June Updates

June flew by without any posts - maybe because it was a busy month or I've been lazy. It's been increasingly difficult for me to do anything with Lucas around since he's now a "toddler" and he gets into everything and has to show me everything. I don't need to work out, since he's got me moving my body and using my biceps.

Father's Day!
We celebrated fathers day by going to Sausalito for the day. It was such a beautiful day, no fog and the view of the city was so clear. We stopped of downtown for a coffee and breakfast sandwiches, while Lucas napped in his stroller (nice for us!). Then we spent the rest of the day at the Children's Discovery Musuem. It's such a great place for toddlers. Lucas loved the water play area, where there's river stream and plastic fishies you can play with. They had 2 big playrooms he could climb and run around. There was a train room, arts and crafts, and other rooms that we just didn't have time for. Todd had a fun day and he's such a great dad and Lucas loves him so much. I see it when he gets home from work and Lucas is running to greet him and is all smiles.

Hedda & Leonard's Baby Shower!
We threw a baby shower for our good friends Hedda & Leonard at Coyote Point Park.  It was a BabyQ theme, so we grilled and had tacos, played those baby games, and enjoyed the park.  The guys had to play break the water race, which meant carrying a water balloon between their legs, while running. That was funny to watch!

Oh and 2 weeks early, Trevor came into their world.  Hello Trevor!

Vancouver Trip!
So for the second time, I travelled on the plane with Lucas alone.  We went a week ahead which gave us time to see all the relatives and friends, and give Daddy a break.  Luckily I got an emtpy seat beside us, and he was consumed with opening and closing the window shade, then he moved on the tray, and then climbing up and down the seat, then the ice in the cup trip.  Finally, he slept for the last 20 mins of the trip. Phew I was tired, and we weren't even there yet! As always, my trips to Vancouver gives me a chance to reconnect with good friends and my family.  They just can't wait to see Lucas and since we don't live there, he was a celebrity - alisa who?  Lucas also partied like a rockstar, since his bedtimes were so late trying to fit everything in. He loved visiting my Aunty See Ling and Uncle John's beautiful backyard garden.  So much to see, like the fish pond, the rocks, fresh strawberrys, flowers, and little dogs.  His Grandpa took him on walks around the neighborhood and to the park.  We even went to Granville island where he saw all the boats, ate fish and chips and played in the waterpark.  We also spent a day in Stanley Park where we rode the miniature train with Myra and her niece and nephew, and Tania and her baby Nikolas.  He just loved that! We spent an afternoon with my cousin Grace who got him a bubble set and had fun blowing and popping bubbles in the park. We fit in a trip to Victoria with Jul, Cam, Maddie and Jen.  It was Todd's first time there.  We also got to hang out with Lucas' cousin Aisha who is 4 months old, which he isn't so interested in at this point because she just sits there.  It was nice to celebrate a belated fathers day with my dad, todd and a new dad my little brother with a 10 course chinese meal.  I miss those kind of meals.

This is my aunt's backyard.  It looks like a park back there!