December Update

In a perfect world, I would blog at least twice a week. And learn to take better photos. So that I can turn it in to a Blurb book some day. But I do the best I can. Some photos from the last few months...

Home remodeling. Ceremonial last pieces that my FIL saved for us Picking tile & paint for the bathroom

My husband is funnier than his shirt might let on
Auntie Eunice & Uncle Eugene. Auntie Eunice is a PT--and knew just how to exercise baby's limbs

My longtime friend Vania came to stay w/us for about 24 hours. When I look at this picture I see Danny & Joey.

Playing Kai Lan with Uncle Joey

Asleep at the mall while mommies shop

Uncle Matt & Aunt Estar visit from Seattle

4-month doctor's appointment. Baby weighs 17 pounds.

With cutie patootie Ry @ Kidspace. Joey wants one of these next.

Leaders' Retreat in Palm Springs. AKA the trip we forgot to bring the baby monitor & simultaneously realized we could use our cell phones on speaker phone instead.

LWF's Annual Pre-Thanksgiving dinner.

I think we were at maximum capacity.

People were spilling over each other. It was nice & cozy. Watching football with Uncle Steven before LWF dinner. With new mommy friend Grace, & her baby K. Grace & I bonded after our babies were born just 2 weeks apart. Is this pre- or post banshee scream? hehe

Off to see Santa. Matching outfits from head to toe were unplanned.

Americana has an awesome mother's lounge
I think Grace had the right idea, visiting Santa before Thanksgiving. No lines for us early folk. Thanks for inviting us along Chungs--we had a great time!

(And I think that catches me up for the month.)

Week of Thanksgiving

I am bristling with excitement today.

We kicked off Thanksgiving week w/our annual LWF potluck. Good food, good company, pomegranate 7-UP (go try! it's for a limited time!), & karaoke to top it off.

Anyways, lots to look forward to. Tomorrow's Santa Claus @ the Americana. The next day we're off to my in-laws, for what promises to be a relaxing 6 days in rural California.

And when I return....it's back to work I go!

See you on the other side of Thanksgiving...

Lacey Park

Do you think Baby is keenly aware...
...that she has BOTH parent's undivided attention?

The smile says affirmative.Mommy & daddy love you little one.

Let's burp video

Congrats!

We're all abuzz in the Oh family! My sister-in-law recently got engaged! Her fiance pulled off a most surprising proposal while flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. Isn't it incredibly romantic? I'm overflowing with happiness for Jen & Dave, an amazing couple! I'm so excited for the big day!
Two days post-engagement. Aren't they radiating JOY?

Milestones

I've been wanting to do a post on baby's milestones, to keep track of them in one place. So this post is for me:)

Cognitive:
~ Tracks moving objects & people around the room. It's funny to watch when she tracks upside-down.
~ Squawks/babbles for 30-60 minutes a day. Mostly in the AM.
~ "Sings" along when someone is singing a fast-paced song
~ Reacts to darkness. Maybe she is afraid of the dark?
~ Laughs fairly frequently now, a couple times a day. This is the BEST gift a baby can give you. High chance that she will laugh if you either blow a raspberry on her belly, or make very loud kissing noises.

Physical:
~ Began STTN at 11 weeks. Now, at 4 months, she sleeps through 80% of the time.
~ Plays with hands at midline. Puts hands in mouth. Drools ALL the time.
~ Can prop up on her feet & support her weight, with assistance.
~ Claws at objects & grabs toys off of bars. Like one of those crane toy grabbers from Chuck E Cheese's...with a similar batting average.
~ Props up on hands & lifts chest, when on her belly
~ Does a quarter-roll from back to side, and front to side
~ Rotates around clockwise & counterclockwise, when placed on her back
~ Weighs in at 17 pounds and 24 inches at her 4-month check-up

Personality:
~ Senses mood and responds in kind.
~ Social butterfly, for now. Loves large crowds, people, & lots of noise.
~ Cries usually only when something is wrong...although, she's been known to ignore a dirty diaper if she is having fun

My milestones:
I am still learning to embrace motherhood, but God-willing, it is getting better. The first 3 months were rough, and I definitely wanted to push REWIND almost every day to my pre-baby days. (This is what happens when a non-baby person has a baby.) But the fog has lifted, & it's actually been fun lately. I'm getting used to thinking of myself as a MOM. But boy do I wish I had talked to more moms before having a baby!

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!