Chows in Virginia

Williamsburg Fife and Drums

2012-01-16T20:30:00.005-05:00

One of Jennifer's things she has wanted to do since we've been here in Virgina has been to see Old Town Williamsburg during Christmas and see the Fife and Drums. It was a cold day but everyone had so much fun seeing the parade come by. Jack even brought his own fife and played along.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T12:25:00.001-05:00

Jennifer or Emily?

2011-12-12T06:51:00.000-05:00

Bulldog Family

2011-12-01T22:26:00.000-05:00

These look like some happy bulldogs!

Silly Silly!

2011-11-19T12:49:00.000-05:00

Jack and his friend Wylie being silly at Oktoberfest in Nashville.

Bath time

2011-11-04T07:39:00.000-04:00

Puzzling...

2011-10-25T21:15:00.000-04:00

Jack loves to do puzzles. He is always so proud of himself when he finishes them.

Almost Three Months Old

2011-10-16T19:56:00.000-04:00

Visit to Pennsylvania

2011-09-22T23:54:00.000-04:00

We drove up to Lancaster, PA for a wedding on Pop's side and Jack got to play with some of his cousins. We also got to go to Hershey, PA to visit the chocolate factory. I'd say he enjoyed the cupcake...

Waiting for Irene

2011-08-30T16:16:00.000-04:00

We prepared and waited for Hurricane Irene. We held out here with flashlights and water handy.We moved all our patio furniture inside except our concrete bulldog. During the storm, Jack was very concerned about the bulldog saying he was cold, wet, and scared. Jack was very excited the next morning to see the bulldog was fine.Thanks to all for your prayers during this nervous time for us. We are thankful that we are all safe and we didn't lose power.

A visit from friends

2011-08-26T15:26:00.000-04:00

We had a visit from friends from Memphis! Jack had so much fun playing with them. After they left he asked when they could come over and play again. He is such a proud Big Brother!

1 mile Run/Walk for the Kids

2011-08-12T22:03:00.000-04:00

Jack and I ran in the 1 mile fun run to raise money for Jennifer's hospital. Jack ran most of the way and was proud to show off his medal!

Soccer Practice

2011-07-30T10:11:00.000-04:00

First time out with Daddy and my new soccer ball. Jack loved kicking the ball and loved posing for pictures. I promise you that we didn't tell him to put his foot up on the ball like that. Where do they learn this stuff from? He kept saying, "Can you take my picture?... Let me see it!"

Jack or Emily??

2011-07-23T13:34:00.001-04:00

Introducing Emily Katherine Chow

2011-07-22T23:20:00.000-04:00

Emily arrived July 20th, 2011 at 1:56pm.

She weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces. 20 inches long

Jack is REALLY excited!

Happy Fourth of July!

2011-07-08T16:29:00.000-04:00

Jack made a star spangled hat and tambourine at school for 4th of July. He was ready for a parade and fireworks.

Batman Jack Turns 3!!

2011-06-25T19:03:00.005-04:00

Jack wanted a Batman themed party so after Jennifer did all the planning and Bradley did the cake, we headed to the new Children's Museum in Portsmouth with a few of our friends.

Jennifer made this cape for Jack.

Here you see the caped crusader after the party

headed off into the darkness to fight crime.

Baby Sister Sneak Peak

2011-06-11T21:27:00.000-04:00

We had a 4D Ultrasound a few weeks ago. In this picture, she shows that she must be shy because she is hiding behind her arm. She sure does have some chubby cheeks.

Arrrrrrrgh!

2011-05-25T21:00:00.000-04:00

We found a cool pirate ship playground near us!

Easter Fun

2011-04-29T23:54:00.002-04:00

We had a wonderful Easter! What a beautiful day to celebrate the Risen Lord! Jack had fun searching for Easter eggs and playing around the gardens where we had brunch.

Airplanes!

2011-04-21T15:00:00.000-04:00

We had a fun day playing at the Air Power Park. Jack was amazed at all the planes and rockets.

I am going to be a

2011-03-29T00:26:00.001-04:00

We counted to 3 to give him his cue and he starts the video with 4, 5....

Jack is so excited to be a BIG brother soon to his LITTLE SISTER!

Chinese New Year

2011-03-05T21:07:00.001-05:00

Chinese New Year was a few weeks ago and we celebrated by going to a Children's Museum that was doing several demonstrations. One was the Lion Dance. Jack was chosen to get the special banner given to one lucky child.

Jack and his new T-Shirt!

2011-02-01T20:48:00.003-05:00

Jennifer is due July 29th.

A REAL Choo Choo!

2011-01-18T20:20:00.004-05:00

A FOOT of Snow Today!!

