Halloween 2013

This year I really wanted to dress the boys up in complementary costumes. I also really wanted to make them myself...a glutton for punishment, I know. But my mom always made our costumes when we were little, so it's a bit important to me. Plus I missed being creative and crafty. 

So my bright idea was to dress them up as Batman and Robin. Of course once I decided on comic book heroes, I had to turn to Jay for consultation on colors and styles. Who knew there were so many versions of the Dynamic Duo??

Luckily my mom had also kept a sewing pattern from when I was about Justin's age and I dressed up as Super Girl. I was amazed that that the paper didn't crumble in my hands! Not bad for a 30 year old pattern!

I had a mask for Brandon too, but he didn't really want anything to do with it. Justin had fun with his costume and was "flying" up and down the driveways. All in all, a success in my book - plus several requests for the "hand-me-downs" next year ;)

Justin turns 5!

Justin turned 5 a couple of weeks ago and all I know is that I'm pretty sure I'm not old enough to have a five year old. I'm going to need to demand a recount on that one. We kept it low key this year...I figure there's plenty of time for bounce house parties and whatnot down the road. Besides, as long as Justin got cake, balloons, and some presents, it was a party in his book! Plus we ended up celebrating three times, so yes, that meant three cakes, and what kid doesn't like that? His favorite gift ended up being a thick ol' book of Disney Classic stories that he's been poring over ever since. 

On his actual birthday, I picked him up early from school to take him to buy some balloons. 20 bucks later we walked out with a huge balloon bouquet complete with absurdly large Mylar number 5. Good thing Justin liked them because he had to sit in the back seat with all of them! For dinner we served fresh coconuts to drink from which has become a bit of a treat at our house. I think Justin is just tickled to actually drink from a coconut like in the stories and cartoons. 

Like I said, I still can't believe Justin is five. That's like the age of an actual KID...not a preschooler or toddler and certainly not a baby anymore. Wah!!!

Go Bears!

We took Justin to his first Cal game at the new stadium a few weeks ago. Truth be told, it was my first game too (!) We got Grandma and Grandpa to watch Brandon (sorry guy!) and we were off to Berkeley! I even got to try an ice cream sandwich at CREAM since there was no line! (for the record - yummy, but not worth waiting in line, that's for sure!)

It was a beautiful day and the stadium looks great! Justin was fascinated by the cannon that fires after every score, as well as the snacks (of course).

And of course, we had to teach him all the appropriate cheers ("Roll on you Bears!")

Go Bears!

 

 

 

 

It was so hot that day that Brandon needed a treat when we got home!

His first popsicle...I think he liked it!

Summer Round-up

Yipes - where did the summer go? Yes, again I am woefully behind in updating this blog. Here are some pics to catch you up

Driving Miss Daisy. For some reason, Brandon all of a sudden loves hats.

This is from when Brandon was sick a while ago. Poor guy just wanted to cuddle.

Again with the hats...

At the SF Zoo

The seagull stole his sandwich when he turned around!

At the petting zoo

Wong cousins! We grow 'em big around here!

Brandon's One Year Photoshoot

I really wanted to have another family photoshoot when Brandon turned one. Luckily Jay was willing to humor me and we were able to book our same photographer as last time when Justin turned one (Christine Szeto Photography - She is probably ACTUALLY one of the genuinely nicest people I've ever met!)

We took these photos at Holbrook Palmer Park in Menlo Atherton at Christine's suggestion, which turned out to be a great location. To tell the truth, with the way the boys were acting on one of the hottest days this summer, I wasn't sure she was going to get ANY good photos. But as evidenced below, she was able to capture some great moments! It's so nice to have some nice photos of the Wong boys.

Now if I could only get around to framing the prints...