2009.

just a quick look back on some of 2009's memories. can't wait for 2010! happy new year!! dream big for 2010!!

together.

how was your christmas?

for the very first time ever irv and i were in the same state on christmas day! i know he really wanted to be home and with his family in chicago, but i'm really glad he was here, with me, in CA.

anyone have any big plans for new years eve? irv and i will be spending it together for once (finally)!

ho ho ho!

i spent the ENTIRE day in the kitchen today! and i loved every minute of it :) part of that time was spent decorating cookies with my cousin...

merry christmas to you and your family! hope its filled with love, family, laker basketball and LOTS of food!

can we do this more often pleease?

what a weekend! our 2nd annual christmas dinner + gift exchange...

i wish i saw these peeps more often. they're amazing to be around! ❤

tristan.

i spent a couple of hours at hulda crooks park today taking photos of tristan and his day of fun in the snow with some huskies. watch the video below to hear his story. but be warned, this one is a definite tear jerker.

doug.

our christmas tree this year is definitely one of my favorite trees...i've named him doug. yes, i know, he's not a douglas fir, but doug just seemed to fit for some reason.

i just spent most of the evening listening to christmas music and wrapping up a bunch of gifts. is christmas really already coming next week?! i feel like i still have soo much to do!

in the spirit of all things christmas...jenn is hosting a wish list giveaway! go on over and join in on the fun! share your fave thing about winter and you just might win something off your christmas wish list! sounds like so much fun, i just might want to host a giveaway of my own! ;)

❤

lgc.

i'm sure you've heard the good news already, but just in case you haven't...Le Grand Cru has launched their website! they're amazing guys selling amazing tees. go check 'em out!

unique.

mello and i spent the better part of our day at uniqueLA today and boy oh boy was it grand! so much talent & inspiration is jam packed into one building - its wonderfully overwhelming!

the whole time i had to keep telling myself...you're here for christmas gifts, NOT gifts for yourself! ;)

i'm published!

next time you're in barnes pick up the february issue of b&w mag and turn to page 163, then check out my gold award image :)

htg.

so much gooood! i ❤ thanksgiving.

new!

wanna buy some of my supersampler pics? click here!

melon bars.

have you ever tried these little frozen bars of deliciousness?
if you haven't, don't try them.
unless you plan on becoming addicted and eating more than one.

i think i've almost had one-a-day since last monday. no joke.

108-93.

it's become a regular occurrence for irv and i to go see the lakers and bulls play once a year - whether we're in la or chicago.

unlike last year, we didn't really have time to stop anywhere to eat before the game. so i ended up with a veggie burger from inside staples. i was pleasantly surprised at what i found..."eating is not a spectator sport, dig in!"

last night, kobe surpassed kareem to become the second highest scoring laker of all time :)



lakers won! i was happy. but irv? not so much. but then after our stop at la live and as we were leaving he spotted taj gibson and was able to meet him, so i think that kinda made up for the loss :)

pondahan.

i'm not a big fan of filipino restaurants (pondahan). maybe its because everything has meat in it and i can't really ever eat that much? or maybe its because i'd rather have it home cooked?

but, i don't mind going once in awhile - especially if its with these two. plus the calamansi juice and desserts always make it more than worth it.

turron and, my favorite, macapuno ice cream...

needless to say the rest of the day was spent at bakeries and markets (re)stocking up on asian snack foods (that i know are terrible for me, but just taste too good :)

k town.

saturday afternoon was one filled with all things korea..with michelle as our tour guide.

all you can eat korean bbq at cham soot gol.






then we were off to cafe-t for dessert.

and finally, just to confirm that we were stuffed, we made one last stop for more dessert.

when she wants you to eat something, you eat it - no matter how full you are.


:) mMm..i'm happy, satisfied and full just thinking about this weekend..

october's end.

tonight we..carved our pumpkin, went trick or treating and then ran home to eat our candy!

hope you had a super happy halloween!