I love me some food. And, food trucks. And, the race track. So, put them all together and I am there! We thought it would be fun to explore since Brian and Ethan had never been to the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia plus we’d get enjoy some great food and make a day Continue reading
Ethan’s Second Christmas
This was Ethan’s second Christmas. He is able to walk and talk now so it was a lot more fun to see his excitement this year. He is our greatest gift. We thoroughly enjoyed, what has become, our annual holiday portraits session, our Vietnamese-American potluck at my grandma’s house on Christmas Eve, and opening presents Continue reading
B2 – It’s A Girl
We just found out we’re having a girl! We are so excited that we have a boy and now we are having a girl. I see a Hello Kitty themed nursery in my future. If only I could find a non-pink Hello Kitty theme. So the mission begins.
Carlsbad Weekend Getaway
This year Brian and I took a trip out to Carlsbad for a week of relaxation at our timeshare condo in Carlsbad, CA. It was a much needed vacation especially since I just found out I was pregnant and was exhausted from being in my first trimester. We spent time touring the San Diego area, Continue reading
Ethan’s First Trip To Disneyland
Thanks to Brian’s parents, Ethan made his first trip to Disneyland in August 2010. The five of us headed out for a fun, and exhausting, day in Anaheim, CA. It was a warm day we will not soon forget.
Ethan’s 1st Birthday
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. It was in the low-70’s, slight breeze, sunny and beautiful for Ethan’s 1st birthday party. We were lucky enough to be joined by grandparents and great-grandparents from both sides of the family and lots of friends. Ethan had a great time playing with Lucas, Esperanza, and Continue reading
Birthday Weekend
I had a great birthday weekend in Santa Barbara with the family. Lunch at Dargan’s was a highlight as well as Ethan’s first ice cream cone with mom. Nothing like Thrifty’s ice cream to start off with.
Mother’s Day Weekend
This was my first official Mother’s Day. Last year I was pregnant but Lil’ Peanut just didn’t arrive in time. This year, at nearly a year old, we celebrated together. Daddy planned a wonderful day for us at the Los Angeles Zoo on Saturday. We attended a special Mama Mia presentation focusing about various species Continue reading
First Professional Haircut
With just a week to Ethan’s first birthday we thought it was about time he got a real professional haircut – unlike the hack jobs mommy and daddy had been giving him. So I did my research and found a cute little place in Arcadia called The Yellow Balloon. The gentlemen that cut Ethan’s hair Continue reading
Boston & New York
In April Brian, Ethan and I packed up and headed to Boston to visit Grandma and Grandpa for a few days and then headed to New York. This was Ethan’s first plane ride and he was great. We flew to Boston, stayed for a few days, then rented a car and drove to New York Continue reading