Still not impressed with Santa.

While waiting in line for the big event Gaia asked "is he going to eat me?" We have no idea where that came from. Needless to say she did not want anything to do with him and this was the closest we got her to him and almost a smile...sort of.

Tis The Season.

A new family tradition is born. the annual Christmas Tree pose.

October/November

From Halloween to the start of the Christmas season, we have so much fun watching our little monster.....I mean sweet child continue to grow and learn. When asked what she would like Santa to bring her, "purple" is the answer, if asked anything else you would like "red" is her next answer. So needless to say it will be fun to hunt for "purple" and "red" for gifts for our silly daughter.

Brandy Aug 20 2000 - Oct 31 2009

This post is dedicated to our beautiful dog Brandy. She graced our family and enhanced our lives for 9 years. She died doing what she loved, walking with her family on Halloween night.

We love her, we miss her.

Fall in Comox.

Today is our One Year Forever Family Day. It is also Gaia's 3rd Birthday.

Oh My God! One year has gone by since we became a family. I cannot believe this. And oh WOW what a year. So many firsts, so many good times, a few bad times, lots of new situations, lots learned, lots discovered, lots of laughter lots of tears, so much love. What a difference this little lady has made to our lives. We love you so much, Gaia Siao-Jyun.

Greatest Dancer Ever!

My parents think its funny to take my picture while I am sleeping in the car.

Things Gaia did not enjoy so much this summer/good ones to show future boyfriends, ha ha.

Aug 09

What can I say, our life is beautiful.

July.

July was filled with beautiful weather, fun outdoor activities and very few tantrums yipeeee. Big steps for Gaia as she has finally moved from her crib to a day bed, and she is also now eating in a big girl chair, yipeeeee.

We can now safely say she has now adjusted to the move and is her old self again.

June.

Another month gone buy in the blink of an eye. Mama is back to work, Gaia is in full time day care making friends inside and outside of school. Now the full time day care is bringing in the english language in leaps and bounds. "Bogger" is now a house hold word. We are probably a minority group of parents who are excitted for our baby to grow up so we can do all sorts of fun things as a family. Our pace now is a little slow with nap times and snack times and all that ruling our world. Only 3 more months and our baby will be 3 and we will celebrate our first year together.

9 Months Later.

The first picture was taken at a park in Taipei, the nest picture 9 months later in Comox.  Somethings have not changed, ha ha, she has the same pants on, but so many other changes have taken place. 

Time to go back to work.

9 months.  My parental leave is now over.  So many mixed emotions as I must return to work.  Where did the time go?  My little baby has already grown up so much and has changed so much from the little girl we brought home just 9 months ago.  Now I must join the millions of other mothers and return to work giving up my daughter to full time day care.  So many mixed emotions.

ANOTHER NEW DAY IN COMOX

The month of May has proven to be extremely busy and trying for our family.  We started the month the the grandparents going home after we returned from house hunting in Comox BC.  Our trip was successful.  The following week was a flurry of activity as we said our good buys, packed up our house and headed on the road with one sick child, one large dog, and 4 cats.  The road trip was very eventful as we made an extra stop in the Banff emergency room then again the next night in Kamloops in their emergency room with our very sick daughter.  Unfortunately for everyone she picked up a nasty flu the day we hit the road and we were a mess with throwing up and fever.  Boy were we all glad when that was over.  Our poor little daughter really had a rough time of it.  We finally arrived in one piece in Comox.  What a beautiful place it is.  We are all now settling in to new jobs and a new daycare.  Bring on June.

The month of May.

The Month of April.

April was a very busy month for us, we are getting ready to move to BC, had a visit from the grandparents, and lots of outdoor activities now since the weather has been warmer.

The month of March.

March was a very busy month, aren't they all.  Papa came home in mid March, our home went on the market and we are getting ready to move.  We are also done with winter and cant wait for it to end.  Gaia is now 2 1/2.  We have had our daughter for 6 months now, unbelievable.

The month of Feb.

WOW, its been a long time since my last post.  How the time has flown by.  Well, Feb was filled with a 3 week visit with Grandma, who Gaia just loved, as well as a first Valentine's Day party and first attended birthday party.  Lots of firsts this month.  Our daughter is growing and becoming more confident as each week passes.  She sure did miss her Papa though, who was away from Jan 7 til March 13.

I like to wear things on my head.