Sunday, August 27, 2017

Eclipse 2017

Eclipse viewing at school ... mom came to mooch off our glasses. 

Picking up our eldest  bro from school 

Neighborhood movie night on the lawn - Lego Batman 

Another awesome breakfast by Ethan - buttermilk & chocolate pancakes along with crispy bacon 

Dessert treat on a warm night 

Piggybacking fun after sweets 

Girl Scout troop back in action ... ready for another fun-filled year.  Our troop leaders already have  our meetings and field trip planned for the entire year!   

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Back to school 2017

Here we go again ... this time 2 middle schoolers and a 1st grader and a puppy photo bomber


All ready to learn, have fun and most importantly be kind! 

1st grade lunch buddies 

YouTube's youngest intern (for they day)


 Unofficial take your child to work day.   Dad had lots of meetings so I just kept myself busy with art, puzzles and reading. 

We tired mom out ... she fell asleep before our bedtime 

Amazing Louie & Donahue reunion.  Dad's auntie and family visited from SF, LA, DC and Tokyo!  

This weekend's library "Jeopardy" winners (of a Whole Foods giftcard)

Having fun spending my winnings at Whole Foods.  

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Celebrating 15 years

Celebrating 15 year with a 15 course meal at Manresa.  They thoroughly enjoyed their 4 hour dinner (glad they didn't make us go to this long meal). 

We enjoyed our 20 minute simple kid only dinner at home.  

2015 vs. 2017 family photo in Newport Beach. 

Proudly missing my 2 front teeth (which I pulled out myself). 

1st practice for my Nutcracker performance in Dec.  I'll be a Peppermint Stick.   

STEM open house - showcasing our storage unit design out of cardboard boxes. 

We all got to build our own computer during the summer session. 

Mama driving home 7 STEM students and Teddy.  

Dada's FFF - started with a hike at the Standford Dish 

Dinner at Lazy Dog - Teddy met a few fellow canine friends. 

Followed by Hamilton kareoke - we each sang one of our favorite songs. 

This week we also celebrated Dad's big launch ... YouTube Kids is now available on Android TV!  Great job Dad, we're so proud of you! 

Sat morning wrestling match - sibling love. 

Celebrating the completion of our 3 week STEM summer session.   

Hungry swimmers.  Grateful for this awesome bunch of friends.  

Teddy got neutered this week, poor guy will be walking around with his a cone to prevent licking his incision. 

South Bay Church volunteers spoiled with the largest seafood paella.   Mom & Dad are life group leaders, pre marriage counselors and dad serves as the tech director.   


Louie boys watching Harry Potter at the SF Symphony.  Grandpa - thanks for the treat, what an amazing experience! 



Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Newport Beach

 Sorry about the late post this week, we were having too much fun with our cousins on the beach 

Teddy's 1st vacation

Already a beach bum 

Simple joy

Brodard pork spring rolls, so yummy.  

Sushi Go game night 

Knock em over 

Just the 16 of us

Balboa Pier 

Biking along white sandy beach

Best NYC style pizza 

 Fun Zone at Balboa Pier

Celebrating Auntie Emi's bday @ Tommy Bahamas

Ditched the kids for an oyster double date

4 month old photo shoot