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Still footages:

What went on back stage:

I had the fun of co-planning a New Years Eve party for a few friends  at the Wei’s house. Since Austin had all kinds of cool photography equipments, I thought it would be super cool to do a fun photo sessions for all the families.

So I pulled out some of my crazy hair accessories, made some and bought some cool props for the “photo session”.

We started the party by having some wine and snacks in the kitchen,

lounging in the living room,

and over in the basement, kids were playing.

As the guests arrived, we started the photo session for each family. Ben graciously offered his professional photography skills and did every one of shoots. Thank you so much!

Preparing for the photos was hard work.

We also needed volunteers to throw confettis and they had to be trained.

We had so many confetti helpers.:)

While the photo shoots were going on, kids made masks and other cool props to use in the next room.

How fabulous!

Back in the living room, they started karaoke.

People who didn’t want to sing hung out in the kitchen.

Cheers to 2013! What an awesome Wei to start the New Years!  😉 Thanks for hosting the party and letting us make a big mess!

We got all dressed up for the Christmas service at GRC.

My sisters in Christ.

{I wearing BHLDN dress}

I’m out in the city by myself today to hang out with a friend.

My pretty date. 🙂

We started the day with a nice brunch at Pounds and Ounces. My goodness it was so good.

Walked around all day shopping!

Then finished the day by having drinks here.

They played games,

ate dinner,

had ice cream,

wished Chloe a happy birthday,

and went to the front part of the store where you find all kinds of adorable treats and candies

and picked out their own candies to take home.

Thank you all for coming to celebrate Chloe’s birthday! It was a blast!

They each got a cake pop to decorate.

Shane’s partner in crime. 😉

The fun continues…

We had our annual holiday sale at the Wei’s today.

Thanks for hosting!

We have a special guest staying with us for the long weekend. Henry, the camilion, is Chloe’s class pet and we are so happy that we get to take care of him this week. Kids are super excited!

Before bedtime, Chloe read some books to him even showing the pages so he can see. So sweet…

I made mini fish tacos as an appetizer for potluck get together tonight at the Wei’s.

Tilapia fish taco with arugula and avocado topped with wasabi creme.

The star dish: slow cooked pork

We spent a lot of time with these friends during the “powerless” last couple of weeks.

Cheers to our friendship!

Sweet and spicy chicken wings

Spiced nuts

We got to return our favors to friends who lost power.