Vancouver Trip - June 24 - August 23, 2013

June 24, 2013 - Arrived in Vancouver

At the YVR airport

 Opening presents from Ama, Uncle Boy and Auntie Tata

June 25, 2013 - Pretend play with no toys.  They got all the shoes from the front door, a pail, a watering can, a long box as a stirring spoon and pretended to cook.  They made shoe soup!  Yum-O!  ;0

These 2 became instant friends or rather Uncle and Niece

Lunch at the Hog Shack - Thanks Ahiya John!  It was so yummy!  

June 27, 2013 - Spending time with Hailey and Cassidy

June 28, 2013 - Savoring their first A&W burger at the Richmond Centre Food Court

June 29, 2013 - Reading time at the library.  This is an example of the current population in Richmond.  There are so many Asians.  Shanghai has more Caucasians than Richmond.  :)

Observing a squirrel outside of the Richmond Minoru Public Library.  It is amazing to see wild animals running around freely.  The air smelled so fresh, I can still remember it.  Everything looked so green and pretty.  The weather was perfect.  These are the things I miss about Vancouver.

June 30, 2013 - Shopping with a giant panda at Costco

Everything is huge this part of the world.  This particular picture is dedicated to Ninang Nats.  This is for us to make crepes!

July 1, 2013 - Chillaxing

Waiting for Uncle Derrick to show up for his 40th birthday surprise party

Outside of Auntie Mary's house.  Loving the playset.

July 1, 2013 - Canada Day at Steveston

July 2, 2013 - After our first art class with Mr. Tony.

Swimming class at Watermania.

July 4, 2013 - Art Class

Reading time

July 5, 2013 - High tea with Steph and Pam.  It is so nice to catch up with old friends again.  I miss you guys!

Julu 6, 2013 - Art class is way too fun.  Mr. Tony and his monkey are so silly.

 Reading time after art class.

 Time for a treat at Tim Horton's

July 7, 2013 - Reptile show at Richmond Nature Park

Dinner at Auntie Shindy and Uncle Ian's place.  Here is Uncle Eric playing some magic tricks.

My new friends

July 23, 2013 - City Tour with Papa

First stop Granville Island

At the playground behind the Children's Market

At Stanley Park

Just being silly at home.

July 27, 2013 - Watermania

July 28, 2013 - At the Olympic Oval

At Canada Place with the Olympic Torch.

At Steveston Fisherman's Wharf

At Hog Shack - Ahiya John's restaurant with the pigs we gave him.

Playing at home while dad power washes the floor.

July 30, 2013 - Lunch date at Shang Garden.  Back after 10 years.  This was where we had our Vancouver wedding "reception".  10 years later, RJ took this picture.  The food is still as tasty as can be.

Teddy bear picnic at Thompson Community Centre

August 1, 2013 - Shannon Falls - stopover on our way to Whistler

Someone is a little bit upset.

Lookout point.  What spectacular view!

 Whistler

 Whistler Olympic Park

August 3, 2013 - Goofing around at Richmond Centre.

 Papa's last night in Vancouver.  We had dinner at Fortune restaurant and met siyi-po by chance.

August 7, 2013 - Richard's first swimming class at Minoru Aquatic Place.  So far so good...

August 8 and 9 2013 - South Arm Community Centre Summer Camp

After class - getting ready to go pick up RJ

RJ at Badminton Camp at Thompson Community Centre

 Here is Richard trying his hand on it.

August 10, 2013 - Playdate with Ninang Phoebe, Chloe, Soleil and Kobe

August 11, 2013 - At Chuck E. Cheese's.  Thanks Uncle Tony for taking us.

Happy anniversary to Atsi Candice's Bikram Studio

 Checking out Auntie Mary's new yoga studio

Trying out a head stand

Ninja Kids!  Thanks for the nice shirts Atsi Janice.  Thanks for the Ninja Turtle gears Atsi Candice!  We love it!

August 14, 2013 - Dinner with Auntie Grace and Auntie Ge at White Spot.  Thanks for taking us here, we surely enjoyed our Pirate Paks and the endless potato fries!

August 15, 2013 - Thanks Auntie Christina for the Lego Chima toys.  We had fun having dinner with you.  

August 16, 2013 

Lunch after art class.  Richard having some bonding time with Hailey at Wendy's 

RJ chopping wood at Richmond Kicks.  He was so strong he cut up the wood on his first try.  Needless to say, he was ecstatic and proud.

 Swimming class

Playing at McDonald's playground.  Met a new friend while Auntie Pam and Mom caught up with each other.

August 17, 2013 -  Ice cream after lunch at Steveston with Gavin, Tyler, Ms. K, Shane and Ethan. 

 August 18, 2013 - Yoga 360!

Dinner at Auntie Steph's place.  Thanks for everything!  I am still dreaming about your Jollibee spaghetti.

August 19, 2013 - Kite flying with Ahiya John and Atsi Joy at Garry Point

August 21, 2013 - The tastiest dimsum lunch ever with Joy and Steph.  At Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant in Riverrock

Dinner at Manzo Itamae - bonding time with my niece

 Saying their goodbyes.  We will see each other again.  Btw, thanks for lending me your PJ's.  :)