Category: Celebrations
The “Ghostie”
Well, Halloween came and went – Alex had fun trick or treating! Here’s a few photos that didn’t come out too blurry. 🙂 Got to bundle up – it’s really cold outside! Daddy’s putting on Alex’s costume. First stop – our wonderful friends across the street. […]
Last Year’s Halloween Photos
What?!! It’ll be Halloween already this Sunday. Where did the time go? Alex doesn’t even have his costume yet but the good thing is he wants to dress as a “ghost” this year. At least there’s not much we have to do to come up […]
Christmas Greetings 2009
Hello Everyone! Warmest greetings from Ohio. We hope this holiday season finds everyone well. A quick recap of major happenings in our lives – earlier this year, we joined millions of Americans whose lives were and continue to be greatly affected by the economy. It […]
Thanksgiving with Family
This year, we packed up the kiddo and the doggies and drove out to my in-laws to spend Thanksgiving with them. The drive itself felt sooooo… long (I’m getting old) 🙂 but we had a wonderful time with family. Below are a few pictures of […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Lots of love from us, Keith, Chris, Alex, and Doggies
Kuih Bangkit
The fourth item on my list to make for Chinese New Year (CNY) was Kuih Bangkit. I decided to try Little Corner of Mine Kuih Bangkit recipe. As it was my first time making Kuih Bangkit, I had no idea (and I still don’t know) […]
Acar Timun (Spicy Pickled Cucumber)
I was never really fond of Acar when I was still living back home. It’s amazing what one will crave after years of not having it. This recipe is from one of my mom’s old Female Cookbooks and I have adapted it to my […]
Pineapple Cookies (a.k.a. Pineapple Tarts)
Next on my list of Chinese New Year (CNY) treats to make was Pineapple Tarts. Although Pineapple Tarts is one of my favorite cookies, I have never attempted to make it until now. After scouring the web and looking at so many Pineapple Tarts […]
Gong Xi Fa Cai
To all our Families and Friends, May this New Year bring you Happiness and Good Fortune. Gong Xi Fa Cai! Love, Chris, Keith, Alex and Doggies (Max, Darwin, and Cyber)
Our Chinese New Year Eve Dinner
When I was growing up, Chinese New Year (CNY) Eve dinner was always an elaborate affair – whether it was a reunion dinner at my grandparents’ home with all my aunts, uncles, and cousins or just a dinner within my own family – there was […]