21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009

"The design of the emblem for the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009 incorporates the following three elements: the Chinese character for north "bei" representing the host city Taipei, an ear representing the Deaflympics, and a figure representing the athletes. These three elements come together to form simple, flowing calligraphic lines that create a sense of dashing forward, while cleverly evoking the image of a running man. This lively emblem symbolizes Taiwan’s undying vitality as well as the courageous spirit of deaf athletes as they meet the challenges of competition."
www.2009deaflympics.org

Amazing what you can see on the streets of Taipei!! (God I love this city!!) Giant frogs, floating big sneaker, men on stilts, walking packet drinks, star wars, enormous floating caterpillar and giant giant balls...

WAIT A MINUTE..

Isn't the frog is the mascot for the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009?? So.. this is probably the opening ceremony parade for the event here in Taipei. They were all marching into the empty plot of land right across SYS Memorial Hall for a concert that night.





2 major world events to be held in Taiwan this year! Am glad to see that Taiwan is finally getting 'global recognition'. The World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung and the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009. Am proud and very honored to be a part of the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung!! :) Stay tuned to my blog for more updates and details. But for now, will keep all of you in suspense...

Happy Mother's Day 2009

What fun is Mother's Day if you have to work the entire day? I feel so bad for not spending enough time lately with Brendan cos of my busy busy work schedule... (despite missing 3 privates this week already)

So I did what any other Mothers would do, sacrifice my 'beauty sleep' and went down to spend the morn/noon with all my children!! (those 7 at home see enough of me, ve to spread my love!!) Havent been down to Animals Taiwan for the longest time and have yet to see my other dog, Norton despite already sponsoring him for months...And we miss Elvis!!

Bren is still petrified of dogs except for Elvis, will be fostering Elvis next week. Elvis has lost soooo much weight and has lost the twinkle and the ethusiasm he used to have... guess he has given up the idea of ever being adopted?? :( Not to worry!! Mama is here!! You've a family Elvis!! :)

Hope my 7 cats will behave!! And i really hope they'll get along!! Will need to buy a nice comfy bed for Elvis and try to fatten him up a little!! Any suggestions what to do to his feet after walking him? use wipes? or wash his feet after each walk in the park?

Bren wanted to take those 2 little kitties home!! (wish i could!) We even learned how to bottle feed Hua Hua..

We had a wondeful time on a beautiful sunny sunday- priceless!! Just wish i didnt have to jet off to work.. Am kinda glad larry and his family popped by and spend some time with Brendan.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
i do miss my mama...

Happy 4th Birthday Jedd

Jedd's 4th Birthday!

After only being here for just 5 mths, this lil 4 yr old speaks 'fluent' Chinese... welll.... good enough to greet us a the door to ask us if we brought a gift!

"ni men you dai li wu gei wo"
Did you bring me a gift?

(will teach Bren to say this for his B-day!! :) )


It was a fun party with 6 families and a delicious spread of food! yuuuummmm... Oli, pls cook for Bren's party! Xie! Xie!

Jedd had a cute Anpanman cake, chocolate and jam filling- yummy!! Then it was time to open the gifts!!

We had an art session with paint n stamps, stamp art in the kids room. I think the kids were more enthusiastic about getting themselves 'dirty' and playing with markers! ;)