Day 10: First pediatrician appointment
Daren had a successful visit this afternoon! Not only did he gain back his original weight from birth, but he gained an additional 6 ounces in 10 days bringing his...
Day 9: Grandma’s b-day and more family visits!
It was my mom’s birthday today and since we’re not able to venture out to restaurants with Daren just yet, my mom was more than happy to spend the afternoon...
Day 8: Visits from the Lo family, and Uncle Eric!
Daren had a few more family members stop by to say hello! Thanks to Abe and Esther for bringing us lunch and giving us tips on being new parents. We’re...
Day 7: Great-Grandma, Auntie Gloria and cousin Taylor!
At this moment, nothing can make me more happy than introducing Daren to my grandmother. At 96 years old, she is probably the happiest great-grandmother in the world. Seeing 4 generations come together...
Day 6: Bath time!
It’s Daren’s first bath! He’s nice and clean (for the moment). Here’s to hoping he can stay this squeaky clean for at least the next 10 mins… After the bath we...
The umbilical cord fell off!
that is all… carry on…
Day 5: Blood test results
We did an initial blood screening yesterday and found out from the results today that his jaundice levels were pretty high. Kaiser express shipped us a biliblanket to use on Daren, which...
Day 4: Daren’s 1st blood test screening
We brought Daren back to Kaiser for an initial blood screening today. It’s pretty heart-breaking to see the doctor draw his blood and see him in such pain, but we...
Day 3: Eat, Sleep, Poop… repeat
Hooray! Today is the day that we get to go home from the hospital! It’s been a long and tiring past couple of days, so it feels really good to be on our...
Day 2: In the moment
There’s nothing more amazing than watching your newborn son sleeping in your arms. We’re all pretty tired, (especially Mom), so today is a nice day to just relax and sleep...
Day 1: Introducing Daren Akira Nakabayashi
Say hello to Daren Akira Nakabayashi Born: July 5, 2014 @5:21pm, at Kaiser SF 6lb 6oz, 20.5 in The day before… Bel started her contractions in the early morning of July...
Car seat inspection
We scheduled a free car seat inspection with the CHP today. Our inspector Mike was super friendly and took the time to show us the correct way to install the seat in our new...
Our new front door!
There was nothing really wrong with our old door, but we’ve wanted a more solid door ever since we first moved in. With the baby on the way in July,...
Koko Brown Beer!
One of my absolute favorite beers is the seasonal brew Koko Brown from the Kona Brewing company. The coconut flavor is just plain deliciousness in a bottle, and it takes me...
Our Baby Shower
Our baby is coming right around the corner in July! To help us celebrate, Tiff and Becky threw us the most amazing baby shower! Thank you so much for organizing,...
The best grilled octopus!
is at Coqueta! Go now! Like, right now!
Cousins vacation in Hawaii
Hawaii… what’s not to love about the beach, the weather, and the food! It was the first time for my cousins in Hawaii and they had so much fun! I...
Carmel staycation!
It’s staycation time! We headed down to Carmel for what might be our last staycation before the baby arrives. The Hyatt Carmel Highlands was located right off the coast of Carmel and...
First day in the new LA office!
Leaving Salesforce to join a start-up was probably one of the hardest decisions (financially) that I’ve had to make in a long time. Fortunately, joining a team headed by some of...
My first Triathlon!
Completing a triathlon was on my bucket list for the longest time and now I can finally check that off! I signed up for the Palm Springs Desert Triathlon about...
Ultrasound appointment
So far so good! Everything is looking on track for our due date in July!
That’s using your head Chris!
Playing arcade games with the cousins today in downtown Los Angeles. Chris decided to play the game where you hit the hammer as hard as you can. Hilarity ensues! LOL,...
Tiff and Brent’s Wedding!
Congrats to the happy couple and best wishes for the future! It was an absolutely beautiful wedding!
Korean BBQ!
One of my absolute favorite meals when I’m in LA is eating all you can eat Korean BBQ! I can pretty much guarantee at least one trip to a bbq restaurant...
