Since we last met..........

Funky.  Why is everything 'funky'?  Who said that? Where did he learn it from?  Why can't I keep a straight face when I hear, "Umma, I smell something Funky." "Umma, what is that? It's Funky."

I asked Dean about the new word, and his response was, "he learned it from YOU!!!"  oops, *change subject*.

SOPHIE, EVAN AND LEXIE MEET AT SEALIFE

SeaLife now shows the stages of an embryo within a sea creature!  It's so cool and so 'Body Works'....oooh.

CARS, CARS, AND MORE CARS!

We do this no matter the time, no matter the weather.  We've gone to car shows at the tail end, in 105 degree heat, and in heavy, 91 traffic.  It's just a phase in life but right now he LOVES it!

When we can't go to a car show, we make our own.

D-LAND WITH THE IM'S

Alexis and Austin are so much fun!  I wish we lived closer to each other. 

We had such a blast with all of you!!  You HAVE to come back!

FOURTH OF JULY WEEEND WITH THE SAESIM FAMILY IN PALM SPRINGS....AGAIN!

People think we're crazy bearing the heat of 110 degrees, intentionally, for the second year in a row!  But it's soooo worth it!

The guys golfed (Dean's so thrilled about shooting par, btw) so Elena and I ran to Cabazon for turbo-shopping.  We literally ran from store to store, sweating, laughing, yet loving it!

After the boys went down, this is what the older Saesims did....Elena even made sure to have her chocolate covered gummy bears with her!

The firework show was at the stadium.  It was spectacular!

Til we meet again......

MANY MAY MEMORIES

We had a jam packed month but it was a lot of fun.  

The "three's" have brought a new dynamic to this household.  Evan's a lot more inquisitive and asks a lot of good questions.  He still loves cars, but he also loves his friends, outdoor animals, insects, sea life, traveling and catching the ball.  He dislikes anything artistic (just like Umma) but hopefully that'll change.

He begins preschool this September at First United Methodist Preschool in Riverside and we're confident that he's going to love it!

Evan gets an ecocardiogram every 6 months and it's stressful waiting to hear what the Cardiologist has to say about his little heart.  In the past, he's said to wait until Evan's a little 'older' to determine if there's any other procedures that need to be performed, but this time he assures us that Evan's very healthy and we don't have to anticipate any complications......what a RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!

SWIMMING LESSONS

First time: Great.  Second time: screamed in the instructor's ear for 30 minutes.  Third time: hesitant and fearful.  Changed class time to a.m.: PERFECT.

UMMA'S DAY

Ummas' in Palm Springs.

Ended Umma Day with "Earth".

WEEDEND IN SAN FRANCISCO

It was a GREAT trip to S.F..  We did A LOT in one weekend thanks to the best hosts! 

Pac-Heights Park could make me move to S.F.  Relaxing in front of a 180 degree view of the city is breathtaking.

We went up to celebrate Sienna's Dohl.....Happy Birthday 'Baby #2'!  We love you!!

After Pacific Heights, the Yoo's took us to Alcatraz!

Now Evan knows where he'll go if he's naughty, but he's still not scared.....he was jumping around, laughing, and having a great time......he said, "it's fun here!".

This is the view from the prison.  Not so bad if you ask me!

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The day after the city, we hung out in Napa Valley all day starting with Martini House.

Afterwards, Betty reserved tours for Jimmy, Dean and I at Castello Di Amorosa which is the castle built by the owner of Vie Sattui. Auntie Betty volunteered to watch all three kids while we were tasting wine out of the barrel!  That's a good/brave friend. 

We didn't have to do anything and we still would've had fun, but it was nice to share experiences with such good friends.  Thank you Jimmy, Betty, Sabrina and Sienna for everything!

"YOUR CHILD CAN READ"

Evan was recently hired for a small part in the series to "Your Baby Can Read" called "Your Child Can Read".  Once he's old enough he's not going to forgive me for making him dress up like a mouse and walk like a model.  It was hilarious!

RECENT VISITS

Sabrina Noona has become a teenager!  I first met her when she was Evan's age and now she's wearing my clothes!

Thanks Baby Brandon for coming to visit us!  You're so so precious and always welcome anytime your Umma wants to get out of the house!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALMUNI!

The Sushi Chef at Kitiyama thought Evan was funny so he made him 'sushi babies'.

COOLING OFF AT LEGOLAND:

This is a MUST during the hot summer months in So. Cal.  They had a blast.  Afterwards, we camped inside where it's cool so we could build and race Lego cars.

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY JACOB SAESIM!!

The party was at Spaghetti Factory and SO much fun!  It's the perfect place to celebrate and almost stress free!  Only the Party Planning Extraordinares would think of it.

3 YEAR EXAMINATION:

There's a reason why big kids like Dr. Lin become Pediatricians.  Up until the vaccination, our boy had a blast!

Wedding of Jonathan and Julie Kim

Thank you for letting us share your special day!  You are a beautiful couple!

MISC:

Until next time, thanks for visiting!

CAMERON'S 2nd AND UNCLE EDDIE'S 37th BIRTHDAY PARTY

'SWEET TOOTH CUPCAKES' ARE AT IT AGAIN! 

Jennie, I can hear you gasping right now. 

It's Macaroni Man and Taco Lady.  They work as a team....j/k.

Birthday parties are so much fun!  Thanks for the great day, Chang Family!

Its been 4 months but it only feels like 4 days!!!!!!!!!
There has been so much thats happened in our lives, but we'll start with the most current......


I put off blogging when we decided to list our house in Orange County.  As soon as you try to relocate in this market, it takes over your life!!  Whenever we had a break we'd try to do something fun for Evan, especially because he helped keep the house clean for potential buyers and missed out on a lot of other things.

We're back in the 951!!!  It's still hard to believe but we felt the move was necessary for several reasons.  It's closer to family, friends, smaller mortgage payment, and bigger home for the addition to our family in a year or two.  We're not pregnant yet, but we'd like to be before we turn 50.

There's a reason why moving is the second, biggest stresser in life.  I'm not doing this again for at least a decade!

Lets catch up.........

Second favorite thing is candy or ice cream, then TV, then reading.

Because he's older now, Evan's a lot more aware of Umma and Abba's emotions.  He always asks if we're happy, but if we're stern he says we're 'mean'.  He continues to mature and change but he's still as social and energetic as ever. 

We have to get outside more!!!

 

THE LATEST

Gomo turned 70 so my Uncle threw her a huge surprise party!  The shock on her face when she came through the doors will last in my memory forever!

 

WE MISS YOU HALMUNI!!!

Halmuni WON a free, round trip ticket to Korea through an LA County wide drawing!  We know she's having the time of her life, but we sure do miss her!!!