How much she's grown...

Before age 1

















This is right around age 2. Some people thought she looked like "Boo" from Monster's Inc.

















This is at age 3.












Age 4





Thank you Lord for watching over her. I pray that you may grant me your Grace to raise her for your glory!

Chloe turns 5

Chloe turned 5 on Monday.

She's a hoot. From the 1st day of May she's been asking when it was going to be her birthday. Suj's mom and sister sent some new clothes for her. That's a big treat for Chloe b/c she gets a lot of hand-me-downs (not that she minds all that much). But, this was especially special b/c it really made her feel girly and grown up. It was just a flowery skirt and top but it was a little "sophisticated". She even had a set of faux pearl necklace and bracelet. She insisted that she wear this to school on her birthday.

That's our little girl. All grown up... what am I going to do? Thanks to everyone for making it a wonderful day.

King of the Jungle

I'm usually against big productions for church but I think I am changing my mind on this issue. It was a lot of time and dedication on the directors and even parents but I think it was encouraging to see everyone working together.















Look at the set! The parents put alot of work into this.















Here's a pic of Phoebe after the performance. I didn't know that she could dance like that.

Happy Birthday to my niece, Audrey!

Happy birthday you little munchkin! I'm sorry we couldn't be with you on your 1st birthday.

I pray that you grow strong and healthy. I pray for your parents that they have the strength and endurance to provide and protect you. I pray that this Sunday you would see the beauty of the resurrected Christ and that you would come to know him and trust him as your own savior.

God bless! We love you and miss you!!

edit: A pic from the birthday party. How much you've grown.

Swim Class

So, our girls have started swim class. As anticipated, Phoebe has been apprehensive but generally enthusiastic to make a decent effort. Chloe on the other hand is probably the bravest one in her class.

This past monday after class Chloe tells me as we're setting the table for dinner, "Dad, guess what?" "I pee-ed in the pool" My response, "what?!" While giggling Chloe says, "I pee-ed in the pool."

Becareful of litle children in the pool.

Looth Tooth

Here's an update on Phoebe's teeth. So far, she has lost 4 teeth - 2 lower and 2 upper. As you can see from the picture her two front teeth are missing now. It's taking some time but we're hoping that they'll come in soon.

Did you know that some kids get a whole dollar from the tooth fairy now? We've resigned to give her a quarter for each tooth.

On a different note, I think I like this Hello-Picasa program. I think I'll be updating our family blog more often.

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Reminiscing

Doing a little reminiscing about the past and our entry into southern california life. I came across these first pictures in our first apt. here. Phoebe and Chloe are so small here.

I also wanted to check out Picassa and their blogger interface - Hello program. If it's decent I'll be using this more to upload pics on to the blogger site. You all might want to check out picassa just b/c it may help us sending picture files to each other.

bye for now...

Catching up...

I know that I haven't posted in a while

Here's Phoebe's first piano recital back in January -

First the left hand...

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Next, the right hand...


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We also made the big move on Thanksgiving and the day after! Here are some pics of our home.

The guest-craft-study room is in the front.

Phoebe's room is the 2nd, then Chloe's, and then ours at the end.

These pictures are right before our closing. The flowers and lawn has died since then. We'll be working on those soon.

Hope you plan a visit with us soon!

San Diego Zoo Trip - Feb 13, 2006

Our family took a trip this past Monday.

It was a school holiday so Su Jin and Phoebe were off. We pulled Chloe out from school and headed down to San Diego. It was a perfect day! It wasn’t hot but plenty of sun. There wasn’t that many people either.

Highlights of our trip:

Getting online tickets on sale that included passes for the bus tour and the air tram (gondola).

Seeing the baby panda – Su Lin

Seeing the giraffe pee (even worse was seeing another giraffe take a taste!)

Spending time as family!!

1st Grade... Here I come!

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Disney Store and Rain Forest Cafe

So, we took the girls out for Chloe's birthday.








Clowning around


Thanks everyone for making my 4th birthday special. I miss you!

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Uncle Jae Kwang in Korea

Jae Kwang saw the pictures of Chloe. He wrote back to wish Chloe a Happy Birthday and let us know that he and his family are doing well.

Here are some pictures he sent.


Jae Kwang posing in front of his office building after lunch.


They look so cute!


Are you wondering why Su Jin's Eemo is wearing a hambok? She became a Kwonsanim at her church. Congratulations Kwonsanim!!


I think Jae Kwang likes being back in Korea. We miss you!!

Chloe is almost 4

Chloe is turning 4 this Sunday.

We celebrated with her preschool class today.






"I'm not 3 anymore."


"But, watch out I'm going to turn 4!"

May 7th Dance Recital

Audrey Min Jung Koehn

Audrey was born April 15th 2005 at 1:38 pm. She was 7 lbs and 6 oz., 19 inches. Yoo Jung is doing fine.

Please pray for the Teddy, Yoo Jung, and Audrey.

Can't wait to meet you in person.

Crazy Dad Takes Family on a Crazy Trip

Su Jin suggested that we take a family trip since I had Monday off and Phoebe was beginning her spring break.

It got my mind running about what we could do...
Legoland, Vegas, LA, beaches...

NO... I got it!

Guess where we went?



We left late on Sunday night. Got there early Monday morning. Headed back home and made it back by 8 pm.

I look back... And I find that I am a little crazy. OK... a little bit more than just a little. OK... I might be going off the deep end.

My 2nd Tooth

Phoebe lost her 2nd tooth...

Uh, dad... I lost my 2nd tooth.


"What! Let me see?!"


Wow...

Chloe didn't want her sister to get all the attention.

Lu's are in town

Su Jin's roommate from seminar days was in town. Holly and Stan and their daughter Lydia. They live in San Fransisco right now.







Thanks for visiting!

Ready to burst!

My sister is ready to go anytime now. Three weeks and counting according to the doctor. Good news--the baby is gaining some more weight and my sister was taken off of bed rest. Please continue to pray for her.