So this past weekend, David, Sarah, Tina, James, and I took our uneventful 3 hour road trip to Las Vegas, NV! The occasion? To celebrate my brother-in-law, Phillip's 23rd birthday. Still a baby. =) The last time I had gone to the city was my memorable and best-time-of-my-life bachelorette party with the ladies. Just what is it about this city that makes it that weekend getaway, a place called "Sin City", an excuse to go crazy? Oh yeah....I remember why. =)



Our first night in Vegas, we really weren't prepared to go out-out (due to our late arrival in the city), but that's why Vegas is Vegas....


Please look carefully at Sarah's dress as it makes its transformation. When we were in the bathroom later that night (at Treasure Island), a random stranger (female, of course) went up to Sarah and said "Girl!?!!? Are you going to your grandma's birthday party?!?" At first, we were laughing and enjoying the moment for what it was, until we realized that she wasn't kidding at all. In a matter of seconds, here is this Asian girl we've never met reaching under Sarah's dress, pulling the dress up (from underneath), and knotting the dress at the straps on top. I definitely give her an A+ for pulling a TYRA BANKS like what you see on Top Model, but that was one of the most awkward, yet most hilarious moments of my life!


~James & David~


Pretty.


And not so pretty.


@ Audigier in Treasure Island


I don't know why we do this so much, but it was fun and entertaining at the time.


On our second night out...on our way to PURE @ Caesar's Palace.


The theme was "black & white."


My brother was a good sport and followed through with our dare to go dance with the bachelorette at the table next to our's. I closed by eyes the entire time!


Happy 23rd Phillip!


The beautiful view from the patio upstairs.


What a small world....we actually ran into some grads from LLU Dent school. What are the odds?


Phillip blowing out his birthday candles...


And the next day, just when you thought it was all over.....


Sarah made MEGA bucks!!!! Her $20 turned into $1800! And of course, as big baller of the weekend, she treated us out to dinner! =) Thanks Sarah!


What I realized...

Two nights, three days of Vegas can do the following:

• make you gain 5 pounds from all the delicious buffets and late night post-club junk food!
• make your legs and feet hurt like no other from walking everywhere.
• dry your throat and make you cough all weekend long from the terrible polluted cigarette smoke everywhere!
• make you lose $$$ or if you lucky like Sarah, win some!
• make you not want to work or do anything for the following week in an attempt to recover from all the late nights.
• but ultimately, want to make you go back again because you had SUCH A BLAST! =)

Halloween Part TWO!

Yes, it's true. The party wasn't over. Another round of parties for the festive holiday.....

Can't wait to see what's in store for next year....

But something I've always wanted to be and will hope to be one Halloween day....

is...


Isn't it genius? I love it!

Halloween NICU Party

So every year, as you know, I like to be festive and get dressed up for Halloween. Every year (for a few years now), my co-worker Toni & her husband Jeff have thrown the most fun, awesome Halloween parties. Given that we all see each other in scrubs everyday at work, it's always interesting to see what people wear outside of work, esp. on a holiday such as Halloween. So this year, 2 weeks before the official day of Halloween, Sarah and I kind of went crazy with our costumes. Yes, we had to choose the most uncomfortable, constricting outfits ever. Spanx, black tights, strapless bra, black pumps = PLEASE HELP ME! I couldn't breathe in my outfit all night, but for the most part, we had a blast!

My 2 Seconds of Fame!!!

Check it out!

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=81744@kcbs.dayport.com

Title of video: Quads leave hospital for Rancho Cucamonga



More pics to come!

A Royal Celebration

A few weekends ago, we were invited to a ROYAL CELEBRATION for Savannah's 1st and Madeline's 4th birthdays. Seriously, all you mommies are my heroes. The effort that goes into all these spectacular birthday parties are inspiring! Who knows how crazy I'll go when I have my own kids....for now, I'll just have my fun as a guest! =)



Noah getting his face painted as "Batman."

I learned a bit watching her paint....it's all about the right paint and brushes!

Ta-Da!!!! Interesting choice, Noah....

And Jacob's choice....

A dolphin! How cute!

Showing off his new TAT....

Even though this picture is blurry, I love it because Noah's actually SMILING and not making funny faces!

A huge production by the Chun family...

Cupcake lollicups! The cutest things ever!

I managed to take a couple home....hee hee.

Time to blow out the cakes.

Look at all the paparazzi!

The Chun Family

This is a cute picture of the family....blowing out the candles together.

Susan looked absolutely beautiful that day! Her dress was so pretty!

Me & Savy~

The boys mesmerized by all the goodies...

Balloons everywhere!

Isn't this the cutest fruit assortment you've ever seen?

Happy 1st Birthday little one!

Showtime!

Love her outfit.

Gotta get a pair of those shoes.

Madeline was her little helper.

"Whatcha lookin' at?!?"

....."gotta get outta here"......

The girls' birthday party was so much fun! Great food, a corner full of candy & treats, cupcake lollipops (my fav!), delicious cake(s), face-painting, balloons, extravagant party favors for the kiddies (which I think even included lunch boxes!), entertainment for the little ones, and it goes on and on and on....it was just FABULOUS! Thanks for having me Susan, Chris, Madeline, & Savannah! Can't wait to see what's in store next year........=)

yum.....spaghetti!

So about a week ago, I was babysitting the boys and I couldn't help myself but to take these pictures!!! Totally unprepared for their sudden onset of hunger, I scrounged through the refrigerator hoping for something to save me. Alas, a to-go box of untouched ANGELO'S spaghetti! ....sigh of relief....

After a few minutes in the microwave...


















"Mo' please?"