Tanaka Farms

This year we went to Tanaka Farms to check out the pumpkin patch. It was so awesome. 30 acres of sprawling fields with veggies galore. We ventured through the fields with Bubbe, Halmoni, and Kaitlyn and Co. and saw a pumpkin being launched from a cannon. Everyone really liked the corn maze (well, me not so much) and Kaitlyn and Micah enjoyed the petting zoo (Noah not so much). We are definitely coming back to this farm for strawberry season... wonder what that will be like???

Bippity Boppity Boo!

Tonight I tried a new recipe that I got from a blog called Week of Menus (my sister recommended it). Who knew this little pumpkin could turn into such a tasty dinner! The pumpkin was stuffed with rice, bacon, cheddar cheese, cream, garlic and chives. I wasn't sure how the boys were going to react but Noah loved it (he asked me to pack it in his lunch for preschool). Jawsh liked it as well... he thought it was comfort food and perfect for this cool evening. Micah asked for his usual rice, sesame oil, and soy sauce concoction. What recipe will I try next???

Star Wars AT AT

Star Wars continues to rule supreme in the house. Noah made Obiwon Kenobi an AT AT out of Legos. If you do not know what an AT AT is you just can't hang with the boys. What will he make next???

Luke and Obi-Daddy

After much deliberation between Jawsh and I (he used the Jedi Mind Trick) the boys will be Luke Skywalker and Obiwon Kenobi for Halloween. It's funny because the boys pronounce the names differently... Noah says, "Yoot Stywalker" and Micah says, "Obi-Daddy." The boys are super excited to dress up as Jedis. I have to admit that it is fun to watch them but I secretly wished we went with Toy Story... maybe next year???

Juleah's cupcakes

This past weekend we met up with Noah's friend, Raiden. His mom, Juleah, is the expert in all things gluten free and she brought along some gluten free/ vegan muffins. Micah devoured her muffins and kept asking for more... which is why I decided to try and make them. Her blog: http://eatloveandplay.blogspot.com/ lists the recipes of all the yummy things she bakes. I took a trip to Whole Foods and bought two bags full of new ingredients and tried it out! Once they cooled, I made a Barefoot cream cheese frosting and piped it on top. They came out pretty well, in my opinion, but the real test was to see if Micah would eat them. He not only ate one, but two! He even asked for more! I love the fact that Micah is eating a ton of new and good things (like flax seed) and enjoying it... what will I try to make next???

Cupcakes for Carey

One of the great benefits of having Noah in preschool, is meeting and befriending a great group of Moms, Carey being one of them. She recently adopted twin girls from Ethiopia and we threw her a Baby Shower after school! Of course, I had to consult Barefoot Contessa and I made her chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and I also made some with chocolate/coffee frosting. The girls being from Ethiopia liked the coffee frosting! They were yummy... and all the kids loved the little rings. What will the next special occasion be?

Disney with the boys

Noah's preschool was closed today so we took a trip to Disneyland. This is the first time I went solo with just the boys and with no stroller, which is why we were only there a few hours! Noah and Micah really liked going on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the Mad Tea Party (affectionately known as the Teacups). It was a great trip that ended with a visit with Mickey... when will we go again???

Force Cookies

Today we baked Star Wars sugar cookies at Halmoni's house. I got the cookie cutters at Williams Sonoma and the recipe came in the box. It was so much easier baking using my mom's Kitchen Aid Mixer (instead of my hand mixer). The cookies came out just right and Noah loved them. Micah, took the Darth Vader cookies, and fed them to Watts (until I caught him in the act). I think I may have to ask Santa Claus or Hanukkah Harry for a mixer this holiday season... we'll see... a girl can dream right???

Just hangin'

Micah really loves going to Noah's preschool. After we sign Noah in, we hang out and play outside with the kids. Micah is really coordinated and not afraid to try new things, so after watching the boys swing off the bars, he decided to try it for himself. Sometimes my heart just stops watching him do these things, but I have to remember that he's an active little boy who is going to fall and get hurt at times (although I want to minimize that as much as possible). So, here is Micah just hangin... what will he try to do next???

