Family Fun Night

May 17 - 23, 2010

Friday marked Family Fun Night at Alisha's school. After art class, we quickly ate and rushed to the school for various activities. The parents participated in silent auction to support the school, while the children entertained themselves with raffles, play structure, snack stations and movie.

On Saturday, Uncle Craig pulled kid duty and watched three kids as Mom was nominated as Woman of the Month by Real Women United. It was a very inspirational and emotional event as women came together to share their stories, triumphs, resources and encouragements. Afterwards, we went to watch Shrek Forever. Ashley was a little apprehensive at various darker scenes and begged to leave the movie theater. She still prefers the fairytale princess movies.

On Sunday, after Chinese school, we visited a long-time family friend and the girls had a play date with another 5-year old. Our family friend, Esther's brother was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia as an adult and was treated in Singapore. He received bone marrow transfusion from his brother and is doing well so far. We discussed about the emotional rollercoaster coping with an ill family member and gave each other hope that the worst is over. While the parents chatted, the girls put on a show with singing and dancing. Alisha resorted to boyish games as she buried her head in handheld video games.