third trimester is here

This pregnancy is flying by so fast! 28 weeks is the start of the last trimester already! (AHH!) The nesting instinct has taken over my brain and I have been having a lot of fun planning out little char siu bao's room. Her kicks are getting stronger and stronger but I noticed that she only likes to kick when it is quiet around her. I tried to see if she would kick for my family and friends when we are out in restaurants but she's a shy little girl.

An exciting moment for Jin was that he heard her heartbeat one morning when he put his ear to my belly!

I am feeling great physically and sometimes so great that I forget I am pregnant. Then I look in the mirror and see my growing bump seemingly getting bigger every time look at it! It amazes me everytime!

decadent girl brunch

I have never had dessert at brunch until I started brunching with these girls!
We certainly are treating ourselves to the finer things in life.

I had a beautiful Sunday brunch at l'ouvrir with Anabela, Charlyn, Melinda, Nikki and Nikole. This brunch was especially lovely because it was the first time we were all able to come out.

All the more reason for dessert at brunch.

watch them make it

If we are lucky, we will see bungeoppang's being made at the Korean grocery store and we always get a freshly made one. These ones being made have a red bean filling.

Watching food being made is just as fun as eating it don't you think?

This definitely goes on my "favourite snacks" list.

black, white and grey

It has been so nice around here lately because I actually had time to start on a baby quilt.

The last time I finished a quilt was almost 2 years ago!

It took me quite some time but I finished cutting all the pieces for my new quilt and I am excited to start sewing it together. I really enjoy every stage of quilting. It is slow, but quite relaxing.

some gifts for our near future

We have received some really sweet gifts so far from some of our dearest friends and I can’t stop gushing over them because they are all tiny in nature!

A peach dreamcats 2012 calendar from Anabela and Geoff that will go so well in char siu bao’s room! It will be such a treasured keepsake to have for the year she is born.

Nikole gave us this sweet little plush lamb on wheels and this adorable shirt dress I want to have in a full size version for myself!! My mind still can't believe a little human will fit into something so tiny.

A sweet glow in the dark blanket from my brother and his girlfriend by Electrik Kids. It is made with the softest organic cotton and silkscreened with make believe constellations in glow in the dark paint. I love the illustrations!

Melinda knitted the tiniest and most adorable baby mittens I have ever seen!

Thank you so much! Char siu bao is such a lucky little girl!

Angelune & Ian are married!

I enjoy this quiet time of year when we are settling back into our daily routine after the holiday madness is over. I am eager to get back to it!

I am really excited to show you Angelune & Ian’s wedding because it is one of my favourites of 2011. Angelune & Ian are such a stylish couple and their wedding at The Gladstone Hotel turned out exactly that way. And without a wedding party in tow, Gabe and I were able to give a lot of focus on just the two of them.

Their wedding turned out to be a perfect day. A sweet and simple affair surrounded by their family and closest friends with the most beautiful weather one could ask for in October. Congratulations Angelune & Ian!

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The Venue and Catering: The Gladstone Hotel/ Angelune's Dress : JCrew/ Ian's suit: Kin Collection at Sydney's/ Angelune & Ian's shoes: Toms/ Hair Fascinator: Elizabeth Victoria/ Makeup: Dino Dilio/ Flowers: Coriander Girl/ Cupcakes: Bunner's Bake Shop/ Engagement Ring: Sarah Wan at The Devil's Workshop/ Wedding Bands: made by Angelune & Ian at The Devil's Workshop/ Officiant: Rinette Emerson of Enduring Promises/ DJ: Scott Cudmore