Can't Get Enough...

...of those giggles! Addy absolutely gets a kick out of her Daddy :)

A Blessed 2009!

As we look to ring in 2010 I think back to all the blessings that we received in 2009. Addison has been such a miracle! I thought about putting together a Christmas letter...and that's as far as that got :) So I figured I do some reflecting on our blog.

What a year we've had. From pregnancy classes to the "real deal", it's been an amazing ride! Vinh and I often look at Addy and simply say "can you believe we created this?" :) We have absolutely enjoyed these past months and seeing our family grow.

My maternity leave went by so quickly and we've all adjusted pretty well into the routine of our work week. Addy enjoys going to A-Ya & A-Ma's house during the week all while juggling seeing Uncle Phuong and Aunt Kristina on any given day based on schedules. Our little girl is definitely learning to be flexible as each day is "an adventure". Vinh has coined a new title for himself as "primary caregiver" during the week as he does the pick-ups and drop-offs and everything in between. We feel so blessed to have Addy spending so much time with family!

Vinh is still at the U of MN and I'm still at Navarre. We both enjoy what we do which makes it that much more rewarding. I've taken on additional responsibilities at Navarre and am enjoying the new challenges and learning how to juggle work and family. I know I couldn't possibly do it without Vinh! Vinh continues to run the JO volleyball club that he started, NIVC. The program is in it's fifth year and has three teams. Vinh loves coaching and in this capacity gets to mentor his coaches.

This Christmas was a whole new experience with Addy as a part of it. We wanted to share some of our favorite moments. We were able to celebrate the McCabe Christmas at the farm the weekend before Christmas and then the Chung Christmas on Christmas Eve where we all stayed over at Phuong and Mariah's. Addy was amazed by all the chaos of gift opening and such. Her real interest was in eating the wrapping paper. She got LOTS of fun stuff and of course Vinh had to put it ALL together so basically our living room looks like a Fisher Price Ad :)

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It's Official...

...she's a gigglin' girl now! Daddy loves to make her laugh at any and all opportunities. I enjoy watching :) Addy's growing everyday. It's amazing how I feel like I'm transitioning her closet with new clothes every weekend as she seems to grow out of the size that I just get transitioned to. It's more stressful figuring out what she's going to wear than dressing myself!

Happy Halloween!

Addy enjoyed her 1st Halloween with a busy weekend! Grandma Jeanie came up and stayed with us and watched Addy on Friday. Addy loves it when Grandma Jeanie comes to visit :) Then on Friday night we headed over to Ross & Molly's to carve pumpkins. The kiddos all had a blast picking out which patterns us parents would try to recreate! Then on Saturday we got the kids all together again to take pictures in their costumes.

Ime (cheerleader), Isaac (Lighting McQueen), Hudson (skunk) and Addy (ladybug)

The ladybug costume seems to be the "hit" for little kids this year as I saw ALOT of them...so just to be a little different Grandma Jeanie coined Addison as not only her "lovebug", but as her "Asian beetle" :) We stayed in (just a little change for us this year...ha/ha!) to hand out candy and enjoyed seeing all the kids from the neighborhood!

Addy LOVES her mobile

One of Addy's favorite things to do is lay under her mobile and "sing" along with it. Everytime I pull out the camera to catch her "in action" she stops when she sees it...so, this is the best I could do. It's super cute and Mom's got it down that the mobile runs for 4 1/2 minutes...so A LOT can get done in that timeframe :)

Catching up on Laundry...

Addy LOVES to help with laundry! Folding and putting away...

Daddy & Addy Weekend

This past weekend Mommy went on a girls weekend to Chicago so Daddy and Addy got lots of quality time together! Daddy made sure to document it all with his phone camera and text Mom updates throughout the weekend :) Dad had a full schedule planned of fun things to do which included lunch dates, a play date with Melena and Gangi, going to work with Dad including going to help him give his golf class final to his students and lastly a day with A-Ma & A-Ya! It was hard for Mom to leave, but just as exciting to get picked up at the airport by Dad & Addy!! Oh and the massive amount of shopping that was done with Sara & Denise helped ease missing Miss Addy :) Thanks to S. Bailey & D for a GREAT weekend! ...and thanks to all of Daddy's "helpers"; Kori, Lamar, Melgaard, Beth & Diane :)

Addy's fav shirt..."the drama starts here"!

Just a lazy Sunday...

