Halmoni

My Halmoni died. My last living grandparent. She was ninety years old. Throughout our childhood my parents took us back to Seoul to visit, which I appreciate now that I am older. This Halmoni also made trips to the US and was here for my wedding. She looked very stunning in her pink hanbok! The last time we saw her was when Jawsh and I went to Seoul in 2006. We are so fortunate that Noah and Micah live much closer to their grandparents and get to spend time with them. They are lucky, don't you think???

Toilet learning

Noah is now starting to use his little potty. I have read horror stories about how toddlers are scared of the potty but Noah has not had any of these issues. He has told us on a few occasions that he has to go "pooh" and he has found success several times. When will the diapers come off???

Like Father like Son

Now that the sun stays up later, we decided to take a walk down at the beach. It's always nice to be near the ocean, smelling the salty sea air, and walking by Shutters on the Beach. Micah and I were hanging back while Jawsh and Noah went ahead and it was just too cute to see them together. Like Father like son, don't you think???

Pre-school search

For the past few weeks we have been visiting pre-schools. It's been an interesting process. In three words here is what describes our experience: tours, waitlists, and anxiety. Will we find a program that fits Noah???

Happy Birthday Uncle Bill

We celebrated Uncle Bill's 32nd birthday today! We know he got what he wished for because we saw it with our own eyes... Nike shoes! Bill would tell you they're not just any shoes, but the Kobe IV. Will his shoe obsession ever stop???

Banana time

Micah's first fruit was the banana in honor of Noah (the banana is one of his faves although it was not his first fruit). What will his first veggie be???

"Mickey sleeping"

We visited the Hammer Museum to check out the new exhibit, 9 Lives. It was definitely interesting work and Noah really enjoyed going through the rooms. When we reached the painting, Deliverance, Noah looked up and said "Mickey sleeping." This got a few people to chuckle. When will we find the time to visit again???

Brotherly love

Everyday we find that Noah is engaging more with Micah. He likes to coach him in his jumper (by yelling and jumping along side him), he likes to help feed him (or wipe his face with a cloth) and lately he does things to get his little bro to laugh. Here they are hanging out in the living room together. Isn't this sweet?

It's fun to "PLAY" at the Y-M-C-A

Noah's Gymboree classes have ended and now he is in a toddler gym class at the Y. Noah loves the "Y Gym" because there is a whole gym where he can run around, play Stop and Go, and learn new songs. While Noah plays, Micah is chilling out in the Child Watch Room where they have the sweetest staff. When will Micah join in on the fun???

Rice, rice, baby

Micah is now 5 months (and 4 days old) which marks the time to try solids. There was not as much debate over what to try first mainly because we've been through this before with Noah. But unlike Noah, Micah did not really enjoy it and he had to sit in his pod chair since Noah had a fit when we tried to put him in the high chair. Micah was calm but he kept spitting the food out and he was more interested in grabbing the spoon. It's all going by very fast. How will Micah do at his next meal???

Happy Birthday Uncle Zach

We had such a good time celebrating Uncle Zach's birthday! We enjoyed Japanese from Hide Sushi and instead of birthday cake, Zach requested birthday donuts in true Homer Simpson fashion! Wonder what he wished for???

Swim class

Noah took his first "swim" class tonight in the indoor pool at the Y. The kids are learning how to blow bubbles in the water, hold on to the side of the pool, and kick their little legs. It was so fun watching him in the pool, although Noah wanted to get out before the class was over. Jawsh looked like he was having fun too! When will he learn how to really swim???

Big bubble

Noah's fascination with bubbles continue... here is a great shot taken with an iphone! Amazing huh?

Watch out MJ!

Micah is channeling my all time favorite basketball player, Michael Jordan. Now all we have to do is make sure that Micah is tall like his uncles, has their skills in basketball, and wears a number 23 jersey... oh and making sure that when he dunks from the free throw line that his tongue is out! Isn't that every parents dream???

Happy birthday Dada

We celebrated Jawsh's birthday (again) with Bubbe. Here we are at her place after a great day at the Discovery Center. Bubbe made a delectable chocolate cake with roasted almonds and Noah was in the mood to sing Happy Birthday to Dada. I love how Jawsh's eyes are on Noah; Noah's eyes are on the cake; Micah's eyes are on Bubbe; and my eyes are on it all. Isn't that great???

Check up

After our Disneyland adventure, we headed to Micah's four month check up. He is in the 95% in weight and height and in the 50-70% in head circumference (just like Noah except he had a bigger noggin). Micah also received his second round of immunizations and we heard the high pitch scream again... I think he was channeling Mariah Carey. Will the next round of shots be less painful???

Dada's day

We celebrated Jawsh's birthday by heading to the happiest place on earth: Disneyland. It was a gorgeous clear day and there were not a lot of people at the park. We ate lunch at the Blue Bayou (the restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean). The food was tasty, Noah was chill in his high chair, and Micah was asleep so that was a nice treat. Afterwards, we bought Noah a Woody pin and later in the day he met Woody. Noah was really excited but once he got close, he turned very shy (where's Kaitlyn when we need her?) We had a good time and hope to meet Buzz soon... will that happen???

Rata... who?

Noah's love for Pixar continues to grow. He is no longer asking for Ratatouille, now the obsession is with Toy Story (thanks Uncle Zach). Any bets on what his next Pixar obsession will be???

32

We celebrated Jawsh's 32nd birthday today with friends, good Jamaican, and mojitos! It was nice to see everyone and celebrate Jawsh and his love for Star Wars... yup, we had balloons, streamers, and Jawsh even wore a Jedi badge! The best part was hearing Noah sing Happy Birthday to Dada... too cute! What will we do on the 12th (his actual birth day)???

Thomas Live!

Jawsh met up with Nathan and family to watch Thomas Live at the Nokia theater. The boys had a great time watching Thomas and it was their first time at the Nokia theater. I got to stay home and have some bonding time with Micah, which was very nice. Wonder when we'll all get a chance to go to the Nokia theater together???