Smile. Take a deep breath. Laugh. Cry. Live. Enjoy. Smile. Reminders to myself.
One Year Older
25 Days of Christmas & Holiday Cards for Heroes
I've been extremely busy lately. I was supposed to take things slow but there's so much that has to be done. Last year, I started a 24 Days of Christmas gift-a-day countdown with my kids. They really enjoyed getting a gift a day so this year I am doing it again. But, instead of all... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Food and HNY Photos
Enjoy these photos of our Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, and the Hmong New Year festival from last week and the weekend. {Brunch at FIL's home} {The feast at Mom & Dad C's home} {My bowl of Vietnamese grilled beef vermicelli salad...so delicious!} {Sister's BF carving the turkey} {An older lady in a beautiful yellow-colored Hmong... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving
Yesterday, Daughter-2's class celebrated Thanksgiving by dressing up as Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians, having a big feast, and playing some games. In the photo, the student who stood the longest on one leg wins. Daughter (that's her feet in the front) didn't win but she held on for a very long time. This Thanksgiving, the... Continue Reading →
Another Try At Photo Restoring
This month the Hmong New Year is once again alive with festivities, food, and culture around parts of the world. Here, in Colorado, the Hmong New Year always takes place the weekend after Thanksgiving. I hope to go again for the food, performances, and to see my younger sibling's band, One Sun One Moon (OSOM),... Continue Reading →
Bok Choy and Kabocha Squash
Mom gave me some bok choy and a kabocha squash and because my kids and husband are not fans, I have to be a little creative with what I make, otherwise most of it goes to waste. With the bok choy, I made a stir fry with chicken and a little bit of osyter sauce. ... Continue Reading →
Painted the Great Room, Etc.
Husband finally finished painting over the pale white walls of the great room, upstairs landing, loft, and entryway. He painted them a soft sand color, the same color he painted the living room (thought I had blogged about the living room awhile back but I didn't). It doesn't look extremely different but the small change... Continue Reading →
Peaceful Snow
It began snowing around 7pm last night. Big wet flakes were blown around by the wind just as we took Daughter-1 to her dance class. This morning the thin blanket of snow was an amazing peaceful scene.
Fun at the Pumpkin Patch
The sunset was gorgeous. It was the perfect end to our evening at the patch.
Books
Last evening, I took Daughter-2 with me to Costco to pick up some photos I had printed and we ended up leaving with the Hunger Games Trilogy and a set of books for Daughter-1. When we located the trilogy set (it took us a good 10 minutes), Daughter-1 screamed so loud, you could almost hear... Continue Reading →
From My Corner of the Universe 