I love Sundays in the Fall...football on in the background and just lazing around the house! Well today we decided to take advantage of all the Minnesota sports action going on TV. Our neighbors had extra tickets for the Twins game, but we opted to stay in and enjoy being home for once!! Of course Addy had to make some appropriate outfit changes for the Vikes and Twins games. We hope you're all enjoying this Sunday as well!

Pink is the Twins REAL color :)

U fo MN Homecoming

This year homecoming was a little different with Gopher football being back on campus. The homecoming parade and pepfest were held on Friday night. We decided to brave the cold with Addy for the parade as we just had to see Dad's Rec Sports float that he'd been "working on" ALL WEEK!! Addy was bundled in a million layers and snug close to Mom thanks to the Golden Gopher sling that Grandma Jeanie made for us! We lasted just in time to see Dad run by in a referee outfit...too funny...and give us some candy :) We then woke up bright and early and headed back to campus with the Omang's for tailgating and the football game. Addy lasted about an hour at tailgating and then Dad took her to A-Ma & A-Ya's house for some grandparent spoiling while Mom and Dad enjoyed the game!!

Addison's Baptism

Addison was baptized at our church, St. Joseph the Worker, last Sunday, Oct. 4th. Addy's Godparents are Auntie Molly & Auntie Kristina. We decided to have Addy immersed for her baptism and it was a pretty cool experience. My biggest fear, of course, was that she'd "shat" in the baptismal font...but the good news is, that didn't happen!! She was fast asleep and was rudely awaken by Deacon Kevin when she got dipped three times :) Oh did the tears come!

all the McCabe and Chung grandkids

Big Day!

Today was a BIG day for Addy...and Mom & Dad! Addy had her 2 month doctor's appointment. Mom was really anxious to see how much she weighed (and more exact then just standing on our bathroom scale with her). Well our "little" girl weighed in at a whopping 12.2 lbs and is now 23 inches long. She's growing growing growing and we couldn't be happier happier happier. She also had to get her first round of shots today. Mom and Dad braced for the worst and we realized that Addy still has cries that we've never heard...I mean an all out red face, hold your breath, SHRILL of a cry is what she let out with the first shot, but quickly regained her composure when comforted by Mom and Dad! She did GREAT and we were SO VERY proud of her...it's amazing how that seems like a whole new sense of being for us :) Just thought we'd share the good news and a little picture of Ms. Addy at the doctor's office after all the great news...as you can see she is just a sweetheart!

Who has the time??

So I have to apologize it's been SO LONG since I last posted anything! We were without internet for quite a while and thought I was going to DIE. Let's see what have we been doing over the past 8 weeks:

Lunches, lunches, lunches...Addy and I have been going on a lot of lunch dates or having visitors over to the house! Addy does fairly well out and about...she actually prefers being out rather than home with boring ole' Mom, I think :)

BYOB...Bring Your Own Baby Yoga at Blooma yoga studio! Addy and I went with our friends the Mays (Carrie, Addie & Ella). Addy loved all the other babies and dug the stretching. Mom actually got somewhat of a workout as well.

We introduced Addy to our favorite Fall pasttime...Gopher Football! What a treat for her...she experienced her first tailgating and seeing the new TCF Bank Stadium. She loved it!

There have been lots more, but I'll just have to promise that I'll try to do better on postings going forward :)

Everybody Baby "Wang Chung" Tonight!

We're excited to finally update the blog with our BIG NEWS! Addison Jean decided to "join the party" one week ago today on July 29th. We were induced last Wednesday and after only 8 hours of labor Baby Wang made her grand entrance weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz and 20 inches long. Both sets of Grandparents were there to be the first to greet Addison.

Obviously being that Addison's already a week old and we hadn't updated the blog yet...you've assumed correctly that we've officially gone back to pullin' all nighters...definitely a different kind of all nighter! Grandma Jeanie has been staying with us and has been a HUGE help!!

All Smiles!

More pictures to follow later when we've had time to organize all 800 of them that Daddy has taken...or as he refers to it...Addison's daily photoshoots!

Grandpa Jack's 84th Birthday

We enjoyed a day at the races at Canterbury to celebrate Grandpa Jack's 84th birthday. There was a big group of us and everyone had a great time. Of course Vinh and I weren't sure we'd be able to make it, but Baby Wang held out long enough for us to enjoy the day (and then some)! Nobody won big, but everyone had a GREAT time! Thanks to Aunt MaryAnn for setting the whole thing up :)

Grandma, Grandpa and I (& Baby Wang)

Uncle Vinny & Huddy goofing around

Grandpa Red w/ Ike-D & Ms. Ime watching the Horses! (I'm pretty sure Ike-D is teaching Grandpa a little something about how betting works...go for the Exacta!)

