This post has been postponed for quite sometime.  The events took place during Memorial Day weekend.  Our family took a trip to Fort Smith, Arkansas to celebrate my Grandmother's 80th Birthday.  The trip was good for the most part.  Laura and I enjoyed our time with everyone.  This is the first time in quite sometime when my Mom's entire side of the family was able to be at one location.  The trip was filled with lots of preparation for my Grandmother's surprise Birthday party.  We also went to the Thai Temple two days in a row to wish my grandmother good blessings.  All the females wore Thai traditional dresses.  I thought Laura looked beautiful in her pink traditional dress.

My extended family (mom's side)

Our little family with Grandma

The both of us together 

Mason's little tuxedo for his Great Grandmother's 80th surprise Birthday!

He's Finally Back!

It has felt like an eternity since I last saw Mason.  This past weekend, starting Friday, he went to Arkansas with my Mom who flew down from South Carolina.  I picked her up at the airport and she went to Arkansas with my cousins to celebrate my Aunt's Birthday.  She really wanted to spend time with Mason and since Laura had to study for an exam and I had to work; we both couldn't make the trip.  Therefore, we let Mason spend the weekend with her in Arkansas along with the rest of the family.  He had a fun time like always, and once again he went to go visit the Buddhist Temple.  His great grandmother also cooked him some Vietnamese porridge aka "Chao."  It was his first taste of an authentic Vietnamese dish.  He loved it.  Although we missed him dearly, my family sent us a lot of photo messages.

While in Arkansas, Mason received a bath everyday from my Mom

Mason sticking to his roots

Mason came back to Texas on Sunday and we went to go pick him up and say bye to my mom.  Then on Tuesday I found out I had court early Wendesday morning and that was at the same day and time Laura had her exam.  And unfortunately our babysitter backed out at the last minute.  However, thanks to my Oanhderful family, Mason's great Aunt and cousin volunteered to take care of him for the day.  So Tuesday I drove him to Sachse where he spent another fun filled day with lots of family members.  Laura and I picked him up the following day on Wednesday after we were able to catch up on our sleep.  We received good reviews that Mason was very well behaved and stuck to his sleeping schedule. 

Mason enjoying his time in Sachse

Mason's first hair cut

Since the day Mason was born he has had a full head of hair but lately its been growing out unevenly.  So to hopefully even out his hair growth we decided to shave it while we were in Arkansas.

Getting prepped 

Mason with his Barber, Anh Long

Trying something different, mommy rejected the idea

The finished product!

Arkansas for New Years!

This past weekend our little family took a trip to Arkansas to take part in all of the New Year festivities.

Mason & Mommy

Setting up the Money Game

From Mason's Ba Ngoai

Our little Model

Part of the family at Grandma's house

Shorty sneaking inside

Mason is going to have a very lucky year!

It was a short but sweet trip.  We all had a great time!

Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely....

Well early this morning I dropped off Laura and Mason at the airport.  They are traveling to New York City along with three of Laura's bridesmaids.  I miss them both so much, it hasn't even been 24 hours and I am ready for them to return back to TX.  It is different at home when the two most important people in my life leave for a few days.

They are definitely in New York

This is the first time our family has been separated from each other more than 12 hours!  Thankfully I had to work today which took my mind away from things for a good 8 hours.  Also, my brother Brian is here to visit for a few days.  So tomorrow we will do some brotherly bonding together to distract me from missing them.  I am just grateful for technology because Laura is able to send me cute little photos of my son like this....

I'm loving the shirt and cap

I can't wait until Friday morning when I go pick them up and give them both a big hug and kiss.  GN.