New "Graduate"

Aiden finished his pre-k before we too the trip. And daycare had taken great picture of him in red gown. He told mommy that he is "master" now.

So happy!

Beijing Olympic Park

We stayed in the hotel only 10 minutes walk to Beijing Olympic Park the night before we flied back so that we can have a quick visit to the Olympic Park the next morning. The weather was not favoring us as it was hot and humid. We only stayed for about 1.5 hours but managed to see famous bird nest, water cube.

Bird Nest at night

Traffic at 9:30 PM

National Stadium

Water Cube

Olympic torch tower

More fun to pick up the gravels 

Ti'an Men Square

The day before we flied back to the States, we went back to Beijing to visit the famous Olympic park that 2008 summer Olympic games were held. We stopped by Ti'an Men Square to make up some pictures from lost camera. We also went to Qian Men walking street to stroll around and had some great Chinese food.

Ti'an Men Square

Monument 

Qian Men

Aiden's favoriate  bumble bee

Qian Men walking street

In front of the restaurant where we had dinner

Who is Taller

Mommy's family got together for breakfast on the morning we left for Beijing. There was a height measurement n the restaurant. The girls (Mia and Nuonuo) were fighting for getting measured until Aiden stepped in. Finally we were able to take pictures of all three kids in front of the measurement.

I am taller

This is my spot

Get the spot if you can!

Making face

Told you I am taller

This one is even taller

My big brother is so much taller than me

Playing in the Shopping Mall

There is a new outdoor shopping mall by Grandparents Li's apartment. It has a nice little playground for kids. Aiden, Mia and Nuonuo (Mommy's cousin's daughter) had fun with chasing each other. Mia thought it was funny to have Nuonuo chase her while she was calling Nuonuo "baby".

Teasing "baby" Nuonuo

Nuonuo

Break for snack

Here comes Aiden

Aiden said "That is Aiden"

Aiden & Mia Casual Photoshoot

In addition to the formal photoshoot session, we also did a quick casual photoshoot with mommy's cousin's little girl who is about half year younger than Mia. It was quite challenge to get both girls or all three of them pictures taken together. Mia got very jealous over the little girl but on the other hand, Aiden played well with her.

Aiden & Mia's Photoshoot - Outfit 1

The photograph stylist picked up the outfits for kids as they didn't think the ones Mommy picked up would look good in the photo shoot. Mia's green top is really cute as it shows her little chubby arm and shoulder. Aiden's black muscle tank didn't make him look muscular, instead he looks quite skinny as he is. :)