Cuties Gianna and Mio were born only 20 days apart! They met for the first time the other day for a playdate in Columbia, Maryland. Here are some photos…
Afterwards, we went to eat some delicious authentic Italian-style pizza at Facci Ristorante in Laurel. It was so nice seeing Gamay and Nan Young again, and meeting their sweet kids Gianna and Abram. We’re looking forward to more playdates with them in the future! 🙂
The weather was beautiful last Saturday, so we spent the afternoon at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The park has become a favorite place for Mio to go, because my parents and I have taken her at least a half dozen times in the past six months. She loves seeing all the geese and koi fish around the pond, even in the cold winter months. We usually go during the weekdays while Dan is at work, though, so this was Dan’s first time going to Meadowlark. Spring has made it even more beautiful, as a lot of the flowers (especially the tulips!) are in bloom now.
Dan also took some great video clips from this past weekend, including some moments from this outing. We’ll post when he’s done editing it! 🙂 Â I love that the weather is getting warmer and we can have more outdoor outings!
Last Saturday, we attended Xiaoyi and Bochen’s beautiful wedding at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland! We’d never been to the gardens before, but it was a beautiful location full of flowers, perfect for the couple’s very colorful and lovely celebration! Xiaoyi is a dear friend from college, fellow graphic design major and we even worked together at the same media lab. I have so many wonderful memories with her, and was so happy to be able to attend and witness this happy occasion!
It was a beautiful day and we were so happy we could be a part of it! (Special thanks to my parents, who watched Mio for us while we were at the wedding.) We wish the couple a lifetime of happiness together! ♥
Our friend Sonja, whom we learned was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer only weeks ago, has passed on today. She was only 30 years old, and has a loving husband and 4 beautiful young children. I cannot imagine what they’re going through right now, but am praying that they can find some peace during this time. Sonja and the Bessell family are loved by so many; you are always in our hearts, and will be remembered for how warmly you touched all of our lives.
Rest in peace, dear Sonja. ⤠I love you.
(There is a donation fund that has been set up to help with the medical costs and funeral expenses that the Bessell family is left with, for those who would like to contribute.)
One of my dearest friends and college roommates got married last weekend to her longtime sweetheart Eric! The beautiful wedding was at a gorgeous estate near Lynchburg, Virginia. We left Mio with my sister and parents for the weekend, and Dan and I made the 3.5 hour drive down to have a relaxing and memorable weekend celebrating with our friends! Here are some photos from the lovely wedding ceremony and reception…
Heartfelt congratulations to the wonderful couple Yoon and Eric! We were so honored to be a part of wedding celebration and to witness the beginning of the rest of their life together as husband and wife. ♥