Emily and Brad's Wedding

We're back from St. Louis where we attended Emily's wedding. The wedding was beautiful! After Brad and Emily exchanged their very emotional and heartfelt vows, I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. I even managed to not fall on my face or mess up my reading. During the reception Grandpa Tung danced with Naomi until she fell asleep on his shoulder. We put her in her stroller and parked her next to Great Grandma where she continued to sleep for the entire party! It was pretty incredible getting to hang out with the entire Chen clan, I just wish we had more time together.

Uncle Ryan Great Grandma Chen Before the ceremony

At the reception

The happy couple!

Flying back home

#1 free jazz fan

yuck

panda smackdown

Maya and Naomi

totally bff.

she's going to hate me for this when she's older

Banshee love fest!

(Ignore my commentary, I thought the sound wasn't working.)

De Young Museum

Uncle Greg is in town for the weekend! We started off with some Vietnamese food, then we were off to the De Young in Golden Gate Park.

St. Louis Fun

St. Louis Family

Uncle Greg and Uncle Nick

Vacation with Gigi and Papa

flower power

Strangers always think Naomi is a boy. It never really bothered me, especially because her hair is still growing out and most of her clothes are sort of tomboyish. But the other day she was wearing a pink striped shirt and 2 different people at Trader Joe's still commented on what a cute boy I had.

I'm getting tired of the usual exchange, "CUTE! What's his name?"

me, "Naomi"

well meaning stranger, "Oh...ha ha.. you can never tell at this age!"

At least they think she's cute. Still, it's getting old. So today I decided I would make her a bit of girlie frill. The sewing is a bit ratty and messy, but I'm just going tell everyone it's hobo chic.

multitasking

Taking care of her yoga and reading at the same time...

SF Zoo with The Yumibas

Banhsee is back home!

After 3 worried filled days, Banshee is back from the hospital. She was diagnosed with Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas which made her violently and painfully ill. So now I'll have to force feed her 4 different pills and administer an IV (BIG SCARY NEEDLE!) every day for the next week. Besides her new "poodle" furcut, Banshee seems to be recovering well. We're just so happy she's home, especially Naomi. "Banshee" was Naomi's first word and without fail, Banshee is the one thing that will always make her smile.

First Birthday Party

Naomi's birthday bbq was a success! We had so much fun! Naomi got to party with all her favorite people and got her first taste of bbq potato chips (that she found on the ground) and chocolate cake! Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a special day. Naomi definitely felt the love!
CLICK HERE for party pix!

now for a special treat...

Our friend Sara made this super fun video of the party!

1 YEAR OLD!

Birthday party pix coming soon!

reading out loud

Auntie Mary reads the best stories

bruised eye

This morning, Naomi smacked her eye against a wall and somehow also managed to scratch the lid of her other eye with her hand at the same time. She cried hard for about 15 seconds , then got over it and went back to her normal happy self.

photos by Mimi

Naomi loves her Auntie Mimi!

11 months

an extra special visitor

Benjamin!

To all the wonderful Moms out there...