After he is fed and changed, Mark knows that if the light is good enough, it’s “picture time”—he probably sees it as “mommy making silly faces and hiding behind a big black eye.” Well, at least the silly faces make him laugh!

I mostly take snapshots of him alone, but occasionally, one of us sits for the photo with Mark… or the three of us, by setting the timer on the camera.

We’ve been going out more and more and had the chance to take a few pictures outside as well, including on one of the many outdoor skating rinks opened for the season. And no, I didn’t trip on the ice with the baby strapped to me.

It’s still hard to say who Mark looks like the most and frankly, I don’t care. He is our little boy, a mix of both of us and a cute little human being—that’s good enough for me!

After The Big Snow Storm at Christmas
After The Big Snow Storm at Christmas
His Feet, My Feet
His Feet, My Feet
Top-To-Tail
Top-To-Tail
11 Weeks 4 Days
11 Weeks 4 Days
Between Mom and Dad
Between Mom and Dad
12 Weeks 1 Day
12 Weeks 1 Day
12 Weeks 1 Day
12 Weeks 1 Day
12 Weeks 1 Day
12 Weeks 1 Day
Silliness #1
Silliness #1
Silliness #1
Silliness #1
Silliness #1
Silliness #1
With Daddy
With Daddy
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
Walking on Ice
Walking on Ice
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
At The Outdoor Skating Rink
Self-Portrait As a Family
Self-Portrait As a Family
At Rideau Hall
At Rideau Hall
13 Weeks and 4 Days
13 Weeks and 4 Days
Self Family Portrait
Self Family Portrait

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24 Comments

  1. Cynthia January 23, 2013 at 8:20 am

    He looks so adorable!

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    1. Zhu January 23, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      I’ll tell him 😉

      Reply
  2. N January 23, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I particularly like the family pictures. I think because, to me, it makes it all so “real”! 🙂

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    1. Zhu January 23, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Being a family is still new and somewhat surreal to me!

      Reply
  3. Katherina January 23, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    He’s so adorable! I love the 11th pic of you and Mark – him am giggly 🙂

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    1. Zhu January 23, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      We have our moments 😉

      Reply
  4. shionge January 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Precious shots Zhu and great family photos, treasure all of them 😀

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    1. Zhu January 23, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Thank you Shionge!

      Reply
  5. Nathalia January 23, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    He looks like his father!

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    1. Zhu January 23, 2013 at 11:43 pm

      He does, doesn’t he? He is like a mini-Feng!

      Reply
  6. Tulsa Gentleman January 24, 2013 at 12:37 am

    Cute, cute, cute! He looks like Feng with chipmonk cheeks. I like the feet.

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    1. Zhu January 24, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      I know, he really looks like his dad!

      Reply
  7. Neeraj January 24, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Hi Zhu! It’s been a long time! First of all, congrats on the new addition to your family! He’s very cute 🙂 Pictures have turned out great. I was in Ottawa a few weekends ago – so cooold!

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    1. Zhu January 25, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Yep, it’s been cold in Ottawa… it’s this time of the year I guess! Did you like the city though?

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      1. Neeraj January 26, 2013 at 10:42 am

        Yep, I liked the city. I especially enjoyed the free 45-min tour of the parliament hall.

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        1. Zhu January 26, 2013 at 11:20 am

          The Parliament is awesome. One of my favourite places in Ottawa. Glad you liked it!

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  8. barb January 27, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Hi Zhu,
    These are so nice!! You are right to take advantage of some sun to get some fresh air and enjoy some photography!

    It is nice to see Feng with his little boy, too 🙂
    I enjoyed these a lot. Have a wonderful Monday!!

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    1. Zhu January 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you Barb!

      Reply
  9. Jun February 2, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Hi Zhu,
    Cute baby! You really have a nice blog here. I enjoy reading all your articles. I was born in China and immigrate to Canada after spending several years in England. We have a 14 months old boy,too. So I really understand what you’re talking about.

    Best wishes.

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    1. Zhu February 2, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Jun,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a message. Your baby boy must be cute! Is he a mix as well? Are you living in Canada now?

      Reply
  10. Laurel February 12, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Such a cutie! I think he looks like both of you.

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    1. Zhu February 12, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Fede February 14, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    What a beautiful baby you have, Zhu!
    Congratulations!

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    1. Zhu February 14, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you! Mark is blushing 🙂

      Reply

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