All Choi's Eve, aka Halloween!

When Esther lived with the Quans in Houston, they started a new tradition called Quanoween, which involved eating barbeque, carving pumpkins, and making ginger snaps while waiting for trick-or-treaters. Oh, and of course, listening to Christmas music. Now that we've started our own family, Halloween is referred to as "All Choi's Eve." Because Esther was on bedrest this year, we weren't able to celebrate in style, but we hope to keep the Quanoween traditions going in the future.

On the day before Halloween, Allison's preschool had a Crazy Hat Parade. Here she is before school in her pumpkin hat. Thanks to Harmony (Phil's mom) for the adorable sweater! Unfortunately, she came down with a fever in the afternoon and came home early. Poor baby was sick on Halloween.


Allison was an adorable butterfly for Halloween. We took her to Pantego's Halloween Carnival at Bicentennial Park just a few blocks from our home. We love living in a neighborhood that has such a community feel. Allison loved playing with the plastic ducks. She was supposed to pick one up and get a prize, but she just wanted to play in the water. Notice her pigtail "antennae". Here she is, the cutest child there!



Cousin Gracie came over last weekend so she and Allison could pose for pictures in their costumes. As you can see, they were both sweet butterflies.

Pumpkin Patch

I love fall! Allison and I (Esther) went to Country Critters Farm with my moms' group on Monday. We went on a tractor ride, saw animals at the petting zoo, watched the big kids in the bounce house, played in the wooden train, and of course, "picked" a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. It's so fun to watch her take it all in and discover new things in the world. I can't believe it's her second October, but last year she wasn't even able to sit up on her own. Now she's practically running!

Pumpkin monkey

Sleepy head

Happy updates!

White coat ceremony! Daddy is on his way to becoming a doctor...


Hurricane refugees! Uncle Sam (Esther's brother) and Aunt Denise had to evacuate from New Orleans during Hurricane Gustav. We were glad they came to Dallas so we could see them.


This morning! Allison was just too cute this morning to pass up a photo op. She's a full-blown toddler now, walking everywhere like a big girl and oh so many teeth, including molars. She is also developing quite an independent streak. Don't know where she gets that from...

We found out...

that we're having a boy and a girl!!!

Oh, and for those who didn't know, we are expecting TWINS, due sometime in January!

Allison Updates (at grandma's request)

Babystrollers of Fire!

Updates!

Cruisin!

Growth Spurt

The last picture of Allison and the new house was obviously not to scale. Here's a better, more accurate picture of our family.

Moving

Sorry for the lack of blog updates! Since Allison's first birthday party, we have been furiously getting ready to move into our first house! We have spent the last few days painting the three bedrooms, closets, and hall. Who knew painting took so long? Since we'll be moving next week, expect that we won't update the blog until we're settled in.

Allison has been super busy lately as well. She is crawling more on her hands and knees, and she is pulling up on everything and everyone! She has also figured out how to "cruise", and she loves to walk around the room while holding onto our hands for balance. On Friday, the 4th, we were having lunch with Uncle Jun & Aunt Sarah and I looked over to see her climbing their stairs! Watch out, world, here comes Allison!