Chicago Botanic Garden

It's like the trip is not completed without paying a visit to Chicago Botanic Garden.  It has become our ritual every summer.

Arts camp

I have 2-week arts camp in Orrington School.  The first week is about India, and the second week is about Japan.  Aside from the art, drama, music, dance, media and a counselor time, playground is the best part.  

Learning to bike

I did it!

Evanston Art Festival

Lake Geneva

We always had a great time visiting Lake Geneva. 

Evanston Farmer's Market

Farmer's market is one of our must-go places.

Nice to meet you, Lyle

We finally met Lyle-Ella's baby brother.  He is so adorable!  I had a great time dancing, playing the piano and playing bubbles and frisbee with Ella in the sunny California.

Dessert time with 姑婆

謝謝姑婆帶我們去吃甜點(品悅糖法式甜品專賣). 真的很好吃! 

The center piece of Taipei Grand Hyatt lobby

Their center piece is always spectacular.

Dined with Grandpa

Before we left for the US for the summer vacation, we got together with Grandpa and Alicia's family at Hyatt.

蕙壽司

Grandpa took us to this 7-seat Prix Fixe menu Japanese restaurant.  The chef was preparing food in front of us.  I had the full set and finished them all!

Jewel & Megan

Having a good time with my old time pals-Jewel & Megan to kick off a great summer vacation!

Taipei Botanic Garden

 

寶貝阿姨帶我去植物園及歷史博物館看米羅的畫展. 雖然熱還是好開心!

Like a princess

I dressed myself up at home when Mom was busy packing for the summer.

無老鍋

Auntie Amy and Uncle Ian came to Shanghai for weekend/business.  We tried out this hotpot chain from Taiwan.  It's yummy but probably not for everyday.

Semester-end ballet performance

I really enjoy dancing.

Happy 13th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

We went to Kafer by the river to celebrate Mom and Dad's 13th anniversary.  Wish they stay happy and healthy for many many years to come.

Artwork-Floral

Jumping rope at the pudong century park

Farewell, my dearest Grandma

My dear Grandma, who used to be very healthy had a sudden stroke on May 1st.  She was rushed to ER right away, and had been in coma at ICU ever since.  On May 16th, her heartbeat stopped and bid us the final goodbye.  During those 16 days, Grandpa, Auntie Amy, Mom, Uncle Ian, and Auntie Vicky visited her everyday and prayed everywhere they could, and they never gave up.  We all miss her so very much, and we will always remember her.