Future Missionary and Bowling

We went bowling last week for Family Home Evening. Eli was very curious at how the bowling ball spits out of the machine.


Standing with Rico, Eli curiously watches the bowling ball rolls down the lane and knock over the pinballs.


The other week, we heard Eli screaming from somewhere. When we found him, he got a hold of Rico's tie and tried to put on himself, but couldn't so we helped him. He will be a great missionary one day!

My handsome little Jakey!

Ok, so I stole this pic from my sister! Jacob is the cutest little thing! He was a premie, born at 26 weeks and a little over 2 pounds. He is growing beautifully, catching up with my Eli. He's now over 12 pounds and almost five months old. He is the miracle baby!

My camera was out of battery when I was uploading pics earlier. So, enjoy some of the pics I just added to the previous posts earlier today!

The Nutty Professor & Tooth Fairy

Yup! Erin's top tooth finally fell off. We were having dinner last night and as she was grinding her teeth while eating, it was so loose that it was hanging off by a hair. I told her to pull it off and she refused to and before you knew it as she was holding on to it, it came off. She immediately started to laugh out loud, followed by a hysterical cry. It was hilarious. I wish I could have captured it on video camera. The tooth fairy will pay a visit for sure tonight.




Mike, our neighbor got new glasses and came over to show them off to us. We put them on Eli...he's so funny!

Christmas at Ma-ma's

We open Christmas a little bit after midnight at the Horn's home. We are so thankful for the wonderful gifts we received and see the happy faces on the children when they open their presents.


Christmas morning, Eli, Erin & RJ ran to check their stockings. They were filled with reindeer bows, candies, toys and other treats. E-Ca was the first one up because she was Santa's little helper!

Erin is a great helper with opening presents.

Eli's new found love is cars!!! Ma-ma and Kong bought him a collection of 30 hot wheelers and he will sleep, eat and bathe with them!!!

Eli is trying to figure out how to drive RJ's car that he got from Christmas.

Eli got gym balls from Santa.

Oum Nouen & Ray.

Ma-ma & Kong-Kong's house.

Christmas with the Pascuals

Uncle Charlie was brave to come down the baby slide with Eli.

We took so many pictures that Eli learned how to say cheese without us encouraging him.

Uncle Rock & Ate Jen with their Christmas gifts.

The Pascual clan.

Ethan, Erika & Erin's silliest faces.

Ate Emily took us to the giant slides park in San Francisco. Erin and Ethan loved it!!! Eli enjoyed playing witht he hula hoops! Here, Eli & Rico are exploring the playground.

So, we went into this toy shop after the kids went sliding. Charlie found this face mask that had the same eyes features he had. That was funny!

Charley & Ate Emily at Mama's house on Christmas!

Erin, Eli, Ikai & Ethat on Christmas day at Ate Emily's.

Christmas Eve!

Some of our favorite Christmas Eve traditions is always some sort of cookie decorating contest, word search contest & coloring contests. We have so much fun. Thanks E-Ca for always having activities for the little children to enjoy!


Cousin Vicky from Frederick, MD joined us for Christmas. We love you Vick!


Gingerbread house and tree decorating contest with Nang's family. Needless to say, the little children did an awesome job and won the chocolate prize!!!

The winning group - Ethan, Courtney, Brigette, Erin & Megan

Jason, Liz, Nick & Jer

Linda, Russ, Laurie, Eli & Ate Emily

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Ate Emily brought us to a neighborhood that was lit up with lots and lots of Christmas lights and decoration. This was one of our favorites!

Our visit with little Jakey before Christmas!

We visited little Jakey before Christmas or shall I say "Big J."


Erin, Eli, Jason & Bel are waiting for E-Pa to bring out the Christmas gifts!

Hubby and I at Jakey's house (after eating hot pot)!


At E-Pa's house.