I'm Back.

that's it! i've said it before, but i'm ready to start releasing my blog. it started tonight. i went through my camera and realized i have about three memory cards filled with pictures that needs to be uploaded. i realized that i haven't blogged in the past four months! but, rest assure, i have hidden blogs that i haven't released. i've been juggling my time being a mother, wife, sister, and friend. it's hard at times and i realized patience is the key. i've been working hard to get my pre-pregnancy body back as well. i try to dedicate an hour, 3 to 4 times a week to myself by participating in yoga. it's pretty awesome. if i can't take care of myself, there's no way i could take care of my kids. i need the energy and strength. i hope you're doing the same, too, whether you have kids or not. please don't give up one yourself. you just have to believe and make time even though it may seem nearly impossible.


besides, i always find creativity and beauty that happens in between motherhood and my crazy life. a mother is who i am and what i am most proud of. i can't even recall how life was like without my kids. everything i used to do (before i had kids) was pushed to the back burner from piano, dance class, photography (besides taking pictures of my babies), etc. these little people you see above are my top priority along with my husband.  when i look at batman (aiden), robin (dilly), and baby batman (evan), it feels like time sped up a little quicker than the day before. one day, i know there will be more time for me, but for now, i want it to be about my little men. you read it right. it's ALL about my men!


love my boys. xoxo.

Cinderella Carriage | Seaport Village

We were on our way home from lunch. It was one of those weekends where we didn't have anything planned for the evening. Our weekends are normally jammed pack with events to attend but for the first time in awhile, we had it free and couldn't figure out what to do. We're a family where we like to do things on the weekends rather than to stay home since we're home for the most part Monday through Thursday. We like to try to do things with our boys and it could be from simple to spontaneous. 

Today, we decided to head down to San Diego for the evening. We wanted to visit Balboa Park, but instead decided to go on the Cinderella Carriage ride around San Diego. It benefited our boys. They love that they we were being strolled around by a horse. I told them it's like the movie Cinderella and they're my little prince. Our driver (aka our tour guide) was pleasant and gave us a good amount of history about San Diego. I love listening and learning about history, but never found it as exciting in school. It's more enjoyable when it's being told like a story. 

Our little boys were in so much awe. 

I couldn't tell you how much I love my life and what it means to do things with my family. I want to set the foundation with Papa Dang to build our family. It takes a lot of work just like anything else. But, I figured I'll be doing it right from the beginning. You have to start them young as in young I mean, when they take their first breath of air. Knowingly knowing that one day, our boys will make their own choices in life and if they know right from wrong, hopefully, they would make the right choices without suffering from the consequences. By spending time together whether it be at home or not, it's the only way I can teach them the core. In our household, I make it a key to minimize conflicts and to maximize learning. 

Again, it was definitely a nice little getaway for the evening with our boys. We did stroll around Seaport Village after our ride. They have a nice little band that plays in the area. It was soothing to hear. Papa Dang and I are starting to love the life in downtown areas.

Love my boys. XOXO.

Griffith Observatory | Los Angeles, CA

We were supposed to take off to Santa Barbara and San Francisco for 4th of July weekend, but postponed it. Earlier today, I took my three boys with me to my office in El Segundo. Dilly had cracked my work laptop screen by accident the day before and I had to get something done. He does everything for me, which is very thoughtful. So, it was understandable. After I took care of some business, I headed home to pick up my husband, cousin, and sister in OC to head out to Hollywood. We started off at Hollywood / Highland and ended up at the Griffith Observatory! We haven't been here in ages and this was our kids first time!


I told them they were here to see the stars high in the sky. They were flabbergasted. I love how easily entertained they can be, but the best part was helping them learn. I love turning a play adventure into an educational one!


The best thing about visiting the Griffith Observatory is that it's free. You can see the hollywood sign and a spectacular / expansive view of Los Angeles. I love the experience and the exhibits are very interactive. I swear, I could spend an entire day here learning about astronomy. We didn't catch the planetarium show, which is just about all you pay for here. We waited in line outside on the rooftop where they house an enormous telescope. The line was a bit long, but worth the wait. Too bad Papa Dang saw nothing in the telescope. The employees appear to be extremely passionate and kept their explanation simple to understand. It was very informative.


