Last month, we had the privilege of meeting and welcoming the newest member of our family — Pui Yee, Uncle Jong’s wife. (And yes, her name rhymes with Yuee and is the same character in Chinese! Now we joke that Uncle Dan needs to follow in similar suit. Haha).

We took them around the Big D.

… and picked up a kid along the way … hahaha.

A “small” banquet meant a family reunion and doubled as a Chinese New Year celebration. (This was only a portion of the gang). PS: E hearts Uncle Ji!

We snuck away on one of the days E had school for some hiking and covered some unexplored trails down south… Followed by eating through Oak Cliff.

And just like that, it was time to say goodbye. ‘Til next time, Uncle Jong and Auntie Pui Yee!

This boy has been partying hard. :)

Star Wars shindig!

Dance soiree with Glo, g-parents and a roomful of “special” kids/adults!

Dear Jesus, Dr. Seuss took my birthday. Amen. ;P

V-Day party favor from school.

It was throngs of people at the CNY festival downtown. Daddy’s shoulders was the only way to see!

TWO National Froyo Day freebies went down. :)

And, some randomness:

Welcome, Baby Kayson! Doesn’t he look like a giant in comparison? Hard to imagine that once, not long ago, he was that small…

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss & Happy Texas Independence Day!

Oh and Happy Birthday, Son! :)))

This year has been all about fun as you’ve truly come to understand just what that means! Sooooooo many adventures and good times… w/ all the usual tough moments, growing pains and lessons to learn thrown in…

You are inquisitive, passionate, happy, curious, determined. We love your zest for life, the joy you find in simple things, the gleam in your eyes when you discover something new or interesting or accomplish a feat.

XOXOXO

We’re officially celebrating a bit later in the month as we’re off to Oregon — Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor, we’re coming for ya (for you know what!) with some hiking, sights, nature and road trippin’ in between. :)

We’ve been climbing…

Learning…

We got a membership to Perot Museum of Nature & Science and are making the most of it with several visits already. Both parents and son take away something new each time.

Building…

The above was not the work of our hands but it was neat seeing this exhibition on Building Toys and Toy Buildings at the Dallas Center for Architecture. They did have a “Construction Zone” where E got to tinker with blocks, Legos and some other toys. No surprise, it was rough prying him away. He reluctantly joined us in strolling over to Serj Books & Local Food, a cafe not too far away that caught our eye.

Soaking in a very mild winter and exploring new playgrounds…

This one really is quite the extrovert!

Scootering… {still}

Yes, Christmas decorations were still up!

Making play pals ain’t no thang.

Orating…

Daddy commented that this made him think of a certain dictator… Haha.

Here, there, anywhere, he will absolutely talk your ear off!

Becoming somewhat of a Star Wars groupie (ahem, Daddy?)…

And just hanging (literally!) ’round town…

Thanks for the fingerboards, Uncle Dan!

This angry face kick is here to stay, it seems.

On a long weekend, we checked out the Bishop Arts District — a quaint, independent neighborhood near Oak Cliff.

We browsed, walked, sipped/read (The Wild Detectives), ate (Dallas Grilled Cheese Co.), chocolate-d (Dude, Sweet Chocolate) and brought home pie (Emporium Pies). PS: No idea why pie warrants angry face. :D

Ah-Gong, Ah-Ma and Auntie Glo came back from TW after a loooong 3-month trip. AND, Uncle Jong and new wifey are coming into town. Looking forward to meeting her and lotsa family time…