Just a quick post

Been super busy, but wanted to make a quick post about a new endeavor I've decided to try. I'm going to be a stylist for Stella & Dot jewelry!! Their jewelry is classic, on-trend, super cute & affordable. You may have already seen some of the jewelry in fashion magazines like: In Style, Lucky, People, Oprah & Redbook. In addition, they have been featured on The View and Today Show. Just click the picture to see the entire line.

March of Dimes - March for Babies 2011

Long time no blog!! I was so busy with being the event chair of the walk this year, but now that is over and life is back to just normal busy instead of crazy busy.

The walk this year was FANTASTIC!! We had a great team finally & I'm so excited and hopeful that everyone will be back next year along with a bunch of new walkers. It's so nice having all these people there showing their support for Ray San. Here's Our Miracle Ray San 2011.
From L-R
Back Row: Robin, Laura, Adam, Eli, Me, Carl, Nancy, Pat, Stephanie, Sheila, Chantel, Cathy, Rachel, Patti, Joanna, Rick, Alicia & D'Andre
Front Row: Ava, Ray San, Carrie, Zach, Jackson, Uncle Carl & Auntie Kido

The skies opened up and it poured as we enjoyed our pancake breakfast, crafts & bouncy house fun!! Luckily the sun came out right as the walk was about to start and it turned out to be a perfect day for a 3.1 mile walk. Unfortunately our team kind of got split up into different groups along the way though. Hopefully next year I can try to do a better job of keeping us all together!!Look at all the walkers =]

At the end we enjoyed some yummy hot dogs and chips. We also got the chance to take a picture with the Valley Medical Center team. Without all of them, Ray San wouldn't be as fantastic as he is now!!

A HUGE thank you to everyone that donated this year!! We were able to raise over $5,350 for the March of Dimes this year =] Looks like we'll have a big goal next year.

Day 30: A photo of you when you were happy

Yippee... the last one of the challenge. It only took me two months to do a 30 day challenge =]

I feel like I'm always pretty happy. I mean I may be in a bad mood or grumpy because I'm hungry, but I'm not unhappy with my life. I've got a miracle little boy who makes me laugh all the time. So since I'm pretty much always happy, I'll post a picture of me with some friends at the Mariners game this past weekend.

Day 29: A photo of someone you find attractive

Are we talking normal Joes or celebrities? Normal Joes? Then my husband of course. I wouldn't have married him if he wasn't a hottie... check him out =]If we are talking celebrities, then Jason Statham. He's got a nice body and I love his accent. Plus he plays bad asses... now if only he had a tattoo!!

Day 28: A photo of what you ate today

Yummy chicken pot pie from Costco. It is pretty tasty and there is always HUGE chunks of chicken in the pie. The best part is that they don't put celery in it... I can't stand celery!!

Day 27: A photo of last summer

I can't believe that this was almost a year ago!! Ray San looks so young here. This picture was taken at Alki and he was having fun scooping up the sand and putting it in his bucket. We tried building sandcastles, but he was still a little too young. Can't wait for the nice weather this year!

Day 26. A photo of your favorite weekend

Chris, Ray, Me, Josh, Sharon

There have been so many fun weekends... Vegas for Tiffany's bachelorette party, Oregon Coast for family vacations, NYC with Brittany for the National Stationery Show just to name a few. However, this picture is from our wedding weekend and these are my friends that came all the way from Louisiana to celebrate our special day with us. I first met them at the National Karate tournament years ago in I believe Sacramento, CA. We've stayed in touch ever since and I'm so thankful. They are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet and Sharon still sends me King Cake every Mardi Gras (thank you Sharon). I really wish we all lived closer to one another so we could see each other more, but at least we can all stay in touch through Facebook =] Love & miss you guys!!

Day 25: A photo of a night you loved

October 26, 2008 was the night I loved. It was Ray San's first night home with us after 102 days in the NICU. I don't think I slept really since I was always checking to make sure he was still breathing, but it was such a great feeling having him finally home with us. I can't believe how long ago that was, but it still seems like just yesterday.

Day 24: A photo of you that your hair looks nice in

This is what my hair looks like pretty much 365. Since it's asking for one when it looks nice, I'll post a pic of me from my wedding day 5+ years ago. That's probably the last time I really had it all done up.

Day 23: A photo of your friend as a baby

I don't have a picture of that here so I'll post a picture of her "baby." He's not such a baby anymore. He was born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain). He's had other complications and multiple surgeries, but this is how he is pretty much all the time... happy =]

Day 22: A photo of your town

I don't actually live in Seattle, but close enough and this is a well recognized landmark =]

This picture was taken as we walked in March for Babies last year. It was a beautiful day in May and a walk for a great cause!!

