Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Parties Update (Dec 26 - 28)

It's the last week of the year!  In the past, Fion and I would certainly be joining the shopping frenzy looking for the best boxing week deals off the streets.  But the babies kept us grounded (in a good way), so we decided to throw a party with our friends and family instead. Below are some of the pictures we took on the last three nights.

December 26, 2014 - The Fun Group Party

The Tree of Love continues to glow and grow as more generous gift arrives...  We are fortunate to have many friends and families who always keep us in their mind!  Thanks everyone!

Another attempt to capture the sleeping faces of our 3 boys (Starting from 12 o'clock clockwise - Ethan, Cedric, Skylar)

Who said we are now hand-full???  Fion in victory mode (VoV) with her 3 newly acquired "babysitters" - Left to right: Joann, Candace and Jme. Babies left to right: Ethan, Cedric, Skylar.

Final group pic of the night: Top to Bottom, left to right: Nelson, Kenrick, Fion, Matt, Joann, Candace, Jme, Ethan, Cedric and Skylar.

December 27, 2014 - The Ho-Ho-Ho Family Party (Part 1)

Sorry, but I just cannot resist not to press on the button on my camerafor another picture of this beautiful tree!  Yes, the number of gifts we got grew once more since yesterday...  Thanks!!!

Group pic #1

90 years old Great Grandma "Mei" + Jordan

Group pic #2 - Missing Carman from the Li's Family.

Group pic #3 (Completed) - Left to right, top to bottom

Back roll; Emily, Chermaine, Fred, Jordan, Ho Fu Kueng

Med roll: Janette, Great Grandma Mei, Joanna, Fion, Matt

Front roll: Annabelle, Skylar, Cedric, and Ethan.

The highlight of the night - Our family pic with Great Grandma.  This picture covers both ends of generation in the Ho's family - the 90 years old Great Grandma and the latest additions to the Ho's family.  (They are mathematically 90 years / 32,872 days apart!  Wohoo~!!!)

December 28, 2014 - The Ho-Ho-Ho Family Party (Part 2)

Want to know why this party is call the Ho-Ho-Ho party???  Look at their bumps!!!

Holiday Gift Unboxing #1 - Baby clothes Size 3M+

Holiday Gift Unboxing #2 - More baby clothes Size 6M+

Holiday Gift Unboxing #3 - Mandy with her stack of assorted Japanese snacks!!!

Holiday Gift Unboxing #4 - Some very thoughtful customized gift from Auntie Janette.  THANK YOU!

Holiday Gift Unboxing #5 - Mother-in-law Connie + Menei + Tree of Love

Holiday Gift Unboxing #6 - Menei + Dad Wing

Holiday Gift Unboxing #7 - Mom Yuk + Matt (Me)

Group Pic - Grandparents + the Boys - Left to Right, Grandma Connie, Grandma Yuk, Granddad Wing, Ethan, Skylar, Cedric

Group Pic (Complete) - Left to Right, Top to Bottom.

Matt, Menei, Connie, Menei, Fion, Yuk, Wing, Ethan, Skylar, Cedric

Skylar and his toy dino (yet to be named) #1 - Feeling relaxed.

Skylar and his toy dino (yet to be named) #2 - Skylar is in real good mood and loving his new toy!

Cedric and his toy dino (yet to be named) #1 - Feeling sleepy...  zzzZZZ

Cedric and his toy dino (yet to be named) #2 - After a few shots, Cedric was getting a bit cranky and didn't want anymore pic of him being taken.

Ethan and his toy dino (yet to be named) #1 - Feeling a bit confused...  He wasn't quite sure whether he wanted his pic taken with this strange looking creature or not...

Ethan and his toy dino (yet to be named) #2 - Confusion cleared!  Ethan was delighted and couldn't wait to play with his new toy!!!

The boys sitting under the Tree of Love - Left to right: Ethan, Skylar, Cedric.

The boys sitting under the Tree of Love (Close Up) - Left to right: Ethan, Skylar, Cedric.

