Sunday, December 31, 2017
New Years Eve
The last day of 2017. We spent some time at the beach with friends. The boys played flag football, Jawsh made the words Hot Mess with rocks, and I enjoyed watching the sunset. Afterwards, we went to V house to celebrate. It was a great day with great friends. What will 2018 bring???
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Cousin Time
Kaitlyn and Co came to visit today. We walked to our neighborhood park and they had a great time playing. We also played tennis and Emma took pictures wit her new camera that she got on Christmas. We had lunch at 800 Degrees and then they played some more. Cousin time is the best time, wouldn't you say???
Monday, December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas
I don't know how we ended up at a movie on Christmas but that's what happened. The kids were begging to see Jumanji but by the time we got to the theaters it was sold out. Instead they watched the movie, Ferdinand, which gave me some time to take a nap. At least the kids had fun. Will they do this again next year???
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Disneyland
The kids are so blessed that they got to go back to Disneyland with their Emo and Uncle Zack. They had a great time going on all the rollercoasters. They loved Space Mountain and went on three times! I am so happy that they got to go but I am secretly hoping that we can go as a family since we haven't been on any roller coasters with the kids yet but we may have to wait for the new Star Wars land. When will we go???
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Breakfast with Emo and Uncle Zack
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Happy Hanukkah!
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Yayoi Kusama
Today we went to Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrors Exhibition. It was such a great show. The kids really enjoyed the bright colors and shapes. Jawsh was impressed with her sheer artistry, imagination, and ideas. This was definitely a must see and we were so happy we did it. It's fun to expose the boys to art and I hope that they will appreciate it. Will they appreciate it when they get older???
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Micah's winter concert
Noah's winter concert
This is Noah's last winter concert at Open School. He has been on this stage singing for the past six years and now it's coming to a close. Noah's class sang two songs: "Pure Imagination" made famous by Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and "Best Day of My Life " by America Authors. It was fun to watch and the kids sang beautifully. Will Noah have winter concerts in middle school???
Saturday, December 09, 2017
Go Vipers!
Micah had a great soccer season playing defensive middle back. According to the coach, Micah was perfect for this position because he was quick enough to always run the ball down. Unfortunately, the boys lost in the Championship Game but they had a fun season! Will Micah get to play with his same team next year???
Friday, December 08, 2017
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Teacher date night tonight! Micah and I met T and M for dinner and then we headed to Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. One of our students, B, was in the show so we had to go and support her. It was fun to see our student (as well as two more students that attend the boys' school) in the cast. It was a great play and we really enjoyed it. I wonder if we will get a chance to see it again???
Daddy date
Saturday, December 02, 2017
GR Post It
Bucket list... Jawsh has always wanted to show at Giant Robot and he was invited to show some work at the Post-it Show. Jawsh had 4 pieces up and by the end of the day, they were all sold. Jawsh was super excited to have his work at Giant Robot and I hope he has another opportunity.... what will be his next show???
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Dog lover
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Cheers to home ownership
As the boys sleep in their new room... Jawsh and I sat on the balcony enjoying a glass of champagne. It's remarkable... I can remember our first night in our apartment off Federal #104 eating shrimp scampi on boxes because we had no table. Tonight we are in our new home, enjoying our glasses of champagne, on our ice chest alas we have no outdoor table. Funny how things change yet seem to stay the same way. As we enjoyed the sounds of the frogs from the nearby creek to the stillness of our new reality... we are so blessed to be doing this life together like this... I wonder how the rest of the year will be???
First night
Friday, November 24, 2017
Magic show
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Happy Birthday Noah!
Happy birthday to Noah! He's 11 years old and I can't believe how time has flown. Noah is definitely changing from a boy to a preteen. He can be moody at times and want space and then he is asking us to buy him a Lego set at Target. Jawsh says to always buy the Lego set because there will soon be a day when he no longer asks. We can't say enough about how proud we are of him... he is everything a parent would want in a child. Happy birthday dear Noah... wonder what you wished for???
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Universal
I spoke too soon... what more could they want??? Another amusement park! We ventured to Universal Studios and the kids enjoyed faster and bigger rides than Legoland. They had a great time on Jurassic Park at night (which is even scarier than in the day) and they loved the Waterworld show! Will the boys remember these great times with their cousins when they get older???
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Legoland
Friday, November 17, 2017
Eat cake!
All In
Noah is turning 11 next week and we decided to celebrate his birthday a week earlier since all his friends would be on Thanksgiving vacation. We took the boys to see Justice League and then we went to Hop Doddy for dinner. The boys really liked the movie and they especially liked Flash. After the movie, we went back to the house for a slumber party. What time will they go to bed???
