#87 DZPII: Take Ryan to the Beach

When asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I came to a great decision: at least I thought so!

Take Ryan to the Beach for the First Time!!

 

 

I knew he'd love the beach, I was just a little worried about his reaction to the water: too cold, maybe knocking him down, a little scary... but he did great! Instantly loved the beach!

 

I packed up his play tent, several towels, beach chairs, kites, buckets, toys, shovels, sunscreen, water, hats, sunglasses... the whole nine-yards!

 

He wanted to go in the water, but then stopped right where the last tide would wash up, then he'd run back up to our chairs, then run down to the water, but stop and cry "No agua!" so we started to walk back up to the chairs, then "AGAIN!", so we walked back to the water..."No water!", then "Again water!"... that was about an hour of that... but he was tired and it was nap time... So poor Auntie Annette and I took turns going back and forth with Ryan.

 

 

Then his Auntie Alex & Uncle David came out and he took them down to see the ocean, and was happy as a clam! Ryan got to fly his kite, make sand castles (errr, or knock down Uncle David's sand castles), and he even dived face first in the sea! I know there are more beach trips in our future!

 

#51 DZPII: Have one of the "A Day at the Spa" Burke Williams packages

I've had a membership to Burke Williams for a while now, and I enjoy it, but I always wanted to try their "day at the spa" packages. So for my first time, I chose "The Spa Experience" pacakge:

 

 

#99 DZP: Identify 100 things that make me happy

This took me a long time, but I finished it....
 

1. Ryan (enough said but I’ll continue)

2. Ultrasound pictures of Ryan

3. Ryan's giggle & laughter

4. My Baby blanket

5. My Baby Peanut charm

6. Ryan's bath time

7. Ryan giving kisses and hugs to me

8. Walks to the park with Ryan

9. Ryan's baby smell

10. Clothes shopping for Ryan

11. My Parents

12. My Girlfriends – my sisters from other misters

13. Audrey Hepburn

14. My Kitties: Tilly & Chibi (RIP Chibi)

15. Ginger Puppy (RIP Ging)

16. Colorguard

17. My Maneki Neko (Japanese Lucky Cat) Collection

18. Hello Kitty

19. Photo albums

20. (Completed) Scrapbooks

21.  Yearly camping trip with family and friends

22. Kisses and hugs for no reason

23. Teddy Pendagrass' "In My Time" song

24. Beyonce's "Love On Top" song

25. Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger" song

26. Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup

27. My Aunt Judy's Beef Stroganoff

28. Dad’s Golly-Whoppers

29. Grandma's Macaroni Salad

30. Alex grilling me a steak

31. Eggs and Rice Meal

32. Baking

33. French Vanilla Ice Cream

34. Hot chocolate when it rains

35. Smell of chocolate chip cookies in my kitchen

36. Scotchmallows from See's Candy

37. Mochi at New Years

38. Sunday morning waffles (or anytime!)

39. Root beer ice cream floats

40. Homemade fresh tortillas

41. Spaghetti meals

42. "How I Met Your Mother"

43. Cheesecake

44. Cake pops
45. Starbucks Mocha Fraps
46. Stella Rose
47. Barefoot Bubbly champagne
48. Going to the Japanese grocery store
49. Steel Magnolias the movie
50. Sex & the City Series

51. Harry Potter (books & movies)

52. The Twilight Saga
53. Hunger Games Trilogy
54. Fifty Shades Trilogy
55. Lauren Conrad’s LA Candy books

56. Food Network channel

57. “New Girl”

58. "Iron Chef America"

59. Any "Bones" Episode

60. Tiffany's Blue Boxes (hopefully with something shiny in them)

61. Juicy Couture Charms (for my collection)

62. My purse collection

63.  My iPhone

64. New car smell
65. Fresh flowers
66. Orchids
67. My KitchenAid Red Mixer "Big Red"
68. Dolphins & other marine life
69. Surprise birthday parties (for anyone or myself)
70. Boat rides

71. Sand between my toes

72. Sleeping in the middle of the day
73. Playing Yahtzee (and hopefully winning)
74. Backyard BBQs

75. Massages at Burke Williams

76. "Good Morning" texts
77.  Fireworks
78. Poolside fun
79. Bubble baths
80. Falling asleep in the car (comfortably)

81. Fresh mani/pedi nails

82. Salon haircuts

83. Head massages

84. Hotel suite rooms

85. Tropical breezes

86. Helmet dives

87. Shipping boxes outside my front door

88. A clean house

89. Swinging in a hammock

90. Jamba Juice
91. Completing a DZP goal
92. “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” song
93. Tamales
94. Mimi’s muffins

95. Completed craft projects

96. Yorkie puppies
97. Farmer’s Markets
98. Disneyland
99. Calla Lilies

100. Alejandro (he really does make me happy lol)

2013 New Years Resolutions

 

Maybe this year it will happen...

Good Karma is In

 

 

I love feel-good Karma stories.

 

I'd like to share my Karma story.

 

It just happened recently. Like an hour ago.

 

I was shopping at Target (yes, I'm obsessed) and when I was returning to my car, an older woman came up to me telling me her story of her daughter going into labor, she had no money for gas to get to the hospital and if I could spare any change.

