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More Post-Christmas Meals

On Tuesday, we had an impromptu lunch with the family including my parents, Jes’ parents, the Suminos, Jason and Jia, and Marie’s parents!  Good thing we planned on having dim sum because they can accommodate a table for 13.

It was so much fun to see the boys again and Brandon sang “Joy to the World” for me.

I promised that they’d get a surprise if they ate all their food and were so excited to open their Christmas gifts. Cole even gave his Uncle Jesse a big thank-you hug.

After lunch, we took Jason and Jia to the airport and then spent the afternoon just kickin’ it in the Magical House.  Later that evening, we met up with the Sokol-Juns who were sans children.  We shared a big meal of Japanese BBQ with at a taste of almost every part of the cow.  It’s a place called Tsuruhashi and it’s hidden away in Fountain Valley.  Good times…

On Wednesday morning, we headed out for our drive back to SF.  It started out pretty rainy and hit a little bit of traffic in Commerce but once we were out of the Grapevine, the rain stopped and the sun came out.  I think we saw 4 rainbows on our way home! Too bad I was driving while it all happened so I have no photos to show for them.

Dog did a good job just hanging out in the backseat again but seemed relieved to be back in his bed again.

Here are photos from our Christmas Vacation in Southern California.

Christmas Eve

For Christmas, we drove down to LA on Thursday (12/23) and as soon as we arrived in Buena Park, I headed over to Yorba Linda where the UCLA girls met up at Linda and Shaun’s house.  It was so fun to hang out with the babies.  Linda’s youngest son, Christian, was just smitten with Sandy’s little girl, Mia, and followed her around with her sippy cup all night. Later that night I picked up Jes and Jason and we met up with Dayantha and Huy at Shipmates.

On Chirstmas Eve, we met up with the family for a big lunch at Thai Nakorn.  We all got to catch up and opened a few presents.  Brother and Joy bought me a stick blender and Jes got a currency colostomy bag.  Awesome.  Thanks guys!

For dinner, we had a big dinner at Ten Ten complete with Peking Duck and salt and pepper pork.  Yum.  Jia had just arrived Christmas Eve morning so it was great to have the family back together again.

Happy Birthday to Bangerang

Last night we gathered at the Chiang residence to celebrate Bang’s 36th birthday.  They had just brought Baby Rowan Kirin Chiang home that afternoon so we also got to hang out with the little dude.  Check out the little smirk on his face.  Cute.

That evening, Bang had gone out and purchased his own cake, had a little something written on the cake, lit his own candle, almost started singing to himself, and cut his own cake.  Luckily, he had a bunch of good friends around him to witness this momentous evening.  Happy Birthday, Old Friend.

Baby Bang

Today the Bangs became parents.  Vyl went into labor last night and delivered this morning.  They don’t have a name chosen yet so until then, his name will be Baby Bang.  Or maybe Bang Jr.  Whatever…he’ll have both names.

After dinner, Jes and I stopped at the hospital to meet the little guy and to see how his parents were holding up.  At less than a day old, he’s not doing much but he’s certainly a cutie.  Looks like the whole family is comfy in their hospital room, which reminds me of a Motel 6, and handling things moment by moment.

Congratulations to Vyl and Bang!  And welcome to the world, Baby Bang!

Last Hurrah

Last Saturday (11/13), we threw the Bangs a “Last Hurrah Party” in anticipation of their December baby boy.  We got the Club Room on the 4th floor and it was a great space for their friends to spread out.  The boys had a big tv to watch the football game and there were seats outside to enjoy the warm weather.

I had a big spread of finger foods and Vyl made a really tasty boozy punch for everyone to enjoy.  Bang brought their white board and everyone wrote suggestions for baby names.  Some were good and others were just ridiculous.  I thought it was funny that someone wrote “Jesse” up there.  Everyone thought it was me but it wasn’t.

Speaking of Jes…he was out sailing for most of the day so Jack was searching for him all afternoon.  It’s funny that Jack has become his biggest (maybe only) fan.

Reese was awake for part of the afternoon so we got to hang out and I got a cute little photo of her napping on the couch.

I didn’t have much time to take photos but here’s what I got.