Happy 1st Birthday

I was going to post a little something today, but Dad wanted to take this opportunity to put down some of his own words. Take it away Dad!

1 year ago today, Ethan Shinichi Huen came into our lives. While that particular moment will always have a special place in our hearts, Sonia and I cant help to think about the hundreds (if not thousands) of other moments that have enriched our lives in the last year. Ethan, you have given us so much over the last year. Your energy is contagious, your smile is never waning, and just like your mother , you have the ability to brighten any room. As parents, your mom and I have always talked about what sort of things and virtues we would like to teach you, but the truth of the matter is that over the last year, you have actually taught us so many things. Many other parents have told us about how their lives changed when they had kids, but they were really only words to us. This experience has really opened our eyes and we thank you for it Ethan. We love you and cant wait to see what the future years hold for us.

Love your Mom and Dad

Stay tuned, for pics from my Birthday Brunch from the weekend!

They caught it on tape

For about 3 months, everyone was getting me to do this one trick. They would yell out "crooked"! And when they did , I would hang my head to the side as if my neck was "crooked"! This was one of everyone's favorite tricks. So they were doing it 3, 4. 5 times a day, and I would participate every time....until now. I hadn't done it in about 2 weeks, but I started doing it again yesterday. Mom and Dad were'nt able to capture this move on video before, so when I began re-introducing the move , they ran to to grab the camera and behold!

Another first

First pair of shoes! I was so excited when I got to try them on. They still feel a little funny on my toes, but I dig them!

Happy New Year!!

We started off the new year with Dim Sum in Alameda where we met Grandma and Grandpa Huen. It was a great way to start off the new year. Mom and Dad kept saying 2011 was a great year, probably the best they've ever had, and if 2012 only brings the same amount of happiness as 2011, they will be very lucky.

Later that day we headed to Fremont for dinner with the other side of the family. New years day is a special day in the Japanese culture and food is a big part of the day. Many of the foods have significance, and the dinner that Grandma Kimotsuki prepared was not only plentiful, but delicious.

My mouth is watering already for dinner! Check out the tongue action.

So were theirs!

His mouth is still watering!

Here's why our mouths were watering

Yet another reason

And yet another

Hey, when do I get to eat?

Me and the penguin suffering from a food coma

Hey this guy is dressed like me

I love riding in my new wagon

And walking with my new wagon

Chillin

Thanks for my wagon uncle Mike!

Check out my scorecoard

Someone needs to get clean

Getting sleepy