Nice.

We went to lunch at a local dive with the boys today. As our food arrived an elderly man came in to find a seat. From what the waitress said it sounded like he had already been there for breakfast. As he passed our table he stopped and smiled. He said hello to the boys and admired the fries. He found his seat a few booths over from us. I couldn't stop glancing over. He reminded me of my dad. (those that know me well, know that I am a true daddy's girl) As we went about our lunch I kept looking over and thinking of my dad. I said to my husband that we should say hello or even better, invite him to our house!!! He just shook his head. I was thinking that this old man is lonely, does he have family, and the poor guy eats all his meals here.....at the dive. I am such sucker for old guys. I got teared up thinking about it all.
My husband calls the waitress over and says that we would like to pay for the gentleman's lunch. She sorta got all wiggly and wobbly. She said, "NO, you can't!" HUH???? We can't?? As she walked away she said..."because someone has already paid for yours." What?? Someone bought our family lunch??? What is going on???? Wow!!! So we asked, why can't we buy his? Amazingly enough, he had been admiring us as much as we were admiring him.
Turns out he is 95 years old, drives, and owns an airplane that he still likes to fly. He told me that he's shooting for 100! His name is Winston.
Thank you Winston. You brought tears to my eyes. We will pay it forward.

Here's one for ya!

This Christmas I decided to attempt some cute homemade gifts. I decided on chocolate chip banana bread in mini loaf pans and "Chex" mix in cute containers.
The banana bread mini loafs looked cute! I was proud to give them out.

I tried out a new "Chex" mix recipe. I followed the directions and made the mix in the microwave.

I wrapped up my homemade gifts and was ready to deliver. I gave the mini loafs to the school secretary and the principal. I gave some "Chex" mix to the P.E. teacher and my neighbor. I wrapped it up really cute with a bow and everything. I was proud of myself.
That was until I got home and decided to sit down with a cup of coffee and some of my banana bread. The banana bread was dry. Thank goodness I had some coffee. Then I gave some "Chex" mix a try. Ewwww! What the heck. It was soggy and had a weird taste. I was sorta freaked out! Oh my goodness....I just gave this gross stuff away as gifts!!! OH NO!! I almost drove back up to the school to ask for the gifts back. The "Chex" mix was the worst. The P.E. teacher was going to think I was trying to poison him or give him stale stuff.
I realized it was to late. What was done was done. I had to come to grips that I gave out cute but gross gifts!
I have managed to avoid talking to the P.E. teacher to this day....2 weeks into the new year. I asked my neighbor about the new flavor of "Chex" mix. He was honest enough to say that it had a "different" taste to it. I could just sink.
The school secretary said she enjoyed the banana bread. She was a horrible liar!!! I saw that smirk.
Hope they had coffee and a Merry Christmas.

The making and breaking of Gingerbread house 2009

Here are photos of our annual making and breaking of the gingerbread house. Every year the boys make a gingerbread house. We enjoy it during the holiday season and it serves as a great decoration. Once the new year has arrived the boys take hammers and destroy their creation. It's always fun and messy.

Need to shake your head and laugh?

Need to shake your head and laugh? Here you go. Little brother at his best.

Science Fair 2010

Well, it's science fair season again. The last two years we have participated in the school science fair as well as the regional science fair. The school fair is usually held in mid February. Having the fair 5 weeks early defiantly put some pressure on the boys. I guess I'm not gonna lie, it put pressure on me too.

The week of the fair also included class book reports, regular homework, sports, and of course a birthday party for my oldest. It was just A LOT for me....I don't know about them...for me, I was gonna go nuts!!

WE managed to pull off two simple, yet good, projects. Happy to say that they were both good enough to receive second place for their grade level. Way to go!! Surprised and proud for sure.

One was on comparing yeast the other on comparing citrus oil from different fruit. Did you know you can squeeze an orange peel over a flame and seem some pretty cool stuff!?

Yeah for 2nd place!

xo M

Cub Scout Hike

This is a post that I should have put up in May.

