Always & Forever

California July 2011

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We started off the trip at Tee Time, of course! This is Son's favorite place to visit when he goes home. Hitting golf balls with the ocean breeze is his idea of perfect.

Ong Ba enjoy having the kids around so much! Son and I are so thankful they have a close relationship with their grandparents.

The Beach! went to the beach several times. The boys had a great time boogie boarding, skim boarding and body surfing. Soleil enjoyed playing in the sand and running around in the water.

Santa Barbara Zoo- One of the kids favorite parts of the zoo was sliding down the grass hill on a piece of cardboard. The kids made sure we came prepared.

Utah June 2011

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The times I get to go home are so special. Here are a few highlights from our trip this summer. The boys started off the trip with the BYU Football camp. They had a great time. They had a good friend, Boston, from Vegas with them, which made it even better.

We spent the 4th of July up in the mountains. We had a nice dinner, did some hiking and rode the 4-wheeler. It was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday!

Before Darcee and Boston headed back to Vegas we all went to the ropes course. It was a new adventure for all the kids. Boston and Skyler really enjoyed it...Kollin-not so much.

The weather was one of the things we enjoyed the most. The kids spent as much time as possible outside.

There was a brand new colt just down from Nanna's house. Soleil made sure we went to visit him every day. She really enjoyed feeding the other horses. I was surprised that she was not afraid at all.

Of course we had to do some boating. Skyler and mommy got up on the wake surfer for the first time. Yep, I finally tried surfing. What a blast!

PURE JOY

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My First Hair Cut

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Solitude

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You are my SUNSHINE!

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My Girl

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It's times like this that make everything worth it...

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Enjoying our time with Nana!

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Enjoying the pool, day and night!

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First Grade, Fourth Grade

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Staying Cool

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My brother, My Friend

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SoSo

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We love the beach!

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I am thankful that my kids have the oppurtunity to have a close relationship with their grandparents. The time they spend together is priceless!

Happy Birthday Kollin!

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Kollin is 6! He wanted to go to Lego Land again this year. we told him it was not going to happen, so when we pulled up to the entrance we had one happy and surprised 6 year old. Kollin is such a wonderful boy. He has grown up so much this past year. The number one thing that everyone always comments on is Kollins great smile. He is a happy, loving boy. He is great at keeping his room clean, folding his cloths, and cleaning up after himself. He beats Skyler by a long shot in that department. He is still a great artist and has a great imagination. He can build anything he sees in his mind with great detail!

He finished his soccer season last week. He really enjoyed it this time around. Although he wasn't always the one kicking the ball, he was always trying his hardest and ALWAYS had an ear to ear grin on his face.

He has become interested in flag football, and plans to play this fall. He asks daddy or Skyler to practice with him everyday.

We are so proud of Kollin, and the boy he is. He is the best big brother, and little brother anyone could have. We love you k dizzel.

Spring Break in California

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It was especially nice to go on our annual Hunter/Ngo spring break trip this year. We were able to leave everything behind for a few days...sort of:) Another amazing trip. We started at Universal Studios for a couple days, and then on to Disney Land and California Adventure. We were able to spend some time with the Coleman family and the Beals family. We are blessed with GREAT friends!

Happy Brithday Brooksey!

2010-05-22T11:37:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, our life has changed quite a bit since we started the business. My visits to Utah have become far and few between...boy do I miss it. Brooksey has had a hard time with it, he misses us, and we miss him. He wished for his birthday that I would be able to come. I told him that there was no way I could swing it. March was a crazy month...However, I knew in my heart I was going to do everything I could to be there. And I did..it was so special! I love you Brooksey!

2010-02-27T15:30:00.000-08:00

I am so blessed. I have been feeling overwhelmed with gratitude, and as a result, I feel much happiness inside. Life is so precious, I am so thankful for my life. I am thankful for a wonderful man who is right there beside me to be my friend. my companion, my lover. I am thankful for my 3 happy, healthy and energetic children. My life has been richly blessed!

Football has started for Skyler again. He is thrilled, and enjoying it to the fullest. He feels like he is ready to start tackle football next season...I on the other hand am unsure about that. He loves school, and is doing well. Skyler tries to be very involved with Games2U. He is always asking us to help with the events, and is always sharing his ideas with us. He has told us that he wants to be a professional golfer and a Games2U owner :)

Kollin has been asking to play soccer again, which I am so excited about. I really want him to find something active that he loves. Gymnastics was going so well, and all of the sudden he was just done...Son has taken him golfing a couple times. and he has actually really enjoyed it. Kindergarten is going well. He loves his teacher, centers and recess. He is really good about doing his homework, but just forgets to turn it in. We are working on that one. He takes a lot of pride in being a big brother. I think it is a breath of fresh air for him.

Walking has opened up a whole new world for Mariah. She wanders around the house exploring. She is so fun to watch. She enjoys taking things from their place just to put them back...She is such a happy, happy girl. She definitely knows what she wants, and shakes her head to answer yes or no. She has learned how to sign "please" and most of the time uses it very nicely. She LOVES to eat, and she knows anytime one of us goes into the kitchen. Kollin still prays for her every night...even if that is the only thing he says.

