Peg’s Journal

We had a pretty eventful weekend. On Saturday, the kiddies attended a friend’s birthday party at Color Me Mine. Immediately after, we went home, changed our clothes, and rushed to attend a wedding (Aric’s co-worker). We missed the ceremony, but had a really nice time at the reception/dinner.

As time goes on, taking the kiddies to these occasions are less stressful. Ashlyn has always been well behaved and easy to take out, but Summer is another story. Though she is improving, sitting still for long periods of time proves to be difficult for my wild monkey. hehehe So I was very happy and proud of her excellent behavior on Saturday night.

Saturday – at Jason & Sandy’s wedding

On Sunday, we spent the day with Aric’s dad, grandma, aunt, and cousin. We had lunch and watched the Superbowl at home. I didn’t follow the game much…hung out with relatives, played with the kids, did a couple of loads of laundry, and occasionally peek at the commercials.

In other exciting news: Wing and Em welcomed their beautiful baby boy into the world over the weekend! Congratulations to my dear dear friends! *jumping up and down*

baby Enzo

Tags: baby, Weddings, weekend

2007 was a blessed year…full of laughter, love, growth, and amazing memories. After struggling with depression for the past few years, and the pain of my grandmother’s passing (in early 2007), I have found some healing, happiness, and peace within. I finally feel emotionally and mentally strong, healthy, and whole again. My outlook has been brighter than it has been in a long time. And if that wasn’t enough, physically, I had lost some weight and feel more energetic! *YAY!*
My husband, children, family, and friends have all contributed to getting me where I am today. *sniff* I am really lucky.

Highlights of 2007:
- my kiddies first visit to the snow
- a much needed hiatus
- Amanda & Christel’s return from Iraq
- Summer???s 3rd birthday
- Ashlyn’s Kindergarten promotion
- John & Angela’s wedding
- summer-break in NorCal
- an unforgettable Japan/Taiwan vacation with family
- Summer starts preschool
- Ashlyn starts 1st Grade
- getting a paycheck again (after all these years!)
- Cookie joins our family
- Ashlyn???s 5th birthday
- Sarah’s 30th Birthday in Napa
- 2 engagements
- 3 other weddings
- 15 births (9 boys, 6 girls)!!!
- 6 pregnancies announced (so far)

My top 10 resolutions for 2008
1. keeping in better touch with friends via phone
2. spend less/save $$$
3. exercise
4. blog more
5. blog more about Summer
6. respond to emails promptly
7. take more pictures
8. go to bed earlier
9. take my vitamins
10. nag the kiddies and hubby less (haha!)

Wishing you all the very best for a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous 2008!

Tags: Aric, Ashlyn, baby, family, friends, girlfriends, kiddies, Summer, vacation, Weddings

I left Aric and the kiddies over the weekend for a short trip up North to visit my BFF and her new bundle of joy.
I got in late Friday, grabbed a late night nosh of KFC with Wing and Em, and hung out with my parents for a bit. My folks had just flown in from Taiwan a couple of hours before me, so needless to say, they were pretty tired.

Saturday was QT with Bett and baby Cooper. OMG, he is sooooo precious!…sooooo tiny!….sooooo perfect! I just couldn’t stop hogging and gobbling and staring at the baby. As always, it was awesome hanging with Bett. Our one-on-one times have come far and few over the years, so I really cherished my time with her. We even got to sneak away for a few hours (thanks, Chew!) and relive our younger days by sharing snacks at Hot Dog on a Stick, trying on clothes that no longer fit our body type (:lol:), and hanging/shopping at the mall. HAHAHA!
We had dinner with some of Chew’s friends at Sushi Maru (a place I missed a lot)…and hung out until 1am. I would have stayed longer….but knowing that it would cut into Bett’s sleep and throw off her pumping/feeding schedule, I really had to force myself to leave.

yummylicious baby burrito

After returning to my parents’ place, I discovered my mom waiting up for me. It felt a little strange since it’s been ages since she’s done that. Very touching. I knew she had a long day (honoring esteemed Asians at an awards event earlier that day) and fighting jet-lag, and I felt bad for not calling (I assumed she had just gone to bed). But Mom just wanted to catch up a bit before my flight the next morning.

I flew out Sunday at noon….and went straight to Grace and James’ from the airport for a SuperBowl party. So that was pretty much my weekend… very eventful and very fun.
A BIG THANKS to Aric for….well, everything! You are amazing!

Misc pictures from the weekend.

Tags: baby, family, my BFF, NorCal, pictures, weekend, yummy food

OMG!!!…..I can’t believe my BFF had her baby early this morning!!! I just got off the phone with her, and both baby and mama are doing well. I’m overcome with emotions….teary with happiness and excitement.

I am now the proud new auntie of:

(4D ultrasound -a month ago)

Cooper Nolan
January 9, 2007 at 12:21am
6lbs 5oz 19.5in.

….making his debut two weeks early! I love you, Peanut!

Tags: baby, my BFF

2006 was a good year. As always, I’m blessed by the awesome love and support that constantly surrounds me through my amazing husband and delightful daughters, my family, and my friends (old and new).

Highlights of 2006:
- Sis & Joe’s wedding
- unforgettable first trip to NYC & Bett’s Bachelorette
- Summer???s 2nd birthday
- Patrick & Karen’s wedding
- Bett & Chew’s wedding
- Aric’s graduation (FEMBA)
- Hawaiian cruise with the family
- Ashlyn starts kindergarten
- Ashlyn’s 5th birthday
- Peg’s little barrette business
- 11 other weddings
- 2 engagements
- 20 births (12 boys, 8 girls)!!!

Wishing you all the very best for a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous 2007!

**i posted this right before the new year and it went missing. i finally figured out where it went….it was posted under january 1, 2006! HA! just like every year, it’s going to take me a while to get used to writing 2007 **

Tags: Aric, Ashlyn, baby, family, friends, girlfriends, kiddies, Summer, vacation, Weddings