Summer in Toronto!

Every summer we have such a great time "home" in Canada for 6 to 7 weeks, attending summer camps, riding bikes, visiting the library, swimming, making dumplings, catching bugs in the yard and much much more.  Below is a snap shot of the first half of summer.  I'm now back in Hong Kong and missing the kids, but glad to have FaceTime. 3 weeks to go!

Video 883 - Lauren singing while Vicky plays piano

Video 884 - Mommy plays Edelweiss on piano while kids sing

Video 885 - Natalie learned to ride a two-wheeler this summer -- so proud of her!

Video 886 - Kids march through the kitchen in dress-up

Video 887 - Lauren asked for a skateboard and has been diligently practicing -- she has amazing determination, patience and willingness to learn new things

Video 888 - Kids LOVE putting on fashion shows for the adults -- here is a compilation of their best outfits

Video 889 - Ashley being a cutie pie

Last Brunch at Cafe Deco

With another long-time establishment in Hong Kong closing its doors, we managed to squeeze in a last brunch at one of our favourite Sunday places -- Cafe Deco at the Peak. Kids are now big enough to "get" the buffet idea and were happy to pick and choose what they wanted to eat, and then they rushed off to play in the play area and enjoyed a magic show.  A really lovely brunch together :)  Farewell Cafe Deco - thank you for all the good times!

Morning cuddles

Love our morning cuddles.

Lauren learning to skateboard

Lauren is amazingly brave and determined to learn new things, no matter how hard it may be.  She even taught herself to swim! 

Love her persistence to learn something new.  Proud of you, Lauren!

Video 880 | Video 881 | Video 882 - Lauren learning to skateboard.

Out and About in June

As the girls grow up and become more independent and helpful, it's a lot easier and more fun taking them out and about. They're super fun to hang out with and also can be my little helpers wherever we go.  Below is a collection of photos and videos from June.  

Video 873 - Natalie introduction to rope jumping

Video 874 - Girls' wedding at Debbie yee-yee's.  We left them alone to play and they planned a wedding.  Later, Deb and I were the invited guests and we provided ad hoc music and videography.

Video 875 | Video 876 - Ashley and Lauren's squeezy face talk

Video 877 | Video 878 - Ashley singing in Chinese, the bird fell in the water song and also singing before bedtime. She loves to sing :)

Video 879 - Lauren mimicks her cousin Michael.

A funny secret between sisters.

Visiting mommy.

Lauren is reading more and more and can manage Elephant and Piggy books all by herself now.

The girls convene at the top of the escalators.

Wait for me!

My little helpers.

When the kids are old enough to really have their own "kids" table -- awesome.

Funny faces.

Ashley can finally wear a side French braid. She's so happy with her long hair.

The girls love dogs.

So much fun at the Simmons BBQ -- thanks Simmons!

Lunch at Cityplaza -- the kids LOVE the roast pork and ate TWO dishes.

The kids are so happy to play with our new Kaisr (inflatable sofa).

 Ashley got a picture from her friend that reads "I love you".