Day 21: A photo of you standing up

What an odd request, but here is a picture of me standing with my friends Peabody and Lindsey. This was from lunch at Purple Cafe when Lindsey was visiting over the Christmas holiday. Miss you Linds!!

Day 20: A photo of something you enjoy doing

Here's a couple cards I made. Making cards, scrapbooking, putting together favors, event planning... pretty much anything crafty is what I enjoy doing. Before Ray San I did wedding planning and worked for a friend that made wedding invitations. Now that I have Ray San, I do a little bit of scrapbooking and still make some cards. I hope to be able to get back into it more now that he's getting older.

Day 19: A photo of you on a school trip

I don't have one of these so here's one from when we were in Texas and went to visit the Alamo.

Day 18: A photo of one of your classes

Well I haven't had classes in a looooong time and I don't really have any of me in a class so I'll post this one. It is from a karate promotion. I was going from blue belt to purple belt and this is at the end when we shake hands with all of the black belts. I'm standing next to the cute little boy =]

Speaking of karate, I don't think I've ever really shared this. I was in a Bill Nye the Science Guy episode. You will have to fast forward all the way to the 19:30 mark and it will be right before the start of a karate segment. I'm in that little part. If you know me, you'll recognize me. I'm the Asian in the green belt =]

Day 17: A drunk photo of you

I've never really been much of a drinker. I'll have a couple glasses of wine or a couple of drinks, but nothing excessive. This is the last time I had a few drinks... Rick's surprise 40th birthday.

Day 16: A photo of you at the last party you went to

I just posted one of me from the Super Bowl party so I'll do one from my friend Sherrie's surprise 30th birthday. This is the two of us. Was such a fun party and really yummy food from Lombardi's =]

Day 15: A photo of you and someone you love

Surprise, surprise... I picked a picture of me and Ray San. I love this kid to death!! He's hilarious and keeps me entertained and at times, makes me want to pull my hair out. This is us at a Super Bowl party this year. We were obviously cheering for the Packers!!

Day 14: A photo of one of your favorite family members

This is a really hard one since I love all of my family, but since I have to choose one of my favorites, I'll choose my Aunt Carolyn. She's a little bit goofy, a whole lot of fun and introduced me to Kool-aht (Kool-Aid). I stayed the night at her house with my two cousins and we baked cookies and had jello. She pretty much gave me everything my parents wouldn't let me have. How can you not love an Aunt like that!?! Thanks for being such a fantastic Aunt =]

Day 13: A photo of your best friend

Rachel is the one. She's been there for me through everything and I can tell her anything. She doesn't judge and we can go days without talking. When we talk the next time, it's like no time has passed at all. She knows all my secrets and I know hers, along with some pictures =] Thanks for being so great Rachel!!

Day 12: A photo of you

This is a pic of me after we had been out in the snow at the beginning of the year. Ray San really had so much fun and he cried when we made him come inside. I hope this winter we get all the snow we were predicted to get last winter!! I can't wait to build snowmen and make snow angels with Ray San.

Day 11: A photo of your favorite film(s)

This is definitely one of my all time favorites. I pretty much love any movie that contains dancing and/or Julia Stiles. I'm also still a teeny bopper kid at heart so this is just my kind of movie... along with Coyote Ugly, Step Up, Center Stage, Honey, etc.

This is a French subtitled movie that I just love. It has a little bit of everything... love, mystery, adventure and laughs.

I have no idea why this is one of my favorite movies, but it just is. I could watch Stand by Me over and over and over.

Day 10: A photo of you as a baby

I'm not exactly a baby here, but it is what I could find right now. Wasn't I cute??

Day 9: A photo of your family

Here's a pic of us with Santa this year. Ray San wasn't very excited about being that close to him. This was the third year we attended the Cookies with Santa party and the first year he cried and freaked out. He did warm up a little though and eventually was brave enough for a high five!!

Day 8: A photo of your favorite band/musician

This is a hard one for me. I love so many different artists!! I'm not a big fan of country, but I love Carrie Underwood and see her whenever she comes to town. I always see Maroon 5 in concert and will never miss Justin Timberlake or Eminem. I also love Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Pink, NKOTB, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Train, Robin Thicke... the list goes on.

Day 7: A photo of someone you love

Obviously Ray San, Ray and my family. I wish I had a photo of all of my family, but this will have to do. I also love the staff in the NICU at Valley Medical Center. Without them, Ray San would not be as awesome as he is. Thank you all!!

Day 6: A photo that makes you laugh

This is a series of pictures from the March of Dimes - March for Babies walk in 2009. I was trying to take a picture of us WHILE we were walking. It didn't work out so well, but it sure was entertaining.

I guess this is another good time to plug the walk this year. It is April 30, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Please register to walk with us this year http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1451073. If you can't make the walk, then please donate. Just click the picture on the right of the page. Thanks!!