Happy 5 Months and Christmas 2008 Recap
We’ve been married for 5 months now and the last few weeks have been very exciting and busy for us and the Leung family. Let’s review:
*Christmas: We spent pretty much all of Christmas vacation in Turlock so we could help my sister prepare for her New Year’s Eve wedding. The Leung family house was bustling this year with a new son-in-law (Frank), a soon-to-be son-in-law (Alex), and an aunt and uncle visiting from Hong Kong. Though we all decided to go low-key on gifts this year, we still had plenty to open.
Kiya was completely spoiled not only by her mommy and daddy, but by her aunties, uncles, and our friends as well! She has plenty of new toys to learn by name and treats to snack on. Kiya says “thanks!” 
Aside from my stomach issues, we had a great Christmas. After throwing up 6 (yes 6!) times on Christmas Eve due to either a questionable pearlie drink from a pho restaurant or a 24-hour flu bug, I spent Christmas day afraid to eat. That was hard because there was a lot of yummy holiday food around the house.
About to open our presents
Frank, Kiya, and cousin Max with my Dad’s new reindeer
Kiya opening one of her presents
The aftermath–the box didn’t survive!
Kiya and her Papas playing with a toy he picked out
*California vs. Miami in the Emerald Bowl 12-27-08: My dad, sister Anita, Frank, and I went to watch Cal play Miami in the Emerald Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco. We went to a pre-game party and ate some yummy appetizers before heading into the park, and then had plenty to eat during the game as well. We were lucky enough to watch the game from the luxury boxes, though the people around us probably thought we were pretty nutty with all of our screaming. Go Bears!
At the pre-game party at ACME Chophouse
Inside AT&T Park
The bride-to-be, me, Frank, and dad
Right before kick-off
*Anita and Alex’s Wedding 12-31-08: My sister Anita married her long-time boyfriend of 10 years on New Year’s Eve. The bride was beautiful and her love of pink was reflected throughout. It was perfectly Anita! Congrats you two! We are so happy for you! (Pictures from the wedding to be posted when I get permission from the bride and groom.)
The sisters at the rehearsal dinner
Frank and me (in my bridesmaid glory) before the ceremony. It was SO cold!
Daddy, Mommy, and me
Just two more days of vacation left…bummer!