Detroit, MI & Burlingame, CA
January 2010
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Lucas - Week 61
By jason · January 10, 2010 · 0 Comments · 737 Views
Sunday, December 27, 2009 - Saturday, January 2, 2010
West Bloomfield, MI & Burlingame, CA
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Lucas - Week 60
By jason · January 10, 2010 · 0 Comments · 636 Views
Sunday, December 20, 2009 - Saturday, December 26, 2009
Burlingame, CA & West Bloomfield, MI
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DTW to SFO on New Year's Day
By jason · January 5, 2010 · 0 Comments · 765 Views
January 1st was a travel day for us, as we returned home from a great vacation in Michigan. Olivia made use of two of her favorite presents from Christmas and her birthday: her first suitcase and backpack. Lucky for us, she liked carrying/pulling them herself. Both Lucas and Olivia were able to get in a little more rest than on the trip out, so the cross-country trip didn't seem too bad.
It's always nice to be home.
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New Year's Eve in Ann Arbor
We took advantage of our team of baby sitters and went out with the Michigan crew in Ann Arbor. We all met up at Marty's loft above Grizzly Peak. His place looks great and it looks like he's settled in nicely to Ann Arbor. We're still sad that he (and everyone else) has left SF. The crew consisted of:
- Marty
- Jim
- Andi & Greg
- Fran & Jon
- Maya & Cory
- Lisa & Mark
- Char & Ryan
I don't know what Char and Lisa were discussing in this picture, but I'm not sure who would have stepped in if it escalated. My guess is Fran, because Andi and Greg are expecting a boy in May (so exciting). We all enjoyed an amazing dinner at one of Jon and Greg's new restaurants, Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery on Main St. My filet was perfect and the truffle fries were so good, we had to order seconds. Afterwards, we went over to another of their new establishments, Cafe Habana on Washington. It was an amazing way to ring in the New Year with old friends and new. We would have stayed out later, except that Olivia stayed on West Coast time and we received a text at 12:05 am that she was up and waiting for us. In reality, she is on Hawaii time, which needs to be adjusted in 2010.
(BTW, if it looks like the photos at Marty's place looks like there was a bunch of schmutz on the lens, it's because there was - sorry about that).
Happy New Year!
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Olivia Likes Shoveling Snow
By jason · January 2, 2010 · 0 Comments · 296 Views
I'll have to figure out how to capitalize on this inclination. We're not afraid of winter...
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The Birthday That Keeps On Giving - Opening Presents
By jason · January 1, 2010 · 0 Comments · 1,218 Views
Despite pleading for no gifts, everyone pretty much ignored us and got Olivia something lovely for her birthday. She was so excited by her wonderful presents, I think she forgot that Christmas had just passed. Thanks to everyone for their thoughtfulness.
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Dinner with Parks and Hurs in Ann Arbor
By jason · January 1, 2010 · 0 Comments · 606 Views
After Olivia's bowling party, we went home for a short rest before heading out to Ann Arbor to meet up with Grace's family for dinner. This was effectively party #2 for Olivia because she had ice cream cake and other desserts. I think she's getting into the birthday thing now.
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Olivia's 3rd Birthday Party
By jason · December 30, 2009 · 0 Comments · 1,818 Views
After breaking the seal on Wii bowling and attending the Sugar holiday party, Olivia has been into bowling lately. Therefore, we decided to have an impromptu bowling party for Olivia today for her birthday. Frances brought Jake, Lily and Jude. Christine and Joon brought Marisa and Sarah, who loved attending to Olivia and Lucas. Paul brought Micah (Janet was home with Kiri, who was sick - we're sad we didn't get to meet her this trip). Il brought Rylee and Harrison. Christine brought Annalou's son, Aiden. Fritz brought himself.
The birthday girl had the most fun, so we were pleased. Her dad managed a turkey (sup) and had a super-fun time, too.
Happy Birthday, Olivia!
