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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS . We usually kick off birthday season in February and go until May in our family. We do have many extended family and friends birthdays we celebrate throughout the year as well but we're not in charge of planning those ones. . This photo was from Melody's 12th birthday in February which means next year will be the year we have a teenager. Although, truth be told, it is *that* different than other years. We are all still learning and growing together and individually as a family. Also, I (@iamjoymoy ) can say that as someone who had worked with youth for many years, as well as studied child development. There will be challenges but what stage of life doesn't have its challenges? It will be stretching for sure but we look forward to the years to come. . How do you celebrate birthdays in your family now and growing up? What are your thoughts about the teen years?

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? . For some reason, everyone we are encountering recently are feeling a little tired and weary. We're not sure what it is...the newness of the year is wearing off, tax season, unsettling things of life, testing time for kids in school... Reminding ourselves of what we are grateful for usually helps us to be refueled to press on in the things we need to do. . So what are you thankful for today?

DON'T BE FOOLED... . ...we had hot dogs for dinner that night. But for days when we don't get a salad or other greens in, we are glad #simplegreensmoothies does the trick. . If you'd still like some info about green smoothies, check out some of our blog posts on our family blog moychronicles.com (link in profile). . Got questions about these strangely colored drinks? Leave a comment below.

KIDS AGAINST HUNGER (swipe for more (silly) photos) . This is the second time we have volunteered with @kidsagainsthunger and it was a good reminder for me to just go and do. It can for sure be overwhelming to decide where we want to serve or with which organization and how we want to use our time. But it doesn't hurt to just start. . As you go along, find out their story and learn about the impact that is being made. If it resonates with you, connect and serve again. If not, find another place. Also, find some friends to go with you. It's fun. Don't let lack of info and/or seemingly lack of opportunities stop you from volunteering. I guarantee you will be just as blessed by helping someone else. . Most places have minimum age requirements, but don't let that stop you either. There are some where little kids can participate. Or you can create your own opportunities to serve, like Melody did with the Blessing Bags. . I'd love to hear where your family has volunteered. That can be a great resource for others to hear about organizations that help the community. Melody and I are reading about this exact thing in this quarter's book and there are so many ways to help when it comes to providing clean water, helping the homeless, our refugee friends, taking care of our community and it's natural resources, education, and so much more!

Repost @iamjoymoy: BEAUTY BY THE FOUNTAIN . A child who is almost a teen had a doctor's appointment last week. It was a gloomy day. There doesn't seem to be much beauty in that. Especially if you consider the location. The entrance is by a Starbucks where lots of people smoke in the parking lot and there is loud music playing. There is an abandoned office building that has busted windows that are boarded up. It's a ragtag-crowd-sorta place. But in the midst of the fountain full of pennies, a lady yelling about having to bring her bike up the ramp instead of the stairs, the rains that were ready to fall from the sky, and a prescription waiting for us at the pharmacy, we found beauty. . [repost] Where have you unexpectedly found beauty in the everyday? Can you see it in the small things? Can you see it in the ordinary things? Can you see it in the simple things? . I know I share a bunch of funny conversations with the girls (mostly on FB), but we do serious sometimes. Sometimes we chat about how we take for granted the days we are given. We rush to this and that. We do all the things whether it breathes life into us or steals our joys, or whether it is life-giving to those around us because I guess that's what Pinterest told us to do. We make assumptions because it's easier and faster than sitting to hear the stories. Sometimes our moments are even filled with fun things, good things, beautiful things, kind things, but sometimes it can be too many things at once. . So today I challenge you to find beauty in the everyday. It may not be glorious or majestic or grand but the simple moments can add up to be a life well-lived when we make the most of them instead of missing them because of a cluttered soul. . What small thing has brought a little more beauty to your life?

恭喜发财 🧧 新年快乐 🐷 . Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Lunar New Year! . We had quite a feast to usher in the new year. It was actually quieter than usual at the dinner table because I guess the food was that good. I (@iamjoymoy) really need to figure this out because my kids have some high expectations for this yearly meal that Gung-Gung and Po-Po makes so lovingly. . What's your favorite Lunar New Year dish?

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS . We usually kick off birthday season in February and go until May in our family. We do have many extended family and friends birthdays we celebrate throughout the year as well but we're not in charge of planning those ones. . This photo was from Melody's 12th birthday in February which means next year will be the year we have a teenager. Although, truth be told, it is *that* different than other years. We are all still learning and growing together and individually as a family. Also, I (@iamjoymoy ) can say that as someone who had worked with youth for many years, as well as studied child development. There will be challenges but what stage of life doesn't have its challenges? It will be stretching for sure but we look forward to the years to come. . How do you celebrate birthdays in your family now and growing up? What are your thoughts about the teen years?

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? . For some reason, everyone we are encountering recently are feeling a little tired and weary. We're not sure what it is...the newness of the year is wearing off, tax season, unsettling things of life, testing time for kids in school... Reminding ourselves of what we are grateful for usually helps us to be refueled to press on in the things we need to do. . So what are you thankful for today?

