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Fail

I tried to go to Bikram today, but didn't make it. Not for a lack of effort. But due to a hysterical baby. Usually, she's very distracted when her grandparents are here, but I think she has caught on that sometimes Umma will leave for awhile when they arrive early in the morning. Oh well. She has a bit of a runny nose (AGAIN!) so maybe she just feels extra clingy.

I had a great time at BFFF's house yesterday. I actually haven't seen her in a long while. And our kiddies got along so well! Olivia really loves Alex Oppa and thought V Unnie was pretty hilarious.

Everyone needs to go to Cox Farms. It was tres fun.

Too distracted by the tv right now to blog. Costco later.

Ramblings

I am totally procrastinating on cleaning our bathroom.  The rest of the house is clean (it is Monday Clean-Day afterall) but I really don't want to do our bathroom.  Today is one of those days where I need to bust out the Clorox and go over everything with a freaken toothbrush.  So annoying.  I really detest the smell of Clorox. 

The weekend was a lot of fun.  Friday night, Mr. Ho and I went to see Russell Peters at the DC Improv and we had such a great time!  The opening act, Mike Young, was so funny.  I think he's coming out with a HBO special soon.  But no one compares to Russell.  Mr. Ho feared he would recycle his old stuff, but he kept it fresh and hilarious!  He is so good at making fun of people in the audience.  I would definitely go see him again. You know why else this was a good night?  I got to wear my Loubs for the first time!  I wish the bottoms would never scuff.  

Saturday, Mr. Ho and I had dimsum with SIL, BIL, and Grandma Ho at Mark's Duck House.  Afterwards, we picked up Big A and took him to the Fairfax Fair.  I haven't been to a fair in so long and it just showed me how much I have aged.  Rides that I used to LOVE now make me feel so damn nauseous.  Heights that used to thrill me scare the crap out of me.  At least A had lots of fun!  We took him to eat at Todai and the boy ate 4 avocado rolls, broccoli, green hello, pineapples, edamame, and some grapes.  He is too funny.  We were exhausted after the day with him (babysitting is great birth control) so we just watched Bolt and went to sleep.

Sunday, we went to church and then went to DC to pick up crabs at the waterfront.  Mr. Ho had wanted to go to Orlando to celebrate our 1-year but I wanted to keep it low-key - crabs and beer!  Too bad Mr. Ho had a horrible allergic reaction and broke out in hives.  He took 2 Benadryl and passed out.  It was definitely a low-key celebration :(

I can't believe SIL's wedding is less than a week!  I'm so excited that DHuang and my parents will be in town!

Ok fine.  I'll go Clorox the crap out of my bathroom.  Later.

Where a Kid Can Be a Kid

SIL bought us some tanning sessions at the local tanning salon and I went with her for the first time last week.  The last time I went tanning was for our trip to Vegas and in preparation for the Grand Cayman sun.  I think after that, I may have gone spray-tanning.  I do love a good tan but am worried about all the damage it can do to your skin.  I tried the HT High Pressure Booth and I definitely saw a change within an hour.  Supposedly, UVB rays are blocked completely so your tan will last longer.  Anyway, tanning booths have changed so much since I was a teen.  They are very high tech.  But all I could think of with every little noise were the bulbs combusting and me frying to death.  

However, I shall go again.  

Well, only because I have three weddings to be in this summer and two of the dresses wash me out a bit because I'm so pale.  Within the next nine months, I'm in four weddings.  Fun!  No seriously, I love weddings.

This past weekend was pretty fun.  Friday, we stayed in and watched Vicky Christina Barcelona, which I loved.  Penelope Cruz really deserved her Oscar with this performance.  She was passionate and embodied an emotional rollercoaster.  Not to mention, absolutely beautiful.  I always thought she wasn't that pretty, but still photographs don't do her justice.  We also watched Yes Man with Jim Carrey, which I loved, too.  Zooey Deschanel is so adorable and I loved when Jim Carrey learned Korean.  Hilarious.  

Saturday, we went to Mr. Ho's co-worker's wedding.  I totally teared up when the bride walked down the aisle with her father.  That crap gets me every time.  I broke out the YSL shoes for the first time and they were a sight to behold.  Too bad my dress was way long and you could hardly see them.  But, man, I felt them.  I have to break those suckers in.  After not wearing heels everyday, its painful when I do wear them.

Sunday, went to church and then took BFFF's son to Chuck E Cheese.  Hmm....  I haven't been to this establishment in decades and I'd have to say, if it weren't for my infinite love of the A-man, I don't think I'd ever step foot in there again.  Hot, crowded, loud, dancing mouse...  But I will go there for the pizza.  And watching Mr. Ho and SIL playing more games than the kids.  Sunday night, we watched Doubt, which was ok.

I finished Angels & Demons last night.  I bought this book at the airport on my way home from Mississippi.  For what it is, a work of fiction, I enjoyed it.  Dan Brown is great at intertwining history with modern day culture, weaving a fun thriller.  There is a lot of controversy with the church, specifically the Vatican, but that just sucks all the fun out of it.  The movie looks pretty good though.

I hope this beautiful weather holds up.  Bad weather takes a toll on my mood.  

Mr. Ho is home.  Till later, peeps.

With the Kiddies

I spent the afternoon today with my favorite boy, BFFF's son, Alex.  I can't believe he is already 5 years old and will be starting first grade in the Fall!  Where does time go?  The weather finally cut us some slack (all these damn April showers better equal some major May flowers) so we got to spend some time outside.

We did a belated Easter egg hunt in the backyard.  Mr. Ho and I filled the eggs with Hershey Kisses, Mini Blow-Pops, and trucks.  Alex did a great job finding all the eggs, with the help of a slightly impatient Mr. Ho :)  Afterwards, we played with chalk, farmer, soccer, house, and on the swings.  When we were playing house, he offered me some Chrome Hearts juice - Alex is so avant garde.  I finally convinced him it was time to go inside and we played on the Wii.  Or should I say, I watched Alex play on the Wii.  He is at such a fun age and will say the darndest things.  Out of the blue, he said to me, "Noona, I had so much fun today.  I missed you."  (Or something like that) and my heart just melted on the spot!  

Miss. V is also getting so big!  Her lashes are to die for, just like her big brother.  And she is so much easier to carry because she can hold herself up easier.  I hope she gets over her separation anxiety soon because I just want to hold her all the time.  Well, until my arm starts shaking from the weight.  

Afterwards, Mr. Ho and I drove around aimlessly for about 30 minutes because he couldn't decide what to eat.  We had to go home before buying anything because Rocky had to poo.  And then finally after entering and leaving Lotte empty-handed, he settled on Paisano's for their thin-crust pizza, philly cheesesteak, and wings (for me).  He told me I could blog about this, so I am.  

Goodnight, friends.  Happy Friday!