Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Happy Chinese New Year!


Happy Chinese New Year!

The lunar new year started this past Monday and we are in the Dragon year, which is supposed to be auspicious (and which should be a big year for marriages and births here).  

Jo already feels us to be luckier since she won a bit of money in a lottery ($20 bucks) and is determined that this is a good omen for the entire year.  Whatever fate has in store, it is seemingly off to a good start.  

Things are as usual here; Sage is developing his vocabulary as well as an attitude, Jo is still in full housewife mode (although that may change), and I am still busy.  In fact, I am the busiest I have been in my many years here; I am actually turning away privates now since I am booked up.  I guess word of mouth has spread and my manager has done well....

We don't have many plans for the upcoming year, but we do hope to pay off some loans and such, as well as to commit to saving more for Mr. Sage and the Angelovich clan in general.  Unfortunately we won't plan a trip back to the States this summer (unless the Year of the Dragon really IS auspicious!) but we are already gearing up for a 2013 summer return when Sage will be 4!  Yup, time flies.

Anyway, here are some pics of the recent month.  Pay special attention to Sage's faces - he makes a bunch of interesting ones....


Just hanging out
I love the evil grin face

Sage is quite anal with his blocks....but then again I was too (still am...)
Comfy

Hard at work

Hard at hat
That is his mime for 'noisy'


Relaxin
Some people say there is an uncanny resemblance of Father and Son.....

Hmmm

well...
Dunno...
I mean..

What are they talking about? I just don't see it...

Balloon fun


Dad, Sage and Banana
Relaxin' coolness

Out on New Years

Mr. Frizzy Hair

Mr. Frizzy Hair says hello
At "Ah Ma" (Grandma's) house


Conveniently "peace" and "the number 2!"


Mr. Suave



Happy New Year, Everyone!

Xin Nien Kuai Le!




Monday, December 26, 2011

Merry Xmas!


Merry Christmas, everyone!

Sage, Jo and I had a relaxing holiday, even though it is not officially a holiday here.  Thankfully, today is Sunday (but even if it were a weekday - a normal day of work for everyone - I would still take it off) so we relaxed in prime holiday fashion.

Of course after opening gifts, which were much more numerous for a small person we know.....

And the fun begins

Busy

Busy

Break in the action

He has lined up all of his loot (cars mostly)

Proud and ready to play (he still prefers his older toys)


We hope the rest of your holiday season is relaxing, safe and fun!


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Pre Xmas Pics

Twas the second to last day before Xmas and all through the house, people were frantic trying to wrap up that damn blouse....


Not really; we are all relaxed here and mellow - mostly since Xmas is a Western holiday in its craziness, not in Asia.  Sure, many people here take advantage of the images of secular Xmas to look 'livelier' but mostly it is a sales gimmick....come to think of it, it is just a sales gimmick in the States as well....


But here are some last minute pics before the unwrapping begins on Sunday....


Sage likes to sit up there now


Our very durable tree (I have had that for over 10 years - these days, that is long).

A kind of pre-xmas gift for Sage (and Dad) - the road rug!



Another of Sage's interesting habits.  He is eating cooked garlic, straight.  He loves the stuff and picks it out of our food.  I mean, Jo and I like garlic, but he just will sit there and eat the whole bowl....

Supposedly he won't get sick very much!

But he knows that no one will want to kiss him too much now....and come to think of it, that may be one reason he farts so much!

He is getting better at blowing bubbles (will try to post vids soon).





Mr. Cool and Peter Penguin


His cute froggy pull ons....



Ok, hope everyone is great and happy and trying to relax!

Happy Holidays! Merry Xmas!  Super New Year!


Love Jeff and Fam