Soupy meals on cold days

Monthly dinner with my US-based siblings. Always fun chatting away and miss Tracy.  Can't wait to see Tracy next month in Sydney for lots of yummy meals together! 

Trying a new local restaurant for FFF dinner. Was yummy, looking forward to going back.  

Had the honor of taking cousin Alisa to the hospital to deliver baby girl Rae Lynn who was born on April 23. 

Mari giving Teddy a much-needed bath.  

I'm currently helping out Google's financial benefits team. This past week, I gave a talk about the FIRE movement (financially independent, retire early).  Google offers so many amazing financial benefits, I want to help my co-workers take advantage of them. 

 

Hardwood floors have been installed upstairs. Few more weeks and we should be done with our upstairs remodel.  This weekend is also our 20th anniversary in our home. So many fond memories and looking forward to many more for F&Fs.  

Donated our cabinets to Habitat for Humanity... glad they can be put to good use.  

Star Wars Celebration in Japan

Father - son trip to Tokyo for Star Wars Convention. Ethan and Mark had so much in London 2 years ago, Tyler also skipped school and joined.  They are already looking forward to 2027 in LA. 

Apparently, so much excitement with 100K fans from 125 countries! 

Yaku niku dinner while Ethan's networking and partying with his new friends from a faraway galaxy. 

Authentic Ramen 

French brunch to kick off Spring break

Dinner with my life group 

Louie-Ching Easter dinner @ Kai Palace 

Easter Service and brunch with dear neighbors. 

 

Lots of dates

Belated bday hang out with my dear college buddy. Always so good to catch up with Nina who inspires me in so many ways. 

Korean lunch after church 

Evening family stroll around our neighborhood. A treat when this teen will join us for a stroll. 

USA vs. Brazil soccer game 

Dinner date at Valley Goat, new south bay restaurant. Always so fun chatting and connecting.  

 

More yummy food with dear family and friends

Yummy dim sum in San Mateo with my mom and 2 out of 4 siblings. Glad we live close and get to see each other pretty often.  

Yaku niku dinner at Googler friend's home. So fun! 

Celebration dinner with Alisa and Chris before they become parents in about 2 weeks. 

Followed by homemade churros in East San Jose. 

Baby girl is looking good. 

Visisting my maternal grandparents. It's been 20+ years but I still have many fond memories.  I miss my Gma's cooking. Like her, I like to gather people over food. 

Boys enjoying some 1:1 time and a new pho place by campus. 

 

Mark doing laundry at Google (3 min away) bc we'll be without washer/dryer for a few weeks due to renovation. Our first time using this perk, apparently it's a popular one.