Sunday, November 11, 2012
Rainbows, Trucks, and Lunches
Why are they called manapua trucks? Shouldn't they be called manapua vans? I ate from a truck for the first time, in a long time. I chose the wrong truck! The noodles were disappointing. The pancit I ate on the following day, though, were the bombdiggity! Yum!
Step by Step
Remember that song by the New Kids on the Block? If you do, then you're old! Hahaha, just kidding. (Not really!) Jeff and I took a brisk stroll and tried out a pedometer app. Quite nifty. After, we ate ice cream and cancelled out any benefits we gained from the stroll.
Mel's Bridal Shower Card & Gift Bag
I used their engagement pics to customize a card and gift bag for Mel's shower. Props to Jeff for the gorgeous pics! To see more pics from their shoot, visit:
moderntwistphotography.com
moderntwistphotography.com
Hello Kitty Tween Party
Co-hosted a tween shindig with Aunty Robbie, who kindly let us use her house. Thanks to her and to Jeff's HK whisker-drawing skills, the party was a success. We had a fun afternoon of games, crafts, and cupcakes... The girls took home goody bags filled with candy, a mini-craft kit, and a personalized keychain. Best of all, the girls made new friends amongst peers who also have spiritual interests .
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Happily Eva Afta
Last month, we watched the last part of Lisa Matsumoto's trilogy: 'Happily Eva Afta.' I'm glad that many friends were able to join us and enjoy the non-stop laughter and local-style humor. Jeff and I both liked the Filipino Shoemakers the best! Kudos to the cast and crew for a job well done! Please bring back the play soon...
Here is my friend Jill who played the Chinese Queen.
Parent date!
After the show, our group headed to Manoa for some dinner. The day before, my hubby decided to go on a juice fast/cleanse. He made it through one whole day without eating food! Only juice. I was worried about how he would handle dinner with the group.
Dwayne took us to this awesome Korean restaurant. I suggested that Jeff order soup (at least its liquid, right?). Being the supportive wife that I am, I ordered a cow-size kalbi plate.
Needless to say, one sniff of that kalbi ended Jeff's fast. Before long he was sharing that chunk of kalbi with me... and afterwards, we feasted on some ridiculously delicious desserts from a nearby Fresh bakery. Like I said, "His fast was gone fast."
Friday, July 20, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Becoming Grandparents
One semi-shock of summer was discovering that our ZoeWee was preggers. Hmmm... We should have studied the YPA book with her sooner, but alas! By mid-June, when she gained about two pounds over night, we realized that puppies were on the way. Prior to her birth, we could see the puppies move and kick from in utero.
(In case you are wondering who's the baby daddy... it's Taco. Sigh.)
Jeff and I did much research on dog pregnancy, labor, and birth. After being schooled by the University of Google and YouTube College, we bought supplies and prepped a whelping box for her... and waited for the Big Day. One of the indicators that labor is near is the mother's temperature. When the mother's temperature drops below 100 F, then she will give birth within the next 24 hours. Lo and behold, the first time that we took her temp, it was around 99! This was a week prior to her projected due date. We spent that anxious day waiting and making sure she was comfortable. Around 4:30 in the afternoon, ZoeWee's labor started. Jeff and I helped her through the process by making sure their amniotic sac was removed and their breathing passages were clear. Other than that, instinct kicked in and ZoeWee did an amazing job delivering her babies and doing all the "mommy" things she was supposed to do. Much to our relief, the enitre delivery went smoothly. ZoeWee gave birth to three healthy, chubby boys!
Jeff and I were both in awe of how incredible the birth process was. Despite the blood and... goo... observing the puppies' birth was a beautiful experience because it reminded us of how wisely we were each designed, all to the praise of our Creator.
I was debating if I should post the videos of the puppies' birth, but decided against it, for the sake of those faint of heart. Here are pics taken shortly after the delivery.
The following are pics from their first week of life:
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