January 9, 2010

Not a goodbye

Hi friends, we’ve decided to retire Ella’s baby blog and segue into a family blog. It was a blast documenting Ella’s first year on here, and we’ll continue to look back with fond memories. We can’t believe she’s growing so quickly … seems like yesterday we brought our little one home and was so amazed at how perfect she was.

This isn’t a goodbye. Follow us at http://mandooandlumpia.com for our future family misadventures. Or if you’d only prefer to look at photos, visit www.flickr.com/lightpaker.

Happy New Year!

Ellyn, Rey, Ella and Jack

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January 8, 2010
Our dearest little girl, you’ve turned the BIG ONE! This makes us excited and sad at the same time. It seems like yesterday you entered this world screaming and your parents stared at you in awe. We’re lucky to have you in our lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate dozens and dozens of birthdays with you as you grow up to be a lovely, smart and worldly young woman. So, tearfully, we recap the last month: You took your first photo with Santa and looked stone-cold into the camera. No smile, no nothing. Poor Elf! You experienced your first snow in Maryland where we spent an extended vacation for Christmas and New Year’s. You became more vocal - speaking it what seemed like your own language and even putting remote controls and toy phones up to your ear like your parents do with their cell phones. You celebrated your dol - Korean 1st birthday celebration - surrounded by your loved ones on the East Coast. It was an epic party. You celebrated your actual birthday at an intimate dinner with your Mama, Papa, Samchon and Hanna. You started pursing your lips to give out fishy-face kisses. You had your first Gymboree experience, and was a little shy about running around. You were sick for a while, along with your parents. Thank goodness we got over that hump.

Our dearest little girl, you’ve turned the BIG ONE! This makes us excited and sad at the same time. It seems like yesterday you entered this world screaming and your parents stared at you in awe. We’re lucky to have you in our lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate dozens and dozens of birthdays with you as you grow up to be a lovely, smart and worldly young woman.

So, tearfully, we recap the last month:

  • You took your first photo with Santa and looked stone-cold into the camera. No smile, no nothing. Poor Elf!
  • You experienced your first snow in Maryland where we spent an extended vacation for Christmas and New Year’s.
  • You became more vocal - speaking it what seemed like your own language and even putting remote controls and toy phones up to your ear like your parents do with their cell phones.
  • You celebrated your dol - Korean 1st birthday celebration - surrounded by your loved ones on the East Coast. It was an epic party.
  • You celebrated your actual birthday at an intimate dinner with your Mama, Papa, Samchon and Hanna.
  • You started pursing your lips to give out fishy-face kisses.
  • You had your first Gymboree experience, and was a little shy about running around.
  • You were sick for a while, along with your parents. Thank goodness we got over that hump.
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Licking off the rice bowl at Shik Do Rak. Tee!

Licking off the rice bowl at Shik Do Rak. Tee!

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Korean barbecue for your actual birthday dinner! Yum!

Korean barbecue for your actual birthday dinner! Yum!

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One of the many, many, many toys you got for Christmas and your birthday! Thank you Olivia!

One of the many, many, many toys you got for Christmas and your birthday! Thank you Olivia!

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Your big one!

Your big one!

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Opening some of your presents on your big ONE! We can’t believe you’re one already!

Opening some of your presents on your big ONE! We can’t believe you’re one already!

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January 7, 2010
One day you’ll get to sit at the big-people table. For now, feel free to make a food mess in your high cheer.

One day you’ll get to sit at the big-people table. For now, feel free to make a food mess in your high cheer.

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Hanging out at your toy station.

Hanging out at your toy station.

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January 5, 2010
Spending a few last moments with halmoni.

Spending a few last moments with halmoni.

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