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Brunchin’ and Beachin’ in Alameda

June 19, 2012 By Misono in Family and Friends, Foodie Love, Local Gems, Recreational Fun, Videos Tags: Alameda, Alameda Beach, beach, cupcakes, food trucks, Hiyaa, Jason, Mio, ocean, Off the Grid, Pacific Puffs, sand, Sanguchon, sea, South Shore Center, street food, Tarrin

Last Saturday was sunny and hot, so we took Mio to Alameda Beach so that she could have a fun beach day! We invited our friends Tarrin and Jason along, since they live in Alameda, and they suggested the delicious idea of having brunch at Off the Grid which is now in Alameda on Saturdays. Off the Grid is a gathering of food trucks and tents selling all kinds of yummy street foods, and we’d actually never been to the weekly ones in San Francisco nor Berkeley, so this was our first time!

Yay for street food! — Excited to eat delicious street food!

Cool Mio with her shades — Mio staying cool with her shades.

Excited to try this! — I decided to try the Hiyaaa! truck.

My bulgogi on a roll from Hiyaaa. There was kimchee inside, too!

Peruvian burger and fries from Sanguchon — Dan got the Peruvian burger and potatoes from Sanguchon

Tarrin and Jason also got some delicious andouille poutine from Fins on the Hoof for us to share, and we picked up a lemon lavender cupcake from a cupcake truck and a chocolate cream puff from Pacific Puffs for dessert, and headed over to the beach together.

We’ve taken Mio to the beach before when we went to Santa Cruz last Labor Day weekend, but she was young and not very mobile so she couldn’t really get the full experience, and it’d been cold so we didn’t put her int he water at the time. So this was Mio’s first true full experience of the beach, where she could walk around and play in the sand and water!

Trying to coax Mio into the water... — Trying to coax Mio into the water…

Taking in the beach — Mio is stunned by how vast the ocean is!

With Tarrin and Jason — We changed her into her bathing suit and got her in the water!

Mio's first time in ocean water! — Mio’s first time in ocean water! She was loving it, and kept trying to move into the deeper water.

Mio kept lifting her legs up! — She kept lifting her legs up so they were flat against the water… lol.

As you can see from the video below, she’s quite the waterbug! She was really loving the water, and later the sand… definitely a beach babe! 😉

Mio hanging with the guys... — Mio finally had enough of the water, and started walking towards the shore…

Mio having fun in the sand! — First time playing in the sand… and eating, it too! ::sigh::

Walking about, exploring the sandy shore… she was really interested in the other kids.

A very contemplative Mio. — A contemplative Mio, deep in thought as she looks out at the ocean. As Jason put it, “very Hemingway.”

Her expression...! — There are no words to describe how much her expression here tickles me!

Falling asleep in Mama's arms. — She soon fell asleep in Mama’s arms and took a little nap on the beach.

After all the fun in the sun, it was eventually time to go home…

Making our way back to the car. — Mio riding on Tarrin’s shoulders as we head back to the car.

Mio on Tarrin's shoulders :) — Auntie Tarrin is so good with Mio… Mio really loves her!

Thanks Tarrin and Jason for making our beach outing so much more fun and memorable! We loved that we could spend the day with you. 🙂

Photo Booth Fun

August 4, 2011 By Misono in Family and Friends Tags: baby, Brent, dan, Estella, Jason, Magbooth, Magnolia Photo Booth Co., Mio, misono, Oakland, photo booth, photobooth, Sarah, Tarrin, wedding

There was a photo booth from Magnolia Photo Booth Co. at Jason & Tarrin’s wedding last Saturday, and we had a lot of fun with it! Such a great idea — a big thanks to the bride and groom for letting us indulge in it. Here are some of the memorable ones….

We were wondering what Mio would look like with a lot of hair. Now we know.

She’s doing the kissy-face, too!

Here I am as a jolly pirate (with a feather boa!) with my awesome coworker friends: Pharaoh Estella and adorable Sarah.

We decided we needed some more Allen family photos, so the three of us stepped into the photo booth once again… but Mio was sleeping. :(Â She retains the same face throughout with those bulldog cheeks, until the last one in which it crumbles from the frustration of disturbed sleep.

Estella, Mio, and I were lucky enough to get a photo opp with the lovely bride, Tarrin!

And then chaos broke loose.

Mio’s face in the last photo: priceless.

We’re horrible parents.

Jason & Tarrin’s Wedding

July 31, 2011 By Misono in Family and Friends Tags: Jason, Mills College, Oakland, Tarrin, wedding

Our friends Jason and Tarrin tied the knot yesterday with a beautiful ceremony and reception at Mills College in Oakland. I’ve worked with Tarrin for the past four years and she is an awesome coworker as well as a wonderful friend. Tarrin and Jason are the type of couple everyone wants to be around — they are witty, fun, and oh-so-cute together. 🙂 We felt very lucky to be a part of their big day! (Even Mio was invited!)

Mio in her dress from Megumi — Mio all dressed up for the wedding.

Mio looking girly. — Thank you Megumi for the adorable dress! We love it!!!

So sweet and girly. :) — I love the embroidery!

Daddy and Mio before the ceremony. — Dan and Mio in the chapel, before the ceremony.

ceiling of Mills College Chapel — The ceiling of the chapel at Mills College. Beautiful!

Looking lovely! — Tarrin and Jason at the reception. I loved her dress!

At the reception. — Mio and I at the reception.

Mio looking out at the world. — An apprehensive Mio.

Mio at the reception. — With her big floppy hat.

Mio with her hands clasped... lol. — My boss Emily holding Mio. For some reason, the way Mio has her hands clasped amuses me....

taking photos in the photobooth. — There was a photobooth at the reception, and we had way too much fun with it.

The Allens with the bride & groom — Us with the lovely bride and groom. Congratulations!

Wax girls! — Estella and I with the gorgeous bride, Tarrin! 🙂

"Boo!" — Brent trying to surprise Mio... lol.

Congratulations Tarrin! — The Waxcreative team (and babies) together.

Congratulations, Jason and Tarrin! We had a delightful time at the wedding, and look forward to many more years of continued friendship and memories with you two! Cheers to your happily ever after! ♥