Browse Month: November 2013

Running Errands

IMG_7280Our afternoon errands ran a little long and Kumquat was desperately asking for milk.  So, I had to buy small milk cartons while at Target.  Luckily they had a mini register in the grocery section so I could pay for it and not feel weird about breaking open the package in the middle of the store.

I am also guilty of taking out the iPad during checkout.  I’m one of THOSE parents now.

By the way, I figured out how to rig the iPad mini with toy links connected to the shopping cart and a clear pencil pouch.  Worked like a charm without having to worry about Kumquat dropping it on the floor.  I forgot to take a photo of it today.

6:30 am

IMG_7137 This morning I was up really early again so I went for another early run before the rest of the family woke up.  I took these on my run today.  The lights on Embarcadero and on the Bay Bridge hadn’t even been turned off yet.IMG_7138

Cousins

IMG_7092Joy sent me this photo of Alice (2 weeks old) holding onto “Ellie”.

IMG_1563It was very reminiscent of a photo I took of Kumquat holding onto G-raff when she was also 2 weeks old.

Alice

IMG_2462On Sunday, I took some portraits of little Alice.  DSC_3768I caught this one while she was napping.

DSC_3772When she woke up, Joy handed her over to me and started out a little fussy.  Then I got her in the zone and she was able to hang out on the dining table for a quick photo shoot.  Here’s what I got in just 10 minutes.

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48 hours in SoCal

IMG_6907On Saturday morning, I flew down to Cerritos.  It was really weird flying solo.  It was so easy and I actually got some reading done.  I arrived at Long Beach Airport, which had just gone through a big renovation.  I love flying through that airport because it’s so close to the Magical House and they let us deplane from the back.

IMG_6906Before heading over to the Buena Park house, we stopped at a local Target.  Apparently there was a special deal that involved Target taking old iPads in exchange for a $200 gift card.  Initially I thought the transaction wouldn’t go through because the lady couldn’t get the register open.  Fortunately for us, she found a bunch of the trade-in cards in another cabinet.  Score!

IMG_6919Later that afternoon, we went to Janelle and Stan’s wedding.  It was a very touching ceremony in a beautiful church.

IMG_8827In the evening, there was a reception at the Hyatt in Garden Grove.  They had a full Chinese banquet and it took FOREVER for all the food to come.  We were there pretty late that night and Kumquat held it together as well as she could.

IMG_6990On Sunday morning, we went to the Magical House and met up with Brother, Joy, and the Chamkasems.  My mom ordered a bunch of Thai food and we had such a feast!

IMG_6989The best part of the day was meeting my little niece Alice!!  She is so cute and it was interesting to see Kumquat’s response to meeting her.

IMG_7004It seemed like she had no idea who or what she was but she was also showing a little jealousy.  Then again, she was a little grouchy and clingy that morning already.

 

IMG_7010  IMG_7006IMG_7007That evening, we went to Lawry’s for Jason’s birthday and left Kumquat at Jes’ parents’ house.  Then it was back to SF early Monday morning and straight to work.  It was a busy weekend but totally worth it.

24 hours

IMG_6839Jes and Kumquat drove down to SoCal today while I went to work.  At lunch, they stopped by on their way out and I got one last hug.  It’s my first night without my baby and it was really weird to come home to an empty house.  There was no baby, no dog, and no husband.  The house was so quiet and lifeless.  Since I had not company and no responsibilities, I took full advantage of my Friday night.  IMG_6881I went down the street to get a pedicure and then took the train to the mall.  I stopped at Gap for the Friends and Family sale and then strolled the mall for a bit.  It was so strange to be able to take the train and ride the escalator without a stroller.  I had barely anything in my bag and carried nothing in my hands.  I didn’t have to push a stroller and I took my time browsing the clothing racks.  When I got home, I ate some leftovers, opened a bottle of wine, and turned on a week’s worth of tv.  I’m flying down tomorrow morning and can’t wait to see my baby again.

IMG_6837I also get to meet my little niece for the first time!!!  Happy Weekend to me!!!