Sep 27, 2013

Mini Vacay in LA

Made a quick 4 day trip out to LA for a mini vacay/a good friend's wedding this past weekend. We left the kiddo at home w/ Grandma (thank goodness for G-mas!) It was both of ours first time in LA and we were determined to eat at as many places as possible. Funny how the older you get, the mark of a good time is determined by the deliciousness of the meals consumed on said trip. Or is that just me, being my gluttonous self? I Yelped the hell out of every possible restaurant, and then we ended up just forgetting all our plans, and played it all by ear. Isn't that the LA way to do things anyway?
Places we ate:
1. Korean - duh. Ktown was a no brainer, and I'm still thinking about how damn good it was. Dallas has pretty good Korean food, but I'm not sure anything is close to being on par with Kang Hodong Baekjong. It was a 2 hour wait, but totally worth it. Daydreaming about it still.
2. Ramen - ever since we had Ippudo in NYC, we've been on the hunt for something comparable. It's the new "it" food it seems these days, and why not find the best spot in Japan Town? Several friends recommended Daikokuya. So off we treked to downtown and put our name on the list to wait another 1.5 hours. The broth was satisfying and pork was fatty enough for my liking, but overall - not amazing. And definitely not Ippudo. Sad face.
3. Umami Burgers - heard a lot of hoopla over this place. Truffle burger with truffle cheese and glaze, whaat? Kind of disappointed to find out it was a chain.  Yeah, I'm a burger snob and bougie when it comes to chains. It was just meh. The sweet potatoe fries made an honorable attempt to redeem the meal.
4. Newport Tan Cang - we drove an hour for this place (with no traffic) after everyone and their mamas told us we HAD to have the lobster here. Husband wasn't sold as we're not big lobster people and it probably would taste like the lobster special at every Asian wedding. But when in Rome, right? We got here right as it opened and the place filled up immediately. 5lbs of lobster, bo luc lac, and $100 later - we were SO bloated. But a oh so happy and content kind of bloated when you've had a very good meal. My people didn't steer me wrong on this one. I'm only sad I was too chicken to ask to take a picture with the ginormous alien crabs in the tanks.
Our friend's wedding was in Malibu, atop a mountain (might I add, it was a scary as shit drive and much scarier down) with the most amazing view. Gorgeous venue, beautiful couple, and a lovely wedding.
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By Sunday, we were so ready to get home to C. My mom and dad told me that he was looking for us all weekend and waiting for us by the window. SO SAD, poor baby. As much as we enjoyed some adult time together, nothing beats being home with my main little man.
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Sep 11, 2013

Wednesday Wishlist

It was bound to happen. C caught his very first cold from school (on his 2nd day) so he was home on Monday. This also meant that there was very little sleeping at the N. house. Having a sick child is the worst. Boogers, tears, forcing medicine down a screaming banshee baby's throat is nothing compared to the thrashing and crying every 2 hours. Thankfully, we've powered through to Wednesday on waves of coffee fueled endorphins and little man is feeling better - clingy, but better.
In between zoning out and trying to stay awake at work, I did a little window shopping ;)
Currently lusting over:
alice + oliva drixa pumps - hot!
parker finn dress - perfect date night dress
rag and bone harrow booties - love the added detailing from their popular classic newbury boots
danielle nicole shoulder bag - loving this color for fall

Sep 8, 2013

First Day of School

I'm sure everyone's feeds has been blowing up with photos of their favorite little people's first day of school for the past week or so. Caden isn't in school school per se, but a Kid's Day Out program at church, twice a week, 9-2:30. He gets to socialize and learn stuff - so hey, that's school! There was a lot of anxiety for me leading up to that first day for some reason. I remember how exciting it was for the start of school when I was younger. Buying new school supplies, going shopping for brand new clothes and of course planning THE cutest outfit possible to wear on the first day. I guess I was vicariously living through my 20 month year old again because picking out his little firetruck backpack and lunch box was serious business people.
We've had a successful first week - a few tears at drop off - but I'm proud to say that I've received an email or two about how great little man is doing. #proudmama
I mean, look at that face. A little scholar in the making, am i right??
KDO - C\
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