Bento #3

Inari (rice mixed with minced corn, green beans, string beans, and bacon bits)
Cherry tomatoes with Xylitol sprinkles,
Takuan and marinated lotus root.

Chloe ate most of the Inari!
I made a lot just to fill the bento space but I'm glad I did!

New Bento Box

The newVivo Bento Box I got for Chloe was ordered from Amazon. It's kinda big for a child, more for an adult. I think it's made out of melamine so I'm assuming it is not microwaveable. But that's ok.
I love the colors. Thinking of buying bigger ones for possible future picnics.

Bento#2

Well at least this one... Chloe ate the facial expressions and some salad. She ate the heart rice with help from granny...
I'm really getting worried if she'll be able to eat by herself at school...

Holiday Spirit

I realized that my holidays during the past several years were more about who to gift and how much to spend...
But I think this year is a bit different.
Now that Chloe turned two and definitely has her likes and dislikes, and also being able to communicate with her so much better than before, I began to appreciate things a lot more now.
Thanksgiving for example, I read her some books about Thanksgiving and practiced with her what Thanksgiving is all about. I made foods and did decorations and what I am thankful for.
And now that Christmas is near, I again, am trying to make a good example not just by going out and shop till I drop, but now that I'm a parent, I want to do the right things so that I can plant a positive thought about Christmas and what Christmas is all about. Never really thought much about the holidays until now I guess. Oh the joys of being a mom!

Bento#1

I'm experimenting Bento making...
Chloe... My daughter is starting preschool in about a month and I need to start making yummy looking food for her so that hopefully, she'll self feed herself and not starve....
My first ever Bento creation was half success. Chloe was excited to see the funny facial expressions but was hesitant to eat on her own. My hubby and I ate most of her bento... Boo hoo...

Barns and Noble - Kahala Mall

I always enjoy going to BnN Kahala.
It's usually not so crowded with a nice Children's section.
But today was a little different.
I usually go there during the week but since today being a Saturday, it was crazy!!! Had toddlers yelling and screaming. However, the staff working was sooooo nice and asked the parents if they can keep the volume a little softer. I know this is no library, but people need to mind their manners. The staff was sooo busy picking up after the children's mess I felt so bad for her. I ended up buying two books my daughter picked because I didn't know where she got it from and I felt bad putting the books out of place. Didn't want to ask the staff since she was so busy cleaning up. Oh well, two new books for me to read to my daughter.
Maybe I'll review the books later!
To conclude, I'm giving the BnN kahala mall 4 points (4/5 star) due to the craziness I experienced there today.

Auto Accident

I got into a auto accident yesterday...
The person who is at fault has no insurance and our insurance coverage is liability only!!!!! I must have bad luck...
This lady rear banged me on May 21, I broke my left foot on June 21, and now the car accident.
I think I should confine myself at home...

Sesame Seed Wrapper

Making it for Hubby's Cousin's wedding.
So far one done... 16 more to go...
I think it's pretty darn cute!

10 year memorial

June 26.... Is my grandma's memorial.
This year is the 10th year.
I seemed like yesterday she was still alive and reading her bible in her room.
Boy do I miss her...
Nothing is forever.. I need to be more nice to others... Especially to my family.
I keep that in mind all the time...
But me and my temper... LOL

iPhone Post

Testing out my blogging app from iPhone. If all goes well, I will get the full version!