Son and I are doing great! Life is challenging, but we are a great team. Son is doing such an amazing job at balancing Entertainment and Games2U. Business for Games2U is going well. We have been moving in a positive direction since day one, and we are so thankful for that. Today, we had the privilege of participating in an event for children who have lost their lives due to heart problems, or are fighting for their lives. It's times like today that put everything into perspective.

2010-02-24T17:00:00.000-08:00

Kollin is having such a good time riding his bike. We went on a family bike ride down to the high school and back. He was determined to do it alone. He rode both ways, no problem....and even had enough energy to ride around the track.

Happy Birthday to you!

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I can walk!!

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It's been a year already...

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I can't believe that my little girl is almost 1....It seems like yesterday that I was awaiting her birth...I would go and do it all over again just to re-live this year. It's been amazing and surreal. Even after a year, I still cannot believe she is here. I look at her and feel so blessed, and so thankful!

I remember how I felt when the doctor told me she was a boy...and how I felt when I walked into her nursery that was painted for a little boy...it never felt right.

I remember how her daddy never gave up hope that she could be a girl....and how he squeezed my hand tighter than ever as tears rolled down my face when they told us she was a girl.

We knew you were there Soleil, and boy are we lucky to have you.

Kollin is on 2 wheels!!

2010-01-13T14:41:00.000-08:00

Wow, he sure picked it up fast! By his second day he was on a bike ride with Skyler...great job Kollin!

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Happy Holidays

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I am Thankful for...

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Where ever you are, I am sure you can hear the noise from the Ngo household. We have a crazy bunch of kids running around screaming, laughing, singing, dancing....and destroying the house. Of course this is in the middle of cooking, cleaning, cooking, cleaning, cooking, cooking...got the point...oh and the guys are golfing, golfing and golfing. The thought has crossed my mind several times, how really thankful I am for this craziness. This means that I am surrounded by the people I love. This means that we are employed and have the means to share an amazing meal. This means that I have family that loves me enough to leave the comfort of their homes to spend this Holiday with me. I love you all, I am thankful for you, and I cherish each one of you!

Random Pictures....

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Happy Halloween!

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Our Football Star

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Another great football season! Touch down after touch down, Skyler lead his team to many wins. He was voted into the Pro Bowl to represent his team. We had a blast watching him play his heart out. What a STAR you are Skyler!

2009-11-07T14:46:00.000-08:00

What a whirlwind this past month has been...We went to Texas mid October to inspect our new Vehicle for Games2U. It was such a great experience. We spent a lot of time with the 2 brothers that founded the company, and enjoyed it very much. The whole experience was definitely a confirmation to us that we made the right choice. We came back pumped and ready to PARTY:) We have done 21 events in the last 18 days...what a great launch! We feel very grateful and very blessed.

We also want to reflect on how thankful we are for the job Son has had for the past 7 years. It has allowed us to have such a wonderful family life and for me to be home with the kids. G2U has been quite the adjustment, and a great reminder just how important our family time is to us. It will be rough for a little while, but once we can get up and running we will be able to bring on some great employees...All in all we are so grateful for this oppurtunity, very happy that we can do this together as a family! Thank you to Ong Ba and Nana and Papa for your support through out this busy time.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things...

2009-09-20T19:53:00.001-07:00

I thought I would take the time to write a little. It is easy to upload pictures, but I don't seem to get much writing done. Time is passing so quickly. The kids are growing up so fast!

Skyler is now in third grade. He is really enjoying school, and has a great group of friends that have been with him since kindergarten. He is the same sweet little boy he has always been....with an attitude....He is compassionate, loving, obedient, thoughtful, smart, and talented. He has many kids that look up to him, and 2 siblings that admire him. He is in the middle of his flag football season. He is doing well, but also finding that the kids are getting bigger and faster. Many of his friends are on his team, and of course he loves that.

Kollin is a sweet and loving kindergartner. He is really enjoying school, and is making new friends every day. He loves to be apart of carpool with Skyler. He is becoming more confident every day. We have tried several activities for Kollin trying to find something that he really enjoys. Just this week we started gymnastics. We went to the trial class, and could tell from the viewing area that he was really enjoying himself. When class was over he opened the door to run to us and yelled " I really like it!!" We are excited for him to have something that he enjoys, something different from his big brother. Kollin is a great artist, and spends a lot of his free time coloring and doodling. His art work always has many details and a great story to go a long with it. Kollin is such a loving little boy. He has a tender heart and spirit.

Soleil is 7 months...going on 2...I am not sure if it is because I am used to my boys, but she seems to be in fast forward. She is changing so much everyday. She learns so quickly, all by herself. She has mastered her army crawl to get around the house. She will grab on to things to try and pull herself up, but she is to unstable to get very far. She is a HAPPY girl. Always smiling, and very social. In the past 2 weeks she has had 3 teeth come in. She loves to give her family kisses, and wants to be involved in everything.

