Thursday, November 29, 2012

Sep and Oct 2012

Sorry, the original laptop suffered through a life-ending hardware crash of some sort, so  this catch-up selection for September and October is coming to you a little bit late.  

Lots happened -   Collin learning to walk,  Adam attending soccer camp, and a family vacation to Grapevine's Great Wolf Lodge waterpark spectacular!

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Collin showing off the chompers

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No more prunes!

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Ready to play some soccer Dad!




Well maybe not quite ready Dad.


Now I'm ready Dad -  GOOOAAAALLL


Got my cool superstar sticker 


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Guest photographer Adam gets a cheerful shot of Poh Poh and Collin

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Great Wolf Lodge!  Now where's the water?

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Mommy and Adam found the water




and Adam found his favorite waterslides

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Yes son, one day you too can be this tall and pale


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Bathtime or waterpark, Collin loves it all

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It wouldn't be a family vacation without arts & crafts

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LEGOLAND (franchise in an aging mall)

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Quick shot of the 66.67% awake boys

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Never happier than playing with big brother's toys


Walk my son



Collin in pursuit on foot

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The rubber-banded balloon is a hit


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Rattling the cages

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Adam polishing up his computer and mouse skills


Poh Poh - hilarity machine


I celebrate the toy lawnmower




Monday, November 05, 2012

Sep 2012 - The Big Chow Family Get-Together

In September the extended Chow families converged in Houston to celebrate Grace's grandmother's birthday.  Good times and food were enjoyed by all

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At the "kids" table

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The elders

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Adam

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Evelyn  

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Baby Vivian takes a nap

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Collin's bottom-toothy smile



The newest addition to the clan, Vivian



Mary sporting the complementary bow and bib set



Poh Poh with Collin







Vivian in repose



Evelyn with a strange look on her face for Allison





Audrey the goofball





The whole gang



 

The birthday girl with Vivian




Tuesday, October 02, 2012

August 2012

A new cousin for Adam and Collin courtesy of the Bartsches!    Welcome Vivian!

Also Adam started preschool -   the beginning of  many fun adventures

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Adam's engineering project passes code

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Intense concentration

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Collin will now take your calls

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Walking the hallowed halls of preschool

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Poh Poh and the boys

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Big brotherly hug

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Uncle Darren introduces us to Vivian

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She's got that Bartsch look

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Fruits and veggies are always welcome

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Hey, so where's the next banana?

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Collin inquires further into the fake electronic butterfly in the jar

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Helping Mom with the baking




Collin starts his apprenticeship with Adam on blocks and building


Poh Poh brings both the laughs for Collin and a horsey ride for Adam


Adam and Collin go looking down low for the cat



Collin tickles the ivories


Double-horsey rides from Gung Gung


A freshly-haircutted Adam chows down on some fresh watermelon