The toilet paper diaries…
It's a weird world when everyone is hoarding paper products (Including us I guess, haha). At the moment, it is almost impossible to buy toilet paper either on the shelves...
Disinfecting groceries?
There's been a lot of info circulating on social media from different medical professionals lately. According to these professionals, the virus may live on various surfaces for up to 3...
Happy 4th birthday Jordan!
We definitely didn’t imagine spending Jordan’s 4th birthday being quarantined at home all day, but we made the best of it! I went out earlier in the morning to pick...
First trip outside in 3 weeks!
Today is March 31st, Jordan’s birthday! We ordered a cake at Noe Valley Bakery online over the weekend, and made an appointment this morning to go pick it up!
Home-schooling week 3: 3/30 – 4/5
Monday 3/30 Week 3 here we go! Daren has been starting us off each morning with the pledge of allegiance! The morning homework and zoom meetings have been going smooth...
Home-schooling week 2: 3/23 – 3/29
Monday 3/23 Week 2 begins! Our schedules have been working out pretty well so far and the kids are excited every day to check things off their list. In addition...
Social-distancing… the new normal for 2020?
This video perfectly sums up the unique combination of surreal, beautiful, and sadness emotions that we are all currently living through in the city at the moment. The shelter-in-place order...
Our Farm fresh box arrived!
Our first home-delivered organic fresh fruit and produce box arrived at our doorstep today! With the shelter-in-place notice, I'm sure there has been a surge of new customers to food...
Schools likely closed for rest of semester…
So… the news keeps getting worse for the kids. Governor Newsom just announced that schools “might” be shut down for the rest of the semester.
SF shelter-in-place order takes effect
So it's official, we are ordered to shelter-in-place for 3 weeks starting Monday, March 16, 2020.
First week of home-schooling! Week 1: 3/12* – 3/22
We just finished our first week of home-schooling! *Technically, we officially started last Thursday (3/12), when Daren’s school cancelled all classes for 2-weeks based on the virus outbreak a few...
Shower thoughts: Restarting the blog!
Random thought: As I was getting a haircut today, I thought to myself I really should be trying my best to capture the daily moments in our lives no matter...
The panic shopping is starting…
So I never imagined the day when I would see panic buying at the grocery store. I mean, I've seen it in the movies, sure. But to see it happen...
Grandparents day at St. Anne
The grandparents got to spent the day at Daren’s school. They all said they had a great time taking the tour of the school, making artwork, and meeting Daren’s friends....
Our first NBA game at the new chase center!
Daren and I went to our very first basketball game together at the brand new Chase Center in Mission bay today! We got to see the almighty Golden State Warriors...
Happy New Year 2020!
It’s a new year! House of Prime Rib on New year’s eve? Yes please! The restaurant was so packed that they set up tables in the front waiting area! We...
December birthdays in Vegas!
We kicked off our winter break by staying at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas! The christmas decorations were on full display, and our stomachs were filled with the awesome Caesars’...
Niketown in-store pickup with John
The Nike SNKRS app is one of the only ways to obtain highly sought after nike shoes on release day. It’s also notoriously known for you to lose (or, take...
Our new fish tank!
We set up our new fish tank today in the living room! Jordan has been wanting another fish ever since the one he got at Daren’s school festival unfortunately passed...
Happy birthday Micah!
Happy happy birthday Micah! We love you!
Setting up the tree!
This year we took the kids to Clancy’s Christmas Tree farm, a local favorite! It was a little wet outside, but Daren came prepared with his umbrella. After finding quite...
Ed and Carmen’s baby gender reveal!
Congrats to Ed and Carmen! It was a great event at Beresford park in San Mateo! The gender reveal was amazing and I made a fun video to capture the...
Daren’s pedaling by himself!
It was a gloomy day today, but we decided to try and get some fresh air for a little bit. We took the kids out to the empty lot at...
Happy Halloween!
From Goku, Master Roshi, Lightning McQueen, and… Bel!
Daren’s first walkathon and school festival
It was a busy weekend! Daren’s school held it’s annual walkathon and school festival back-to-back! Unfortunately I was away at Wes’ bachelor party this weekend so Bel took care of...
