I'm back!

The vacation week is over. Last Thursday we left Branson, Mo. Though our stay in condo end up last Friday we decided to left home ahead since my hubby was hosting a men's night out that Friday evening. It was a tremendous experienced for me and for whole family and our closes friend's family. 

Since we rented our Aunt and Uncle condo we made most of our food especially in the morning. I love to cook for everybody I don't know why. They loved my cooking too so that works,lol. Almost everyday we were busy. Of course, you paid all your expenses to travel so take all opportunity to see all the attractions and shop sometimes. Branson has so much to offer.

I wrote couple of review about Branson Landing here. It's more beautiful than what I thought it was. There's a  huge difference going there in the day, in the evening and late at night. The beauty, the scenery of the place amused us. Talking about food, there are plenty of restaurant anywhere in the city. You all have your choices from steak to seafoods. You ask about entertainment? A lot! There are shows everywhere. They offer discounts anywhere, everywhere at anytime. My hubby and did a lot of fun from canoe, swimming, movies, food trip, shopping, wine tasting and etc.  I'll tell you more next time.

note: I don't know why I could not put more pictures here.

On Vacation

We are now in Branson, Mo since friday. This is my first trip here and I got all the excitements. We rented a condo for a week. In our resorts itself there are so much to do. Yesterday, my hubby and I did the canoe. That was fun. While we were in the middle of the lake I was thinking it would be fun to jump off and swim like some of the kids. I did it anyway without any hesitation. When I was out of the boat I kept thinking what if there's a snake swimming on the lake? Lol. It would not be possible since there's many trees sorrounded the lake.

After eating our lunch we headed out to Branson Landing. The heart of Branson city. Everything was there...food, shopping and fun. When we came home enough to soaked in the hot bubbling tub and relax. Then going to bed. So glad I made to connect on the internet right now.

Kris Allen won the American Idol' 09

As what I've said in my other blog post last week I only voted Kris A. for some reason. I've seen him improving each week and gave surprises in his performances. Besides he came from Arkansas,lol. My sister-in-law were voting so hard last night. 

So many people were touch by Kris inspiring music. There's something in him that people love and I'm one of them. Yes, it's absolutely a happy evening to all Kris fans who supported him from the beginning of the competition. An awesome evening to Arkansan'.

Final test tomorrow!!!!

One more day and my class for spring semester is over. Tomorrow we are having our final tests. Actually, I have one test left since I took my other final last week. I'm ready to get off from school and do some fun. I thank the Lord for his strength and grace are sufficient for me all through the semester. Without him I can't do nothing. I had been out of school for so many years, I guess you what is that mean. It's like I started all over again. Kinda tough and scary in the first 2 weeks and only God's strength who strengthen me. Not my might, nor by power but by the Spirit of God.

I am the only Asian in class and never felt I am different from them. We all helping each other and shared thoughts. I'm sure I'm gonna miss my classmates and hopefully I can see some of them this summer class. I'm going to check my schedule tomorrow so far I've seen one subjects available for me on campus and I plan to take some online. How fun that would be? I have no idea, but I talk to several students who take their classes online and they said it's fun and fantastic since they are not bounded to go to school. They can do their homework anytime and just take time studying their lesson. Hmmmm...I'm thinking to start taking classes online now. What do you think?

Mother's day!

Happy Mother's day to all Mommies especially for my Mother. I'm so grateful how she raised me and taught me of so many wonderful things. She nurtured me to fear God above all and she love me unconditionally. She's not perfect mom but she's one of the best Mom in the world.

I also thanking the Lord for giving me a wonderful mother-in-law who dearly love me like her own daughter. She's amazing mother for my husband and my sister-in-law and wonderful wife to my father-in-law for 40 years. To all my friends who are Mommies, happy, happy mother's day. You all are great Moms to your children.

Happy birthday, baby!

My old man turned another year older,lol. My hubby always told me he is my old man. It has been awhile since he had a birthday party and I thought it would be great to have one this year; to invite our friends and family to come over in our house. I asked him if he is okay to have a party at home and he said yes.  A month ago, I started thinking what should I do his birthday.  I asked some of our friends if they are available on Lance birthday and they said yes.  So the birthday plan started there.  

Okay, my hubby knew that we are celebrating his birthday at home with friends...but he don't know the whole concept of his birthday party.  He didn't know who are coming to his party, I sneaked on him.  I verbally invited our church friend and sent email to his parents about the idea of having a semi-surprised party for him on his birthday itself.  Everybody agreed! 

Our friends volunteered to bring some food. My hubby asked me if I can make his 3 favorite Asian dishes (Chinese, Korean bbq, and Lumpia (Spring rolls) ). When I woke up yesterday I started cooking and I quitted when I prepare myself going to church.  When we came home I went back cooking again until our guests start coming at 3pm. Our kitchen was full of foods, we both have heavy and light foods and desserts.  They are all yummy.   After our early dinner, Lisa, Mom and I brought the cake out from Lisa's room.  My hubby didn't have idea what cake we had for him.  Yep, Lisa and I thought it would be funny to get him a transformer cake.  The kids wanted to blow the candle with him, they were excited to see the transformer mask on top of the cake. 

After  eating the cake and ice cream, it's time to open cards and gifts.  Our friend Francis gave him a shirt that has print in front that says "Who is your daddy?".  We all laughed, when he flipped the back the whole message was written there -God is the father of all.  About time to open the cards, what is a card without money, isn't it?  My hubby never thought about that from other people who gave him card except from our family because we knew they gave some money on our birthday.  

The last card he opened was from everybody.  I provided the card for everybody to signed in as requested by his bestfriend Danny.  Danny knew what Lance want to get.  He has been looking this stuff for a year he said...but just too expensive and his wife would not lend him some money-that's me, lol.  Danny was talking to Lance on the phone and suddenly thought it would be great idea if all our friends who love Lance will contribute some money to get him a guitar pickups.  Oh yeah, another guitar stuff.  That was great idea...everybody like Dan's idea.  Our goal is to reach at least $300.   After opening all the presents and card and counted all the money the total amount reached over $400.  Whew!  Everybody was happy and very excited and said "we met our goal".  My hubby was surprised and very happy too.  He could not wait, while everybody were enjoying the party and food he got his laptop and order the stuff.  Until lastnight we were both overwhelmed with his 34th birthday party.  We are so blessed to have a wonderful  family and church family around us.  God is very faithful to our lives!