Monday, September 16, 2013

We're in California!

We arrived in San Diego yesterday and promptly went to a family BBQ at Uncle Henry's house. It was fun seeing everyone, meeting Mai's (my future cousin-in-law) family, snuggling with baby Evan, and eating delicious Filipino and Vietnamese food. 

Bax decided this was a better way to travel at the airport since his stroller was being used as a luggage carrier. 

We were one of "those families" who didn't want to check anything in, including our huge stroller and carseat. 

At the party, Bax spent about three hours in the pool. He is such a water baby. He was shy at first but as soon as he got comfortable, he wouldn't stop talking. 

Nines reasons why we should move to California: Jennie, Dustin, Jon, Dennis, Mai, Ate MeAnn, Kuya Glenn, Icah, and Ate Marivi.

Reason #10: Evan (Dustin and Jennie's son, 4-months old)

Reason #11: Family parties with foooooood. This is the picture I sent Bee of me about to eat her favorite dish, Kare Kare. (She didn't come so I was making her jealous.)

Today we'll hang out with my relatives more and visit Guy. Already the trip feels short.  We'll be coming here next year for some weddings, and hopefully after that, we'll come via moving van. Fingers crossed!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Play = Happy

This is the face of pure happiness. Running and jumping around the play area at the Seattle REI store with other kids his age.  He normally hates when we go to a mall or any store that doesn't sell toys, but he's already asked to go back to this particular REI. Ah, the life of a 3-year old.