LA Korean Festival

Today we spent some time at the 37th annual Koreatown Festival. It's been a few years since I have gone, but my Mom and Kaitlyn and Crew wanted to check it out on the last day. Although there was plenty of food vendors we ended up at out usual restaurant, Dol Il Jang. It was nice to see everyone for a few hours although it would of been nice if my Dad could of come along. When will we all get together again???

Happy Birthday Bubbe!

Jawsh and Zach took Bubbe out to a lobster dinner on the Santa Monica Pier for her birthday... just Bubbe and her boys. I know they had a great time eating delicious lobster prepared different ways. After dinner they came back to our place for dessert and Bubbe's birthday song. I wonder what she wished for???

I'm 2!

It's hard to imagine that only two years ago, Micah entered our lives. He is such a bundle of energy, always keeping us on our toes. Micah teaches Jawsh and I have to more patience and hopefully he inspires Noah to take more risks (because we all know how Micah can assert himself). Today Micah is officially considered a "toddler" so this marks a new chapter in our lives. What will the terrible twos be like with him???

Happy 2nd Birthday Micah!

In honor of Micah's 2nd birthday, we went to Disneyland to celebrate. We spent sometime in Fantasy Land but the majority of the time we were at the Jedi Training Academy Show (we watched it three times)! The highlight of the day was when Micah was chosen out of the crowd to train as a Jedi to fight Darth Vader but then immediately sent back once they found out that he was only two! When will Micah get a chance to fight the Dark Side???

Birthday with Bubbe!

Today Micah enjoyed hotdogs from Portillos and his first Hostess cupcake at Bubbe's place! Tomorrow we head to Disneyland... wonder what ride he'll like best???

Happy Chuseok

Chuseok is a Korean "Harvest Moon" festival. This day is kind of considered like Thanksgiving in Korea. The celebration starts with a family get together at which rice cakes made of rice, beans, sesame seeds, and chestnuts are served. Although there are many components to this special day (like visiting ancestoral graves, wearing hanboks, and dancing) we put a different spin on it and celebrated Micah's birthday. Wonder what he wished for???

Happy 4th Birthday Kaitlyn!

Today we celebrated Kaitlyn's 4th Birthday at Harabujee and Halmoni's house. The theme was Dinosaurs! There was so much food and games that everyone had a good time (with the exception of Noah who is still feeling under the weather, and Jawsh, who is also fighting a virus). Fortunately, Micah had a great time going up and down the jumper and hitting the pinata (finally he was allowed to swing a stick and hit something). I can't believe that Kaitlyn is already 4 years old... where did the time go???

Sick

It started with Micah last week... fever and cough. Then Noah got a fever, stomachache, and sore throat on top of his cough that he has had for weeks (probably due to allergies). The poor guy just wants his "Bubbe blanket" and a tummy rub. When we went to the doctors I was desperate for him to eat something on the way back home. I offered his favorite staples, udon and cheese pizza, which is refused. I then took it to another level offering him Yogurtland, Sprinkles cupcakes, and raspberry macaroons and he declined that as well! You know this kid is sick! When will he feel better???

A blessing

We were running afternoon errands when we were rear ended. This blog entry is entitled "A blessing" because no one was severely hurt. Thank God. Now we have to deal with the aftermath of insurance and fixing the car, which is not how I want to spend my time, but again, a blessing that we are all okay. Can anyone recommend a good body shop???

First day of pre-school

Noah was excited to return to preschool. He really missed his teacher, Cynthia, and he was looking forward to playing with his friends (although a lot of them have either moved or graduated). Since we are at a co-op and I volunteer on Mondays, I was there the whole time. The morning was great, he enjoyed playing with his friends and inside time he was at the building table making Star Wars spaceships. Here is a picture of Noah with his sidekick, Micah, who is holding his Star Wars lunch pail. How will the rest of the week go???

Emma's Dol

We celebrated Emma's first birthday with family and friends. Jawsh made an incredible slideshow that reflected upon Emma's first year of life, games were played, and the food was enjoyed by all. A highlight of the evening was the Toljabee. Laid out in front of Emma was a stethoscope, pencil, thread, and money. It's said that the child's future is predicted according to what they grab. Emma grabbed the money (signifying prosperity). What will she do when she grows older???