To conclude this post:  The past few days had been one of the most eventful time in my life.  There were many memorable and first-timer moments.  I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those who pulled time off from their busy lives in order to join us for the holiday parties and spent time with our boys, despite my last-minute invitations.  I also wanted to thank those who brought generous gifts to us (and our boys).  Many of these gifts were very thoughtful and practical stuffs that would prepare us for the upcoming challenges ahead.  There were also many food sponsors and volunteers that helped replenishing our freezer and fridge.  I must say that we hadn't been eaten so well and full since we had the boys home.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!  THANK YOU!!!

Babies' First Christmas Party

Since Skylar, Cedric and Ethan were home, Fion and I had been getting lots of inquiries from friends and families about visiting us.  We had been trying to defer any visitor at first in order to establish a babysitting routine and more importantly - not to expose them to any potential sickness as they were extremely vulnerable to any cold-like virus this time of the year.  With the help of my mother-in-law, Connie, we had finally got everything into a "working" routine, which not only allow Fion and I to take a minimum of 4 - 6 consecutive hours of sleep per day, but to spend some quality couple time together at least once a week!

Getting into a routine lifestyle is very important for us as it will permit us to take on more challenge in life, such as, opening our doors for friends and families to visit!  Yes, we are ready and the doors are now open to visitors!  Here are some the picture taken on our first ever baby meet-and greet party opened to all direct members of Fion's family on Christmas Day.  Mission Accomplished!  Celebrations will continue until new year!

The Christmas Tree filled with loves...  Love x 3...!!!

Group pic #1

Group pic #2

Group pic #3

Group pic #4

Group pic #5

Group pic #6 (Completed) - Left to Right, Top to Bottom.

Matthew, Cynthia, Johnathan, Elsa, Dr. George Lee

Peter, Fion, Connie, Fion's G-Ma, Fion's G-Pa

Ethan, Skylar, Cedric

Clara, Jme, Patrick, Sharon, Ryan

Elsa w/ Cedric and Sharon w/ Skylar

The boys patiently sitting in their bouncers with some of their first-ever X'mas presents!  (Left-to-Right: Cedric, Skylar, Ethan)

The X'mas outfit...  Cute Santa faces :)

Cedric closed up - "Hello" everyone

Cedric feel relaxed in bouncer

Ethan close up - zzzzZZZ...

Ethan fall asleep in bouncer - I think this bouncer is living up to its promise and it's actually work!

Skylar feeling happy - He is definitely the Mr. Charm for everyone, especially ladies

Skylar cannot stop moving around in bouncer.  He is in a real good mood.

This pic is going to be my new favorite!  The 3 boys forming into a club shape 

(Clockwise starting from 12 o'clock - Skylar, Ethan, Cedric - I love this pic a lot - a special credit goes to the idea sponsor - Jme.)

Our X'mas pic not with Santa but with our beanies with lots of blessing and loves from family!!!

(Left-to-Right, Top-to-bottom; Me, Fion, Ethan, Skylar, and Cedric)

Thanks for reading and happy holiday!!!

One Month Old Birthday

Today is the one month old (30 days to be exact) birthday for our sons.  Interestingly, the boys will hit their 40 week full term) if this is a singleton pregnancy.  For this, Fion and I decided to treat ourselves a mini cake and celebrate these very blessed souls God provided to us.  Happy Birthday to Skylar, Cedric and Ethan!!!

Attempt #1:  Oops...  Where is Matt?!?!  

Attempt #2: Oops... Torch lighter on its way!!!

Attempt #3: Ouch!  My leg...  Hurt!

Attempt #4: Getting better...  But my leg is still hurting... and stay [up]...

Attempt #5: Almost there, but Cedric is getting fuzzy...

Attempt #6: Cedric is getting more fuzzy and Ethan is acting up too!  T_T...

Finally!!!  Happy One Month Old Birthday (Left to Right - Cedric, Skylar, Ethan)!!!  Note that the cake we bought is a "Triple" Chocolate Cake for triplets!  [Well...  Taking newborn pictures may sound easy... this is the best we got after a number of failed attempts...  Smile :)]