Edward Playing Golf July 2016

Edward joined the local Purdue Junior PGA league this summer and played several rounds against area teams.  His team went undefeated until their last game against the West Lafayette Country Club.  Way to go, Edward!

Visiting Chicago for our 15th Anniversary July 2016

As a family, we visited Chicago last weekend for our 15th anniversary.  Our first tourist trip was to the Willis Tower, the very first time for all of us.  This picture is of us on the new Ledge attraction whereby you can stand on a thick glass floor and windowed area overlooking Chicago on the 103rd floor.  Pretty awesome feeling, thought the boys!

We also took a first family visit to the Art Institute, as per my request.  The boys did enjoy seeing this familiar Georges Seurat painting that is also on display as a print in their local elementary school.  Aaron was particularly excited to see it all of a sudden and insisted on taking a picture with it.

This is on our second day in Chicago when we took a walk in Millenium Park.  Here are Aaron and Edward with the Crown Fountain, a really neat and refreshing art display.

I took this skyline shot during our walk through the Park towards Maggie Daley park.  Really amazing Frank Gehry bridge that joins the two.

The boys had a great time at the Daley park's extensive playground.  Really the best outdoor playground we've ever encountered.  It's the Fourth of July weekend, so there were tons of families milling about.  The boys' favorite outing so far.

We took a break for lunch across the street from the park at a great little seafood place.  Highly recommended eats, especially the lobster roll.  And the natural light was so perfect that I had to take a picture with the boys.

Next up, a walk to Navy Pier.  Here we waited not too long for a ride on the Centennial Wheel, an updated version of the old ferris wheel in time for the 100th birthday of the Pier.  Had to take this picture of Andrew and the boys.  Again, such great light and scenery.

The next day we tried to visit the Adler but with the long weekend crowd, we decided to save it for next time.  Did manage to get a skyline picture of the family before we turned around.  We soon headed for home later that afternoon.  So long, Chicago!  Hope to be back soon!

In Thornhill For Cousin Hendrix's One Year Birthday Party

Here are Edward and Aaron with cousin Hendrix at Grandma and Grandpa Lee's home in Thornhill the day before his big One Year birthday celebration at the nearby restaurant Sariwon.  In Korean culture, it has been customary to recognize when a baby turns one year old with a celebration called a Tol.  Here they will share lots of food and cake with friends and family as well as hold a tradition to predict what the child will be interested in their future career.  Hendrix chose a crisp new $100 bill to symbolize a career in finance.  Congratulations Hendrix!

Edward's First Summer Job

Edward recently started a new lawn mowing business by delivering over 300 flyers to our neighbors.  He has heard back from some of them and is now mowing lawns in his spare time with Aaron helping to pick up sticks.  They are both saving up for a new family puppy.  They're pretty excited about finally having a dog of their own.

Grandparents Toms' Visit May 2016

Nana and Grandad Toms visited from P.E.I. last week.  Here they are at Aaron's last soccer game with Coach Dad and Edward (the assistant coach).  It was an exciting game and a great way to finish the series.

Edward and Aaron with Dave and Valerie taking a picture on their last day in West Lafayette.  They enjoyed a family swim at the new Purdue Co-Recreational centre pool.  Thankfully the weather cooperated and even permitted us to view Jupiter and its four moons on the Saturday night of their visit with the West Lafayette Observatory's telescopes.  Wonderful to have them visit!

Aaron Earns His Tae Kwon Do Yellow Belt May 2016

Here is Aaron at his Tae Kwon Do Belt Ceremony, receiving his Yellow Belt from Master Chai (8th Dan of the Black Belt).  We are very proud of his efforts, especially breaking the wooden board on his first kick!  Congratulations Aaron!

Aaron's U6 Soccer League Spring 2016

 Aaron's team started out with a strong lead, winning 3 of the first four games.  The latter part of the season is proving to be somewhat more difficult but still good fun.  Here is Aaron trying to score a goal at one of the games.

Coach Andrew sharing a few words with some of the team.