Grandpa Jack watching his horse win...Huddy thinking it was pretty fun, too w/ Grandma Jeanie!

Baby Wang's Nursery

We thought we'd share some pics of Baby Wang's nursery. As you can see we're ALL READY...now we just need the baby :)

Still Waiting!

Just wanted to give a quick update to Baby Wang's ETA...status is still unknown :) We're scheduled to be induced next Wednesday, but are hoping that Baby Wang decides to come all on his/her own...in the next 5 minutes! Thanks to everyone for thinking about us and we'll keep you posted should we have any "activity" :)

Test!

Who's REALLY Nesting?

VINH IS!!! Tonight when I got home Vinh was backing into the driveway with a little surprise...that's right folks, a SHED...because that's what Baby Wang really needs! Actually, what for you ask...for the riding lawn mower that our "huge" yard (ha/ha) needs in order to keep it in tip top shape. According to Vinh it helps to have a father-in-law in the "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" business :) I personally thought...FABULOUS...what 9 month pregnant lady doesn't want to help assemble a shed in order to induce labor?! Time will tell :)

Oh and not only are we building sheds, but we're dog sitting for my in-laws. Daisy is enjoying watching us put the shed together! Also, if you look really close you can see Vinh finished off the patio with a fountain and all...it looks GREAT!

Have we had the baby yet?

A co-worker shared with me a great way to keep people posted on if we've had the baby yet. So just click on the website below and that will keep you posted :)

http://www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com/

Wishing everyone a great 4th of July weekend!

McCabe Family Vacation

This is a little delayed posting, but we enjoyed an extended weekend up north with the McCabe family on Little Winnie in mid-June! We vacationed with the Stenzel's and Mathai families as well so it was a big group. Just thought we'd share some pics of Ross & Molly's cuties...as they are growing up so fast!

"Ms. Ime" (Ime - 4 yrs old) striking a pose!

"Ike-D" (Isaac - 2.5 yrs old) playing hide-and-go-seek!

"Huddy" (Hudson - 6 mos old) just being his ADORABLE self!

Grandma Connie's 83rd B-day!

We headed down to the farm for one last weekend before Baby Wang enters the world! We got to help celebrate Grandma Connie's 83rd birthday by going out for dinner on Friday night. A bunch of the family met at Northwoods in Mankato for dinner and to hear the live entertainment. Grandma Connie and Grandpa Jack really enjoyed the singers and of course Grandpa Jack sang a long with most of the tunes!

It's amazing to think that Grandma turned 83 and that Grandma and Grandpa have been married for 63 years...and still going strong!!!

I even got Grandpa Jack up to dance...only 6 months after his stroke...no slowing him down!

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a productive "nesting" weekend with lots of projects! My Mom and Dad came up to stay with us and of course got put to work. We did find time to play by going to Cantebury Park on Saturday afternoon and the Twins game on Sunday. As for the projects...

Project #1: We are getting things ready in the nursery for Baby Wang. One of the projects we undertook involved recovering a rocking chair and ottoman. Thanks to the Burke's for passing along their rocker and ottoman as they're PERFECT! We (mostly thanks to my Mom's master recovering skills) got the chair done and will soon have the ottoman done!

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DURING

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Project #2: Vinh and my Dad finished off the brick patio in our backyard...and it looks GREAT! Now we just need to get the patio furniture all put out and the landscaping done and we'll be all set!!

Thanks Grandma Jeanie and Grandpa Red!

2nd Annual McChung's Mother's Day Getaway

This past weekend was the 2nd Annual McChung's Mother's Day Getaway to Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge! We had a great time golfing, shopping, singing karoke (the Quan's are a MUST hear duo), eating, drinking and just having a great time. We had a group of about 25 this year...kids and all...growing every year. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic weekend!

The Gopher Girls, Jess & I - also Baby Wang's 1st round of golf this season
(Vinh only had to tee up my ball for 6 of the 9 holes I lasted!!)

The Dynamic Mother/Daughter Duo - Michelle & Nina (Happy B-day Nina!)

The Johnson's made it! (Jody, Craig & Colin)

The kids enjoying a movie meanwhile the parents...

Enjoy some adult beverages and playing cards!

Who doesn't golf w/ an iPod & speakers...sing it Phil Collins!

A friendly game of Kubb...a fun lawn game!

The boys redefine the Kubb skill of a balanced throw!

...and finally the amazingly talented Quan duo - Billy & Jen with back-ups from Lane...is Brady covering his ears?!