Our New Bathroom!

You ask, and we deliver! A lot of you have asked for photos of our remodel and finally we have something to show you. Our guest bathroom was completed after 2 weeks. We couldn't be happier to get a bathroom back. We were literally without a shower for the past two weeks. Keith has been taking showers at work, and I have... resorted to taking a sponge bath. Our house was designed in a way that our contractor couldn't do one bathroom at a time, which means they had to work with two showers and tub at the same time, hence leaving us without the ability to take showers at home for two weeks.

Working overtime

Spent 2 days in San Diego last week to host a event for my clients at work. We hosted the event at a snuffy Wine Bar at the Gaslamp Quarter, which turned out to be a lot of fun. I learned alot about wine paring and types of wine at the event... not to mention I also got confirmation that I'm allergic to something in wines... or shellfish. I ended the night breaking out in hives. That wasn't fun.

Caught in the Act

I was at a Laker game a few weeks ago, and was caught in the act of returning to the buffet line to get a second serving of their delicious chicken wings. Hey, how often do you get the chance to pig out at the Staples Center? I took advantage of it. ;-)

Animal Abuse in DACC?

This is tough content to absorb, but those of you that know me, know that I feel strongly about the mistreatment of animals. Please inform yourself and make your own decision. http://lacdacc.blogspot.com

I love my subject

Since taking my photography class last fall, I haven't been really good at 'practicing' what I've learned. I'm glad my pets don't mind being my 'subject' during my photography trials.

Mango turns 4

So our little pet bird turned 4 this past month. With all the fuss over our new pup, we actually forgot her birthday. Shame on us. She has adjusted well to Dash...at first she plucked out alot of her chest feathers, due to anxiety of a new addition to our family- but she's gotten really used to him and his "dog" noises (bark, whine). We taught Dash to not go anywhere near Mango, and he is not to mess with her. So far, he's gotten the hint. He could care less about pestering her. I guess the idea of Mango sitting on Dash's head for our Christmas cards this year is out of the question.

I've been tagged by Cindy Bui!

Cindy, this is for you, my #1 blog reader :)

What is his full name? Keith Aaron Eggleston.
How long have you been married? 8 months. I plan to claim the "newlywed" title forever.
Who eats more sweets? Keith. The lover of Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Who said I love you first? Depends on who you ask... HE DID! (according to me)
How old is he? 42, but if you ask him, he will claim he's 4.2.
Who is taller? He’s taller.
Who is smarter? We're both smart. I am school-wise and he is street-wise.
Who can sing better? He raps better, I can at least carry a tune. ;-)
Who does the laundry? He does. I tend to mess up the colors. I turned his white undershirts to pink one time.
Who pays the bills? He does! Although I'd like him to trust paying bills online. We seem to constantly run out of mailing stamps.



Vanessa Chan~you're it! I'm tagging you!

Hue's Baby Shower

Several of Hue's friends and I threw her a baby shower for Hue and her husband, Anthony. They've decided to name their new baby girl Siena. She's is so lucky to have a parents that are so warm-hearted and generous. Hue and I used to walk home together from elementary school. I really love having friends in my life that allow me to reflect on where my roots are, where I've been and who I have become. Check out the yummy spread! It was my first attempt to make Devil's eggs and tomato -basil bruchetta. Came out pretty tasty! Keith indulged himself with chocolate chip cookies from Mrs. Field's. I think he helped himself to pretty much all of it!

The Roaring 20's

Keith and I got invited to a friend's birthday party where the theme was "The Roaring 20's". Since we didn't have anything specific to this time period, we successfully whipped out a few items out of our closet and got creative. Surprisingly enough, I didn't supply Keith with a wig to wear. He actually found one on his own. Pretty nerdy of my husband.

Happy Birthday Caden

Caden had his first taste of cake at his 1st birthday party. Although his dad was tempting and distracting him with another substance... which he seemed more interesting in trying.

Dash- Dazed and Confused

Moments before he attacked my camera with slober.

I've been tagged! We're going private on March 16!

Friends and Family,
After being convinced by my hubby and my cousin Cindy, We're going private too. What this means is that to read our blog, you'll need to log in with your email address. We do love sharing our lives with you through our blog, but its just a small measure of protection we need to do to feel safe with the content we share with the world. Please send an email to: kathyslau@yahoo.com and let me know to add your email to our "reader's list". We would still love to be in touch with you. Cheers!

