Florence on bass

Phong on drums

Playing rock band

Taysia rocking out

Daddy...daddy...emergency...

Ok, I do my best to minimize these types of stories but here is a first in the daddy...daddy...emergency storytime.

So, I was busy working on customizing my proofing site software when I had a stinking suspicion my son is content playing by himself...but too content is the key here. I turn around to see him sitting innocently rolling a small ball in his hands. Small ball? I don't remember giving him anything that small to play with. Then the realization sank in when I see his diaper next to him instead of on him.

Somehow he managed to pull off his diaper and found some new goodies to play with. I freaked out and ran towards him as he reaches with arms outstretch to me to share his new toy!!!

I picked him up like he was infected and rushed him to the sink and tried to force him to drop his "goods." I finally had to dawn the rubber glove to pry it out of his hands. Then it was the antibacterial soap - lots of antibacterial soap - to try to disinfect his hands. I then proceeded to give him a thorough cleaning and dress him.

This is the goody he was rolling in his hand.


*** Warning - graphic ***
Not for the faint of heart LOL

Celebrating dad's birthday...

My dad's birthday was this past Sunday but my sister wanted to celebrate it on Saturday. Unfortunately for me, I had a client session on Saturday. However, that changed when the drab weather took San Diego hostage for a day. This became a blessing in disguise as it allowed me to reschedule the shoot for the day after.

Julie and I drove up to Victoria Garden in Rancho Cucamonga to join the family for dinner at a Japanese Yakiniku 焼き肉 restuarant call Gyu-Kaku. Yakiniku is basically Japanese BBQ with roots from the more well known Korean BBQ as it was Korean immigrants that are thought to have originated the dish in Japan during the Kansai period. The Japanese took it one step further and melded the philosophy of sushi to create a type of BBQ where the meat are prepared in bite size pieces and arrange very nicely on a platter as it is brought to your table.

The other cool thing about Gyu-Kaku is that they have special imported smokeless Japanese brazier that pulls the smoke back down through the grill so that you can dine in a relatively smokeless environment. Cool invention, but booo I don't get to enjoy the smell of my meal 2hrs later. ;) Gyu-Kaku also uses oak briscuits in their grill to impart the beautiful woody smell and flavor that I feel is important in all properly BBQ meats.

Some Salmon and other meats on the grill. Makes me hungry again!

My dad was sick, so he was doing his best not to get Terrence sick too. But Terrence loves his grandpa so he's always reaching for him.

Here's Terrence handling his grandpa his present and card he personally scribbled in.

Julie was showing Terrence how to "Aahhh" and bow to show respect. My dad feeling the love pulled out his wallet to give some money back to Terrence. My sisters in unison mimick Terrence to get they share of the love. My dad humored them and rewards them each with cash as well. This is Susan half surprise and embarrassed.

The meal was so great and the service at the table was superb. I like the sauces they had and everything was seasoned just right. Nancy fell in love with beef tongue and even Susan gave it a try and like it.

We can't part way without someone giving Terrence's cheek a healthy squeeze.