My Adirondack Chair

I got my very own little patio chair! Mommy couldn't resist the cute pink Adirondack chair from Target. I love it! Daddy put it all together for me today while Mommy was having a girls day scrapping. I'm such a big girl now...wonder if Mommy will let me roast marshmallows for some smores in my chair by our fire pit??? Probably not since it's hot, danger, danger but I could learn...we'll see.

Angels vs. Kansas City

Makayla got to go see the Angel's again tonight with Mommy & her cousins (Alex, Patty, Alyssa & Alexis). Daddy had to work late so he couldn't join all of us. It was Alexis's first game and she did great! When the kiss cam was shown on the jumbo tron, Makayla started kissing all of us, it was so cute! Then it was time to rally with the monkey and they showed it on the screen again and Makayla grabbed her rally monkey and started jumping up and down! Again, it was so cute how she just picks it all up so quickly! We had a blast and tried to rally when the time came but it didn't work. The Angel's lost to KC 3-5. Boo hoo!

Here's Makayla staring at the cotton candy that her cousin had, she got to try a little bit and good thing for Mommy she didn't care for it too much. We had great club seats where they served us food. So spoiled!
Here we all are except for Alex since he took our picture. From top, left to right (Mommy, Patty, Alyssa, Makayla & Alexis) Thanks for joining us instead of making Mommy & Makayla go all alone. We'll have to catch another game together soon!

17-months with Mr. Bear

Today Makayla has finally hit the 20 mark weighing in at exactly, 20.2lbs. and 28.5 inches tall.
Here is an update on some of things Makayla is saying fairly clearly.
Pa for Grandpa, bebe, mama, dada, mom, dad, yum, yum, oh!
She is running everywhere and super active. She understands almost anything but has very few words. She is really Miss. Independent lately. She's also down to just one good nap a day, between 2-3 hours long mid-day. She wipes her mouth with her napkin and is a super clean and tidy girl....hmmmm wonder where she gets that from? After eating she puts up both of her hands for us to clean. That's our girl! She can eat with her spoon and fork really well now and loves tomatoes, cucumbers, & the usual chicken nuggets and any sort of chicken that's grilled too. Loves pineapple, apples & watermelon as well. She also likes her food whole now so she can hold and bite instead of us cutting it all up. Still loves her baby and duckie that she takes almost everywhere. She loves her piggy back rides and can go up and down the stairs really well on her own. She's just growing up way too fast!
Makayla and her Mr. Bear and one of her favorite babies! She put her baby next to her.
Tilting my head next to Mr. Bear. Loveeee my Mr. Bear! I'm almost as tall as him now!

Duke's Brunch for Mak's 17-month Birthday

Ong Ngoai wanted to take the family to Duke's down by the pier in HB today. It was for Makayla's 17-month birthday! Ong Ngoai loves their Sunday brunch and wanted Grandpa Stan & Grandma Jennie to try it. Everyone loved it! We had so much fun! We bumped into Dana & Kevin from Dragon Boat there too. What a small world. Uncle Alan & Auntie Som also joined us. There were musicians that sang beautiful Hawaiian songs for us. It was a beautiful to be at the beach. After brunch we walked along the pier and checked out all the vendors and music. Fun day. Thanks Ong Ngoai!

Makayla and her Ong Ngoai listening to the people singing the Hawaiian songs to us.
Grandma Jay, Grandpa Stan & Makayla at the table at Duke's. What a pretty, pretty dress Makayla! (from Uncle Alan when he visited Hawaii last year)

The musicians singing and dancing for us. What a treat!
It's dessert time Daddy! Yum, yum cookie! Big cookie!
Snuggles with my Uncle Al, I really want him to take me outside on the pier...maybe the snuggles will work!
Cruising outside after brunch with Ba Ngoai....gotta hold her hand.

Mother's Beach

We went to Mother's Beach today for Dragon Boat practice. It's been a long time since we've had a free Saturday to go since we're always such busy bees. We had no intentions of practicing since Daddy was not feeling that great and Mommy inviting Auntie Stace, Tara & my buddies Rachee & Mia to play with me at the beach, but somehow Mommy ended up practicing for the 1st time while Daddy and my Aunties watched me. Mommy drummed for the team, I heard she did okay for being her 1st time.....Go Mommy & team! The day was a little cloudy but we had lots of fun and it was so good to see everyone again!

Hollywood Mak setting up her umbrella beach chair.
The water is cold Daddy.......Brrrr.

All done down at the water and sand...wrapping up our beach play date, Makayla, Mia & Rachael.

Disneyland once again.....