Tokyo: Day 8-11
After a super relaxing day in Hakone, we were finally on our way back to Tokyo! We had plans to meet with my Uncle David and Aunt Hatsuki for lunch...
Hakone: Day 7
After a thoroughly enjoyable time in Kyoto, we took the train toward our next stop: Hakone. Hakone is a small town in the mountains that border Mt. Fuji and is...
Kyoto: Day 5-6
Kyoto was our next stop on the trip and it was just a ~30 min train ride away from Osaka. Kyoto is known for their shrines and so we made...
Osaka: Day 3-4
After our first few days in Tokyo, we headed out to the next leg in our journey: Osaka. We bought JR Rail passes before we left for Japan so they came in...
Our Japan trip 2013, Tokyo: Day 1-2
It’s our first trip to Japan together! Our trip spanned a total of 11 days. We started off in Tokyo, then moved on to Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, and then finally...
Apple of my Pie
I’ve dreamed of baking an apple pie from scratch since I was a kid, but I’ve been so intimated by the whole pie crust process that it took me over...
Our 1st Anniversary!
Wow, time flies! For our first anniversary, we decided to get away for the weekend in Las Vegas! It was a super fun and relaxing trip, and a totally different...
Congrats to the SF Giants! 2012 World Champs!
Awesome team, and a really awesome playoff series. To come back from a game 7 series and sweep the Tigers deserves credit. Some pics from the parade: Sergio Romo! Kung-Fu...
Emigrant Wilderness
I just returned from a backpacking trip this weekend with Joey, Keith and Deks (3/4 of the everest base camp crew) in the Emigrant Wilderness, which is in the Stanislaus...
Random design inspiration…
Yes, totally random… but I came across these old school magazine style design ads for current tech companies and II thought they were kinda cool. It won’t be long before...
A perfect game for Matt Cain!
What a game last night for Matt Cain! 14 strikeouts in what could arguably be the most dominant performance in MLB history! I had goosebumps watching the entire last 3 innings!
Our new bedside lamps!
Our new Pablo Tube lights just arrived! Hopefully we can keep them clean and dust-free for as long as possible!
10 places to see before they’re gone
Here’s a pretty cool infographic to consider for our (or your) next travel plans. I’m glad we got to cross off #4 with our recent trip to Italy. 🙂
The bells of Florence
A nice throwback to our recent trip to Italy. We had such a fun time there! Can’t wait to go back!
Our Italy highlights
Here are some of our favorite highlights from our adventure in Italy! (5 days in Rome, 3 days in Florence, 3 days in Venice) Things to know ahead of time:...
A note to Italy…
Dear Italy, Thanks for all the fun times we had during our 12-day honeymoon trip! (belated honeymoon, that is!) We loved spending time walking your busy streets, and marveling at...
Dinnertime!
Here’s some of our recent home-cooked meals: Beef tenderloin stew w/vegetables over rice Pizza with salami, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatos, and basil (we used fresh pizza dough from Canyon market) Seafood...
The christmas tree is up!
Now, all we need are some presents… 🙂
Wedding pics preview!
We’re still waiting for the official wedding photos from our photographer, but in the meantime, here’s some pictures of our wedding day photo shoot from Herman’s camera. More to come…
Our Kauai (mini) Honeymoon!
We had such a relaxing time in Kauai that we hope to be back again for an anniversary soon! Bel says we’ll be back in 3 years! Some quick highlights:...
the wedding slideshow!
Here’s our wedding slideshow for those who missed it, or want to check it out again! So many people made us who we are today. Thank you and we love...
We’re getting married!
The wedding date is fast approaching as we continue to finalize the details! The Event: Saturday, November 5, 2011 5:00 pm, Yank Sing at One Rincon Center 101 Spear Street, San...
Becky’s b-day pizza party!
Happy Birthday Becky! We all had a great time hanging out in your fabulous new house and eating the tasty handmade pizzas. 🙂 After all the fun Micah had helping...