & Play".

Happy Spring time at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Yummy!

Happy Baby

 

Getting ready for my 6th month check-up

 

Here comes teeth!

 

Meeting cousins in LA

With Megan and Jewel

Going back home

 

On the way back to the US. Long fly but comfortable ride.

Great Grandma and I

Great Grandma came to Taipei to help Grandma take care of me during Mom's 2-week business trip in China. We had a great time together!

Smiling baby

 

I've learned how to use my tongue better.

I can hold my head upright easily

Hello! I am talking to you

I have been talking a lot lately--wish you can understand me...

Shopping with grandpa & grandma

Sleeping beauty

Auntie Amy

 

Auntie Amy loves playing with me. She makes funny faces and sounds. She is leaving for China tomorrow. I will miss her and look forward to her return in a month.

Happy New Year of Pig!

 

We went to Chiao Hsi for hot spring and stay a 3 day 2 night at The Hotel Royal Chiao Hsi (礁溪老爺大酒店). We drove through the 雪山隧道 "Hsuehshan (English Translation: Snow Mountain) Tunnel", which is 12.9 km long and took 13 years to build.
I was too young to enjoy hot spring, but I got to relax and totally overcame my jet lag. It was a lot of fun!

Happy Moment

Salon photos

My first few days in Taipei

 

We went to Dr. Sun Yat-San's Memorial the very next day of my arrival--I was having a jet lag.
Dad and I posed in front of a Japanese Garden inside the newly opened SOGO department store.
The family portrait was taken by Uncle Ian.
RenAi Road is one of the popular roads in Taipei.

My journey to Taiwan

Bye-bye Snowy Chilly Windy Chicago!
In my first flight...
 

Mr. Frog and Miss Duck are on board for free.
 

It's very warm up high in the sky.
 

Nice seeing Grand aunt, Aunt Shu-ting, cousins Megan and Jewel for the first time in LAX.


I like Minni that Cousin Megan gave me.
 

Sweet dream in the 13 hour flight from LA to Taipei.


Finally arrived after 24 hours leaving home! Feel so GOOD

Sunday morning

Prepare for the SuperBowl. Go Bears!!!

4-month-old checkup & immunization shots

 

What a day! It is 0F outside and snowing--really cold and slippery. I had one oral immunization and 4 shots on my thighs--same as last time. I was very sleepy and in a bad mood during the whole time--Even Mr. Frog and Miss Duck couldn't make me feel better. Today is just not my day!

Kong Xi Fa Chai

I am practicing this gesture for the coming Chinese New Year in Taiwan.

Mr. Frog can count on me

Introducing my two new friends. They are...

Mr. Frog and Ms. Duck.

GREEN BUMBO BABY!

Look how well I sit in this BUMBO BABY .

Look at my "pretty" face

Andrew and Julia are 6 years old twins of mom's former colleague. They had creative ideas when I visited them... How do I look?

Mom, are you doing your homework?

Costco field trip

I am eating all these in my dream!

Play with Ms. Spider

Papa: One hand at a time

I can be a detective!

I followed my mom's movement.

Another exciting moment

I love belly massage.

The 2nd day with my new toy

Ya!!!

I will let you know how well we get along...

What is this?

Dad: This is your new friend.

An exciting moment

I can touch Mr. Octopus and Ms. Sea Horse.

The winners are...

My parents believe it is because Mr. Octopus has colorful legs.

I am a talented swimmer!

Is it the freestyle? Dad: hmm...

I will announce the winners tomorrow

Mom's birthday!

Yammy! A delicious fruit cheesecake is right in front of me...

The Happy Birthday song for Mom

It translates into "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to dear Mom, Happy Birthday to you."

The very last day for the Guessing Game!!!

Who is my best friend? The Soft Cat or the Octopus ?

My passport photo

Mom told me my first passport will be used for 5 years, so I tried to comb my hair better.

Sweet dream...

I am as cute as I was on day one (see the profile).

Happy three month birthday!

Check my exciting scream. Be sure to lower your speaker volume :)

Here is a better hint!

Check this video clip for the guessing game yesterday.

Dad, there is a fish in the ball!!!

Dad: hehehe...

Wonderland Express at Chicago Botanic Garden

All miniature buildings were constructed by branches.

Upper Left: Field Museum, Upper Central: downtown Chicago Skyline (on my left side are the Sears Tower - the tallest building in the US, and the Water Tower - the only survived building over the Chicago Big Fire), Upper Right: Millennium Park

Lower Left: Shedd Aquarium, Lower Central: Chicago Botanic Garden, Lower Right: Teddy Bear Xmas Tree

A guessing game!

Take a quick guess... WHO (the octopus or soft cat) is my best friend? Please leave your answer in the comment and I will post the answer next weekend.

Hint: Check my December posts :)