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Visiting Mrs. B at Curtis

2009-12-15T10:46:00.000-08:00

Ivy and I went to Curtis today to meet with the Director of Admissions and to take the requisite tour of the school, which was given by Shelby, a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic sixth grader.

We stopped at each classroom, met a few of the teachers and learned about the curriculum at each grade level. When we made it to the sixth grade classroom, I was ecstatic. I got another chance to visit my all time favorite teacher, Mrs. Marna Biederman, or Mrs. B as she is affectionately known. I think I last saw her nearly 25 years ago when I graduated.

Visiting Baby Preston

2009-07-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

Ivy and I visit Sunny at the hospital so we could see her adorable Baby Preston. He has so much hair!

WWE Smackdown!

2009-05-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

My dad has always liked wrestling. He knows it's entertainment and not an actual sport, but for as long as I can remember, he'd always watch it on tv whenever it was on, on whatever channel and in whatever language.

As an early father's day present, I thought it would great to take him to see it live at the Staples Center. It was a blast seeing Chris Jericho, Edge, Jeff Hardy, Batista, Mysterio, and a bunch of other wrestlers actually going at it right in front of us and even in steel cages. There were even female wrestlers.

My dad loved it. He didn't leave his seat for the entire four hours that we were there.

Saying Goodbye to Vince

2009-03-27T18:53:00.000-07:00

Ivy's former boss, Vince, was leaving for a new position back east. We stopped by to see Vince off one last time.

Shelter for the Homeless

2006-05-20T22:32:00.000-07:00

We attended a benefit for Shelter for the Homeless. The event was hosted by Adam Carolla and Wells Fargo was one of the major sponsors. Mayor Villaraigosa was honored as Man of the Year.

The night was fun. We won a few raffle prizes (KLH home theater speakers, a bucket of bolts), saw the Mayor, and managed a photo op with Adam Carolla.

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Adam and Lloyd

All In

2006-03-31T06:05:00.000-08:00

I was in Vegas Thursday and Friday for a conference. After our meeting and dinner at the Monte Carlo, I walked over to Paris and on the way back, stopped by the Aladdin for coffee at the 24 hour Starbucks.

I was walking out and noticed a sign for a 2am poker tourney. It was late, but after seeing it on tv, I couldn't resist.

The Final Table

I signed up and nearly four hours later, took second place to this clown sitting next to me.

Heads Up

My suited A-8 lost to his Q-6 as he caught a pair of sixes. He took home $760 to my $440 on a $60 buy-in.

Depeche Mode at the Staples Center

2005-12-12T20:56:00.000-08:00

Playing the Angel

Meeting Up with the Chans

2005-10-15T23:38:00.000-07:00

We had met up at the Grove in the late morning and had lunch in Koreatown.

Wiped Out at the Grove

Future Mac User

Waiting for Lunch

Dinner at Buca with the Chans

2005-10-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

Amanda, Andrew, Emily, and Howard came all the way from Sacramento to visit. We went to Citywalk for dinner at Buca Di Beppo and dessert at Ben and Jerry's.

The Chans and a Bunnak

All Smiles

Curtis Fair 2005

2005-10-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

I graduated from Curtis School in 1985 and I've been back a few times to visit. We even brought Connor in once as a prospective student. =) The Curtis Fair is an annual event at the Mulholland campus and we couldn't wait to go this year with the little one.

I think Connor had a good time. Ivy and I sure did. We had kettle corn, Jamba Juice, skipped out on the In-N-Out trailer there for Amici's pizza, enjoyed Dippin' Dots, and roasted corn. The fundraising events included a silent auction with lots of good stuff and a vintage clothing sale and bake sale.

Curtis Fair 2005

Edna's Birthday at Pub

2005-10-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Edna's birthday at her favorite Korean restaurant in Buena Park called Pub. more pics...

And a Big Hug for You

Baby Annabelle

2005-10-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

We went to visit Annabelle at the hospital. She was only two days old but already adorable. Her cheeks were rosy and she had a full head of hair. more pics

Baby Annabelle

Dinner at Ciatti's

2005-09-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

We had dinner with Joyce, Edna, Stephen, and Felix at this hole in the wall Italian place in Valley Village called Ciatti's.