2010-12-26T20:41:00.009-05:00

The area was expecting PERHAPS a couple of inches of snow today. 3 inches is what we woke up to but that was just the beginning. The snow really picked up during the morning hours and didn't stop until around 7pm. Some people are saying there were 14-16 inches. I'm conservatively reporting a foot. That is plenty for this Mississippi boy. We got out for a little walk and some fun in the white stuff. Enjoy a few pics...

View from our balcony

The little guy plowing through some snow

Watching daddy put on the top

The finishing touches

Almost the end of another year...

2010-12-08T23:00:00.003-05:00

We've kept busy but we just haven't kept real busy with the blog. Here are a some pictures from a few things we've done this summer/fall. Pool parties, swim lessons, a few trips to the beach, Oceana Air Show, trick or treating at the zoo. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to Pops!

2010-11-06T23:26:00.003-04:00

In celebration of Pops' 70th Birthday, Jack has prepared a special tune...

Mmmm...Cupcakes

2010-10-10T22:10:00.000-04:00

The kid loves his cupcakes. Umm, you have a little something there on your chin.

Pirate Ship Playground

2010-09-23T20:45:00.000-04:00

There is this playground in Virginia Beach that is shaped like some Pirate ships. Jack had fun running around on a beautiful day.

Choo-Choo!

2010-08-17T07:47:00.002-04:00

We made a trip to the Virginia Children's Museum for their train room. Jack loves trains! The whole time he is making little Choo-choo noises.

Eatn Ribs

2010-08-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

Just like his Daddy! He loves to eat ribs.

Firetrucks at the Carnival

2010-07-28T08:18:00.001-04:00

Jack got to drive the firetruck at a local carnival. He loved exploring all through the fire truck and thanking the firefighters. He calls them helpers. He also won a prize by picking up the rubber ducky and saying the correct number written on the bottom.

Strawberry Pickn', But No Strawberries

2010-07-21T21:30:00.001-04:00

After a big rain and a cold spell, there were no strawberries to be picked. So Jack picked little yellow flowers and posed for the camera!

My Friend's Birthday Party

2010-07-14T22:00:00.001-04:00

Jack had fun eating cake and ice cream at his friend Ryan's birthday party.

Tractors

2010-07-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Jack!

2010-06-26T22:19:00.003-04:00

We had such a fun time with all the things Jack loves on his birthday weekend. We rode the train at the Zoo, saw the big sailboats at HarborFest, rode the ferry, and of course ate CAKE! Jack couldn't wait to take his new bike out for a spin!

Enjoying the Sun

2010-06-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

Jack rode this little pink shoe all the way to the playground. The little pink shoe was actually his mom's when she was very little. When he got to the playground he found a cool car to ride in with a cute girl in it.

Rainy Day

2010-06-10T19:00:00.000-04:00

We got some new boots and Jack really wanted to try them out so the first time we had a good rain, we told him he could play...

Another Day at the Beach

2010-06-04T21:30:00.000-04:00

Strawberry Pickin'

2010-05-31T23:00:00.001-04:00

It's time to pick strawberries! Jack ate more than he took home!

Lisa and Hugh's Wedding!

2010-05-21T22:28:00.004-04:00

Easter

2010-04-30T23:30:00.000-04:00

Weather in Norfolk

2010-04-25T21:42:00.017-04:00

One of the reasons we have enjoyed living in Norfolk is the relatively nice weather. In February, we had a couple of different snow storms one of which shut the whole Hampton Roads down for two days. The first weekend in April, we were able to head over to the beach where we had some fun in the sun.

At the Zoo

2010-04-05T00:02:00.002-04:00

Happy Chinese New Year!

2010-02-19T22:17:00.003-05:00

Jack was learning about Chinese New Year at school and wrote in Chinese on this scroll. It translates to say Gung Hay Fat Choy! (Happy New Year!)

Jack at School

2010-02-09T22:30:00.001-05:00

Jack's teacher Mrs. Alvarez is very nice to email us some pictures of him at school. Enjoy...

Happy New Year!

2010-02-03T22:00:00.000-05:00

Jack is learning about the numbers 0, 1, and 2. A perfect collage for the new year!

Christmas Card

2010-01-26T21:51:00.009-05:00

Here is our Christmas card for those of you that have not seen it. Our cousin, Lauren designed the card and we just love it. Check out her website for all different kinds of cards- Lauren Chow Designs.

These are some Christmas pictures that we were thinking of using for our Christmas card but since we could only use one, we decided on the one above. We thought you might want to see the others that were in the running. We are happy with the one we chose. Oh, the last picture was the cutest little reindeer that Jack made in school with his hands and feet.