Son and I are doing well. We are doing our best to keep up with our busy life. We are excited to be able to celebrate our 10th anniversary Oct 1st. It truly has been a wonderful 10 years. Also, we are embarking on a new business venture. We are the proud new owners of Games 2 U. We are the first in the Las Vegas market, and are really excited about this opportunity. If of any you are interested in seeing what its all about, you can visit our website. g2u.com

Pretty in Pink

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Thank you Auntie Melynda for taking these great pictures!!

Santa Barbara

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We Spent a lot of time at the beach. The weather was warmer than past summers, and the kids were hooked. Kollin enjoys running through the water and crashing into the waves. He also spend a lot of time playing in the sand and building all sorts of things from his imagination. Skyler has learned to boogie board, and spends most of his time doing that. Soleil loves the beach already. She is so content. She loves to put her feet in the water. She was great to nap on the blanket under the umbrella.

Another great trip to Santa Barbara with the Hunter Family. We always have such a great time, and we cherish the memories that are created.

Santa Barbara Fair

Santa Claus Beach

Sea World

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Forget taking a nap, Soleil couldn't take her eyes off the shows!

Playing with the Sting Rays

What a BLAST!

Jr World Golf Championships

2009-08-15T08:26:00.000-07:00

What a great experience for Skyler to take with him in Life. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to be apart of such a special event. It was so amazing to see all of the great talent around the world. The highlight of the week was that Skyler took first place in the putting contest at Torrey Pines. Opening Ceremonies One by one we watched the different countries walk across the stage with their flag. Once they got to America, each state walked across.

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Soleil is almost 6 months old. She is so full of life and love, and is always ready to smile at you. Her smile is amazing, and it melts our hearts every time. Daddy says there is something about her smile, something extra special. I agree, but I know it is because she is an angel to our family.

Skyler's Special Day

2009-07-24T16:46:00.000-07:00

We are so proud of Skyler. What a week for him. He started off with his Baptism, and then that following morning we were up bright and early headed for the Jr World Championships. Skyler has so many great qualities about him. He is nurturing, compassionate, well behaved, sensitive, and not to mention a great athlete. He succeeds in everything he does. He is the best big brother any sibling could have. He has always shown an amazing amount of love towards Kollin. Although they are typical brothers, Skyler is always right there to teach and protect Kollin. He has taken great responsibility in being a great big brother. Then, there is his love and compassion for his sister. It makes your heart melt to be around them. He is so sincere and incredibly loving towards her. He has already shown that he will be right there to protect her whenever she needs him. We are so proud of his achievements in school and sports, and more than anything his decision to be baptized. He is setting such a great example for his brother and sister. We love you Skyler! Thank you to all of our loved ones who made this such a special day for him. We love all of you!

Soleil's First Day On The Boat

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Skyler is now 8 years old!

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Fun with the BA-BOYZ

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Skyler did a great job in his tournament. He shot a 79, taking 2nd place. He has been putting in a lot of time preparing for tournaments this summer. We are proud of you Skyler!

Kollin graduated from pre-school! Kindergarten...here he comes!

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I am so THANKFUL to be a mother!

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Happy Easter

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Spring Break

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Another great spring break! We had such a wonderful time with our loved ones. Ong Ba, The Hunter family and The Beals family. We have been blessed with such great friends!

Lego Land for Kollin

2009-04-16T17:41:00.000-07:00

Kollin has been asking to go to Lego Land for months. We decided we would go ahead and surprise him while we were in California for spring break. He was Thrilled! He is such a creative kid, and does an awsome job at building things out of Legos that he has thought about in his mind. He enjoyed all the building stations more than the actual rides.

5 weeks old

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Blessings to last our whole life through...

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Mariah Soleil

2009-02-22T14:42:00.000-08:00

You are finaly here. You have blessed the lives of your family so much already. You came into this world full of love and strength. We are certian that you are here to teach each one of us some very important things. Mommy loves to watch daddy as he holds you and talks to you. He has saved a very special part of himself for you, his little angel.

Your big brothers pray for you each night. They pray that you will "grow up safley" and that you will be protected. That is all on their own, with out any help. Skyler wants you to be where ever he is, and Kollin has tender kisses for you.

You are my dream come true. I knew in my heart that I was meant to have a little girl, and that my angel is you.

Nanna

2009-02-22T12:14:00.000-08:00

Dear Nana,

Mommy wants you to know how much she treasures the time you spent here waiting for me to come into this world. Those 3 weeks are memories that will last forever. I think you two walked all over the city, at least a dozen times. It was so nice for mommy to have you here to share all of her thoughts with as she awaited my birth. We know it was a sacrifice for you, for Papa and for Uncle Rob. She wants you to know that you touched her heart by your willingness to spend that time with her, and she is so happy that you were able to be here for my birth. Mommy is your baby girl, and I am hers, a bond that cannot be shared by anyone else. I love you, Mariah