Gotcha Day and Why It is Important to Our Family

Happy Gotcha Day, Forever Family, Family Day, etc... (I like them all)

Today, April 13th is our forever day. We flew the long trip back from Korea arriving at midnight greeted by family and friends. People seem to be indifferent on this day in terms of what to call it or should it be celebrated. Hell ya!  I, to myself, call it my Labor Day. It is a day I remember and cherish as it is the day we became parents to the most wonderful boy. A boy who lights up our world. His laugh, smile and wonder of all things is both inspiring and captivating to me.

A few of Cy's favorite things...

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Foods: Mandu, Bibimbop, Hot Dogs, Ranch, Chicken, Veganaise, Hamburgers, Tacos

Favorite Veggies: Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Beets and Daddy's Sauteed Collard Greens

Favorite Dessert: Fudge Popsicle and CHOCOLATE!

Favorite Fruits: Grapes and Strawberries

What Makes Me Happy: When I play with Mommy and Daddy

Favorite Drink: Uyu (milk). Lemonade and OJ

Friends: Yosh, Atticus, Mackenzie, Berkley, Seely, Alex, Cousin Owen

Favorite Movie: Paddington
Favorite Book: Pirates love Underpants

Favorite TV Show: Octonauts
When I grow up I want to be: A Firefighter

Favorite Animal: Rolly Pollies, Humback Whale

Favorite Things: Trucks, Ferrys, LOVES Trains (He says they make his heart happy), Monster Truck from his friend Alex

What makes me laugh: farting and burping

What I love to do: watch movies, ride in my whee-hoo with Mommy and Daddy, sharing and Dressing fancy. Cy loves art. He loves creating whether with play-doh or drawing. He is so into drawing and all things art. He loves to go on dates and special events. This was the first year he got into the zoo.

Cy wears a tie almost everyday. It is funny as last year all he wanted to wear was jeans and this year he wants dress pants, dress shirt and tie...even just hanging around the house or he is naked. I feel bad as Sunday I got into an argument with him, begging to just wear play clothes. I lost. I used to find it endearing but I love the days where he is in his sweats and a t-shirt. He still loves all things chocolate. Our celebration this year is Cy's favorite homemade pepperoni pizza and chocolate fondue!

Oh the Places we will go....

Korea Camp for the first time at Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, CO

Daddy and Cy went for a week to Grandma and Grandpa Nelsons in Minnesota

Weekend Camping trip with Grandma Irene and the Sonnhalter's to Colorado Springs

Disneyland, visiting the California clan and celebrated Great Grandma Mary's 105th birthday

Steamboat Springs for New Years with the Ringerud's 

Glenwood Springs, CO weekend getaway with Grandma Irene

Mickey Mouse!

Looking fancy!

Disney Adventure

Korea Camp Snow Mountain Ranch Winter Park

Disneyland

Disneyland

Huntington Beach, he got his stitches right before we left.

My beach boys, Huntington Beach

Campfire at Korea Camp

Cy's class at Korea Camp

Seely and Cy getting their nails painted at Korea Camp

Meeting one of the chipmunks

Exchanging Hi Fives with Donald

Cy's first play at the Buell in Denver with Grandma Irene, Cinderella

Korea Camp Snow Mountain Ranch, Winter Park, CO

4th Birthday Pirate Party!

Fascinated by the train in Glenwood Springs, CO

Cy and Aunt Jill at the North Pole in Colorado Springs

Cy and Coco, Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

Grandma and Grandpa Nelsons - Horse Whisperer

Cy and Great Grandma Mary

The family! Disneyland, what a wonderful...wonderful vacation!

Every year we are living, loving, laughing and lounging! Take time for the small things in life. Slow down and don't miss anything. Savor every moment and every flavor. My beautiful boy, you're light shines so bright every day. You are wonderful, special and filled with so many wonderful talents. My wish is you have happiness, health and success. That you are kind and maybe cause a little trouble now and than. Also, never ever let someone's words define who you are...celebrate your uniqueness.

Love Mom and Dad