Chong Family Diaries: 2004

Nov 30, 2004

Prego

You know it is a whole other ball game when you see your sister pregnant.

Lord, help Yoo Jung and Teddy to prepare for this baby. God bless you three!

Thanksgiving Adventure

We did something a little different this year. We drove up to Santa Barbara.

Stopped at some random beaches along the way.

Look at the view we found. Chloe is giving the traditional "Korean" victory sign. Weird...

"Look at my footprints dad!"

"No, you can not be a model!"

"Aw, come on Dad?!"

Thanksgiving in California.

How do you like the pics from our new Canon A 85?

We rented a bike once we got to Santa Barbara. It is actually called a surrey.

Guess who did all the pedaling? Not Su Jin!

Until this point she was actually being camera shy. Really!

"Dad, can you just pay attention and pedal?"

No turkey, just fish and chips. But, I guess the scenery made up for it.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Chloe finally performs. Phoebe and Chloe were great. The performance was not as elaborate as last years but just as memorable. It was at the Cypress community center. It was packed into this large classroom. So right after the performance we left.

The stars take a pic with the mommy Diva.

Phoebe and Chloe with their teacher, Ms. Charlotte.

Phoebe with her Kindergarten classmate, Sue Chong.

Jul 7, 2004

Family Visits

Nanny, Papa, Aunt Yoo Jung, and Uncle Teddy come for a visit.

A stroll on the Seal Beach pier. There's a Ruby's Diner at the end of it.

"Thanks for the ride dad and uncle Teddy."

Chloe is in training for the World's Record by a 3 year old for the most ribs eaten in a sitting. 2 is the unofficial Chong family record

Our little princesses.

Here are some pics from the happiest place on earth. Pinnochio and Phoebe.

Phoebe, Mulan, and Chloe. Thanks Papa and Nanny for a great day at Disneyland.

Jun 29, 2004

Phoebe graduates Preschool

One of our babies has graduated...

Can you believe it?! In a season of graduations it didn't dawn on me that my little girl is growing up. When she had the graduation it hit me. She starts kindergarten in August. Time to stop and smell the roses. Life moves too fast. I need to take time to appreciate the blessings that God has given to us.

Alright... take a deep breath. Get ready for Elementary school, Jr. High, Sr. High, College. I think I am ready for this. Lord, help me.

The Lees visit to So Cal

We had a our friends from Philadelphia visiting us. Chris and Ran Lee; Tom, Phuong and their children (Chris and Tom are brothers). Tom, Chris, and I (Jin) went to the same church (Korean United Church of Philadelphia). They had a family wedding to attend. It was so nice to catch up with them. Here's a pic of our kids playing together.

Chloe, Ethan, Phoebe, Samantha, and Jacob.

More Birthday pics (Chloe)

May 13, 2004

Happy Birthday!!

Chloe celebrating with her classmates at preschool.

She was so excited that she woke up at 6 AM. I (Jin) had to send her back to bed. She went back to her room but I think she was playing the whole time.