1st visit with Santa

2009-12-19T06:14:00.006-05:00

Jack's school had a visit from Santa last week so when it was our turn to sit on Santa's lap, Jack didn't want to sit with him. After a few minutes and after Jack figured out this was the guy that brings toys to good boys and girls, he gave Santa a high five and said he has been good this year.

Pumpkins and a Cute Lion

2009-11-15T21:06:00.015-05:00

Here are a few pictures of Jack while we were picking out some pumpkins. He tried to pick one that was bigger than he was but we convinced him that a few small ones would do just fine. He was a Lion for Halloween and we had a good time roaring at people for candy that mom and dad got to eat.

Fun on a Trampoline

2009-10-25T22:51:00.002-04:00

Our Sunday School Class was having a get together this past Saturday at someone's house that had a trampoline. Jack has started to learn to jump some and he had a fun time running and jumping around. He has also started swimming some in the bathtub and a few times after falling, he shows off his butterfly stroke.

Apple Picking in North Carolina

2009-10-12T20:28:00.002-04:00

A Few weeks ago, Jack's school coordinated an outing at Knott's Island, NC picnicing and apple picking. We all had so much fun with perfect weather and plenty of apples!

Go Dawgs!

2009-09-03T16:51:00.002-04:00

With the excitement of a new football season beginning this week, we thought we would post an oldie but a goodie.

Maid Service

2009-08-26T22:03:00.001-04:00

Please send my mom and dad a maid service so I don't have to work so hard.

Dinner and Dessert!

2009-08-22T20:53:00.003-04:00

The Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheeseburger. We saw this burger on the Food Network. It is a Bacon Cheeseburger with pepperjack cheese. We added bacon pieces inside the meat patty. All this in between two Krispy Kreme donuts. We actually first heard of this burger 3 years ago from our friend Lee who sent us this link of a Minor League baseball team serving this burger to boost ticket sales. We've actually been talking about it ever since. Tonight was to be the night.

At first bite we looked up at each other with devilish grins. There was something very wrong to eat a burger on donuts. At the same time, there was something very right about eating a burger on donuts. Dinner and dessert all in one bite. Mmm Mmm Good!! I'm headed to set up the exercise bike.

Picture Request from the Grands

2009-08-01T22:33:00.002-04:00

Got a request today from the Grands to update the blog with some new pictures. So, here you go...

We took a trip back in June to New York for My Uncle's 80th Birthday. Here are some pictures from after the party hanging out with the cuzzins.

Here are some pictures from our July 4th trip to Boston. We had fun going to a Red Sox game seeing the Green Monster as well as former Mississippi State star Jonathan Papelbon. Jack loved watching the penguins at the aquarium as well as a pretty huge shark.

Earning My Keep

2009-07-11T22:37:00.013-04:00

Now that I am old enough, Momma and Daddy are having me do some chores around the house...

Swiffering...

washing clothes...

cleaning the bathrooms....

and even cooking and doing the dishes...

Happy 1st Birthday Jack!!

2009-06-22T20:52:00.004-04:00

We celebrated Jack's 1st Birthday last weekend by going to the beach and later smashing cake at home. They also had a party for him at school with cupcakes and balloons.

We are not sure if Jack enjoyed the cake more or the sand!

I Like to Eat...

2009-06-02T21:28:00.000-04:00

First Two Teeth

2009-05-24T14:05:00.003-04:00

We asked Jack to open wide like an alligator so we could get a good shot of his first two teeth. He didn't seem to act too differently when they came in. Wasn't in a terrible mood, didn't drool excessibly, didn't have a fever or anything. One day, he just started to lick the front of his gums with his toungue and magically - they appeared.

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-16T20:36:00.010-04:00

Jack's very first piece of artwork and as first time parents, we are very proud. He made it at sunday school at our church - First Baptist Norfolk

Practicing to Walk

2009-05-09T08:53:00.003-04:00

Jack really likes to grab the baskets underneath his strollers and walk behind them. Here is a 2 minute video of him walking around. It was taken when he was about 8 months old. The video won't win any Oscar Awards but is cute nonetheless.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-25T17:27:00.006-04:00

Need Some Windex

2009-04-07T23:26:00.007-04:00

We are in trouble with the Windex lady at Macy's.

First day of Spring!

2009-03-28T03:22:00.000-04:00

Kiss Me...Even though I'm Not Irish

2009-03-17T22:36:00.001-04:00

Tournament Time!!

2009-03-11T20:43:00.004-04:00

It's basketball tournament time and although the Bulldogs may not win many games, it won't be because Jack wasn't ringing his bell!! Oh please don't take away Jack's bell!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T14:14:00.000-05:00

The MadHatter

2009-01-27T06:52:00.003-05:00

Ringing in the New Year

2009-01-03T21:48:00.007-05:00

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T21:42:00.001-05:00

Go Bulldogs!!!

