The Zhao Family

Family and Friends,

For all those that have kept coming to this page I apologize for not updating the blog the for last 15 days. It had been very interesting last couple weeks. As Abbey's parents prepare to leave the US, we want to make sure they had the opportunity to see everything and try everything before they. So we would take them out a lot and most of the time we would end up coming back home late; hence blog not updated.

Here is the funny thing, I thought that by Abbey's parents leaving town, things would be easier. I was very prideful. Today, Monday 10/30/06 is actually the first official day we have our two kids by ourselves. Let me tell you, its quite interesting. First thing I came home from work was, Abbey handed Clayton over to me and asked Brennan to play with baba. So, I come home, dropped everything and start playing with Brennan while holding Clayton.

We will see how long this would last until she is sick of doing this routine and just tell me to come home and babysit while she goes out to get away. I don't anticipate to take long since when Abbey's parents were here, she did absolutely nothing and even had daily naps; now she has to cook, clean, feed, wash, and teach the kids. We will see how long it will take. BUT you also have to know that I try to help out as much as I can, don't think that I don't do anything.

Regardless, no matter how I defend myself, it will never be good enough for all the readers. Abbey does do way too much stuff and yes I am a lazy bum(but I am really good at it and taking pictures too)

Here is a cool picture. It's all the four cousins together. (Da and his sister's children) From bottom left to right- Christopher (3 wks), Emilee(31mos), Brennan(28mos), and Clayton(10wks).
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A new memorial was built in Washington DC for the US Air Force as you can see the three spires in the background. And Brennan with grandpa had lots of fun
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The Blue Angels showing off their skills
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Mr. Clayton is also paying tribute to our troops with his moment of remembrance
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Cool looking dude with his camouflage bike
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We went to the air force show in DC and there are just a few good shots of Brennan
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The last couple days has been really cold and since the grandparents don't like the heat, we have to bundle up Brennan.
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This is how Clayton feels about this whole thing
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It's almost Halloween and Mama is trying some outfits for Brennan, as you can see Mama miscalculated Brennan's size
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Precision, strength, and agility. Future soccer/football player.
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Papa was never fond of having pets at home since no one will take care of them, but with majority vote, the grandparents decided to buy Brennan goldfisheees ..you can see how happy he is.
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Compared with http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/212/5456/640/DSCN0291.jpg , do you think Brennan has grown?
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Look at those lips! they are much bigger than Brennan's
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While the ladies are resting...grandpa is enjoying time spent with Brennan. Hmm, I wonder what the camel is eating...the bread or the hand...hehehe
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You wonder where is Clayton this whole time...he's having his beauty sleep.
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..while grandpa is chasing that goose that stole the bread. Look at mama's facial expression..b/c grandpa actually took several big feathers from that goose!
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Mama is teaching Brennan to feed the ducks..
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After lunch, we go to see the animals!! or at least Brennan is trying to make a display all by himself..
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Even Brennan can't wait for more food...
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Who can complain when mama is making the sandwiches...look at all the yummy food
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While at the zoo, we had a picnic..it was wonderful!
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One way to get all the attention..just fall on the ground and make a booboo
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This past week, we went to the Cactoctin Zoo again...this time with grandparents. Here is a picture of Brennan enjoying the zoo trip
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Clayton is was extremely alert that night..look at him enjoying the rocker so much
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There is daytime job and then there is a night time job...while mama is resting, papa does the night shift..take a closer look at the clock..its past midnight..that night Clayton actually went to bed at 2:30 AM
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Gratification at the peak of having fun with grandpa
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Exhilaration at the moment of propulsion

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Aviation school 101...you start off with both hands holding onto the vessel and count down until you are propelled forward.
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Just enjoying every minute of it!
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Brennan's just having a great life. Here is rides a small pony.
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Brennan seems to be enjoying with the horses.
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Brennan is sweet talking to the horses...as you can see why
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We ended the night with going to Cheesecake Factory since Abbey's parents never been there before. It was good of course and the best part was the original cheesecake to top off the whole day!
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Someone is enjoying his cheesecake!
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When the circus was over, we went to the mall. Inside was a Merry-Go-Round! Brennan loves going on it and we had to get him out once it was over.


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Inside, the was very entertaining. The seats were good and Brennan enjoyed it very much. Clayton behaved well.
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Here is a summary of the show. Abbey and grandparents are really enjoying the show and having great laughter. Brennan drinks his juice while Clayton is left alone to be nursed.
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The clowns of the circus always brings good laughter.
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As you can see, the acrobatics were quite scary but no one got hurt, at least this time.
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This week we had the opportunity to go see the Circus. None of us has really seen a circus show, so we they saw one, everyone was very excited to go, even when it was very cold and rainy outside.
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After some botherly love, the brothers have some fun time!
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But of course, there is brotherly love!! In fact we are blessed to know that Brennan really loves Clayton and is very accepting of his new brother. Everyone asks whether Brennan is jealous or not, we have yet to see any signs. When mama nurses or any holds Clayton, Brennan does his little things knowing that his little brother is getting fed and sometimes wants to help out.
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He's definitely getting bigger and bigger. Who does he look like?
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It is time for Clayton to show off his muscles. He should be in BabyQ(GQ) megazine.
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Here is a close up of Mr.Clayton..he looks like he is a thinker..but what can a two month-old be thinking?
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Of course we must leave time for Mr. Clayton here. While Brennan's having fun, Clayton doesn't mind being carried around by mama.
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Here's Brennan being content in all he did.
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After resting inside.......it was a very nice day..so we go with nature. There was just a tree in front of our house where Brennan discovers nature..he especially loves the wood chips and throwing them.
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Inquisiting about the bushes. Brennan gets pretty concentrated here. He spent quite a bit of time just finding and exploring these leaves.
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Afterwards.....we go jumping!
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