Baby's First Halloween

Recognize this recycled costume?

Had to buy this one--it was on clearance!
Woah! Not quite steady yet. Daddy caught her just in time...
Have a safe Halloween everyone!

Jason Mraz

When Jason Mraz first appeared on the music scene, I didn't understand his music...however, I've really come to enjoy his more recent songs, such as 'Beautiful Mess', 'Lucky', and 'I'm Yours.' Anyways, the four of us got a chance to go see him @ the Hollywood Bowl, thanks to our friends Jullie & Ben.
Joey, Me, Kange, & Shelley. Photos from Shelley.
First time @ Hollywood Bowl...
First time leaving the baby w/a sitter...thanks Jess & Tim! (I'm just sorry we kept you so late!)

Jullie & Ben: we had a great time! He even sang 'Lucky' w/this girl that had an amazing voice, I think I liked her more than Colbie Caillat!

100 Days

So we headed up to Portland for some R & R, to see grandma, and celebrate R's 100 days.

Day 1. Lazy Sunday @ the Shim's. Son took care of the meals & the baby, and I took a mental day-off. It was wonderful. Even my sister flew in from NY.C insisted on holding cousin R all by herself.
I think R liked it.

Niece loves her some dress up time

Aunties Son & Hanna also gave R a bath. This is some back-breaking work, to kimchee squat in a bathtub! (that's me behind the camera, continuing my day off)

More holding...

Day 2. Tax-free shopping.

Homemade ice cream!

Followed up by more dessert

I think she enjoyed her 'frosting in a cup' quite a bit.And I enjoyed her little jig. And hearing her tell her tomato joke. Did you know this 3-year-old knows all 44 US presidents? She could be the poster child for home schooling.

Day 3. Prepping for R's 100 day party. Sonia & Estar.

Cousin Matt, Joey, Matt's dad.

The guests

Anna & Me & our babes

Little Sophia. Attempting to fold her hands together to prayHappy baek-il ddukThe spread. My mom took vacation days for the occasion, only to be so busy cooking that she didn't get to spend much time with her granddaughter:(.

Cousin Ella & Rebecca finally meet! Coincidentally E & R came wearing similar outfits.

Auntie Son, aka Baby Whisperer Extraordinaire. R laughed and laughed when auntie Son played with her (something she hasn't done since she's been home btw). She also refused the bottle from no less than 4 people, before letting auntie Son feed her. I learned alot from Son in such a short time--the wisdom of a parent cannot be found in books! Love the swaddler Grace!

I got loads of help up in Portland (yes, I inquired about staying longer at the end of my trip)

Settling down after the party

Going home on the plane (R did great on her first flight!)
Home sweet home. Trying on R's presents.
Thank you Halmoni for my 100 day party! We hope to see you again very very SOON!