LL and WMW

On our way down to our weekend conference we met some friends. Trying to get every opportunity to use these passes! And it was nice to get together with friends. This time we did stuff we haven't before. Didn't even know they were there, but now we do. As much of a pain it was to get these, I'm glad we can get as much use as possible. The kids had lots of fun and that's what's important.

So excited to be here! It's been a long day since leaving in the morning, but well worth it. I've been waiting since last year and now I have my family with me to share it with. First speaker of the weekend, Francis Chan. Awesome stuff, a great start!

Penguin Party

The class has been learning about penguins and today they had a penguin party. Wish I could have volunteered in class, but with this weekend I couldn't take the risk. They could wear black and white so he wore black pants and a white thermal. When we picked him up from school he had some sweets left from class. It looked like a pile of toothpaste, we weren't sure what it was, but he really enjoyed it. 

This weekend is going to be packed, so when we got home we got straight to his homework. It took a while! Alpahbet (upper and lower case) twice, and numbers (1-19) three times, plus some math, and other activities. Yikes. I guess that's what happens when we try to cram it into one sitting. Poor guy. We're proud of him for sticking to it. 

NJ hardly ate any of his lunch which surprised me. He usually finishes all of it. When he has food left he finishes it when he gets home. 

The leftovers from the hot pot we did went into a noodle soup. I love watching him use his chopsticks. 

Pete the Penguin

Some dinner before getting down to homework. Mom made him some noodles with vegetables. 

He worked hard on his homework, I was proud of him. It was a lot of writing. He had to make up a story, write it out and draw pictures for each of the four pages plus the cover. By the time we got to the last page his writing was much better and easier to read. We really need to practice his writing with him more. He's been writing some letters backwards or the wrong way. It's weird that his writing  has gotten worse and so has his coloring. It's frustrating since we know he can do so much better. I'm not sure why he finds the need to rush through everything. Hopefully by practicing more at home will help. 

Chess Trophy, Lemon Picking

First place trophy for chess! We're so proud of him! It was going to be first or second and we were happy with either. We just practiced and told him to do his best. He was really excited about his very first trophy. When he accomplishes something that he feels is hard he always says to us: "See, I sticked to it!" Yes, something like that. That's a great attitude.

After showing us his trophy, I asked him to help me pick some lemons. I brought a big bag to book group. Along with pb&j cookies, and dinner for some new parents. 

Sunday Son Selfies

Having a little fun after church with some photos. NJ was being silly trying to block me from being in the picture, but it turned out better this way. Unexpected creativity is always better. 

Tithing, Hot Pot, and Cupcakes

The boys both had their tithes that they put in envelopes. Practicing what we preach, doing as we say, setting an example... 

Now to reward himself with some yummy snacks. This is quite the plate he made himself. I'm glad they went early because as we were leaving there was a kid coughing at the snack table. Eeeek. There was lots of coughing in the sanctuary where we always sit in the very back. And we are badly antisocial trying to shake the least amount of hands possible. Terrible, but necessary. I sanitized my hands so much that my hands are dry and stinging. 

Hot pot dinner for the lunar new year. Yum! The good company made it even more enjoyable. We both prepared and bought items. Fish cake, fish balls, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, egg, tofu, mushrooms, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and dipping sauce. Mmm, it's been a long time since we've done hot pot/shabu shabu at home. Auntie always has the best ideas!

The boys played while we cooked and took our time eating. 

Putting together and playing a lego game. 

Cupcake!

Yum!

Ahmmm.

Looks even better to see him enjoy it. Sprinkles first of coarse! That's sprinkles, not pickles.