Year of the Ox

It's a special time to get together and celebrate Taiwanese traditions.
First, we graciously receive some red pockets which will be put to good use.

Then, it's time for a feast! I get first dibs on this delicacy!

Here are our special guests, mommy's Uncle and cousin J. Food is always yummier in good company.

Looks like daddy approves of the food.

Thanks for a wonderful dinner A-Ma!

Pumpkin Cake!!

Welcome to the Sushi Cooking Channel. Today we are making a fresh pumpkin cake. After you've chopped, steamed and mashed the pumpkin, follow the recipie and mix mix mix...

then, mix mix mix some more. When you've had enough fun mixing, then pour it into a square pan.


While the cake is baking, it's time to do the dishes and clean up the mess I made.

..and after baking in the oven, yeah, the cake is ready. TV magic. Enjoy!!

Skating!!

Yeah, I get to try real skating. No more sock skating on hardwood floor.

It's kind of slippery... hold on to me tight, dad.
oh, oh... going down.

Okay, skating is not as easy as it seems.

Perhaps I should start with the walker first.

Daddy is my turbo boost.

Oops, down again.

It would have been more fun if I could stay on my skates longer. I think I prefer the sock skating at home for now.

Thank you Uncle Chow Mein for visiting and letting me play with your iphone.

Mail from Santa

"I got a letter from Santa. I do not think he really exists."

"Well, who cares, I like getting letters."

"Time to get back to the snow!!!"

"Yeah... daddy moved the fun of toboganning right in front of our house."

Poor Wasabi had to clean up after us.

Igloo Building 101

First, put up the walls

Second, position sticks for the roofline and load up the snow bricks.

Third, put some water to "seal" the igloo.

Yeah, a winter playhouse for Wasabi.

"Okay," says Ah-ma,"my turn now."

BTW, Wasabi loves tobogganing. Can't you tell?

Thrill Seeker

"ah... another quiet Saturday morning. What should I do?"

"I have an idea... Let's go outside.."

"...and find the biggest hill..."

"..ready or not, here I come..."

what is this white stuff?

"Who said people who live in the lower mainland don't know snow?"

"This is called a snow ball."

"and yes, it's coming right at you!!"

"just having some good old Canadian winter fun : ) "

Survivor Wasabi

This is survivor Wasabi

This is him doing the reward challenge

This is him concentrating on capturing the immunity idol.

This is him strategizing for the win.

This is him waiting for the jury vote

This is him celebrating being the sole survivor of the Westminster island.

Pre Olympic Fever!!!

Hi, world, ah ma and ah gong and all the fellow greater Vancouverites are ready to host the 2010 winter olympics

This beautiful speedskating rink is built for everyone to enjoy.

and yes, after being off his skates for almost two years, daddy still remember to how to stop.

Christmas Cheer

If these snowmen can sing in the rain, I can too!

Here's super mommy Auntie Showerhead making the impossible look easy!

Sharing Christmas cheer with friends Alpha and Bravo was so much fun!

"It's Friday night! Time for some fun! Off we go to watch the carolling ships at the Ladner Harbour"
"Di, di, hold on tight so you don't get lost in the crowd."

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"Wow the ships are so pretty..."

"Wow so this is Rudolph with his red nose!"

"Ho ho ho! Free picture with Santa!"