1st Year Anniversary

I still can't get over the fact that it's been over a year since we got hitched. Where did all the time go? For our 1 year anniversary, David planned a little getaway to one of my favorite places...LAGUNA BEACH. It's always nice to go to a place 10-15 degrees cooler than the I.E.! As our "paper" gift to each other, I got him tickets to see one of his favorite musicals, WICKED in San Diego on opening night and he got me a gift certificate to do what I love best (besides eating) - getting pampered at the spa!

Here are some pictures!

Time to wind down & relax...

The patio...

Enjoying some wine & cheese...

Dinner at Sapphire.

My braised prime short ribs....

Trio of creme brulee (white expresso, chai latte, & orange chocolate)...yum!

It would be OUR DREAM to live here someday...

Mimosas for brunch!

Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of David's "best omelette ever," but here are my yummy waffles!

Thanks husband for planning a wonderful & romantic anniversary!

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

After a season of watching THE BACHELORETTE religiously every Monday night (TWO HOURS at a time!), I was soooooooooooooo disappointed when JILLIAN chose ED. REID, my favorite, even came back to confess that he loved her....but I guess it wasn't enough to sweep her off her feet!

....poor REID....

Although she claims to be MADLY IN LOVE with Ed, I'm still a fan of REID. TEAM REID! I hope he becomes the next BACHELOR!

'til next season!

Who will she choose???

All of you know by now that I am reality TV queen. Yes, I'm addicted. Luckily, I have had one consistent partner (Angie) throughout this season's "The Bachelorette."

The Bachelors in the Finale....

Ed: The guy who left the show for his demanding career...then returned sacrificing it all and professing his love for Jillian. I don't buy it.

Kiptyn: Buff bodied surfer/businessman from San Diego...great qualities but has always been the "heartbreaker." Uh oh.

Then Reid...my favorite all season: Funny, smart, handsome, all the qualities Jillian was looking for in a guy. When they're together, they look like a match made in heaven. But what does the stupid girl do? She sent him home last week! But there's hope! In a preview for next week's season finale, Reid comes back with a RING! Oh please oh please.....

So who will she choose?

To be continued....

The Motherland

Things I learned about Korea on my last visit:

1. I could NEVER live there. Maybe a month MAX.

2. 80% of the population (or so it seems) has had cosmetic surgery.

3. I ran into a couple men wearing capris and heels.

4. Almost everyone on the subway is listening to music or either dozing.

5. Korean people are rude. There's no such thing as personal space.

6. Food is relatively cheap. I love it.

7. Girls are so vain. They constantly take pictures of themselves.

8. There is a Dunkin Donuts on every other block in Seoul.

9. A big mac meal is less than $3 between 11am-2pm.

10. I hate mosquitos. One night, my left arm was uncovered and was bitten in six different places.

11. I love shopping in Korea. Bargaining is always fun.

12. It's convenient to have subways, although I did miss driving my car.

13. People drink anytime of the day. One day, I was passing a restaurant and a couple was drinking soju at 2pm in the afternoon.

14. The girls wear short shorts!

15. Why can't they get toilet seatcovers???

June!!!

All the fun things in June...

Hadn't been to Market Night in a long time!

Spoiled the boys with sweet treats! Sorry Elena!

Elena's birthday junk food fiesta!

Then, we had a SPA day with just the ladies to celebrate her birthday!

All refreshed after KELLY'S SPA.

Lunch at the Mission Inn Restaurant.

COSTCO bought chocolate cake that I decorated with fresh berries!

Celebrating Lakers' victory!

We are the champions!

Twins...

Lina's Baby Shower!

Lina & her firstborn, Aaron...soon, he'll be a big brother!

Congratulations Lina!

Redondo Beach with friends....

I always love CRAB NIGHT!

Celebrating Diane's birthday at Macaroni Grill...

Happy birthday Diane!

The Month of MAY....

Okay...so I know it's been a while. I wanted to rewind a little and share what's been going on these last couple of months, so here is the month of MAY!

~David's LLUSD Senior Banquet Dinner at the Mission Inn. This is also the same day I chopped my hair off!

His dental clinic group.

Graduation Day!

All our wonderful friends showing their love & support!

Grad Afterparty...wine & cheese!

It was my first time making SANGRIA!

Jacob's 3rd birthday party @ Old Spaghetti Factory!

Happy birthday Jacob!

Jonathan & Julie's wedding!!!

~by Sweet Tooth Cupcakes.

The beautiful bride, Julie!

Moments before walking down the aisle...

It was a perfect day!