The Day of the Party

The day finally came for Mealani. Her first big birthday party. I am pretty sure she was excited ... she had her Barbie themed party all planned out and was ready to go at 9am. We had some final arrangements to make and some decorating to do. Finished everything with about ten minutes to spare before Megumi and her dad showed around 12pm. Mom, Auntie Eva, and several other family members were cooking and preparing food. I was running around while the rest of the parents showed up to either drop off their kids or stayed to enjoy the food we had prepared.

And boy let me tell you there was quite a bit of food going on. Take a look at the pics and you will see what I am talking about when I said we had some good food: Currie, egg rolls, shish kabob and pizza.


Well here are the girls that Mealani invited to her birthday party. It was the beginning to a very tiring day.


Well here is some yummy food that we had at Mealani's birthday. Let me tell you ... thanks to everyone who helped out.


Ok line up girls time to eat lunch. Let's see head count time. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Here are the girls after they lined up for the lunch line.Come one girls eat your food.


Finally Mealani spending some time with daddy. Daddy is still fired up at this time but later on that energy is burned out.


Ok girls pin the tail on the donkey ... so lets sit in a circle.


Ok here goes Alexis ... how close was she? Well tails don't grow on donkey heads so better luck next time.


Kira and Mealani ... like old buds.


Time to open presents - come on Mealani.


Mealani and the Barbie birthday cake. She sure likes Barbie as all her presents were Barbie things.


And there you go ... Mealani blows out the candles.


Mealani and Jennifer anfter we cut the cake.


Here the little kids are having some ice cream cake.


Grandma and Mealani together. What a long day and thanks to grandma for cooking all the food.


Look at the Barbie dress. Thanks Vanessa for the nice curly hair.


Grandma, Auntie Eva, Auntie Yen, and Mealani ...


One last picture before everyone leaves.


Auntie Jen looking silly ...


Vanessa and Jen taking some pics.


Hey Lulu ... come with me. Be my valentine ...


Auntie Jen's celebrates her birthday. Born on 2/14 Valentines day.


Ok the last of the night. Vanessa and Mealani enjoying some more cake.

Pho for Lunch

Well today is special Jeff is picking us up in his car Betsy and we are going to Pho. Tim , Daniel, Jeff, and I since Bill bailed out on us. Keep this updated for later on. Well Pho wa good at Pho Van ... what more can you ask for when the meal only cost $4.50. Anyways I have a hunger for sweets right now but am trying to fight it. I did get some skittles but it does not seem to be helping. Maybe I should get my Diet Dr Pepper. Also talk about a ride ... the windows were open all the way there and all the way back. So I probably could use some washing and straigtening up. Well hours to go ... actually 3.5 hours to before I head home. Then pickup Mealani from school and go home to clean the house. Maybe try to vacuum everything ... lucky I have our robot vacuum that does a pretty good job. I will let it loose upstairs when I get home so ... just have to clean up Mealani's room so that it looks nice when her friends show up for the party. Damn I have to clean my bathroom also ... looks like I will be busy. Ok ... here comes the big weekend, Mealani's birthday tomorrow, then Noahs, birthday and SuperBowl on Sunday.

Ok a friend sent me this in an email so I figured might as well post it on here also:::

1. What is your full name: Luan Vi Quach
2. What's your favorite color: Blue
3. PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Jesus
4. Are your legs crossed: Sort of ...
5. What was the last thing you ate: Pho
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Dark Blue
7. How is the weather right now: Sunny & 72
8. Last person you talked to on the phone: Jeff
9. First thing you notice about the opposite sex: Their Hair
10. Do you like the person that sent this to you: She is too nice ...
although there was the bank
12. Favorite drink: Water and Lees Coffee and Diet Dr Pepper
13. Favorite alcoholic drink: Buttery Nipple
14. Hair Color: Black
15. Eye Color: Brown
16. Do you wear contacts: No thanks to LASIK
17. Last movie you watched: Alien V Predator
18. Favorite Day or Holiday of the year: Saturday
19. Are you too shy to ask someone out: No
20. Summer or Winter: Summer
21. Hugs or Kisses: Definitely both!
22. Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
23. Do you want your friends to write back: Most definitely!
24. Who's most likely to respond: Lulu
25. Living arrangements: San Diego until my SO comes along
26. Who is least likely to respond: Bill
27. What books are you reading: The Red Rabbit
28. Did you wake up before your alarm went off: Nope
29. Buttered, Plain, or Salted Popcorn: Buttered, of course (lots)!
30. Favorite Chips: Do Cheetos count?
31. Favorite Car: Infinit G35 Coupe but with no budget Acura NSX
32. Favorite Flower: Red roses
33. How many keys on your key ring: 10
34. Red or White Wine: Red Wine
35. What did you do for your last birthday: Nothing much
36. Do you own a Donor Card: No
37. What is the first thing you think of when you get up in the
morning: Only several more months until I no longer wake up alone
38. Favorite television show: Smallville

The Day Began With ...

