RY - Great America

At Richmond Youth, we try to go down to Great America at least once a year. I wanted to go especially because a few of my kids will be leaving RY at the end of the summer.I ended up driving my Integra because we couldn't find the keys to one of the church vans in the morning. Here's the picture of kids who had to "suffer" through the cramped ride in my car, since, three people in the back, can be somewhat uncomfortable.



Here are some pictures of when we were preparing to ride the "Drop zone."

Lunch time! Bon Apetit! Itadakimasu!



After lunch, it's time to go swimming!! (Well, almost...)

Practically everyone (with the exception of Miga and myself) in the group got wet. Very wet.

A lot of rides on that day, unfortunately, broke down on us. This is us running to ride the "Invertigo", only to find out half an hour later, that the ride was broken, and that it was closed indefinitely. Almost all the major rides broke at least once; I wonder if the change of management has affected the overall quality of the park? Hmm...

And then it was time to go home. Kids were overjoyed at the thought of going home. And we tried to capture that moment as they leaped with joy. Can you tell?
Actually, we were going to eat Za Zang, so kids were happy.
In reality, we just told them to jump and they were happy to obey. :-)

Family Outing - Windsor

My parents and I drove up to Windsor earlier than the rest, since they still had to work the day we decided to leave for Windsor for family vacation and 4th of July getaway.
As soon as we arrived and checked in, the first thing my dad wanted to do was to scout the area for a good fishing spot. Especially because we couldn't catch anything for the past two days at San Pablo Dam, we were really getting desperate to catch a fish, or anything alive for that matter!

So we drove up Russian River, found a decent spot, and he decided to give it a shot. Skeptic, my mom and I reluctantly followed, since the water was very shallow, and it was right next to a small dam, but after about 5 minutes or so, he came back with a smile, and a small fish on the hook! That sure made the day! Little did we know, that this was going to be the first, and the last fish that we would catch in this trip... :-)

On our way back, we came across a small bridge, which was a one-way bridge! We thought it was cool, and so we took some pictures.



The second day at Windsor, we spent some more time fishing, though we got tired of waiting and not catching anything, so us kids ended up going swimming in the Russian River. A bit muddy, but very cool and clear water.
This is Michelle and my sister trying to swim through some deeper parts of the river...

This is Michelle and I trying to catch as much "splash" as possible, in the picture.
When done and tired from all the swimming and fishing (and not catching anything), we went home and then decided to go golf. I was busy practicing, so these great shots were taken by Josh. Great pictures!!!

Hanging out with my parents

I love having time off from work. And so when my parents were coming to visit for a week, I decided to take the whole week off, and just try to spend some quality time with them.
With my mom, she just loves to be with us, and same with my dad, though he also likes to do stuff, and so we got ready and went fishing.

I called Jimmy, who recommended San Pablo Dam, though he did warn us of "you won't catch anything..." But we decided to try our luck anyways. Although it was a beautiful day, we didn't catch anything... So I just ended up taking pictures of the lake and some birds as they flew by the lake. Ah well! Better luck next time we go fishing!!!Afterwards, we decided to hit the bowling alley, as the "bowling" is a Koo-family tradition, though I am not good at it...


I think my dad bowled one of his higher (note: not highest) score in the 5th game, our last game, of the night, at breaking 180. I was already getting tired and both myself and Michelle, we were wonder how our dad is able to bowl so well even at his age!!!

Man, I have to stay in shape, exercise, and be healthy like him...

Renee's Birthday

Wow. I cannot believe that my sister is now big 3-0. I suppose she has always been (and always will be) a younger sister, so I don't realize how well we age, but both of us have now joined the "3-0" club. Man time sure flies.

Hangout at Josh & Renee's place

I forget exactly when this was, but a couple of us gathered to hang out at my sister's place, when they invited a few of Josh's friends and co-workers. This was also when my parents came to visit, while they had a week off from their work (I believe due to the 4th of July...). More pictures on that coming up, though.

Captions contest...

The pictures speak for themselves. Or perhaps they speak for those captured in the pictures. Or is it the photographer?

In either case, I want to ask everyone, for captions. What do you think each picture should say?

Bonnie: How are you? I am fine thank you. I just came from Korea and I am a FOB... -_-;

Eunice: Whatcha lookin' at!?!?

Jonathan: Don Vito Corleone...

The Song family: Hahahahahaah... -_-;

Me: I must be seeing things... -_-;