We left around 4:00 am on Thursday on May 24, 2007 so we could arrive there early while the kids were still asleep. We arrived at Nam’s house around 8:30 and took Floyd and Sean to school. His school is about 3 blocks from his house. It was a hot day so we went to the backyard to cool off. Athena took a look at the swimming pool and fell in love with it. We went to change and swam for hours. Although she likes to be in the water, I had to carry her the whole time. Zoë wanted to come in the water too because Athena was having such a good time splashing water at me. So there I was carrying one kid on each arm playing in the pool. Grandma was watching just in case mommy needs help.
Second day:
We got up around 9:00am. Ate cereal for breakfast. Athena wanted to go into the pool (again!). I told her to wail till noon, but she kept yelling for the pool. I had to lock the door to keep her inside. Later I was watching Zoë when suddenly I look up and I saw Athena standing next the pool. I rush out and took her inside. Apparently, she used the dog door to get out there. So I had to lock to the dog door too. Then we went out for some nice sun bathing. I was so much fun to see her enjoy the water. After that we took a nap and went back in that afternoon.
Saturday:
Floyd and Sean were home and we all went swimming together. Floyd and Sean were a team against Athena and mommy. We played a game where we threw objects and splashed at each other. It was so much fun. We came up to eat lunch and then went back for another couple hours of playing. Afterwards we played the game “Will”. Floyd and Sean were way better than Athena and I, but we had fun.
Sunday:
Nam and Jenny were off that day so the whole family went to lunch at a Pho restaurant. Then we shopped at Fashion Mall. The boys agreed to watch Athena so the ladies could shop around. But, Athena refused to go with the guys. We ended up walking around the mall with Athena and she was pretty well behaved. We went to dinner afterwards and then headed home. Sean and Floyd had to do their homework for Tuesday. Athena was bored so she started messing up Sean and Floyd room by taking all their toys out and throwing them all over the floor. We made her help Sean and Floyd put them away. I don’t think she will ever understand the concept of cleaning up.
Monday:
Sean and Floyd had swimming and piano lessons so we just observed what they were doing. Athena and I were feeling stuffed up. I felt like was coming down with something. I started having a scratchy throat. Sure enough, Athena had a sore throat and was put on antibiotics when she came back home.
Overall, it was a wonderful trip because the girls had such a good time with their cousins and Athena loved their dog Yoshi. Athena was petting and hugging the dog a lot, much more than her sister. Zoë, on the other hand, couldn’t keep her hand away from the dog bowl. She played with Yoshi's water and food.
Here are some photos from the trip...
