Welcome Koen Christopher

Welcome Koen - October 1st, 2009 at 2:13am. Not as big as PJ but pretty close at 8 lbs 13 oz, but taller by an inch at 21.5 inches. Koen is a derivative of Cohen (Hebrew for Priest). Koen is also Dutch for Bold and Daring. The middle name of Christopher is to represent as Christ is being the center: Being Bold for Christ

Although the picture doesn't do it justice - PJ is happy to finally meet his little brother Koen.

The Cheng sisters strike a pose.


Sam giving Irene a break by having Koen sleep on daddy for a while.

Yes, he has cheeks!

Grandma Wong, who was wathcing PJ during his arrival, finally gets to meet her fourth grandchild.

PJ - Summer Fun

PJ's first trip to the Metro Zoo. Very interested in the pigs (as he was born the year of the pig)

One of the highlights of the summer was spending time with Ella in both Calgary and in Toronto. He still will ask where Ella is almost every time he goes to Grandma Wong's house

Thanks to Aunt Joyce for his customized dog at Build-A-Bear. Dog's name is Whoa-Whoa! When you ask him who get him the dog, he will say "Goo Jeah" and laugh.

Having fun at Whittamore Farm at the end of the summer. Going down the monster slide by himself and riding a mini-tractor and going on a hay ride with Ella, Owen and Austin were some of the highlights.

PJ is getting hard to film - whenever he sees a camera, he will run to it. The only way to get him is when he is tied up or failing asleep or both!

Hanging out

Hanging out with Connor and Zach at Caleb's 2nd Birthday.

Getting harder to get a group shot as they grow older. Where's the birthday boy?

Abby, PJ, Jessica and Tyler at a family retreat.

Hanging out with Cousin Garrett.

Easter Fun Fair

PJ's first easter egg hunt. He was more interested in the basket than the eggs.

Auntie Lydia lending a helping hand.

Auntie Darcie showing PJ the way.

His first go at cotton candy - "No thanks"

Going for a ride at the fun fair. He didn't want to leave.

PJ Going for a Spin

PJ having fun with his "Yee-Yee". Check out his facial expression.

PJ's first haircut

PJ awaiting his turn for his haircut - he was the fourth one in line

Keeping his hair sprayed with water in preparation for his first haircut

" Thanks Aunt Cora for cutting my hair"

We needed to distract with food (hence the baby mum mums in both hands)

All done!

Spending Christmas with Family and Friends - 2008

PJ surveying the tree and presents to be opened. Every night he would say good night to the Christmas tree and point out every "star" on it.

Sitting him his new chair - thanks Auntie Elle.


A picture with Grandma Wong before she left to visit Cousin Ella and await the arrival of Cousin Rylyn


"Picture with all the kids of my dad's friends! Can't believe we sat still enough for it."

"Picture with the mommy group and kids (Connor was asleep)"

PJ - Year One, First Quarter

PJ getting ready for football season with dad

PJ on his "bike"

PJ already feels the pressure from others of being a musician someday - but loves music and toys that produce musical sounds

Learning to use the shakers

PJ with his first visit to Niagra Falls - pointing at the Canadian side falls from the hotel room.

PJ loves to eat

One of the things about PJ is his healthy appetite. His favourite foods are yogurt, pasta, bread, baby mum-mums (crackers) and raisins. He also loves to use his hands to pick up food to eat by himself. See video