2008-12-11T01:23:00.003-05:00

Welcome to our new head football coach, Dan Mullen!

I hope to be your starting quarterback in the year 2026!

New Things I'm Learning...

2008-11-22T19:30:00.002-05:00

I'm learning to hold my bottle...

I'm learning to talk...

I'm learning to shout...

Lions, Rhinos, and Pumpkins...Oh My!

2008-11-11T11:17:00.003-05:00

Halloween weekend, the Virginia Zoo was having a fun outing for kids of all ages. Jack watched zookeepers feed pumpkins to different animals on this cool, overcast day. The zoo was also giving out candy but mommy and daddy didn't want to ruin Jack's appetite.

Sting Rays, Turtles, and Sharks...Oh My!

2008-10-11T11:21:00.003-04:00

Our first trip to the Aquarium with some of our friends and we had such a fun time. Jack was amazed at all the sights.

Labor Day Trip 2008

2008-09-26T22:00:00.002-04:00

Well, Bradley took some days off work so we hit the road for a couple of weeks before we both go back to work. We stopped at a few places to eat along the way trying some rib restaurants and other places we had seen on The Food Network. We counted meals and realized we ate 7 meals in 11 days that included ribs. Mmmmmmmmm. Best ribs of the trip other than Eric's homemade versions? Probably Abes in Clarksdale or Dreamland in Birmingham. The best part of the trip had to be visiting with family, friends and just hanging out.

We visited with friends, went to our first football game, and watched our first Bulldog victory!

We had our first playdate with our friend Wylie.

We had a Red Egg Party at the Asian Palace with many friends and family

A Day in the Life of Jack

2008-08-25T11:39:00.005-04:00

One of my favorite things to do...

" I'd talk to you more, but these hiccups keep getting in my way."

Good Morning...

2008-08-24T17:20:00.003-04:00

Sometimes Jack wakes up happy.

Sometimes Jack wakes up not so happy.

I'm a Model...

2008-08-05T22:31:00.002-04:00

Sleeping Baby

2008-07-27T18:39:00.003-04:00

Turn your volume up and hear me sound like Daddy when I sleep!

Fourth of July Visitors

2008-07-08T08:57:00.004-04:00

Cute Videos

2008-06-29T17:01:00.004-04:00

"I think I got into some pepper."

"Someone get me some water"

The Many Faces of Jack

2008-06-19T13:55:00.002-04:00

Match the phrase with the correct face:

1. "I've got a poopie diaper and someone needs to clean me up"

2. "I just ate and I'm as content as can be"

3. "I'm about to sneeze so watch out"

4. "I love when Daddy takes pictures of me"

5. Dreaming of my first SEC Championship

6. "All this talk of pooping and peeing is boring"

7. "I think I ate too much"

8. Sitting back, watching the game

9. Poker face: "I've got a full house - One eye'd Jacks are wild

Introducing James Andrew Chow

2008-06-13T23:44:00.003-04:00

An earlier arrival date of June 11, 2008 @ 11:34 am.

He weighs 6 lbs and 3 ounces and 19.5 inches long.

4-D ultrasound video

2008-05-01T22:32:00.011-04:00

33 Weeks: May 3, 2008

31 Weeks: April 19, 2008

A new addition!

2008-05-01T21:58:00.008-04:00

Here are a few pictures of our soon to be new addition to the family!

8 weeks old: November 7th 2007 was the first time we got to see Baby Chow. We were very excited to see the heartbeat. It was a small, bright flicker on the screen.

12 weeks old: December 6th 2007. Can you believe that from a little lima bean at 8 weeks, Baby Chow has grown to a full baby with body, arms, little feet. Even though Jennifer couldn't feel it yet, we could see on the screen that the little baby stretched out its legs.

20 weeks: February 5, 2008. It's a boy!!! We find out that Baby Chow is a boy! We got to see his heart beating, him yawning, making a fist, and even crossing his feet together.

31 weeks: April 19th 2008. We went to a 3-D ultrasound, just to see our little boy again. The top picture is of him smiling when he heard mommy and daddy's voice. He seems like a pretty happy baby in there, but wanted to keep his hands and knees near his face. The ultrasound technician wasn't able to get a good look at him and asked us to come back in 2 weeks to try again.

First Post - A Little Background

2008-04-19T22:11:00.011-04:00

Jennifer and I moved to Virginia in July 2006 from Memphis as we started a new adventure. We have enjoyed our time here doing lots of fun things and meeting new people.