At the Beach

 The countdown begins - 17 more days before baby #3 is due to arrive.  Of course baby can come any day now.  The family went across to the beach to take some family photos with the bump.  We got so many great shots but these are my favorite.  Enjoy!

Afterwards, Mark asked if we could eat pho (vietnamese noodle soup).  That's my boy!

Happy Halloween!!

  I've been meaning to update my blog for months now but could not find the time.  I didn't realize that family and friends were frequently checking the site for updates.  I'll be sure to try and post as often as possible so that you have something new to read. 

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We had a blast this Halloween.  It was Scott's first Halloween and Mark's first time going trick-or-treating.  We tried to take him last year but he was too scared and didn't want to leave our arms.  This year we practiced all week long - Mark would bring his pumpkin bucket into to the kitchen and say, "trick-or-treat".  He would receive an  M&M or Skittle for his efforts.  Grinning from cheek to cheek he would scuttle away with his 2 pieces of candy. 

Mark as "Bob The Builder"

Scott as a cuddly lion

Photos of the two boys

The day started with a Halloween party in Mark's class.

We've made it a tradition to have pizza for dinner and dine on our porch as we are visited by witches and goblins of all ages. This year Grandma joined in on the fun.

Here is Mark and his first time trick-or-treating!

I tried to take a picture of the sheer volume of people who come to our neighborhood for the festivities.  The camera only picked up the people within flash distance.  Literally there are line-up at doors.  There's nothing like it.  I look forward to it every year.

Happy Halloween!!

Meeting cousin Erin?

 Given that Markie's little brother is due to arrive in December and that I won't be able to travel so close to term, the family took a trip down to Houston to visit everyone.  We were also hoping that Markie's newest cousin Erin would arrive a few days early so that we could meet her before heading back home.  Unfortunately, Erin decided she quite enjoyed where she was and made her appearance 3 days after our return.  Here are some pictures from our trip. 

Our little man is not camera shy. 

Pucker up!

Jack Nicholson in "The Shining".... "Here's Johnny!"

While searching for items for cousin Erin's gift basket, Markie tested some of the toys

Markie is fixated with trains and farm animals.  His uncle gave him some Thomas the Tank Engine trains for his birthday.  The perfect gift!

Markie became an instant fan of the show "Cavemen".  Here's Markie watching the show with his uncle. 

My little drummer boy has rhythm

Don't forget the favorite Bui passtime... napping.

Here's cousin Erin who arrived on Oct 16!  We'll see you in April!

Summertime Fun

Summertime is so much fun!  We spend as much time as possible outdoor since the warm weather doesn't stick around for long here.  Here's how we've been passing the time...

At the splash pad

At the beach

In the garden

In the wagon (he loves sitting in it for some reason)

In the tub

Meeting the Lindemanns

Around the house

Apple of My Eyes