Rock Climbing

Maine 2009
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Girls have been to Liberty Science Center to rock climbing couple times but never climbed beyond 5 feet tall. Our dear Papa found this wonderful indoors rock climbing place in Maine for girls to try. Growing up in the city Hoboken, both girls definitely shows their conservative side of their personalities. I would like them keep trying this interesting activity to bring up their adventure side. :)

Zozo's new discovery

Zozo's new discovery
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

We've been passing this corners to dancing class for the past two years, this is the first time that Zozo noticed this tree. She was so amazed the size of leaves. She treat them like umbrellas the same way I treated them when I was a kid.
Seeing her playing with these big leaves, I felt like I were a kid again. I would like to bring her back to the lovely place I grown up as a kid....

Delphic Precepts. (Ai Khanoum inscription)

NYC Met
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

"As children, learn good manners.
As young men, learn to control the passions.
In middle age, be just.
In old age, give good advice.
Then die, without regret."

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Timeless treasures found in Afghanistan,

Ancient wisdom discovered in Ai Khanoum.

Looking back the history,

Reviewing the current events,

What should we do for our generations to come?

A day in MoMA

MoMA
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Having planned to bring kids to MoMA for a while, I got the chance in this weekend. I had confidence that the big one will enjoy the trip but not quite sure the little one. Saturday in MoMA is mob. Lots of tourists in town. However, it is interesting to let kids to observe how people from different cultures appreciate arts. The little one started wondering around the art work and acting to be part of them by learning from people from different countries.

Where is your magic wand?

New York Hall of Science
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

This is the first time that kids visited New York Hall of Science. They are very excited about the exhibit. Zozo was so excited and cannot wait to raise her hand to ask the instructor: "Where is your magic wand?"

Well, isn't it a magical for her to ask this question? LOL

Tooth Fairy

Storm King Sculpture Park
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

You lost your second tooth, my dear....
You proudly showed the tooth to Mom, Dad, Nana, Papa, Baby sister, Camp director, Piano teacher...
You wrote a note to tell Tooth Fairy not to take the tooth away..
You kept the tooth in the nice bag and would like to keep it forever..
You smile happily through your missing tooth
You dance swiftly with your missing tooth
You asks me if I believe in Tooth Fairy..
I would say..
Yes, My dear. I am looking at one...

Little Girl

Hoboken Dance Academy 2009 Recital
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

When will a mom realize that her babies are not babies anymore? Moms know the fact all the time but we just won't accept it. Girls know that mommy always think they are always mommy's babies no matter they are 4 or 40.

However, I have to confess that my big one becomes a little lady. Not sure if I miss the baby side of her but I feel I will have a good friend going forward.