We had a busy weekend, attending a couple birthday parties on Saturday and then BrickFair LEGO Convention on Sunday with friends! See all the weekend fun below…
Dan holding Mirei at Clara’s birthday party.
Mio wading in one of the pools that were set out in the front yard.
The kids having fun with the water balloons.
The theme of the party was Frozen, and Mio loved all the Frozen-themed snacks!
Mio was having so much fun, but we had to leave Clara’s birthday party a little early so that we could also attend Augustine’s first birthday party, which was held at Westwood Country Club in Vienna.
The beautiful spread for Augustine’s first birthday! I had the honor of designing the backdrop.
Look at those amazing cake pops and cupcakes!
Mio getting her face painted.
Hello Kitty!
Mio smiling at herself in my phone camera.
There were cute props at every table!
Guest’s wishes for Augustine hanging on a tree. Such a beautiful idea!
Xiaolu meets Mirei
Doljanchi tradition… Auggie picked the ball! Future athlete!
Auggie with his parents and grandparents!
Mio was so excited that the balloon twister made her a ninja turtle balloon!
The birthday party had so much detail and thought put into it, and was extravagant like a wedding! Ploi did such an amazing job of throwing a birthday party to remember!
My brother stopped by the house while Mio was eating Pop Rocks for the first time (they were in a goody bag), in this pose. He asked, “What are you doing, Mio?” to which she deadpanned, “I’m popping.” lol
On Sunday, we got to go to the BrickFair LEGO Convention at the Dulles Expo Center because our friends had extra tickets! It was the largest gathering of LEGO enthusiasts in the area and there were quite a lot of impressive LEGO creations to see!
Mio and Kosei with a minion made out of LEGOs
LEGO Egyptian civilization
LEGO castle and soldiers
I particularly liked this theme park made out of moving LEGOs!
Mirei getting lots of hugs from Kosei. He’s got the big brother thing down!
Special thanks to the Smith family for inviting us along to BrickFair! It was a lot of fun for the whole family! 🙂
We spent this past weekend at Camp Shehaqua, a family camp at Hickory Run State Park in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We arrived on Friday afternoon and left on Sunday afternoon, so it was a fun three days and two nights spent with friends and their families in the great outdoors!
Our little cabin for the weekend.
Arriving at Camp Shehaqua
Mio relaxing in the hammock by the dining hall.
Mirei and I squeezed in too. It was so comfy!
Both nights, there was a campfire and s’mores after dinner. Here’s Mio on the first night by the campfire.
Hanging out by the campfire.
Roasting marshmallows.
Mio and I enjoying our s’mores! She loved them.
6 month old Mirei and 10 month old Avonlea.
Avonlea, 2 month old Alanna, and Mirei! So many baby girls!
Morning activity the next day for the “Twinkles” group (which was 3 – 5 year olds)
Mio had a good time participating in the activities with Dan.
Meanwhile, Mirei and I were in the “Milky Way” group for babies under two. Mirei got to make some new baby friends!
Mirei with her friends:
The campground had a really clean and well-maintained pool! Mio had a great time swimming in it in the afternoon.
Mirei got to take a dip, too!
With our sweet girls in the pool.
The dodgeball tournament in the evening of the second day.
Lots of outdoor fun!
Mio and Seiji watching their Daddies play dodgeball from the sidelines.
The girls with Daddy after the game.
Mirei sitting up in the field
Dojoon was so sweet and doting with Mirei!
Mirei getting lots of attention!
Seiji playing with Mirei
A bunch of the boys hugging Mirei. She was getting bombarded with affection!
Mio climbing a tree for the first time. She had such a good time at the camp!
While I’m not a very outdoorsy person and camping usually is a challenge for me, it was nice to unplug and get away with other families and friends, and spend time in nature together. The kids definitely enjoyed it, and we’re looking forward to going again in the future!
We enrolled Mio in her first ballet class this summer, since she has been showing a lot of interest in the idea of ballerinas and dance. The class is Tiny Tutu’s Level I for 3 year olds, and it meets once a week for eight weeks for a total of eight classes that run from the beginning of July to the end of August. Mio loves dressing up in her leotard, tutu, tights, and ballet slippers and going to class to spin and dance with her classmates! Ballet class is also something I’d always looked forward to enrolling my daughters in, as I loved going to ballet class as a little girl myself. I feel like it’s one of the fun highlights and milestones you can enjoy as mother to a daughter.
Sitting with the other students at week 2 of ballet class.
She seems to really enjoy ballet class so far, and always talks about it at home, asking “Can I go to ballet class?” constantly. We’re so happy that she’s having fun with it!
Because it’s summer break, I’ve been trying to find ways to keep Mio busy and entertained while she doesn’t have preschool. I decided to enroll her in a few classes, one of which is “Preschool Gymnastics” or basically beginner gymnastics for toddlers 3-5 years old. It’s four classes that meet once a week during the month of July, and while Mio is one of the youngest students and doesn’t always follow the instructor’s directions, she seems to be having fun with it! Here are some photos and videos from her classes.
Mio had such a great time at the Water Mine last year that we definitely wanted to take her again this summer. We took the girls on Sunday, July 6th for some great splashin’ fun in the sun!
The girls on the turtle.
Floating down the lazy river.
Mirei being held securely by Daddy.
Dan holding both girls. 両手ã«èŠ±ï¼
Too cute!
Mio has been SLOWLY warming up to Mirei lately… She’s still not crazy about her, but occasionally shows glimpses of affection towards her.
