Shopping and Sushi
Today was pretty low-key. We initially planned to have lunch at Din Tai Fung but that didn’t work out so we drove down to South Coast Plaza for some Lawry’s Carvery. 
Afterward, we walked around a bit and met up with Jia, Auntie Jeanie, and Cousin Abby who were also shopping there. 
For dinner, Jes and I left Kumquat with the grandparents and had a sushi dinner with Brother and Joy in Torrance. The food was good but the beer and sake were even better. 
Afterward, we stopped at their house for some ice cream and more beer.
For lunch, we met up with cousin Marie and the boys. The boys are so big now and I can’t help reflect on how Cole (the oldest) used to be Kumquat’s age when I used to babysit him.
Here’s a group photo of the whole Lao-Jang family together. Thanks for the photo, Uncle Dennis!
On Christmas Eve, we took Janie to Disneyland for the first time. I’ve been going since I was really young and it’s been such a huge part of my childhood that our whole family was so excited to take her. Fortunately for us, the park was not very busy for most of the day and we got on the most popular rides in no time at all. It started out a little rainy but cleared up by the end of the day.
We started off at Disney’s California Adventure where I got to visit Cars Land, which was quite impressive. It’s the best job that Disney has done in a while. I loved seeing Mater and the rest of the gang roaming the street and all the added Christmas decorations.
In A Bug’s Land, Kumquat got to ride her first ride, Flik’s Flyers, which I think she enjoyed more than my mom who got a little dizzy.
By the time Kumquat woke up, it was time to ride the Finding Nemo Submarine ride. She initially enjoyed all the sights and sounds but then we went into a dark cave and it was all over for her. She cried and cried and didn’t stop until the ride stopped. Poor baby.
Lunch was in Downtown Disney where we met up with Jason and Jia. They had lunch with us and then took Jes to Costco to buy the prime rib that would be cooked the next day for Christmas. In the meantime, we went shopping for Kumquat’s first Disneyland t-shirt and then we headed back inside Disneyland to wait for the Christmas Parade. 
It’s a Small World was the highlight of the evening. It was all decorated for Christmas inside and out and it was a nice little celebration for the holiday season.
They even added Lilo and Stitch to the Hawaiian section of the ride. So cute! I can’t help leave that ride without a smile on my face.
After that, we headed back to CA Adventure to have some wine. We basically kept them open that evening and had some dead soldiers piled up by the end.
That was about the time when the parents went home and we were off to the Magic Kingdom again to finish off the day.
We actually stayed until almost closing and rode a few more rides before heading home. Kumquat slept in her stroller for the rest of the night without a peep – even through all the commotion from Fantastmic. I also got my fireworks and snow. And yes, I did cry. Again. Can’t help it when that sappy music comes on. 
Aah…it was another good day at Disneyland. Until next Christmas Eve!!!
While Jes and I were at church, Brother and Joy went to Redondo Beach to pick up some crab and clams for our tasty lunch.
We ate the steamed dungeness crab with a special sauce that my mom made.
She cracked all the shells for us so we were grubbin’ at a record pace.
Aunties Steph, Mai, and Karen were there too and they each got some time with Kumquat.
Here’s a photo of Karen with both of the chubby cheeksters.
The best part of the party was watching Sophie enjoy her first taste of cake and frosting. Good stuff…
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