We went on a scouting hike to Twin Falls. I would recommend it for families. It has some incline and I would consider it to be a moderate hike. If you are into geocaching you'll be in luck. Apparently there is a cache there.

I am not a hiker. I don't seek out hikes. I don't encourage uphill, narrow, dirty excursions. BUT...this wasn't that bad. I enjoyed the work out. With that said. I really don't need to go again anytime soon. Maybe a walk at the mall would be enough.

PS. For your laughing and rolling of the eyes pleasure I have included a picture of me trying to be a outdoor model.

Boating

Here are some photos from a boating trip we took on July 3rd.

Make sure to check out my husbands makeshift dew rag and air guitar.
Such a good look for him.

Whatever.

I know. It's been a while. A long while.

Let's see if I can summarize what's been going on.

Not much. That's my summary.

Actually. I guess that's not completely true. We have gone camping, to a Mariners game, a couple of weddings, and celebrated the 4th. So, normal family activities.

Here is my post in photos. That's the best I can do for now.

Memorial Day Weekend

Photos from the weekend.

Hope you had a chance to relax.

xo M

Trying to be a model.








Just making their own playground equipment.








Cool!!












Wow!!
















The best water guns in town!










WHAT IS THAT!?? OMG!!











Trying to be a model again.









At the cemetery. My husband taking care of his mothers headstone.








Smelling the wind.











Handsome.














Mmmmmm. Homemade waffle cone...bowls.

Talent

The 2009 Talent Show.

Our boys played the piano.

Other acts included a Korean dance, sax player, singers, and scantily clad 3rd graders performing the Hoedown Throwdown.

xo M

It's all about the cash.

Tonight my youngest son was insisting on pulling out two loose teeth. They aren't ready to come out but he was doing everything to break them free. He asked for dental floss and wanted to have an apple. I tried to convince him to allow nature take it's course and just wait a few days. That's when I found out the real reason behind his tooth tearing torture. He wanted the money! He said "Mom, I'm poor. I need some money!" Seriously, like duh mom. I reminded him that the teeth he wanted to the fairy to buy were very small and wouldn't make much. So, he gave up and said he would probably wake up with a dollar in his mouth.

Good luck selling your teeth little guy.

xo M

Cast on. Cast off.

Can you believe it's been four weeks already? Thank goodness. It was time to get the red cast off, finally.

He says it feels weak and sensitive. Oh, whatever. He will be playing baseball by Saturday.

I am glad showering with plastic wrap or garbage bag days are over. That wasn't fun.


























Ta-da! Wow. That feel's much better.















Finally getting a good hand washing!!

My grandmother is 80!

We celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday today.

I love being half Korean, love the Korean family, and love Korean food! It is nice to have my boys be around that part of the family. To realize they have something special, something different. It is amazing that they are her only great-grandchildren. I am the oldest grandchild.

Even though my Halmony (grandmother) and I do not speak the same language I like to think that she knows what I am saying. Tonight we all took a moment to tell her something special. I have no idea what my uncles and other family members were saying to her. They could have been telling jokes for all I know. They all stood, said what they had to say, bow, and maybe gave a hug. When it came time for me to speak I decided to go the more white girl route. I sat down face to face, held her hands, and started to cry. I told her that even though we don't understand one another that she always manages to say "I Love You." I told her that I was sorry for being such a brat when I was a kid and that I always tried to make it up to her by doing a little dance. Funny how kids say sorry in their own way. It was a good moment for me. I have no idea if she had a clue what I said or even why I was saying it. I'm not sure if she new it was her birthday. Oh well.

The family put on a spread of food and entertained with a talent show. A couple of cousins played piano and sang. The whole family sang together.(see the 1 minute 30second video clip) There was even a cousin who wrote a song for grandma that he played on his guitar and sang the lyrics. It was impressive!! (See second video clip)

I had fun. Check out the family singing their hearts out. They are so good!!

xo M






Kyle's song