Cooks in the kitchen

We have started baking our Halloween Boo! cupcakes this year and we decided to try them as cupcakes too. They didn't turn out so well. They were flat and kind of oozy all the over the pan, but still quite delicious. It sure didn't stop any of us (or Murphy who stole one off the kitchen counter) from inhaling them! ;) Ugly, but yummy. It looks like Giana is asking me to put the camera down while she seriously enjoys her cupcake. Okay. Will do. :)

Sofia decided that it was a good day to make some deviled eggs. She peeled, cut, and stuffed the eggs all by herself. I was standing very closely and nervously at first with the knife in her hand and the other cradling the egg, but she did just fine. They were good!

Sofia loves to bake and cook. Once in a while, I have left Ina Garten or Giada on the cooking channel on television and I have returned to find Sofia mesmerized.

Hoo! Hoo! Who's ready for Halloween? Maybe this scary Sofia face? :) We looooove Halloween around here. We pulled out all the decorations October 1.

Giana's baptism

Giana was baptised in August. She wore the same gown that I wore for my baptism. Her godmother is Aunty Mia and the godfather is Big Face Tom. I apparently was burning it on both ends that I fell asleep in the pews. ;)

This is Papa giving Giana hugs and kisses. So sweet!

Here is Giana giving kisses to Papa.

Honk honk! This made Giana really laugh!

Giana and Mom look happy and ready for the baptism!

Giana is getting dressed. It was a great ceremony and we were so happy that our family could come out to be a part of it. It was wonderful to spend time with them. :)

I'm Four!

We celebrated my birthday last month (July 24th) at a nearby park. We had a pinata. The pinata look many many swings before it collapsed and exploded with lots of candy!

Ahhhh! Here I am with my ladylug pinata. I just stuffed it with several bags of candy. That was fun!

Here I am with my good friend and classmate Victoria and Emma (right) and of course my wonderful sister Giana! Giana clearly has the look of victory with that awesome cupcake that Daddy made (64 of them!) in her hands! :)

I am getting ready to blow out my candle! I had such a fantastic day. I was so glad to see so many of my friends, play, and celebrate! Four is a great number!

Bend Fun

We went to visit our friends the Rothamels in Bend, Oregon in June. They took us out on their boat. We had so much fun! I'm just making sure my bellybutton is still there. ;)

I crawled into this box and Charlotte thought it was funny.

Here's my big sister Sofia hugging Charlotte (her Dad is Mr. Big Face Tom). They're old friends. They did the same hug/pose in the same place over 2 years ago.

Sleepy? I guess this is what happens when I wake up at 5 a.m. I had a carrot cupcake that Mom made around 10 am and fell asleep in my high chair. Sofia was having a snack too and when she saw me, she quietly called for Mom and said, "Mom. You really have to come see this. You really do." I guess Sofia thought it was pretty amusing too!

Mom brought my comforter and sheets downstairs to wash and I decided it was the perfect opportunity to make myself into a pupa. It was so cozy. I loved it!

Gone Fishin'

We went to visit my grandparents in Shelton in June. It has been a while since Mom updated this thing, eh? I went fishing and here I am being silly. Mom loves this picture. She thinks it's hilarious. :)

My Grandpa is fishing for me while I try to catch water striders and dragonflies.

Grandma is showing Giana all the baby bullheads that we caught. She really wanted to touch and hold them, so we let her briefly.

Just practicing a little downward dog yoga.

Look what I caught! Aren't they cute?

Wheeeee! Giana is having a good time at our grandparents' house!

Love the hugs from Grandpa! He is the best!

Awwww...so cute! Giana looks like she is in the middle of a 'Heyyyyyyy!'

Nature Girls

I picked some mushrooms at a playground, carried them home in my pocket, and planted them in our garden.

There are in my arms. I hope they grow! (They didn't.)

We found Giana with the balloon playing inside the red wagon. :)

This is Ms. Ara Jo our neighbor. Guess what is growing in her front yard? Morel mushrooms! We picked some and ate them. They are very savory and so delicious!

It's fun to hunt for mushrooms!

Our neighbor Ms. Helen has a big rhubarb bush. Mom and I harvested some and made a pie!

I must've been really tired. Mom found me passed out in the baby swing. (I'm wearing Mom's dress from when she was little.)

Is that a pupa? No, it's Giana! She looooves this blanket that was made by Mom's friend Lindsey. Giana is rolling around in bliss. ;)

Smile!

Somebody loves the red wagon!

Giana is ONE! May 5th

My sister turned ONE on May 5th! Here she is in her traditional Korean gown. Grandma and Grandpa came to celebrate. We had a fantastic time!

Mom and Giana are posing for picture. What a beautiful dress, eh?

Happy Birthday, Giana!

Whoa! Hi Dad! :)

What a smiley pair!

Giana is wearing Mom's dol (first birthday) Korean dress from 33 years ago.