It's Friday night and Mommy & Daddy decided to take me to Disneyland to use our annual passes since we haven't been in awhile. It was such a nice evening. I was really brave this time around. We were in Tomorrowland and I kept on pointing up at the rockets so Mommy went to ask one of the workers if I was big enough to ride and they said yes as long as I was with Mommy or Daddy. So up, up and away on the Astro Orbitor I go.....so fun! Then we walked around to see the new Nemo submarine ride but the line was at least 2 1/2 hours long, no way were we going to stand in that line! So we went to watch a little bit of the parade and ended up over at It's a Small World. We rode that and I was bouncing on the boat because I loved the music! To the carousel next with Daddy and then it was time for dinner. We went and had corn dogs at the cart on Main St. Yum, yum! Next was the carousel with Daddy and then Dumbo with Daddy. So fun! Now, it's time to head over to see the fireworks, we found a spot but I was getting very, very tired since it was past my bedtime and I've had such a busy, busy night. I didn't make it through the fireworks so we just headed home before the finish an tried to beat the crowd out.
Waiting in line patiently with Mommy to ride the Astro Orbitor rocket!
Getting a little antsy in line....climbing up like a big girl.
Up, up and away on my rocket! Wheeeee......
Dumbo with Daddy, one of my favorite rides at Disneyland right now.

What a fun evening! Thanks Mommy & Daddy for taking me!

Daddy's Day with Elmo Makes Music......

We celebrated Daddy's official 2nd Daddy's Day today. It was a full and exciting day. We woke up and I had a surprise for Daddy on my Mr. Bear. He was wearing my present for Daddy. His 2nd annual "I Love My Daddy" t-shirt. We had breakfast at home and then got ready to head down to Long Beach to see Elmo Makes Music.....it was a Sesame Street live Elmo show. I had so much fun, it was my 1st live show ever and boy was I so excited! I was dancing and bouncing up and down on my chair when they made all kinds of music! I can't believe he wanted to take me to go see Elmo on Daddy's Day....what a guy....he really is the best Daddy ever!Here I am with my Daddy and his t-shirt that I made him. Yup, that's me on his t-shirt.

We arrived at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center and I had to have a picture with Elmo and my Elmo & Zoe outfit....but what's over there? So much excitement and activity before the big show starts!
The big Elmo Makes Music stage starts with a Bert & Ernie introductionThis is pretty much everyone, the entire Sesame Street cast.....They make so much fun and wonderful music!

Our family photo after the show....I was so jazzed and full of energy after the show. Time for dinner now! We took Daddy to Joe's Crab Shack but it was too busy and then we ended up at El Torito for an early dinner. Yummy! Thanks for a wonderful day Daddy....I hope you had as much fun as I did on Daddy's Day! You're the bestest Daddy ever!!!!!!

Daddy's Day Dinner.....Brazilian Style

We had dinner at Amazon in Fullerton tonight to celebrate Daddy's Day with my Daddy & Grandpa's. It was nice and my 1st time trying a Brazilian BBQ. It was yummy! Lots of meat! We were all very, very full after this meal. I even tried lamb and liked it! We did dinner on Saturday night instead of dealing with all the crazy crowds tomorrow night. To bad my Uncle Binh & Auntie Janai couldn't join us this time around. Hope to see them soon.

Here we all are...one big happy family!

Me & my Daddy......I'm Dad's little busy bee alright, that's what my shirt says and it's very true lately!
Grandpa Stan, me in the middle and my Ong Ngoai to the right during dinner. Happy Daddy's Day everyone! I hope you enjoyed dinner on me tonight!

Clean '07

The week of June 10-14th is a trade show that our company displays at. This is a biggie for us. It happens every 2-years and this year it's in Vegas. This was a tough trip for me since I haven't been away from Makayla for this long at all. The most has been just a couple of nights and I'm at the show for 4 nights without her. Ryan was going to join me and bring Makayla out but he's been working so much that he couldn't get away. But once I arrived at the Hilton, I'm glad they didn't join me. I forgot how smelly and smokey Vegas hotels/casinos can be when you're not around it all the time. Overall, we had a very successful and busy time at the show. It's hard work you know? You get up early, talk to customers all day long and work a full day at the show on your feet. Then afterwards while still in uniform and still at the convention center are cocktail parties that we host and attend. Then it's back to our hotels for 30 minutes to get ready and head out for dinner with customers, old Clean Show friends and Coin Laundry Associations for super nice dining. By the time I'm back in my room it always seem to be at least midnight and after a lot of wine, all to go back and do it all over again the next day. Very exhausting & fun at the same time. All in all it was a good time even though I missed my little girl dearly! Glad to be back home.
Our Clean Show team, from left to right, that's me, Christine, Frank (VP Marketing & Sales), Rita (Customer Service Rep.), Rick (Owner), Preston (Sales).
Me and Franko in front of our stand with the Stanley cup & championship hats! Supporting our Ducks even at the show!
An aerial view of our awesome booth this year! It's the biggest we've had.

