KC 2004 Kitchen remodeling project

Well the project was planned , designed and installed by me and my wife. It takes a lot of planning since our kitchen wasn't that large and if you notice the range area has limited space on the right . So, 30" range has no problem but we like the 36" cooktop . I will need to order the pots & pans cabinet and modify it to match the high . You will see in the following pictures , the 1st picture is before demonition with the range.




the following picture was taken after the new cooktop install. As you can see there is no countertop YET . Yes, I fabricated my own "Solid-surface" countertop . You will see it later too.

This is the solid-surface which I fabricated myself . It is seamless construction with integrated 33" sink. Yes, I do plumbing and electrical too.
The following two pictures is to show how I transform the tiny pantry into a build-in oven/microwave/warming draw .

The following two is the before and after on the L shape base cabinet which I converted the dead-corner cabinet into dual-open (back-front) base cabinet.

Our New Family Member

He's birthday is Sep,12,2007. His name is Max.
This is his first picture in our house :




This is Max 's sleeping box :

Disneyland 2007

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Today, we have Curtis and Bria as our tour guide. We arrive Disneyland around 10:00AM. We are lucky because Rita's friend already help us to pre-pay all the tickets . So, we don't need to line-up for the tickets. We go straight to the entrance. Well, I feel my age right after entering the park ...why ?? Derek & Curtis , Alice & Bria ran off to their rides . We see them around lunch time then they take off again . The reason I feel old.... I still remember last time Derek in DisneyWorld FL . He is always around us during that time. Well , that was 10 years ago.


This is our family 1st time to Disneyland . So, of course need a picture in front of this signature entrance.


Looks like Raymond only into taking pictures instead of rides.



We arrived Disneyland when "Highschool Muisc 2" having their premiere . So, they have Highschool Musical 2 parade only that day. Well, but all the actors / actress are getting fat . They don't look like on the screen.


They want a picture with Goofy .



How can we miss the castle picture ?


So, what are we waiting ? Ah, Disney Parade . Well , we were 20min ahead of schedule but it kind a work out great since we all so tired already . It feel so good by just sitting on the floor and waiting the parade to pass by.





Guest where is this picture taken ??
The steam boat

Lyle & Rita come to pick us up by Disney Downtown around 6:30PM . So, we can have dinner together. Lyle then drop us off in Disneyland again after dinner , so we can enjoy the firework show which start at 9:30PM. This picture was taken when we re-enter the park.


Well , there are a lot of people like us , especially those holding an annual pass. They just come to see the firework around 9:00PM.

Derek was so excited . So, he takes a lot of picture during the firework. I can't blame him, the firework show is amazing . Well , you may say the Hong Kong show is much bigger . I can agreed with that but the show in Disneyland is so organize with the music and all happen right around us. Since we all standing on the Main street to see the show. The feeling is much different. We enjoy it a lot.

California trip in 2007

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Aug-10-2007 four of us arrived LAX. Alice already there since Jun-20-2007 . Our friend Rita & Lyle are so kind who offer us accommodation during our whole trip.

The following are couple pictures of their dogs :


They have two dogs and both of them are so kind and happy.

Who are in the pictures ???
That is Curtis and Bria . I found out that Alice learns a lot from them since she spends the whole summer with them.

Well, Derek, Alice and Raymond love their dogs too. Take a look the following pictures

Aug-11-2007 all nine of us went to Universal Studio . There is one thing really impress me that is the human sprinkler system. It really help to cool down the temperature in the park since southern California has "dry heat" . How is the dry heat feel ? ??? Turn on your oven to 450F for 5 min. then stand in front of it and open the oven door....got it!!!

Well it wasn't that bad ....that only if you are under the sun without any shade . In fact the coastal breeze help a lot .

Following are couple pictures from Universal Studio :

Why are we all soaking wet ?? LOL ...we went to the Jurassic Park ride . It was great!!! So, make sure all your electronic gears are cover if you plan to take the ride. I am lucky with my "rain proof" camera bag.


Here is Bria and Alice .


Derek and Raymond


Raymond taking a cartoon portrait but it does work out well.


Look at those kids.....