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Melodious Minji

After an early dinner, my Dad and I drove down to Anaheim to attend my sister-in-law Minji's concert. Once again, she did a fantastic job, this time with a full orchestra; she truly is a talented pianist. We are so proud of her!

Minji performing with an orchestra

Can you get any faster?


Cousin Christine, Dad, me, Minji, Mike, Uncle Stan, and Aunt Monica

Party Day

Today we attended Maggie and Xander's birthday party at their house, literally 1.5 blocks away from us. The kids played pin the tale on the donkey, hit a pinata, and had a grand ole time. While we were at the party, Trung was at a conference near LAX and picked up my Dad after his session. We met them at home around 2, went to the library for awhile, and then headed to my Aunt Monica's house for a Chinese New Year's dinner celebration. We ate way too much as we always do at my Aunt's. Happy Chinese New Year!

Pinata time!

Candy all around

Maggie, Nurit, and Lydia

Trung, Lydia, and my cousin's daughters dancing


Yummy food


The usual gang, plus my Dad.

Roosevelt Read-a-thon

Roosevelt Elementary had their second annual flash mob dance today to promote reading. The entire school of 800 kids danced their hearts out and did a wonderful job. So fun!

Lydia in the middle



Bright Book Light ("Dynamite")


Actor Jon Favreau (in the blue) watched his three daughters dance along with the rest of us.

MLK at Menchies

Our friend Angela and her son Logan came out to Santa Monica for a play date today. The last few times we have gone to their home in Burbank, so we decided to change the atmosphere a little. The kids spent most of the playing with the girls' new kitchen, then we had some lunch, and then we had dessert at a nearby frozen yogurt place called Menchies. Menchies is located across the street from Lydia's school and happens to be a popular celebrity hang-out. On this particular day, we actually did see a celebrity, Maria Bello, for Prime Suspect and "A History of Violence". I didn't ask to take a picture with her since she was with her son, but I did stand behind her at check-out and snap a random shot of her later. :P

Dirty Sophie heading off to the restroom

At Menchies with Angela...

and Maria Bello!

Flash Mob

Lydia and Sophie practicing the flash mob dance that Lydia's entire school will be presenting on Wednesday.

Mammoth

Trung went on his annual guys ski trip this weekend, this time to Mammoth. He said that there wasn't any real snow since it has been a pretty dry winter, but he had a great time hanging out with the guys. While he was away, we girls did what we do best...shop. Well, I shopped while Lydia and Sophie got their fill of Netflix and Youtube videos. What can I say, it's the best way to kill time. :)

Austin buddies together again

"Danger" is Trung's middle name

Snow-less

Until next year...

Long time no visit

Since it was the last day of vacation and Lydia has been asking about the awesome kid's meal at La Grande Orange Cafe, we decided to trek up to Pasadena for the free monthly family night at Kidspace Museum and for dinner. One of our first LA friends, Christine and Elyse, joined us and we had did a lot of catching up. Christine thoroughly enjoyed dinner and there were no complaints from Elyse either. Now for school to start up again tomorrow!

Sophie can bike by herself now

An Elyse sandwich

"Go faster!"


Tonight was Chinese New Year themed. The girls practiced writing their Chinese characters.

Gentle strokes

Hanging on for dear life

Lydia spelled our her name in Wiki Stix

Starting the year at Disney

I finally convinced Trung to purchase a Disneyland Annual Pass and we all went before all the holiday decorations came down. We went to our favorite rides, saw our favorite Disney characters, and watched spectacular shows. We arrived at 9 AM and left at 11 PM, and had a heck of a time!

Trung took the wheel for a smoother drive at Autopia

Who's watching the road?

Grumpy girls

3D Fashionista

Sophie getting a high five from one of the Phineas and Ferb dancers

Too cute!

The "It's a Small World" ride was decked out for the holidays

Watching the Christmas parade

We stood behind the VIP, so we ot lots of smiles and waves from the characters

A special message from Santa


Sophie showing Snow White her boo-boo

"It's a Small World" was so beautifully lit up

Lydia had been asking about snow and she finally got it!


10 PM and waiting for Fantasmic...

which was fantastic!

New Year's 2012

Trung and I had our place to ourselves for the first time in awhile since the kids were all passed out at Snow's place. We didn't really get to do much since we were exhausted from the party and then woke up early (9:30) to pick up the kids to have brunch at M Street in our pajamas. Yes, brunch in our pjs...we'll do anything for a free meal!

A family of seven?

Waiting ourside for our table

A picture of a picture being taken

Happy New Year!