Baby Wai's Shower

I am the luckiest girl in the world. And Baby Wai is pretty darn lucky too. Mars, Meags, Missy, Mia, Michelle, and Mom went above and beyond and planned the most fabulous and fun baby shower for me. Missy and Mia flew to Hawaii all the way from Utah for the weekend to put this together amidst their busy schedules. Michelle spearheaded all the decorations and majorly transformed the patio in an "Under the Sea" world.

Meagan+Phill made all the invites for the shower. Cute, huh??

Marly made this amazing diaper cake.

All the amazing, amazing food that Missy made with the help of the fam. Coconut shrimp (my favorite), bruschetta, bacon avocado spring rolls, Winger's chicken, croissant sandwiches...you name it. Definitely one of the highlights of my shower! Just the presentation along is enough to make you swoon...and very hungry. (:

Games put together by Mia, Michelle, and Nani!

 And of course, lots of cute clothes and presents. We are going to have one cute, well-dressed boy on our hands.

 Thank you everyone for coming and making this the best baby shower ever! Thank you especially to my family for all that you do for me. I am SO grateful to be surrounded by such beautiful and talented people! Could never have asked for better in-laws. Love you all so much!

Catching Up #6: Early Christmas

Since we weren't able to spend Christmas with my family this year, we gave them their presents and had them open them early. It was like celebrating Christmas twice this year!

Our daily walk/run downstairs.

Peking duck for dinner! Robby was in heaven.

My two Hunger Game weirdos (:

Catching Up #5: Housewarming Party

My parents recently sold their apartment in Shanghai and bought a new one in Taiwan. In celebration, they invited 30 somewhat friends over to the new place for dinner. Something I did not know--my parents sure know how to throw one heck of a party.

We started the party by watching Total Recall (great movie by the way) in the home theater downstairs. Did I mention that those seats recline?!

Then my parents hired a caterer for dinner...

And I got to see Tiiiina! We've been friends since kindergarten and I haven't seen her since we both graduated from high school. She's currently working at Yahoo in Taipei. Glad I got to see her and her Mom!

Catching Up #4: Food & Dancing

First thing in the morning on the way to lunch...

We had lunch at a tasty all-you-can-eat Mongolian restaurant. Can't go wrong with an inexpensive place that lets you choose your own meat, veggies, and dipping sauce!

That night was Cynthia's school dance performance. Her school had put together their own rendition of Snow White and the "7 Deadly Sins". So well put together for a high school production! Loved it. Check out Cynthia on the very right of the 2nd level (:

And of course 10 o'clock at night is never too late to eat in Taiwan. Headed to a night market by Cynthia's school to fill up on some gyozas, grilled corn, stinky tofu, and dessert!

Catching Up #3: Cynthia's 15th Birthday

 My baby sister is FIFTEEN! The last time we celebrated her birthday together was back in November 2007 (her 10th birthday). I can't believe how long it's been and how beautiful she is becoming. Cynthia is currently in the 10th grade and taking so many AP courses that it makes my brain hurt. My IB days are soooo behind me. She is extremely hardworking and so independent. Love you 姍姍! So proud to be your sister. Here's some cute pictures of her from December 2008 just for kicks. Look how little she was!

This year, she wanted to eat out at Kanpai, a teppanyaki restaurant, for her birthday. SO GOOD. 

I want to go back...

Annie乾媽 and the birthday girl

(wow, talk about weight gain...)

Best chocolate cake I've ever had from awfully chocolate. Moist, dense, chocolatey, but not too sweet.

Happy Birthday! Hope all your wishes come true.