 

I'm not one to give money... I'm not proud of that either. I hardly carry cash though. Today I actually got $5 from a coworker to get her a Starbucks drink (yes, we're obsessed). But something in me dug in my back pocket and pulled out what cash I had. Call it the Christmas spirit, or the fact that I really wanted this lady to try to get to her daughter, but I'll have you know that woman is $5 richer. It's not much but it's what I had.

 

It wasn't a big deal to me, but I'm glad she had a brief smile on her face as I returned to my car.

 

Skip some time and I'm shopping online for PJ's at Victoria's Secret. A couple months ago I received one of their Secret Rewards cards, and I actually remembered to use it this time! For those cards you can have a chance to have $10, $50, $100, or $500 off your next purchase at VSecret. So as I'm checking out online, I typed in my card code & pin, and what-do-you-know: I got $100 bucks off! I'm beyond stoked!

 

 



I feel extremely lucky, but more importantly: Blessed. It makes me think how many people I see begging for money or food. It makes me think twice if I could really help them. It makes me think how much I have, and how much I can give to others in need. Let's just say the Christmas spirit is all around... and should stick around all year.

Karma was good to me, and I'll try not to disappoint her anymore.

#15 DZP: Get professional pictures done of the 4 generations

Ok, so this one was slightly altered because my father came with us, so it's the 4 generations + Jichan (grandfather in Japanese). We took pictures at Emotion Portrait Studios/Dogma Pet Portraits (located at Newport Beach, CA) and this would be our second time going. We love David & Sylvaine! I always LOVE the pictures and I'm so glad we took Ryan and captured his 18-month-old-self!

 

#79 DZP: Dye my hair a different color

I didn't want to dye ALL my hair a different color, but I didn't want to look like a zebra with blonde streaks coming down. So I talked it over with my stylist and she suggested a couple shades lighter, so it's suttle, but shines in the light. I was so down!

I don't have a picture of it just as I was stepping out of the salon, but my family and I had pictures taken at Emotion Portraits Studios in Newport Beach, CA. I was stoked that I got my hair done before!

 

Light 'Em Up 2012

 

I came across this great website and this idea for the holidays is absolutely wonderful!

It's called Light 'Em Up! It brings out the real meaning to the season of giving, not the season of "how many [presents] are there?" (yes, that's Dudley from Harry Potter).

 

It's for parents to help teach the little ones about giving back to the community, appreciating others (especially the ones we take granted of: janitors, grocery check-out clerks, security guards, etc.), and how to give a little joy into people's hearts.

 

Lil Light o' Mine has 100 ways to "Light 'em Up!" like "Pay the toll for the car behind you", "Tape quarters to buble gum machines", "swing by your dentist or doctor's offices with treats for the whole team", and of course "hug someone". She also has great printables! Check them out!

Involve your whole family, get the friends to participate, and stay anonymous (this isn't about you remember!).

 

Never Ever Ever...

Agreed.

The Color Run - San Diego 11/3/2012

The Color Run

Be a Color Runner!

Not going to lie, but I'm super excited for this.

Like SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS!

Found out this lovely 5K run from Erin, AlexJ, & MMW and was completely hooked after I watched the video. It's pretty much amazing. Hence the excitement.

"Are you ready for the craziest, colorful, 5k of your life?" Yes, yes I am.

What is the Color Run?
The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. Our events, are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of the Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time. You will love this Color Dash of fun!

How does it work?
The Color Run pretty much has 2 SIMPLE rules. 1. White shirts (any mostly white T will work great) mandatory at the start line and 2. Color plastered EVERYTHING at the finish! Runner/walkers begin the 5k at the start line like a brand new pristine coloring book, they end looking like they fell into a Willy Wonka… tie dyed… vat of colored goodness.

What is the Color?
Each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color. 1k is yellow, 2k is blue, 3k is green, 4k is pink, and the 5k finish is a “Color Extravaganza.” As the runners/walkers hit the Kilometer COLOR RUN Zones, they will be blitzed by our volunteers, sponsors, and staff with COLOR. The color is a special “elf made” recipe of magical color dust. All products are 100% natural and safe. You can eat the stuff if you’d like (we have tried it and don’t suggest it, it is surprisingly high in calories and leaves a chalky aftertaste).

Now I know November 3rd is a ways from now, and other excitements are bound to arise, but as of this moment (well, really the moment I signed up the race till now) I'm SUPER EXCITED!

(I don't think you understand my excitement!)

Check out the video and look for a race near you!

Be healthy. Be happy. Be YOU!

P.S. -

Go Team Colour Me Fancy!!!!

Ryan's Weekend Recap: Spaghetti Friday night & Saturday Swings

Friday Night

My Auntie Alex and Mommy had a great idea to have a spaghetti night this last Friday night.

So they made spaghetti, veggies, and white rice

(yes, rice: thanks to the special request/birthday gift to my Uncle David)

Needless to say, I got it everywhere but it was all super yummy!!!

Saturday

Daddy had to work so it was Mommy and me alllllllllllll day!

We played with blocks, she made me sopita, and when Bachan (my grandma) came over we walked to the park! And you know what they have there? SWINGS! Yeah buddy!

Bachan and Me swinging

I walked on sand... new experience

My first time down the (mini) slide!