One theme for our stay in Irvine was to enjoy Asian food, which we did, including all you can eat Korean BBQ for lunch while a nanny watched the kids, a couple of different dim sum places, Chinese restaurants, fancy pho, numerous runs to Ranch 99 for snacks, and other general indulgences. The other theme … More Time in Irvine Comes to an End
While in Irvine, we also participated in a couple of home school park days with a local home school group, which rotated parks on a weekly basis. We met some welcoming and friendly homeschoolers, and Vale dressed up as a pirate for the Halloween-themed park day. Everest attended as well, though most of the kids … More Irvine Part 2
Part of the goal of staying in Irvine was to enjoy Asian food, both homemade and at restaurants, since we are completely deprived in North County San Diego. Living with my mom, and within walking distance of a Ranch 99, assisted us in this quest. On the subject of food, my mom loved feeding Everest, … More Irvine Life
When I was a teenager, I thought it was my dream to get away to a big city and leave The Vine and its bland houses, man-made lakes, and stringent HOA rules. HOA rules still drive me nuts on occasion, but it turns out Irvine with kids is as awesome as they say. Mom came … More Irvine
After Aaron’s wedding, it was time to head back south toward Irvine. We drove a few hours to Santa Barbara, where we hadn’t been since I was pregnant with Vale in 2016. We rented a nice AirBnB in an older neighborhood walking distance to some cafes, shops, playgrounds, and restaurants. The last couple of weeks … More Santa Barbara
After a handful of days in Napa, we took a short drive to Los Altos, where Aaron got married. Weddings are always wonderful, but this one was particularly special for so many reasons. The girls had their first experiences as flower girls, and it was the first time so many people and family members had … More Aaron’s Wedding
We stayed two extra days in Felton, then packed up three months of stuff into our Kia, and headed for Napa. Travel with kids is never easy, but it was Fiona took things to a whole new level with her anxiety and carsickness. We made sure to administer anti-anxiety medication 3 hours in advance of … More Napa
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