DON'T BE FOOLED... . ...we had hot dogs for dinner that night. But for days when we don't get a salad or other greens in, we are glad #simplegreensmoothies does the trick. . If you'd still like some info about green smoothies, check out some of our blog posts on our family blog moychronicles.com (link in profile). . Got questions about these strangely colored drinks? Leave a comment below.

KIDS AGAINST HUNGER (swipe for more (silly) photos) . This is the second time we have volunteered with @kidsagainsthunger and it was a good reminder for me to just go and do. It can for sure be overwhelming to decide where we want to serve or with which organization and how we want to use our time. But it doesn't hurt to just start. . As you go along, find out their story and learn about the impact that is being made. If it resonates with you, connect and serve again. If not, find another place. Also, find some friends to go with you. It's fun. Don't let lack of info and/or seemingly lack of opportunities stop you from volunteering. I guarantee you will be just as blessed by helping someone else. . Most places have minimum age requirements, but don't let that stop you either. There are some where little kids can participate. Or you can create your own opportunities to serve, like Melody did with the Blessing Bags. . I'd love to hear where your family has volunteered. That can be a great resource for others to hear about organizations that help the community. Melody and I are reading about this exact thing in this quarter's book and there are so many ways to help when it comes to providing clean water, helping the homeless, our refugee friends, taking care of our community and it's natural resources, education, and so much more!

Repost @iamjoymoy: BEAUTY BY THE FOUNTAIN . A child who is almost a teen had a doctor's appointment last week. It was a gloomy day. There doesn't seem to be much beauty in that. Especially if you consider the location. The entrance is by a Starbucks where lots of people smoke in the parking lot and there is loud music playing. There is an abandoned office building that has busted windows that are boarded up. It's a ragtag-crowd-sorta place. But in the midst of the fountain full of pennies, a lady yelling about having to bring her bike up the ramp instead of the stairs, the rains that were ready to fall from the sky, and a prescription waiting for us at the pharmacy, we found beauty. . [repost] Where have you unexpectedly found beauty in the everyday? Can you see it in the small things? Can you see it in the ordinary things? Can you see it in the simple things? . I know I share a bunch of funny conversations with the girls (mostly on FB), but we do serious sometimes. Sometimes we chat about how we take for granted the days we are given. We rush to this and that. We do all the things whether it breathes life into us or steals our joys, or whether it is life-giving to those around us because I guess that's what Pinterest told us to do. We make assumptions because it's easier and faster than sitting to hear the stories. Sometimes our moments are even filled with fun things, good things, beautiful things, kind things, but sometimes it can be too many things at once. . So today I challenge you to find beauty in the everyday. It may not be glorious or majestic or grand but the simple moments can add up to be a life well-lived when we make the most of them instead of missing them because of a cluttered soul. . What small thing has brought a little more beauty to your life?

恭喜发财 🧧 新年快乐 🐷 . Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Lunar New Year! . We had quite a feast to usher in the new year. It was actually quieter than usual at the dinner table because I guess the food was that good. I (@iamjoymoy) really need to figure this out because my kids have some high expectations for this yearly meal that Gung-Gung and Po-Po makes so lovingly. . What's your favorite Lunar New Year dish?

Repost @iamjoymoy: . What are your thoughts on holiday/Christmas photos? . We seem to bounce back and forth between being "on it" with Christmas-y stuff. Some years the cards are all ordered and ready to go as we change the calendars. And then there's years like this one where we can't seem to make the thing happen. . So friends, this might the only holidayish fam photo you get this year. We aren't really good about taking photos during holiday get-togethers but perhaps we will get some at a performance or at a meal with friends and family or on our Christmas light viewing. We carpe the candid photo diem all the time so check back to see what we end up doing this season...but we have never had pro pics taken so you are guaranteed not to see any of those. . Do you budget in pro pics for the Christmas card or do you like to use candids from special memories from through the year? Do you love receiving holiday cards in the mail or would you rather get a digital card in your inbox? . P.S. There's no one else I'd rather be doing life with than these 3 wackies. We are by far perfect. There is a whole lot we can all work on as individuals and as a family. But I'm thankful they put up with me and allow me to be a part of all they are doing. ❤️

Can we just say, “WOW?” When these arrived, we were amazed by how gorgeous these books are! @ellieclairegifts did an amazing job on the intricate details of each journal. We were very impressed by the quality of the last books we got that were from Museum of the Bible so we shouldn’t have been surprised. These are the perfect gift for yourself or anyone you know who will be encouraged to use art as a creative outlet of worship. Click the link in the profile to read more about each of these beautiful journals. . We also have several new reviews and giveaways up on the blog. Check them out and maybe you can finish your Christmas wish list or gifts list.

What are some must-buy items when you visit your local Asian market? . It's been awhile but we made a stop at the Asian market after some other errands. I really miss my SF Chinatown prices!!! We didn't have much time so we grabbed our usual stash (some pictured and some in fridge/freezer already).

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