Today while walking at lunch, we ended up at Mervyns. Bill and I were walking around when we saw things on sale for 50% off clearance. It became the big buying fest as I ended up buying her a bunch of things from Mervyns. I even got the Christmas tree I had been waiting for to go on sale. I plan to make Christmas 2005 a big event to celebrate all the fun and wonderful memories for Mealani. My arms are still sore today from carrying all the things I had bought ... clothes, pajamas, and toys. I know some people say I spoil Mealani but I just want to provide the best for her. Sometimes it does mean I spoil her ... to many toys, too many things she does not need but I think if I can provide it for her, I will try. Nothing can be enough especially when it comes to her health and education. When I think about how much money I have spent to make sure her teeth are healthy, that she has the best education I can provide ... the amount is almost staggering to me. I figure the amount of money I have spent is somewhere around $20,000. Gosh its amazing when your a parent you will do whatever you can to provide them with the best.

The Night for Mealani - Monsters Inc. (Disney on Ice)

Well tonight was the big night for Mealani, grandpa, and myself. We all went to the Disney on Ice show at the Sports Arena. The show we watched was Monsters Inc which Mealani loved watching on DVD. She got to go as part of her big birthday celebration this week.

Well I have included some more pics down below so enjoy.


Mealani and daddy at the Disney on Ice show.


Grandpa and Mealani enjoying the show Monsters Inc.


Mealani posing again. She can be a junior model.


Oh Gosh once again she is too cute.


Mealani and grandpa in the seats of the Disney on Ice show.


The show in action. Mealani, grandpa and I enjoy the night out for a little fun.


Once again she poses for the camera.


End of the show ... almost time to go home.


One last picture before we leave so that we have something to remember by.

Got the Tickets

Today at lunch Bill and I went to the Sports Arena to pickup the Disney on Ice tickets. We left for the trolley at 12ish and then took it to Old Town Transit Center. Then we hauled butt over to the Sports Arena. It took us like 10 minutes to walk there but when we got there, there was a long line of people waiting to purchase tickets. As I got up to the window, the lady told me that only nosebleed seats were available which I was willing to get if thats all that was available but within seconds she had seats for us right next to the skaters. Talk about some luck for us to get such tickets along with a $7 discount for going on opening night. So it came out to $40.50 for three tickets but I know Mealani will enjoy it for a long time.

My dad, myself, and Mealani will have fun watching Monsters Inc. at the Sports Arena and I think that this year Mealani will have quite a memorable birthday celebration. I will be sure to post pics from the party and if possible from the Arena. I think cameras are not allowed however. But I will take pics of Mealani before we leave so that we have something to remember the evening by just like when we went to the Ballet we got a ballerina figurine.

Being a Dad

Let me tell you it is not easy being a dad. Especially since I raise my daughter on my own for the most part. Her mother lives in Los Angeles and sees her every other weekend. She does not provide for any support or anything just really cares about herself only. My daughter is fortunate to have grandparents that love her to death. My parents especially my mom want to make Mealani (my daughter) 5th birthday memorable. I had spend the afternoon at Party City trying to find games and prizes for the kids coming to the party and also party favors. Then I had to decide on the cake ... let me tell 36 dollars for a birthday cake is sort of steep you know. But I decided that I should get the Barbie princess cake for Mealani as she will enjoy that one the most.

This evening I prepared some letters to remind parents if their child was coming to the party. Right now only about 4 - 5 kids are coming of those only 3 are from Mealani's class. I hoped there would be at least 6 -8 as that would make Mealani's day I think. So I hope my second round of invitiations will do the trick and several more students will come. Als have to remember to have several of her old school mates get invited also. Well other than that the weekend has been pretty quiet with my parents and Mealani heading to Santa Ana for some asian cuisine.

As usual, Mealani came home exhausted and slept all the way to Santa Ana in the car. She did enjoy the day she spend with grandma and grandpa. I had her bathed and brushed so she would be ready to sleep at 8pm so she read books until about 8:20. Well tomorrow I will have to remember to go to Sports Arena to pickup tickets for DisneyonIce Monsters Inc. We will hopefully be going for opening night so I am sure she will be excited.