Sunday, December 31, 2017

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas Day with Dada's silly family.

Day after Christmas shopping and lunch date @ Stanford Mall. 

Fun times with our SCU friends at Christmas in the Park

Teddy is 9 months!

 Mari's 7th Bday celebration with Family

DIY Poke bowls

Watched Dada's recap of 2017 Louie Memories

Our lil sister s growing up too fast!

Cheers to 2018 with apple cider and snacks at 9pm. 

Monday, December 25, 2017

SF Christmas

Playing tourist in SF

Life size gingerbread house at Fairmont, SF

A rare candy store treat 

SF chocolate 

Ice staking at Union Square, so magical! 

Yummy sushi dinner after walking 12 miles around the City

Amazing view from our hotel room 

Our nice cozy beds 

SF mode of transportation 

We ordered way too much brunch at Cheesecake Factory 

"Painted Ladies" on Steiner Street ... SF classic  

16th Avenue Painted Steps - such a beautiful work of art 

We made it to the top to enjoy the amazing view of the city 

Cheers to an awesome SF visit 

Crossing the Golden Gate Bride 
Xmas celebration with Dad's side of the family! 

Kids table  ... Chings thanks for hosting a fun & yummy celebration 

Hosting mom's family - 7 cousins

Sibling gift exchange of "experiences"

Traditional annual picture #1 to #5

Tyler's yummy bone in prime rib

Gong Gong - thanks for our presents.  We loved your creative gift wrapping.  


Sunday, December 17, 2017

More holiday fun

Mom's team holiday party at SF City Hall.  They loved the venue.  


Star Wars - the big kids

the little kids 

While the boys watched Star Wars, we had a girls dinner date at Orenchi. 

Then a quick trip to the mall and candy store. 

Yummy and chatty lunch date with mom (she always has so many questions but I don't mind). 

 We got to babysit our cousin Olivia (6 mo) while the rest of her family enjoyed a fun 49ers game. 

Stroll around Santana Row to enjoy some treats and holiday lights / music. 

Our Sat morning carpool to STEM 

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Holiday Festivities

We bicker and annoy each other but we really do love each other (most of the time). 

Working the registration at Auntie Tracy's holiday party @ Hyatt Regency.  2 hour shift includes dinner, breaks and some spending money - thanks Auntie Tracy!   

My 1st Nutcracker production - Peppersticks taking a break between acts 

Thanks cuzzos and big bro for coming out to watch me perform. 

Auntie Tracy - I know it was a busy weekend, thanks for making time to come support me. 

Post Nutcracker lunch at MOD Pizza.   Grateful for so much family support. 
Our evening walks with Teddy - we love seeing all the holiday lights. 

Goofing around with my favorite sister. 

YouTube holiday party @ Exploratorium in SF

Mom's holiday dinner with her middle school gf's. 

Amazing celebration of Alisa graduation from PA school.  

20+ course omakase ... so delish.