Making Great Memories

ff This past week, the 5th grade had a Mother/Daughter Tea in the evening where we had guest speakers sharing about the things girls needed to know as they hit teenage years. The girls dressed up, had yummy tea and cookies while listening to the speakers. It was a delightful evening at Calvary Christian School.
We all had to submit baby photos of the moms and daughters. And it was a game to see who could match the baby pictures to the current moms and daughters. If you see on the back screen, that is a baby picture of ME when I was one years old wearing my Korean han-bok! It's funny how the picture was taken and I happen to be in the picture too!!!!

5th Grade Girls

JV Volleyball Team

This is a self-portrait picture that Emily took of herself! That's my cute girl!

This is just a nice picture of Emily and Daddy at Koba Soon Doo boo house. While we're waiting for our dinner, Emily just leans on daddy. What is she thinking? I love capturing this memory!

What is Emily thinking while staring at her daddy???

On February 17, I turned 44 years old! Yowza! This year has been very special as we have reconnected with Jim and Elinore. I did not really know them well back in Maryland; however since they started to come to Newsong we have really been a FAMILY. And so on February 16, we all went to Bru Restaurant in Lake Forest to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful time and much fun had by all including Jacob and Emily!

Thank you, Elinore, for the birthday present. You are truly an UNNI to me.

Elinore and me, MY unni whom I love very much!!!

Emily apparently told David what they should get me for my birthday. And Emily wanted to pay 1/2 because she told me she did not have the money to buy it all herself.

iPad Mini!!!!

I will cherish this note FOREVER!!!!

From my dear cousin Susan...reusable bags. Are these cute or what???

On my actual birthday, February 17, Emily made me this breakfast! Picture taken from David's iPhone. We went out for cham-pong with my parents for my birthday dinner followed by a variety of delicious cupcakes from Casey's cupcakes. I received a beautiful present from my parents that is so special that I forgot to take a picture of it. Another great memory that I will cherish.

Lastly, I wanted to share an artwork that Emily did this past Monday at her art school. Doesn't this drawing ooze Emily's personality?

Happy Christmas/ Happy New Year/ Happy Birthday to Emily

A fun time of celebration with family and friends in January.

This is mom and dad celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on December 13th. Wishing them good health in 2013. There has been a lot of health issues in 2012. Praying for lots of healing. David and I surprised mom and dad by sending them to an overnight excursion into a Suite to Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa all expense paid room and food. They had a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary where they could spend one on one time about their lives together. Wishing mom and dad many many more years together.




Christmas show at Emily's school. We love to do the Korean "jaang" symbol!


Emily drew these for her 2 teachers who love birds. Done with acrylic paint.


Dad had shoulder surgery. He is recovering well. Stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was wonderful time to have my parents under one roof. I was happy to take care of mom and dad.



Mom, IMO, and Emily at Roy's Restaurant for mom n dad's 50th wedding celebration





Emily sketched this for grandma using only pencil



Christmas morning

My mom knitted this doll at senior academy. Took her more than 3 months





Emily laughing at 토 끼 대 지 from K- drama, "You are Beautiful!"





From Jacob Chung. We love Jim, Elinore, and Jacob! They are like our family and we are so blessed! We love doing life together. Elinore is a wonderful AUNTIE to Emily.


From my dear David who got this canvas for me. Brought tears to my eyes. Will cherish this picture forever!


Went to see Les Miserables on Christmas Day at this fancy movie theatre with reclining chairs. This is the way to watch movies!!!





Emily excited to buy this outfit with the Nordstrom giftcard from
Baltimore grandparents! Thank you!!!! Emily has enjoyed it so much being able to buy her own clothes and pick out clothes that suits her style.


Emily's best friend Amanda is back from Singapore! Took the girls to Honey Pig BBQ which opened up in Irvine!!!








Silly afterwards for sleepover





Getting ready for New Years Eve. Back in July we were at Mochilatto where Emily refused to eat a waffle cone ice cream. She was so sad and mad at herself. But here she is ENJOYING every bite of her strawberry ice cream!!! We're so happy that you are healthy, Emily!!!


Almost New Years


Daddy gives 어 부 바 one last time as a 10 year old.


Happy 11th birthday, Emily!!!

Panda watch

Panda iPhone cover

iPhone!!!

Thank you, Helen IMO and Uncle Mike


Duffy the Birthday Bear from Grandma and Grandpa





Happy New Years morning

I made duk gook

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At 5pm families come over for Emily's birthday dinner. Susan/Caleb, IMO and imoboo, our friend family Jim, Elinore, and Jacob, my parents.( pictures to come later)
We ordered some delicious sushi, sashimi, skirt steak kalbi, mandoo, shrimp, udon, and cake!





Emily and CJ


Emily will be having her FRIENDS birthday party in about a week!!! Pictures will come later! :)

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