Monday, April 21, 2014

Recent happenings

It was Chicago Gpa's birthday not too long ago so we decided to take family photos and give them to him for his gift.

Talented Lori took the photos for us.






These turned out great, as always, because of Lori's awesome photography skills. 

We also went to church this Easter and had an awesome Easter Lunch!

It was scrumptious!

We are still attending aqua babies, and Derrick loves being in the water, except when he goes on his back for back float position, and all of a sudden he'll turn into a screaming baby!

Sam Teacher says babies hate it usually, so don't be discouraged. 
The past two weeks has been difficult to get him to go into back float position, 
but I have faith! We will keep at it until Derrick loves being in the water for all positions. 

Days are getting warmer and we can finally do a lot of activities!
Until the next post, keep us in your prayers!




Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Derrick Turns 1! (and other activities)

Derrick's first birthday party was a big success!
His party was on 3/16/14 and his real birthday is 3/17

Here are the pictures from his doljanchi

Events coordinator: chloe from Vanilla Sprout Baby
Photos: Lori K Sapio Photography
Catering and Venue: Palace Banquet Hall


Beautiful Table setup



Derrick getting dressed up!



And putting his rings on



Cute centerpieces


Aunt Grace being the emcee


Thank you all for coming...


Pastor saying few words of blessings


Derrick and bff playing 


Raffling for what Derrick will pick for doljabi



Saying thanks to all the family and guests who came


Great Grandma





Time for doljabi!


What will he choose??


Golf ball!


HM...


Should I go for money?


Seoul Grandma wants you to!


Daddy's happy you picked the golf ball!



Now to pick the winning raffle tickets!


Certificate of thanks to our parents.



We love costco cake.



Blowing out the candles




And smashing!



Thank you for coming!

We also started his first aqua babies swim class at Galter Life Center!!
He did awesome.






He's also been standing and kind of walking!





He will be walking in no time!

We also went for his 1 year checkup today. 
He is 95th percentile for his height at 31.5 inches
and 50th percentile for weight at 21.8 pounds.

He also now recognizes his doctor, whom he does not like, and cries every time we visit her office. 
It doesn't help that each time we see her is usually for hospital admittance, or ER visit, or vaccinations, so Derrick associates her with pain and fear. Poor thing. 

All in all, Derrick is doing well and is growing just fine. 

Until the next post, keep us in your prayers!