Bet You Can’t Hold in a Laugh

 

你沒笑, 算我輸!

en’s Catalina Island Marine Biology Trip

2025.10.20 - 10.24 Sixth Grade Marine Biology Program, Catalina Island, California

At the end of en’s 5th grade school year, all the 5th graders in the school district received a flyer about the Catalina Island Marine Biology trip. Their 5th grade teachers would select students from their site to participate in this 5-day-4-night trip. 

Proud Moments 2025

The most proud: 

Despite the usual squabbling and teasing among the siblings, they remain a strong bonding to each other. 

A Date with the Girls at Squishmallows Cafe

偶然發現了這家以 Squishmallows 為主題的 pop-up 快閃餐廳 Squishmallows Surf Club;所謂快閃餐廳,是短期(3~4個月)以特色主題搶入新鮮感,退燒後再換另一個主題的營運模式;我的兩個小可愛身為Squishmallows的小迷妹,我一看到就想帶她們來!

Feel the Goo and Slime It Up

 

這一兩年,我們女生團(媽媽+樂姊+小愛)熱衷上這黏糊糊的玩意: SLIME

Seize the End of Summer

We took off for Banff, Canada at the beginning of the summer. When we returned home, it felt that there were still a lot to do:

Where Are Bluey & Bingo?

Our family has been a big fan of the Australian show: Bluey ever since we watched the first episode years ago. It is by far the most repeated watch show in our family. I feel that this series is made for parents, letting us reflect on our roles as mom and dad on a daily life basis. It is so much different from the traditional tell-you-what-to-do kids’ shows. We love it so much!

Not many people realize that Bluey & Bingo are sisters! It took us a few episodes to figure that out. So this Halloween, I made a quick, simple modification to the girls’ blue and orange dresses. 

Twelve Years Later

12 years ago Charles and I took a photo session in Taipei for our wedding. It was quite an interesting experience. We never wore this much make-up, and the dresses were highly glamorous. 12 years later, I wanted to have another one, intending to document how our family has grown. 

The Third One is a Charm

備受寵愛的古靈精今年六歲啦!托愛愛的福,這樣做什麼都能惹我一笑的時間延長了好多年,哥哥姊姊也跟著她,常常回到小小孩的童樣,幸福感十足

Spring Babies

My spring babies turned 8 & 10 this year. 

I love every stage of motherhood but I have to admit that the combination of 8 & 10 years old is a remarkably wonderful time. They are at the age of enjoying the time to themselves and also be able to have fun and be creative when they play together. I especially love the moments that they tell their opinions, ask insightful questions, and share their laughter generously. Both Charles and I grew up as the only child. Seeing them bonding and growing together was new to us. Although we need to put out the fire among them from time to time, it’s nice to have siblings.

2023 Remarkable Moments Roundup

On New Year’s Eve 2022 to New Year’s Day of 2023, we spent a night in a bar at The Inn at Death Valley. The story was a lot more complicated than it seemed...

Pika…Chu Combo!

The joke goes, if I name one of my kids “Peaka,” the full name would be Pikachu!

en was turning to the age that becomes more reluctant to play dress-up.

Busier Than Ever Summer

I’m going to post according to the correct date or at least closer to the date of the events… It’s currently in October already. I am way too behind and have so much to document the fun times, road trip, sightseeing, and travel that happened in the chu’s sweet home. I felt like the summer of 2023 was the busiest summer so far!

Mommy and Us at El Capitan Canyon

2019.10.11-13 El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara, California, United States 

今天是母親節,這一篇是獻給孩子們的外婆的回憶之旅;這是我親愛的母親在2019年疫情爆發前來美的一次親密小旅行 @ El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara

Storytime with Ms. Annette

因為疫情的攪擾,哥哥姊姊小時候參與的社區 Tiny Tots 回不來(淚~),小愛愛的成長之路基本上就省略了學齡前幼兒班… 也好,能和最後一個寶貝相處久一點,媽媽我其實是非常願意的~

Taking My Daughter on a Date

Yesterday, I took little i to The Arboretum. It has resumed the free day on the third Tuesday of each month. I luckily reserved the tickets in the beginning of the month. This place brought me a lot of memories. Her brother and sister used to come here a lot.

2016 Where Peacocks All Around

2017 Field Trip with Tiny Tots

2018 Lantern Art at the Arboretum

Gear Up for the Lunar New Year

Little i and I discovered a teeny tiny museum, Glib Museum of Arcadia Heritage, in the neighborhood last year.

The Chu’s Sweet Home 2022 Recap

Ah… It’s “that” time of the year. Merry Christmas!

This is the 10th time that I made this same format of the Family Christmas Card. I intentionally put all of them into an album. Flipping through the album year by year is such a magical moment to see our family grows :) 

A Summer to Remember

The summer vacation has almost come to an end. One more week to go then the big brother and sister are returning to school life. So, what have we done for the summer?

Rethink of Goodie Bags

I thought Valentine’s Day is to show signs of love to someone who is “romantically” involved with. Nowadays the school makes it a big deal to build friendships among the kids. My kiddos brought a whole lot of candies and goodie-bag toys home surprisingly more than Halloween and Christmas! I like the idea of building friendships and sharing with classmates at school but the amount of candies and toys is not my ideal way of sharing. As I become more aware of sugar intake and eco-friendly, I’d like to see what else my children can share without taking away the spark of joy.