Both Ji-su and Ji-uk

Are sound asleep, in their matching nursery in their own cribs, it is so cute! Ji-uk is becoming an Odil. He has learned to eat solid foods. Today was a mixing of both worlds. He was watching Korean cartoons (Pororo) and eating (with out spitting, a new skill) a "pop tart". One foot in Seoul and one in Oregon!

My "virtual twins" with Grandpa -Haraboji

My little ones are 3 months apart, they are referred to as "virtual twins"-they certainly are today. We spent the afternoon at the Grandparents' house having fun!

Ji-uk goes to the indoor park with his little siblings!

So today Ji-uk gave the indoor park a try. I was prepared to leave if he was overwhelmed, but he LOVED it!!!!! All the little ones had a great time! We all love Ji-uk so much!!!!!!! He is the perfect fit for our family, and he is a true treasure!

*PORORO the PENGUIN*

My son LOVES Pororo the Penguin. He's like Elmo is in the states to sweet little Korean toddlers! My son loves him, and when he cries or gets fussy, I'd look up Pororo cartoons in Korean on You Tube. He sill understands and speaks some Korean. He laughs at the dialogue, even when the characters are only talking. So off to Sam Jin Korean gift shop to buy Pororo DVD's. I'm trying to get my mitts on as much Pororo as I can for him. It actually helps. It is very hard to find in the states, even in the Korean shops and markets. They have a lot of mats and dishes, but not so many toys, etc. Long live Pororo!!! That blue bird has helped a ton....and he's so cute!!!!!!

I have one PROUD Korean...at 18 months!!!

I have the South Korean National Anthem in my iTunes. It it a majestic song! Anyway my iTunes were playing when I was checking my email, Appa was playing with Ji-uk in the same room, when the song came on he gave salute! It was awesome!! We praised him! Coincidence, baby antics? No one will ever know!!!!!!! :)

More Park Fun

A few more photos! What a great day!

Doughnuts and the Park

We went to a doughnut store owned by a Korean family that is super kind to the kids for a delicious doughnut breakfast! Then we went over to the park I love the most (totally fenced in for safety) and played together.

Bimbimbap part 2

A few more photos from our meal. *Note* Ha-neul fell asleep right before dinner, so he was dreaming while I was taking photos, he had his Bibimbap later :)

Bibimbap

Bibimbap is a celebrated dish in Korea and a Gwangju City specialty, so I made it for dinner tonight in honor of my Gwangju miracle. It was a hit, as was the new "Pororo the Penguin" cup (a favorite character of his in Korea). Mashiseyo!

STATS

So, the 'ukster had his first US doctor appointment today with our family's pediatrician.

Height- 26th percentile

Head- 65th percentile

Weight- 5th percentile

Another one too light. Urgh.

The"Ji's" need to eat! The rest of the crew knows how!!!
He will go to the ped. neurology dept., and to the geneticist -he has ears that are shaped ...different. I think they're super cute!!! We love him so much!! He is amazing, wonderful, fabulous and perfect!!!! He is cuddly, has a great laugh, loves to dance and appreciates my Korean style cooking!!!! He's so great, and I'm so happy he is in our family!!!!

We're home!

It's been as expected, a bit perfect, and a bit rough. We took Ji-uk to Hae Rim Restaurant for a hot, home cooked Korean meal. He ate like a king! I'm going to the Korean market today to get him some more of his favorite foods. I will post more photos when I can. :)

Sights of Seoul

More BABY!!!!!!

And more baby....

Baby Time!