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Knotts
It's always a great time with the V boys! My boys are very fortunate to have such a special friendship with J and G. J and Noah have been to school since kindergarten and although Micah is one grade above G the multi-age classroom has given them the opportunity to be in the same class! Today they ventured to Knotts Berry Farm, where the boys experienced their first rollercoaster with a loop: Montezuma's Revenge (which was also my first rollercoaster loop). I was bummed that I wasn't there but at least D sent me video! I wonder what their next big ride will be???
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Rock climbing
While Micah was at a friend's birthday in West LA, I decided to take Noah rock climbing. Noah's Harabujee climbed mountains as a young man in Korea, so I know it's somewhere in him. It was really amazing to see him persevere throughout the session. In the beginning, he was very hesitant and he could barely get up the wall. But after taking a few breaths and composing himself he got up a little farther each time. I told him that it wasn't about getting to the top, but about surpassing his last stopping point. I think this helped him because each time he passed his previous stoppage point, he was excited and motivated to continue. By the end of the session, Noah had scaled three walls and reached the top of each one. Proud parent moment. Will he want to take more classes???
Monday, November 06, 2017
Student council
Noah is a Student Council Representative for his classroom and now he is running for the office of Secretary. He created these great posters on his own and he has a speech ready to read. Even though he is running unopposed, he still has to garner over 50% of the votes. As a student body officer in my day, I am very proud of Noah for taking this step. Will he want to continue leadership in junior high???
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Chess champ
Noah came in first place in the chess program at school with a record 14 checkmates this past quarter. He was very humble while accepting his award and we were very proud looking on. Noah has had a great time playing chess, developing strategy, skills, and confidence. Will he continue to play next year at his new school???
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Happy Halloween
Noah wanted to be a mummy this year and so we decided we would do Classic Halloween Characters. Micah was the cutest Dracula and Jawsh grew out his beard to be a werewolf and I wore my black dress and bought a $5 hat to be a witch. We had a nice time at the K House and the boys also enjoyed watching the Dodgers play in the World Series. After the trick or treating, the boys made an impromptu Haunted Garden. Will they want to trick or treat next year???
Monday, October 30, 2017
New home
We purchased our first piece of property in Los Angeles! We are now a part of the Playa Vista community which is a new urban place to live. We feel so fortunate to have won the lottery to have the opportunity to buy in this new building. We are moving from a home to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. There will be an adjustment but we are excited to live in a new community with many parts, access to pools, walking distance to stores and much more. We look forward to what the future brings... now the question is what are we going to do with all our stuff???
Friday, October 20, 2017
Mommy and Micah
I was so happy that I was able to chaperone Micah's trip to San Diego. We had a great evening hike and enjoyed learning so much about all the animals. Micah got to sleep in his tent with his friends and I slept in a tent with my friends. It was a special experience. I wonder if we will go back as a family???
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Roar N Snore
I had such a fun time chaperoning Micah at the San Diego Wild Animal Park Roar and Snore! The boys had a great day exploring and had so much fun at the camp. The night hike was memorable and the next morning was absolutely beautiful. Jawsh attuned with Noah last year and I would love to do this as a family... when will we make time to go???
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Art
Sunday, October 08, 2017
Saturday, October 07, 2017
Noah's apple pie
Sunday, October 01, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Catalina Lab
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Catalina
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Hamilton
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Universal Studios
Sunday, September 03, 2017
Kozyndan
La Luz Gallery
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Birthday dinner
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Happy birthday dinner
Monday, August 21, 2017
Solar eclipse
Today we participated in history and got to see the solar eclipse. The kids took great precaution to see the solar eclipse with cereal boxes and solar glasses. It was a great time. April 8, 2024 will be the next solar eclipse... Noah will be about to head to college and Micah will be finishing up high school. Will we be able to watch this together???
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Petersen Museum
It has been several years since we have been to the Petersen Museum. The last time we were there Micah fractured his arm and we ended up in Urgent Care. This time around, there was no car ramp and the Discovery changed. The boys liked viewing all the cars, especially the Bugattis. When will we head back???
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
First day of school
Today the boys had their first day of school.. Micah is now a 4th grader in Yellow Cluster and Noah is in Blue Cluster as a 5th grader. This is Noah's last year at Open School, which is exciting but also sad because he will be moving on to middle school! This is the last year the boys will be together so I hope they enjoy it. I know that I will. What will this last year be like for Noah???
Monday, August 14, 2017
Friends forever
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Date night
Saturday, August 05, 2017
Surf Rider's beach clean up
Friday, July 28, 2017
Art time
This summer we have found ourselves at Playa Provisions for coffee and art with Jawsh before goes to work. The boys have been working on their favorite comic characters and Jawsh has been working on Melting Man. I love drinking my Americano, watching my boys bond. Will they remember these lazy summer days when they get older???
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