Wes’ bachelor party in Vegas!
We just got back from an epic weekend in Vegas to celebrate Wes’ bachelor party! I made a quick video highlight reel in the spirit of Terrace house (Bel’s favorite...
Yosemite 2019
This was our first time lodging inside Yosemite National Park, and it’s easy to say that it won’t be our last! Here’s a quick video recap of our vacation at...
Ferry ride to Sausalito, and bel’s office tour
We’ve been trying to find new places to explore with the kids, and we thought if would be fun for them to ride the ferry for the first time! For...
Fun in the photo booth
The kids had a lot of fun taking pictures inside the photo booth at Stonestown today! So cute!
Daren’s first day of kindergarten!
We did it! We survived the first day of Kindergarten! It was a tough morning, but we’re all so proud of the little guy.
Disneyland 2019
The first official Hui/Ling/Nakabayashi family vacation was a success! We all drove to LA (separately), and stayed at the Anaheim Hyatt House right across the street from the park. All...
Happy Birthday Mama Hui!
Happy happy birthday! We celebrated the day with lunch at Stanford Shopping center, and then a quick visit to the Stanford University campus. The campus is such a beautiful area...
Introducing… The fearsome foursome
This epic group of superheros can take on any evil play structure, and menacing slide at any time! Watch out SF Parks and Rec! This crew is coming for you!
Daren’s 5th birthday!
Happiest 5th birthday Daren! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished this year from learning how to swim and tying your shoelaces, to making the best homemade pizzas, and...
Hawaii 2019
It’s our annual summer vacation trip to Hawaii! June 21-29, 2019. We always look forward to this time of year! Daren and Jordan have been patiently waiting until the time...
Miela’s ballet recital
Miela’s ballet recital last night was such a great show! She’s growing up so fast ?. So proud of her ???
Daren graduates pre-school!
What a proud day! Congrats to our sweet Daren! Keep learning, exploring, and challenging yourself. Kindergarten, here we come!!
Easton’s 2nd bday at Pump It Up!
We spent the afternoon at Pump It Up in Belmont for Easton’s 2nd birthday! The kids had a lot of fun running through the entire fun house! Here’s a quick...
Jordan’s 3rd birthday!
Happiest 3rd birthday to Jordan! To celebrate his love of Cars, we surprised him with a last-minute trip to Disney’s Cars Land. He is the light(ning) of our lives!
Sachiko and Miu visit SF
It was so much fun exploring San Francisco with Sachiko and Miu (it was her first SF visit)! We spent the day cruising out to the Golden gate bridge, walked...
Our new Porsche Macan!
So for the longest time, we have managed to get by with one car in this household. Bel takes our BMW to work each day, and we share Gung-gung and...
MLLT field trip to the Bay Area Discovery Museum
The kids took a pre-school field trip to the Bay Area Discovery Museum! Unfortunately, Jordan was sick this week so it was just Daren and me. I created this quick...
Lands End Trail
Our first hike of the year! We absolutely love the Lands End Trail as it offers spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Baths, and the Pacific Ocean. Daren...
Happy New Year 2019!
We had our annual Oshogatsu get-together at our house this year! Uncle Ken and my dad provided the delicious traditional feast, and also ended up dancing the night away to...
Daren & Jordan’s first Las Vegas family trip!
Vegas baby! What started out as an initial family trip with a few people eventually blossomed into a 25-person group trip to Vegas... and we wouldn't have had it any...
Jam Session with Ji-Ji, Uncle Tracy, and Uncle Kelcey
Uncle Tracy and Kelcey, visited us in San Francisco again! We all spent time at my dad’s house to eat a delicious spaghetti and crab dinner. Afterwards, everyone hung out...
jumping into the weekend like…
Haha! Go Jordan!
MLLT field trip to the pumpkin patch
It’s almost halloween! The kids have been excited about the annual field trip to Clancy’s pumpkin patch. This was an especially fun field trip for the boys since they are...
Logical Medical launches at Mission Community Hospital!
Another huge work milestone! Mission Community hospital is a 145 bed hospital with 4 ORs that is located in Panorama City, California (about a 30 min drive from downtown Los...