Sunday, May 02, 2010

Carribbean vacation!!

We all headed down to the Dominican Republic last week for cousin Jocelyn and David's wedding. Everyone had a great time, we got to reunite with family and meet new family as well.

Here's Brendan helping out YeYe with his carry-on. Yes, he insisted on pulling it all the way to the gate...



Arrived at the all-inclusive Paradisus, time to chow down...


The Lau girls reunited! (Jadyn just off camera catchin' some Zs)...


Fun in the kids pool, always nice and warm.....from the sun....




Chinese Pavilion for dinner, don't ask about the lobster...


Fun (and bumpy) shuttle rides to and from the beach and around the resort. We got to participate in many of the activities provided at the resort: climbing wall, catamaran sailing, kidszone play area, a great MJ show, dancing at the nightclub, an unluckily brief stint in the casino, in addition to the pools and the beach.




Four mermaids discovered on the shore in Punta Cana...


All rehearsed and ready for the big day...


Uncle Jr was designated the fish-man by Brendan...


Welcome BBQ on the beach...

Excursion swimming with sharks and stingrays, got to swim alongside 8 ft nurse sharks and touch them (when we were quick enough). Never was quick enough to catch a stingray, but the tour guide was somehow able to corral one...







The big day! Everyone looking good, many-a-tears were shed...



Flower girls focused, working hard...




Their job complete, the girls can kick back and relax...





The newlyweds surprised us with our own anniversary cake! Also one for their parents and our parents who also share the same date. Thanks J&D!



Minutes (literally) before leaving, the girls got some dominican braids as souvenirs...

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Spring is in the air...

All the snow has melted, our lawn is once again visible...

Here are the kids bundled up in the park..



Weekend trip to NJ to see the family...


Brendan gets his toys and jiajia's too...


Samantha's homemade jewelry...

Dressed up for a Star Wars costume party....


Visiting the cherry blossoms in DC...














Swing by the Jefferson Memorial...



Playing at home...


Somebody's ticklish...

At Butler's orchard for some Easter fun...





Brunch at New Fortune for Ah Ta's 83rd birthday...



Sassy girl...