Maple Syrup Festival

Hmm … It feels like forever since I updated this blog.  So much had gone on since my last update, with both laughter and tears.  Phew … now spring is ON!!  Let’s have some major fun, OUTDOOR!  And how much I missed that, with my family, and friends!!!! =)

Oh yeah … jouney to Maple Syrup Festival!!

It’s been a year since Reily visited Bruce Mills Conservation Area.  Last time he visited, he’s still in a stroller.  Now he’s a little boy waving and saying hello to the bunny! =)

Oh hello, attention seeker!  No problem, you can do it as often as you want, as long as it’s for the camera. =)

This year we have some very dear friends of mine coming with us.  I’m genuinely touched by their care, love, and help to us and the kids!  LOVE THEM ALL! 

Hey look, not only Aidan, Reily’s on a pony too!!! =D

Remember one of my posts about Aidan’s constant snacking during our family event?

Look, that makes two of them now! =P

Hello, my dear friends!!  OK, those are saps in the bucket, don’t spit into it please.

Oh YUMMY syrup!! 

And more fun, on the spot!

Helloo!!  Slave labor!! =D

Here comes my favorite sequence!!  Oh Reily, next year, please ditch your snack and join your brother!  Wildness is in our family blood, come on!!! =D

Do you hear me?  Yes?  Good boy!!! =P

Meeting up old friend

Err... doesn't mean my friend is old, just that I know her for quite some time, without me even noticing... wow... time flies.

It's so nice to see my friend still look so young and fresh, while I'm seeing the increase of my grey hair. This, I have to attribute to my genes... hee hee... =D

Actually, we didn't talk too deep and too much, because most of the thunder has been stolen by this creature.

With Aidan's existence, I have naturally become the 2nd sexiest, instead of the first, muwahahahahaha...

But it's ok, I must admit Aidan is A LOT cuter than his dad, because the took the best of his parents.

Here's a couple more from my lunch with my close and dear friend!

5 months old Aidan

Sometimes I just don't know where time goes.  It went by so fast.  Aidan is now 5 months old.

I thank God that he continues to grow in really good health.  He's getting rounder, and his arms are wrapped with fatty meat.

Having visitors has become a weekly routine, which we enjoyed a lot as I miss my friends all this time. 

I hope they'll have fun visiting us too.

In this particuar case, I think my friend did have fun. =)

And this is good.  At least Aidan has a purpose...

A tourist attraction! =D

Easter treats

Having a baby in our life is definitely a blessing in our family.

However, it also limited our mobility and flexibility to meet our beloved friends.

And this is one aspect of life I certainly miss a lot.  The sense of fellowship, togetherness, and the love sharing among our beloved friends in God.

Fortunately, instead of me joining my friends out there, they actually came over and we had a GREAT night in Easter long weekend.

The ladies have their fun with the babies ...

And the father enjoys his son too. =)

Most of all, we all enjoy our sharing ...

And the food!

Old friendship renewed

It's toward the end of the week I'm still reviewing last week.  =)

But it's all good as I had a chance to meet a long time friend, which I haven't met him for like 2 years.

Everybody had a great time.  My friend's girlfriend loves to play with this 4 months old meat ball.

And I had a great time talking to my friend.  Of course, I love taking pictures for them and Aidan too.

Looking at these pictures always let me think back our junior high school time.  Yes, that's how long we knew each other.  =)

I also had a chance to have a photo with Aidan too, when my other friend visited me last weekend.  The last time I take a picture with Aidan was ... sigh, more than 3 months ago... =P

I explicitly asked my friend to bounce my flash off the side wall, instead of the usual ceiling, coz I've noticed that I can't stand indirectional light anymore.  This has become my thing nowadays. =D

Friends and family (part 2)

After we spent our Boxing day to rest, Aidan and his parents are prepared to meet more friends and family. =)

First, we have mommy's 5th auntie visited in the morning ...

Including her son.  It's so cool, I think I did the exact same thing while I was a boy visiting my relatives.  =)

In the afternoon, we headed out to meet up our church friends.  

We also used this occasion to celebrate one of the fathers' birthday.

And as a tradition, we always have to take pictures of the birthday cake.

As you've noticed, this gathering is set up to be a baby safari at the very beginning, so I have tons of great opportunities to take pictures of the cute faces!

If you remember from my previous post, this is baby Zachary.  Man, he is HUGE now, compare to the time when I last took his picture.

Looking at him looking and exploring really makes me feel old about myself. =P

And his smile always worth a million dollars. =D

And we also have other children showing up.  This cute boy, CJ, was really curious about my flash. =D

And that's nice, because he proactively give me very funny poses. =)

And remember Hazel?  She has grown up too ...

She's also curious about my flash. =P

I think she'll have a bright future to be a martial artist.  Hee Ya!!!

And here we have little Angie being really curious on everything around her.  Wooo... so cute!

As for the adults, we treasure this little time we have spared to chat and learn about parenting.

Noticed the Christmas tree?  I promised my friend that we take a family portrait with this tree.  But unfortunately Aidan needs to be fed and prepare for our 'next' dinner.  So we have to leave early... A definite miss for me!! =P

Didn't take many pictures during the dinner, as I'm still not bold enough to carry a big camera and shoot everywhere.  I only took a peak at Aidan...

After the dinner, we also had a chance to celebrate the birthday of mommy, uncle and auntie.  And again I didn't take the cake shot because the perfect spot is taken by my father-in-law.  I also need to be in the background holding Aidan high up behind mommy.  =)

I can only take the after math shots. =P

Uncle and his wife also need to take a picture before they head back to NY the next morning.

But I do have a chance to take this shot, which I'm very happy with because of the joyful expression they all have.  I forgot what we were talking about when we take the shot, maybe something about Aidan's poisonous gas... =P