July 2

This was Lukey exactly one year ago...

This is Lukey now...

We started off the day at Valley Fair Mall. Mommy tried to take Lukey there early so he can crawl around without anyone bothering him. However, a wretched stench came out of Lukey's butt right when he was about to be placed in the car so a diaper change was definitely necessary. 

Lukey is telling Mommy to "push here" (smart boy!).

Since Lukey's 1 now, he swears to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. 

After dinner, it was time to open gifts!

This is the outcome of the gift opening. 

Uncle Sanzies came too and dropped off a burnt almond cake from La Patisserie!

If you can't tell, the birthday boy is sporting his Stephen Curry jersey (won't really fit him till 4 years later).

Today is his birthday... AND bath night, so Lukey, you can make whatever mess you want. 

Happy birthday, Lucas! You're the best boy anyone can ask for. Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

Big Baby or Little Toddler?

Today is Lukey's 1st birthday! That's right... Mommy & Daddy survived (and conquered) year 1! This month, we did more than the usual baby story time, gym time, and CDM time. The two major events which happened this month was Lukey's birthday party and our one week trip to Hawaii!

Lukey's last monthly picture!

Lukey's Sesame Street Party

His Sesame Street cake (thank you Costco & Michael's)

Boys will be boys... Micah slapping Luke on the forehead

Lukey returning the favor and slapping him on the butt

All Lukey's cousins came to celebrate his birthday!

Daddy & Lukey time (Lukey got to see Daddy a lot more during these past two weeks. The last time he spent so much time with Daddy was when he was first born.)

Hawaii Shinnanigans

Daddy still had two weeks of paternity leave left, so we decided to hop on a plane and fly to Hawaii!

 

With ticket in hand, Lukey is ready to go to the Aloha State!

Lukey loves linking arms with Mommy - BFFs!!!

Here we are in front of the International Market (we went almost every other day since it was less than a mile from where we stayed).

It was HOT & HUMID in Hawaii! Lukey tried shaved ice for the first time.

Lukey being a typical boy @ McDonald's.

First time at the beach (Waikiki Beach).

... and this is how he felt about the beach.

Daddy looks really happy while Lukey looks like he wants no part in this.

Daddy likes to dress like the little man!

Reading the safety manual just in case anything happens. Luckily, we all came back safe and sound.

One More Month Till The Big 1-2!

My not so little baby is 11 months old now. I still can't believe his 1st birthday is only one month away! As he's pretty much warped into a little human with feelings and opinions, he is more fun yet also more crazy! 

In one week, four teeth have erupted (after being toothless for most of his first year). He can almost support himself when he stands upright (till he realizes he has no support). He says "mama", but I'm still trying to figure out whether he means "Mommy" or "more". He is super mobile, which means I'm in super trouble. And he's an Indian, just like his mama (loves copying what other kids do)!

Although life has been crazy lately, it's also been fun. Luke is definitely ALL BOY (those who have raised a girl know exactly what I'm talking about when they see this kid). 

Just chillin' (at his first church retreat @ Redwood Glen)

FACE MASH!! (total boy!)

Typical Chinese boy loving his (fake) bao

Mommy & Daddy's love

First Family Portraits

My Life

From 8 - 8, my life is pretty much consumed by my almost 1 year old! How did my all these months pass me by so quickly?! I've become addicted to carrying my camera around like a tourist-y fob (yes, with the dangling band so it's easier to whip out my camera) just so I can snap tons of pictures of my boy.

Yes, homeboy would rather be naked (no joke!). 

For some reason, I find this picture super cute!

Hot weather = picnics at the park.

The lil adventurer, crawling through play tunnels.

I'm running out of new ideas to do with this boy. If anyone has any suggestions, please share! Though I really don't think Lukey minds that we practically do the same thing every single week.

"Lukey's" Play Area

Weird Lukey smile

A whole play area just for Lukey!

Lukey learning how to climb up the slide.

... and now going down the slide!