Marry Him!!

This is my daughter carrying a heart-shaped sign which says "Marry Him" in Chinese. The idea came from one of my male colleagues who wanted to propose to his girl friend. They have been dating for almost 6 years so he thinks it is time to propose to her now. In order to give her unforgettable and romantic memory, he plans to collect 99 snapshots of people who she knows carrying this "Marry Him" sign ,and then posts all these snapshots on a big heart- shaped board to propose. How romantic,isn't it?

My two children also know my colleague and his girl friend well since we've gone out with them to catch fishes, small shrimp and pick seaweed for several times. So my colleague also hope my two babies can help doing this. Definately, no problems.

This afternoon after school, I took them to a park nearby and was ready to snapshot them. In the beginning, they felt shy to carry the sign because many people exercised around. They asked" Mom, could we hide our faces?" I answered " absolutely, no" . They still felt uneasy so I had to say good words to them such as,if uncle marrys aunt successfully, you guys really do him a big favor. My son was still reluctant but my daughter got coorperated more. Finally I could snap some photos of them carrying the sign and post this three funny pictures to share with you.

Kumquat

One day I happened to see a blog that introduced how to make sweet kumquats.We, Taiwanese, think sweet kumquats pouring with hot water can cure coughing. In addition, drinking hot sweet kumquat tea can make your body warm in cold winter days.I knew that but never did it before. Last week, I happened to see that blog.The sweet yellow kumquat color caught not only my eyes but also my heart. So I made up my mind to give it a try.

Kumquats are abounded from Jan. to Mar. . So they are almost not seen in market now.Just right before giving up looking for them in the market, I spotted a fruit stand selling the cut little yellow things. It was as if founding pirates' treasure in the secret mountain.So thrilled!

I didn't buy many( about 600g) since it was the first try. Wash them, dry them with kitchen paper and cut four lines on each one that makes juice come out. Then Put them in the pot with sugar, maltose and some water( you can use wine ,too). Cook and stir them for 20 mins. It was done! You can preserve them in a clean and dry glass bottle for 2-3 months in the refrigerator.

See the cooked sweet kumquats pouring with hot water looks so yummy. I can't wait to sip its sweet yet a bit sour flavors!

Small Cardigan

Yarn: 100%cotton
Tool: addi#5+ addi#3 circular
Pattern: Modified pattern




This small cardigan is original a pullover. I like the pattern, easy and good looking but I usually wear sleeveless dress with a small cardign so pullover for me is not practical.Hence,I decided to modify it a small cardigan.


The pattern was drawn again according to my size.Because the pattern is easy, I don't spend much time to get it off the needle. And finally, it turns out quite good.

My little nephew

My younger sister has born a baby last week.Since it was always rainy last week ,I didn't have a chance to see my little nephew.Today I couldn't wait and decided to see him though typhoon is coming today.

He sleeps peacefully.I haven't seen and touch kids this little for long time .My little nephew reminds me of the time my kids were little and brings me back to the bittersweet baby-caring memories.For me ,those days were long time ago,but my sister's is going to begin.

He is so lovely and adorable.

Monica's Birthday

Today is Father's day and also my DD's seven-year-old birthday,so every year we buy one cake to celebrate Father's day and my DD's birthday . My daughter,Monica,have been very happy since she woke up this morning and tells everyone she meets that today is her birthday.It seems she totally forget today is also her dearest father's day.

We bought a cake,small yet cute.Her father gives her 6 story books as birthday gift.I knitted the Illusions scarf for her.She is very happy tonight.

光影魔術手 nEO iMAGING

Today I download 光影魔術手 nEO iMAGING ,a photo-modified software and can't wait to try the new techniques.Most functions of this new software are the same as Photoimpact but the biggest advantage of it is that you can make a frame for you pics. Not only can you choose frames from the software but also you can download your favorable frames from the net.Also you can compile several pics together on one pic and write words in the pics.This night I play this photo-modified software with kids.Both of them are interested and have their opinions to compile their own pics.

My English Class

Working for a school,I am only on duty in the morning and have every afternoon off during summer vacation.So what am I going to spend my off-duty summer afternoon?Of course,learning English!!

Every day I have different English teachers.This teacher in the pic named Jay comes at Thrusday class. Coincidentally he is my knitting friend,Susan's husband .They also live very close to me.It's so surprising that he is my teacher.Jay is a Dutch.Susan and he originally met on net and then Jay flew to Taiwan, fell in love with her,and they got married.How romantic ,isn't it?But they might go back to Holland in Auguest or September to keep on Jay's university studying.

This pencial case was made from different color zippers by Susan.It's very unique.I've ever seen people using this kind of pencial case and has been impressed by it then.

Susan made and sold them for helping stray dogs and will donate part of money for shelters.She and Jay love dogs very much.They both often volunteer to wash ,feed and take care of dogs in shelter.I bought one for myself and hope more stray dogs can be helped and cared.

My DD's First English Class

My daughter is gonna be second grade in elementary school after this summer vacation.In Taiwan most elementary schools start English class from the third grade.Therefore,I decide to let her learn English in cram school a year before school's.

Yesterday it was the first starting and it is just a try-out, which means students can regret if they don't like the teacher, classroom, or study atmosphere ,and etc.


The teacher is short yet lovely.She just taught" Good morning","Good afternoon","Good evening", "Good night" and then played some games.My DD seemed to like her and promised me she would attend this English class again. Though it is just an beginning and will be more pressure ahead of her in the future,anyway I am glad she likes her first English class.