DC, Anaheim, cousins and 40th celebration

8th grade Washington DC trip.  So much fun, wish we could stay longer. 

34 Cabrillo students in front of the iconic Washington Monument 

While I was in DC, Mom went down to Anaheim for more Disney fun.  She worked during the day and played at CA Adventure at night for a private work party. 

We took care of cousin Olivia while her parents snuck away to Vegas to celebrate their 5th anniversary.  Can you tell who makes her happy? 

FFF - teaching Olivia how to play Monopoly. 

Afternoon Jamba juice break 

More playtime with our cousins 

Celebrating buddies Rowena and Dale's 40th at Mosaic.  Auntie Ro was Mom's Sr. year roomie and Uncle Dale sang at their wedding. 

SCU gang - always a fun time when we get together 

SCU girls 

First cruise

After a crazy week with YouTube's incident (dad was in that building) our long awaited trip could not have come at a better time for much needed quality family time.   Mickey warmly welcomed us on his ship. 

All 27 of us cleaned up for formal night.  Right before the trip, our extended family was dealing with gun violence (at YouTube), stress, health, potential missed flights etc ... so grateful we all made it to simply celebrate being together! 

Louie and Chan cousins sporting our family shirts created by Auntie Shannon (thanks!)

All our names are on the back. 

We're ready to sail away with Mickey, Minnie and friends. 

Mom and her sister, Auntie Tracy ... we hope one day we can sail with all the Wang siblings / cousins. 

Door decoration - thanks Auntie Shirley for your awesome craftiness!  

Our home for the week - so cozy and comfy

Brunch with Mickey

Kids table on formal night

Dessert time - so many to choose from

Looking forward to Star Wars day

"Race that baby" - go baby Gerald ... made it to finals and came in 2nd place.  We were one proud family cheering him on!  

Tucked kids in bed, adult comedy show then late night room service after party

Pirates night 

Arraggghhh - hungry pirates ready for dinner

Our favorite party host #TonyFromSpain ... the aunties (and mom) kept talking about him 

Fancy breakfast 

Can't beat this ocean view dining 

View from our room 

We often found ourselves staring at this view in awe

I (Tyler) competed for the Star Wars Super Fan title and came in 1st place! Ethan also won the Star Wars trivia in the teen club.  Guess watching all those movies finally paid off. 

Jedi family 

Post fireworks dance party 

Castaway Cay (Disney's private island) - 5K walkers ;) 

BBQ lunch at Castaway Cay 

All 9 kids - anyone see Tyler?

Darth Vader and the Louies 

Late night evening stroll on the deck sans kids 

Before our cruise, we visited the Kennedy Space Center ... truly amazing how big our galaxy is ... so much more to discover 

We also visited an alligator swamp and got to hold a baby alligator 

We got back on Saturday and on Sunday I left for my 8th grade Washington DC trip.  Woohoo - 2 big back to back trips. 

Teddy's ONE

After celebrating so many human bdays, it's finally my turn! 

They were such a tease - they made me a fake cake out of clay. 

Middle School open house - my family came to see what I'm learning.  Here we are in one of my favorite classes - art! 

Parents taking a stroll around our neighborhood.  

Happy Easter - with the Kau's after Echo church service 

Simple family egg hunt - just the 3 of us :) 

Best part - going through our loot and trading. 

Our Easter dinner - mom made yummy oxtail stew in her pressure cooker - meat fell right off the bone. 

On Monday, mom was in SF for a team hike.  This view never gets old for her.  She came home with 26K steps on her Fitbit! 

On Wednesday, mom was at The Lodge @ Torrey Pines, San Diego for work.  Here's the view from her room - golf course and water, wish we were there with her.