Great job everyone for another successful Clean Show! Thanks for all your hard work!

My 1st Audition Call.....

I finally got my first audition call on Thursday from my agent. I actually forgot about even having an agent since they signed me up way back in December and there hasn't been anything until now. So, we went to Los Angeles this morning for a Gymboree audition. Again, it was our 1st time so we didn't' know what to expect, but I guess it wasn't much. It's a real quick process since there are tons of kids going and they know what they're looking for.....so we signed in, waited quickly for out turn, they took a picture of me, made me giggle and smile, and I gave them my photo sheet and off went home for the call back call. Hopefully we get the call sometime this week since the actual photo shoot is scheduled for Wednesday but my Mommy is out of town at a trade show in Vegas....maybe Daddy can take the day off if they call.....we'll wait and see. Wish me luck!

Here I am before entering the audition room........lights, camera, action....not really.....

Here I am with my new Gymboree outfit in front of "Television Center"!

I never got a call back.....guess I wasn't what they were looking for.

There was another audition on Tuesday for Talbot Kids but Daddy was too busy with work and couldn't take me and Mommy was out of town. I hope there's more auditions to come now........

Stanley Cup Champions!

Can you believe that we were at Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals? WOW! Was it fun! What an experience, it was exciting and emotional! What a deal for the Ducks! Daddy got us tickets to this game through ebay early so it was a good deal....he probably could've sold them for 3 times the $$ but glad he didn't since it was an experience of a life time!


This was right when the 3rd period ended, they all threw their sticks, gloves & helmets off to hug each other and start the celebration!

Score 6-2, Ducks win the Stanley Cup! The 1st California team to win it! King fans.....yes, the Ducks won it before you! Neener, neener, neener!

Woo Hoo! Go Ducks, Go!!!!!!
Hoisting the Cup up in the air! Yippee!!!
The Ducks Stanley Cup banner is unveiled........

Scotty Niedermeyer wins the Conn Smythe trophy which is pretty much the MVP winner. Mommy thought it was going to be Andy Mak (McDonald), but Scotty did deserve it! Congrats!

Teemu finally gets to hoist the Cup! He has played for over 15-years in the NHL and almost retired without ever getting to win the Stanley Cup....good thing he played for another year and came to the Ducks....now the big question....will he be back next year? We all hope so Teemu!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DUCKS! THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON! IT'S BEEN FUN WATCHING ALL THE EXCITEMENT!

Let's Go Angels!

I went to my 1st Angel baseball game of the 2007 regular season tonight. I saw the Angels back in March but it was in Arizona for spring training. I had a blast tonight! I was clapping and cheering on my Angels like crazy. I got a Jered Weaver bobble head as the give away tonight too. Good stuff! We had really nice people sitting around us and they gave me so much attention and played with me and helped me cheer on my Angels! Such great fans! Angel's win 5-1! Yippee!
We're all Angel'd out for our family photo in from of the ballpark. Thanks to the nice gentleman that offered to take our picture!Mmmmm.....chickie stars from Carl's Jr. for din din at the ballpark. I'm tired of all the hot dogs from all my Duckie games lately. Time to change up the food! Yum, yum!
Me & my Daddy in front of Angel Stadium....those are some big ball caps!

Orange Julius Bike

I got to go bike riding for the first time today! Mommy got her Paul Frank crusier that's she's been eyeing for years but there's never been an occasion to get one.....I'm glad I'm the occasion because my new "Orange Julius" bike is the bomb! My bike seat was suppose to go on Daddy's bike but he's got a fancy bike that Uncle Alan gave him with gears, shocks & suspension and my seat didn't fit so that's why Daddy got Mommy her new bike. Mommy had to get comfortable riding with me on the back and she was a little nervous but I think she did a fine job since the ride was so smooth that I fell asleep. We just rode around our Summerlane community and maybe we'll venture to the beach on our next outing! I love the bell, basket, helmet & our orange colored Duckies bike! I can't wait to go riding again soon!
I'm in my new bike seat for the 1st time holding on tight! I love my new pink helmet too! When I tried it on at REI I didn't want to take it off before Mommy bought it for me. I've been wearing it when taking my walks in my pink car with Grandma. It looks much better when I wear it bike riding vs. my walks.
Here I am crusing around with Mommy & Orange Julius! Ring the bell.......ding ding here comes Makayla!