December 28, 2004
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Event Recap:
Christmas Past:
Christmas is just around the corner and since I’ll be leaving tonight for Arizona to see my family, I started getting a little nostalgic for Christmas’ of yester-year. Life was so much simpler back then ; a little G.I. Joe, Hot Wheels car, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle was all I needed to make me happy.
Here is a picture of me (left) and my younger twin brother (right). Taken Christmas of 1989.
Christmas Present:
So many amazing memories from this past weekend and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world. My family has and will always be there for them and I have to say the only sad part about the weekend was when I realized I had to leave.
The weekend started out visiting my Aunt’s house and praying for her….
I was tired from my flight but I guess while I was sleeping my sister caught me w/ the newest member of the family. 2 month year old Bucky (1/2 Pomeranian & 1/2 Chihuahua) heheh short for Buckwheat. (his name is still in the works, so if anyone has an idea it’d help out)
Due to popular demand here are two more pictures of Bucky
Here is a picture of my beautiful sisters and mom.
Left to Right: Tu (oldest), Thao (middle), Tam (my mom), & Thy (youngest)
This picture prooves silliness runs in my family and doesn’t stop with me =P [My sister is humping the tree just to let you guys now]
Here I am getting ready to open presents….
Here is the coolest dinner check list ever =P
I was feeling a little artsy fartsy with this picture and something about it just seemed beautiful.
For the first time in all our years as a family we had a traditional american christmas meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, gravy, etc..etc…..so very good
Here is the yummy meal I had…….sometimes you have to splurge a little in the holidays
Here is the picture of my sister the pharmacy student rock star
After christmas lunch was over I got some poker playing in with my family and guess who won
With everyone in the gambling spirit we decided to head out to a casino for a some real gambling. [Left: me with my video poker winnings. Right: my family cheering my brother on]
This was THE christmas tree. Growing up my family didn’t have money to buy a christmas tree every year so we used to have a plastic tree we would assemble every year. It amazes me whenever I think about how far my family has come from such humble beginnings. Merry Christmas everyone!
Comments (28)
aww soo kyoot!!! hope u hab a GReaT Christmas!!!! and have a safe trip back to ur family!!!:)
that don’t make you happy anymore? what do you need makes you happy now? MERRY CHRISTMAS LAN! have a safe flight.
And all I got was a lump of coal. . .
Have fun in Arizona. I wish I could sneak into your luggage as a stowaway — that would be really cool… I probably could, too.. You know why?
CUZ IM A FUCKING NINJA!
tyeah!
ahh yes, i remember those times
that’s true…. but if you think about it… Although we don’t get as much presents anymore. there is an even more simple present that tops it all…. “spending time with friends and family”
OMG I TOTALLY FORGOT U HAVE A TWIN….GEEZE THATS SHOCKING I WANT TO SEE THE TWO OF U STAND NEXT TO EACH OTHER…HAHAH FUNNY WELL THANKS FOR THE XMAS GREET ENJOY YOUR STAY THERE IN ARIZONA. HAPPY HOLIDAYS LAN!!
hope you had a merry christmas with your family!!!!!!! lets hang out soon!!!
Hey Lan…Merry Christmas to you too
I will be in the OC on the 3rd b/c I’m going to Disneyland with some of my friends…I think I might be in Irvine on the 4th too, but I’m not sure b/c I’m not driving up there.
Merry Christmas to you too! Glad to hear that u’ve been having fun w/family! *hugz* see ya sooN! =)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! *hug* you are surrounded by love! it’s the best gift! keep on counting your blessings. your sisters and your mama are beautiful. oh and your handsome too
Glad to see you had an awesome Christmas with your family
. Merry Belated Christmas, Lan!
oh and buckwheat is toooooo cute! i just want to kiss him all over!
did you ever open my present? i hope you liked it.
Ho ho ho! Merry everyone!
OMG Bucky is sooooooooooo adorable!!! What kinda dog is that? A pom? aaaawwwwwwww….glad you had a great time with your family!!! =) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
i’m not melodramatic biatch .. .i’m being colorful =) hahah . . .and why don’t YOU ever call me . . .WHAT THE HELL? ya better watch your back boy and gimme a call or else you can consider bucky history.
very nice place lan! your mom (sister) did a great job. nice wood floors and beautiful tree
hope you had the christmas you deserve with your family. first time i’ve seen all your sisters in one picture! miss ya lots.
marvelous pics lan. absolutely marvelous. i’m still lookin at that dinner you had.
haha thanks.. dude nice pics haha
wow nice pictures – and a BIG Xmas tree!
::wistfully:: i wish i was there.
that is a FANTASTIC christmas tree.
at least you got a tree…i’ve only got one once my whole life! nice dog, can i eat him?
u better watch out for ur doggy…everyone wants him…including me…hehe…
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It was my first time making Christmas Dinner with family, too! Sadly my mommy couldn’t be there.
but i’m so glad you had such a great christmas. and your family is awesome, i love the story, the pictures, the humble beginnings, the American christmas, the beautiful tree. I love it!!!