Uncle Felix Burping the Little Guy

After Dinner with Auntie Joyce

Hanging Out at Alex's

2005-09-23T22:20:00.000-07:00

We took Connor on a little trip to Irvine today to meet up with friends. more pics

The Players

Relaxing with Mike

Celebrating Grandma's Birthday

2005-09-19T20:43:00.000-07:00

We had dinner at Thailand Plaza to celebrate Grandma's birthday.

Happy Birthday Grandma

Where's the Cake?

Mike's House

2005-09-17T20:43:00.000-07:00

We came over with Rusty to break in Mike's new ping pong table and enjoy a little poker action.

Doubles Match

Passed Out

Joyce and Steve's Baby Shower in Malibu

2005-07-16T15:33:00.000-07:00

It was a nice day at Zuma beach in Malibu. Joyce and Steve picked a great spot on a perfect day to have their shower.

The Girls

It wasn't too sunny and the weather was perfect for beach volleyball and laying out.

Flexing with Felix

Joyce and Steve are expecting towards the end of September. It's going to be a surprise, but most of us think it's a girl.

Coming Soon

A Year in the Freezer

2005-05-29T15:33:00.000-07:00

After our wedding at Descanso Gardens, we saved the top layer of the wedding cake in the freezer so we could pull it out on our anniversary.

Out of the Freezer

A year has come and gone rather quickly. The raspberry cake looks good and it actually tasted okay. A little frozen, but still good.

Cut Cake

Jay and Sumina's Wedding

2005-05-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

Jay and Sumina had a beautiful wedding at the Hyatt in Huntington Beach. It was great seeing old friends and watching another Harvard man go down.

Like Old Times

Mr. and Mrs. Lee

A Toast to the Groom

Brian and Alicia Renew Their Vows

2005-05-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

Mike drove us up to Vegas from Chino and we got to the Residence Inn Marriot arount 2:30pm. We didn't have much time to get ready and it was really hot out.

Brian and Alicia renewed their vows at the Mon Bel Ami wedding chapel at 4pm. The ceremony was beautiful, but unfortunately, we weren't allowed to bring cameras in.

The ceremony ended around 5pm. Mike and I had to pick up the cake from Freed's and bring it to PF Changs.

This picture and the link of pictures are from Starbuck's and the tasty reception at PF Changs.

Brian

Baby Shower SF

2005-05-15T15:33:00.001-07:00

Elisa, Sharon, Sandy, and Emily threw us a Hawaiian themed baby shower at the Hukilau in San Francisco. The spam masubi was delicious.

Opening Gifts

Check out the pictures from the party and pictures that our good friend Rusty took.

What's inside?

Searching Las Vegas

2005-02-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

This was probably our last trip to Vegas before the baby. We stayed at the Hilton, which was a block off the strip.

Where's Noz?

Brian and Alicia's ten year anniversary was coming up and they wanted to find a charming place in Vegas to renew their vows.

Two to Tango

How It Is

Ahh...Vegas.

Chips and Drinks

2004-12-30T15:33:00.000-08:00

A night with Jay, Stafford, and Won.

hello

Video Games at Chuck E. Cheese

2002-11-23T19:20:00.001-08:00

Chuck E. Cheese - another favorite hangout with a different mouse!

Another Mouse?

Ty and Ivy like the mozarella sticks, but the pizza is actually good here too. My favorite is watching Ty play basketball.

Jump Shot

Ty likes climbing the jungle gym and depending on which Chuck E. Cheese you go to, they can be up to four gym blocks high (yes, that's pretty high).

Way Up There

Video games and collecting prize tickets is Ty's ultimate goal of course.

The Ride

Thankgiving Dim Sum with the Grandparents

2002-11-23T19:20:00.000-08:00

Ty, Ivy, and I had a Thanksgiving dim sum at ABC Seafood in Chinatown with the Grandparents. Ty's favorite - fried tofu skin.

Dim Sum with Daddy-Lloyd

Dim Sum with Grandma

Dim Sum with Grandpa

Disneyland and the Rocketship

2002-03-30T19:20:00.000-08:00

By March of '02, Ty and I had been to Disneyland at least ten times. I'd brought a camera in the past, but this is the first time that I had my digital camera to photograph the occasion.

We're Here!

The rocketship ride is by far Ty's favorite ride. I think we rode it three times on this trip.

To Infinity and Beyond!

We didn't get a chance to watch the fireworks, but Ty, Ivy, and I had a great time as usual.

The Happiest Place on Earth

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The One and Only