Sage Meets Ah-Ma, Aunt Julia and Various Cousins

Jo, Sage and I went up to Taipei finally to show the Lil Guy to Jo's mom (Ah Ma is what Sage will call her), sister and various cousins. We had a good time Sage got off to a good first step with Jo's side of the family.

When we first got there, a small ceremony ensued and Sage was treated like a Little King and was gifted some special necklaces and gifts.

He didn't really know what was going on (nor did Daddy, really), but I explained to him that the 2 necklaces with bags contained money and that special golden spoon is a traditional gift to give a newborn child (especially boy). I had to tell him that it was real gold!

"Oh! That is cool!" he is saying.

Now, it was time for the Passing of the Child, and Ah Ma and Aunt Julia (Jo's sister) each got a chance to hold him. We don't know why, but he immediately took a liking to Ah Ma and kept looking at her and smiling (which made Ah Ma very happy!).

Even Aunt Julia got a few smiles, as well!

Then, when they came home, the cousins were next.

This is Mi Fen....

...and her sister Ya Wen.

Ya Wen had a knack for massaging Sage, so he immediately fell asleep.

After awhile, the pro had to step in and show them how to do it.....

Do you like Jo's new "I'm 15 Years Old" look?

Anyway, there will be plenty more visits North to see Sage's Taiwanese family.