Ok, ok, I was going to reorganize and all, but obviously didn't get around to it. This blog was originally Chris's idea, and when it was handed to me, I didn't really know how to continue it in his voice. So I thought I could change the voice. Nah, didn't work. Plus, I run my own blog (www[dot]storyofakitchen[dot]com) which keeps me busy. I won't have any photos of the kids there, but you might hear some stories about them from time to time.

visit from ama and agong

Just a few

a little slow

My updates are not on course as planned. Eek. It's kind of hard to pop even a few photos up with a wiggly 5 1/2 month old kid and a very busy 3 1/2 year old. I will, I promise, I will.

Hello! Since this blog has been handed to me, Lisa, by proxy, I feel the need to revamp it. As if I don't have enough to do! I'm not sure how I'll make these changes, but it will take some time to decide the best approach. Excuse the construction!

In the thick of falling leaves and growing kids

More photos of autumn so far. Things have been busy, to say the least.

Hello, Lisa here -- this is my second post ever to the blog, the first being Zoë's first Father's Day. Chris originally started this blog when Zoë was born and has since given updates from his perspective. Since things are certainly a little more chaotic with our new addition and Chris's work schedule, we have waited to post some photos of the event.

Prior to Ezra being born, my mom and dad were visiting to help us set up our new home and help with Zoë. They did an extensive amount of work on assembling bookcases, standing in line at the DMV while I was post-baby, hanging pictures on our once-bare walls, and cooking wonderful meals. Zoë has really missed her school friends in Chicago. Having the grandparents, Uncle David who lives in the area, and a weekend visit from Aunt Becky has helped immensely. Luckily, Zoë will be starting preschool twice a week next week to introduce her to new friends and fun projects.

I finished working at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in mid-August, took my medical boards for PM&R, then started my maternity leave early. This time, unlike with Zoë's early arrival, we were prepared.

Ezra Hong-wei Hsu was born a day before his due date, on September 22 at 2:17AM. After being in early labor all day and being detoured from the hospital until the contractions were closer together, we headed to Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA to meet our son early in the morning. There are always surprises for me when it comes to labor and delivery; in the end we welcomed a healthy baby boy. Enjoy the photos! I'm enjoying my new cuddler and seeing Zoë turn into a great big sister. :)