One of my favorite display were the chunks of meteorites that have fallen to earth, which caused some catastrophic events! I always love to learn and gaining knowledge is powerful. Papa Dang had to listen to me rave and exclaim the awesomeness of this place. 


I love my family and every chance I get I love spending it with them. As long as you make the most of it, you're living in the moment.


Love my boys. XOXO.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

It was such an awesome experience and our kids first time at Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

They were amazed to meet some of the characters (batman, superman, buzz, bubble-bee from transformer, etc), which of course they believed were real. These impersonators basically crowded the sidewalk and would let you take pictures for a tip.... more to come tomorrow.

Father's Day - Like Father Like Son

My husband doesn't like much and it doesn't take much to make him happy.

I didn't know what to get him, but I figured something meaningful would be worth a million bucks, if not more. I had my friend make the shirts for me the day before Father's Day. Our little boys were able to sport them just in time for the celebration. I normally shower and dress our boys so Papa Dang was in for the surprise. He smirked and smiled when Aiden walked downstairs to tell him he "rocked" and to check out the back of his shirt. I thought it was so cool to show off how much papa dang means to us in this form .....

Honestly, Papa Dang is an amazing father, friend, and husband! He sacrifices so much for us and takes great pride in caring for our family. At his center, he knows and understands his role. He's loving, caring, compassionate, and may I add, religious. He's our hero and still makes time to do the things he loves without interfering into our family time together. He normally does everything he enjoys when we're all sound asleep. He never ever complains about anything, which never cease to amaze me. 

Today, he's extremely worthy of an honor for what he does for us, even though it may appear that we're not always thankful, but we truly are. We wouldn't make it without his support and love.

Together, we make one awesome family. 

We love you Papa Dang!

Love my boys. XOXO.

this picture below was taken with my iPhone on Father's Day. 

Happy Birthday, Batman!

Dear Batman.

I've been busy these past few days and finally found time to write you your birthday letter. In my eyes, it's never too late. I just have to say that you're still the same. You love to say "remember mom" "remember how such and such". Well, son, remember this sign? I bought this sign last year for you. It says to "follow you dreams". I know your dream right now is probably to be batman, but that's OK. i want you to continue to follow your dreams until you find what you're passionate about one day. DREAM BIG.

i want you to know that i'm doing my best to raise you up. i want you to be a good person and hopefully one day, you'll tell me this:

because ....

as you continue to take these walks in life ...

don't ever forget to laugh and dream....

especially to dream ...............

because ...... (maybe not the drink wine part yet)

please know that ....

i know "A" is for "Aiden", but "A" is also for awesome. you are awesome in my eyes! i will never forget how awesome you were when you made me cry. it was in a good way and it happened about a month ago. i took you to the mall and noticed you fell asleep in the back. i tapped you on your leg to tell you we're at the apple store and asked why you didn't nap at school earlier. you responded "mom, i didn't nap at school today. i didn't want to. i worked hard so i can show u my work". i remembered grabbing onto you. i whispered i love you in your ears. thanks for making me proud - proud that i've raised you into a good person and thank you for thinking of me. 

4 years ago today, i welcomed you into my life with open arms. i was scared of everything from being a mom to being hospitalized! today son, i would suffer in as much pain just to have you in my life. i would do anything and everything for you. you have made me so proud. 


now, it's time for you to continue to chase your dream and have fun being a kid.

even if your dream is to be a mini-adam west. i love you and happy birthday. xoxo.

Evan Tyler Dang | 2 months

i can't believe baby batman is 2 months old. he gained a whopping 6 lbs since birth and now weighs 14 lbs, which puts him in the 95th percentile. how did i ever score such a chunky monkey? beats me, but he's such a cutie pie! i love that he sleeps 10 to 12 hours straight through the night in his bedroom. i love that he smiles at me every morning when he wakes up. i love that he laughs out loud when i make funny sounds or have small baby talks with him. i love that he loves to eat constantly. i love that he's an easy going baby and falls asleep on his own. i love that he lets me take him around (well, he doesn't have a choice) without crying. i love that he's my son, a gift i couldn't bear to live without. 

i love you baby batman.