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Olivia's 3rd Birthday Party
By jason · December 30, 2009 · 0 Comments · 34 Views
Lucky Strike - Novi, MI
December 30, 2009
Dad's Birthday Dinner
By jason · December 29, 2009 · 0 Comments · 766 Views
Grace's parents came to Michigan from LA on Tuesday so mom had them and Grace's Ann Arbor Hur aunts and uncles over for dinner. Olivia had three helpings - all of them dessert. Lucas was his cheerful self - guess we know who he might be taking after...
Happy Birthday, Dad!
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Dinner at Melanie and Nick's House
By jason · December 29, 2009 · 0 Comments · 428 Views
Melanie and Nick graciously invited us over for dinner last night. Eve was also gracious in sharing all of her amazing toys (really the best assortment ever). I'm sorry I broke Eve's E string - twice.
Our primary objective was to meet their little guy, Sebastian. Sorry it took us 7 months to see his cute face in person.
Dinner, dessert and company were all awesome. Thanks for having us!
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Dad's Birthday Lunch
By jason · December 29, 2009 · 0 Comments · 287 Views
On Monday, December 28th, we celebrated my dad's birthday at lunch at J. Alexander. Post-quadruple-bypass, all he wants on his b-day is a bacon cheeseburger. All the food was great and dad seemed to enjoy his gifts, which at this age are generally subtle hints by us to improve his wardrobe.
Mom's hosting a dinner party with Grace's family today.
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Olivia & Esul at the West Bloomfield Library
By jason · December 29, 2009 · 0 Comments · 481 Views
We tried to get all of the Nam families and Paul's family together over the holidays, but sadly failed. Growing up, they were all our family during the holidays and all the kids (except David) were in Michigan. On Sunday, December 27th, Olivia and I met Grace, Jim and their daughter, Esul, at the West Bloomfield Public Library. The library I remember was "new" as I remembered it from 15 years ago, but the new new library that stands in its place is pretty amazing.
Coincidentally, I ran into Jen Haber Fishkind, which was nice as we've reconnected on FB.
Initially, Olivia did request some books to be read to her, but Esul discovered a kitchen. There's nothing Olivia loves more than keeping busy in the kitchen, real or play. They occupied themselves in there for almost 2 hours while Grace, Jim and I were able to catch up.
Olivia and I stopped for a treat before heading home. I still love home.
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WBHS Class of '88 Bar Night
By jason · December 28, 2009 · 0 Comments · 510 Views
The cool kids from West Bloomfield High School Class of 1988 met up at Dick O'Dow's in Birmingham on Saturday night. I saw Jen and Jodi recently in SF - they came out with their husbands. Randy, Jeff, Ross and Marty showed up to meet me and Nick. Jerry was in town from Florida and came out, too. Excellent to see everyone. Thanks to Randy for organizing.
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Christmas in Michigan
By jason · December 27, 2009 · 0 Comments · 3,080 Views
We flew to Detroit on December 22nd. Northwest graced us with their new pleather seating, which came in handy when Olivia spilled her drink on her seat. We had to change underwear and pants before we pushed back. Lucas was a little ornery, but managed to nap for a bit. Olivia on the other hand did not sleep a wink. I was excited to learn that Northwest also added Fresca to their beverage assortment. I was only able to enjoy my Fresca over crushed ice for a few moments when Olivia spilled most of it on my lap. I, however, did not have a change of clothing on me.
Santa went a little overboard with the kids this year. Thanks to all of our generous family for the thoughtful gifts. We're going to have to leave a lot of all these fun toys here at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
Merry Christmas!
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Trip to Michigan
By jason · March 23, 2009 · 0 Comments · 2,270 Views
We visited Michigan to celebrate Lucas' baek-il back in February. I forgot to post the rest of the pictures.
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Lisa & Mark's Baby Shower
By jason · February 13, 2009 · 0 Comments · 1,334 Views
Fran, Jon and the gang hosted a couples baby shower for Lisa and Mark at their restaurant, Bastone, in Royal Oak. We're very excited for the arrival of their baby boy!
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Lucas' Baek-Il (100 Day) Celebration
By jason · February 10, 2009 · 0 Comments · 2,021 Views
We were in Michigan to celebrate Lucas' first 100 Days (Baek-Il in Korean tradition). Thanks for our family and friends in Ann Arbor who joined us for lunch.
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