Dash got a new haircut!

Keith and I found a total of 6 ticks on this little guy. It was utterly disgusting. Besides the tick issue, he had huge mats behind his ears and near his bottom. The previous owner didn't do a good job of maintaining his coat.
Dash went to the groomers this week and he came out a brand new dog! I found this mom and pop dog groomers down the street from my work and I think they did a great job. Don't you? I even spotted him doing sprints in the backyard right when he came home from the groomer's. Do you think he knows he just became a few pounds lighter?

Gung Hay Fat Choy: Wishing you good fortune and happiness

Sydney's First Chinese New Year

Ryan holding his grub...with a smile

Dash!

Keith and I have quietly grown quite attached to this little pup. He's a hairball full of fun and frustration. He's actually learning to heel quite nicely, loves to retrieve a ball to you, and already knows how to "sit" on command. Beside the major separation anxiety he displaces when either of us leave the house (or we can't be seen within eyesight), we think he's a keeper. We decided to name him Dash. If you ever come over, you'll see how excited he gets and will make circles in our yard around you. He even springs his jumps when he chases after the ball in the yard. We are quite fond of him.

Foster Parents

While pulling into our driveway, I noticed a white puppy wandering aimlessly across the street from our house. As the dog was crossing our neighbor's driveway, it nearly escaped being hit by a car which was backing out of their driveway. I got out of my car and called him to me (with the baby, puppy voice of course) and he ran over to me. I noticed that it didn't have any ID tags. I coaxed it to come into our backyard.. and pondered over how to break the news to my husband...
We posted signs within a 1/2 mile radius from the house and have not heard anything from anyone. I even posted flyers in people's mailboxes. Not even a crank call from anyone thinking I was some psycho opening mailboxes and stuffing it with a flyer. Not a peep.
With a past week of silence (the dog, on the other hand is NOT silent at ALL)I am contempleting that the puppy could be ours. We haven't actually accepted the harsh reality of all the respondsibilities that comes with dog ownership. Definelty NOT a piece of cake. Especially if we want to have a happy, well-behaved dog. We both feel fondly of the puppy, he's adorable is so many ways. We both knew that we would eventually get a dog, but not this soon! We're a bit unprepared. But at the same token, isn't that what life is about?? Unplanned, unanticipated, surprising and unpredictable?

My parent's trip to China

Keith and I heard the funniest story from my parents. We went over to vist them when they got back from a 10 day vacation to China. As we were reviewing their pictures, here is how the conversation went with one particular photo:
Kathy: Mom, what does the two finger salute mean in this photo?
Mom: Which photo?
Kathy: This one (and referring to the photo you see above)
Mom: (chuckling) Oh, I don't know
Kathy: You don't know? Then why are you making that sign?
Mom: Well, we saw alot of other people making that same sign in our tour group as they were posing for photos, so we thought we should too"

Please pray for the Mikasa Family

Everything that I hear about this family are all sweet things. I hear they were part of our church community, and even had their children dedicated to Christ a few years ago. I am deeply, profoundly sadden by the news of Millie "Midi" Mikasa and Nathan's passing. Such a tragic loss and such a turn of events in this family's life in a split second. They were on their way home on Jan 1st from a family gathering. That sounds like something so routine. Those that knew Millie and Nathan were truly blessed by them. Please, hold your kids a little tighter and treasure the times you have with your loved ones today. Please. Let us pray...

How was your Christmas?

I had a great time at Christmas... visiting and catching up with family, who I don't see quite often enough. With all the little kids running around now, it was fun to experience Christmas through their eyes. Even though hubby had to work that day, he got to visit for a bit and share in the gathering. Even though I feel like 10 pounds heavier with the 24 hour eating marathon, Christ's birthday made me reflect on how much we are blessed with and thankful for.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Festivus ChristmaKhah! 2008, here we come!

Grammie and Grandpa Bernardin -So happy after 50 years!

Cute photo of Keith's grandparents.

Grammie and Grandpa Bernardin's 50th Anniversary

In November, we went to Sacramento to celebrate Keith's grandparent's 50th Anniversary. What a treat it was to see Keith's extended family and spend some time with them.

December 2007

My sister Evelyn gave birth to a baby girl, Sydney Manguy. Here she is at 2 1/2 months. Another excuse to go shopping for cute baby clothes!

Baby Sydney

A few wedding photos

Haven't been really good with updating my blog, so here are a few photos from our wedding... its already been 6 months!

Kathy, Keith and David

Happy Kathy

Seeing each other for the first time

Wedding photo highlights

I'm Married!

Ok, so although I vow to be a good blogger and a frequent one, um.. I don't think I could be one. Sorry. Well, to give you guys an update- I'm married! Yay- Keith and I had an amazing wedding- we loved every minute of it- and TODAY is our 2 month anniversary! (so cheesy, huh?) Although its only 2 months, it feels like its ben 6 months already. All the anticipation for one day, and its over- I guess adds to the feeling of "where did the time go?" Keith's gone for a few days for work, leaving me on my lonesome. Oh well, even more reason to spend money. ;-)
Click here to see our wedding slide show

20 more days

Yes, unbelievable but true... I'm getting married in less than 20 days! The wedding planning process has been an interesting experience nonethless, and we're thrilled and excited to spend the rest of our lives together... (well at least I am!) Everything is set in motion, but there are just a few final details yet to be resolved. After the wedding, its Hawaii baby!

The BIG day is almost here!

Hey KIDS!

So its a month and a few days away until I'm getting hitched! Yes, I will become a "Mrs" - crazy but true. Its been a nutty, eventful last 4 months since I last posted- > my days have been filled with endless wedding planning/organizing/managing/a little bit of everything. I'm turning the graceful age of the big 29 this Thursday. Alas, the twienties are almost over. What a way to celebrate leaving my 20s with a wedding. God help me. God save my wedding! I know, I'm being dramatic, I think its the lack of sleep I've been getting over the past few days. Hope everyone is well, I miss all of you!

Happy New Year

We're quickly into the second week of 2007 and I am still figuring out my New Years resolution. Like many of my friends, I had a hard time letting go of 2006. Last year signified many changes-professionally and personally. I changed jobs, traveled, made new friends, caught up with childhood friends, transitioned into my "late" twenties, (contrary to popular belief, "late" twenties start when you're 28) and got engaged toward the end of the year. As I remember 2006, I had a lightbulb moment: As I start a new chapter in my life this year and anticipate many transitions (some extremely stressful) my goal is that I will pause and enjoy every season of my life, as I may never experience them again. I hope to be eternally grateful for all that I have and always give my thanks to God for everything.

Some "engaging" news

News Alert! You heard it here first-Keith and I are engaged! Keith proposed to me on Nov. 4th at Descanso Gardens in La Canada, CA. After making month long arrangements with the caterer at the Japanese Gardens, I was pleasently surprised (well, I must admit I had my suspicions- a generally flexible easy going Keith was rigid and nervous the entire day)when I found a ring sitting on my desert plate. Needless to say, I said "yes" followed by a pause and asked nervously "did you ask my parents?" Let's just say the old-fashioned boy did the entire engagement process the way I would have liked him to. He's good like that. :-)

We're Engaged!

Goofying around the gardens before the proposal. Hug a tree...hug a pumpkin...

Even I can't be quiet when they ask me to...

Back from Europe

Yes, its been a while since my last post- this may possibly be a record length of time I've blogged! Keith, his mom, and I returned late September from a delightful vacation I will never forget. I've always dreamed of traveling through Europe and couldn't believe I was seeing things that I've only read in history books. It gave me a greater appreciation for art, history, God, beauty, architecture, and life. It also gave me the opportunity to tantalize my taste buds with the best tasting and best looking gelato ever! It is definelty worth a cross country flight to Italy again!

Gelato, anyone?

We finally made it to the French Riviera!

My favorite monument in Paris

Overlooking Champs Elysees

Remembering Boba (again)

September 12th marks Boba's 2nd year anniversary of his passing. He was a very sweet parakeet. Mama loved her little baby.

Little Boba-cakes

Reuinited... and it feels so good

Went to a wedding last night for one of my oldest and dearest friends. Hue and I have been friends for over 23 years. We used to walk home together in 7th grade with our LA Gear high-tops and our Aqua Net hair styles. It was fun to reconnect with another old friend, Annie... it was just like old times!

Just like old times!

Old friends reunited!

Hue and I used to walk home together when we were 12 years old!

We just got our food-hence the big smiles!

A mischievous smile

Little J's Birthday

Its true, kids grow up way too fast...but boy, what fun they are when its all about cakes, presents , and gifts (especially a miniature dust-buster!)We also got to witness what too much sugar will do to a kid...

A little too much cake...

Piece of cake!