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Paul's mom makes these things called Beeroks. They are basically biscuit or dumpling dough with ground beef and cabbage in the middle. They are pretty delicious.

Day 247

Hey Man, Christmas ain't over yet.

Day 246

Paul and I got video games for Christmas. He likes to play this BioShock game, but it is scary.

Day 245

Paul's grandparents are great people. They fed us a lot. I love grandparents... they can get away with a lot.

Day 244

So the day after Christmas begins the Hmong New Year. There was a large festival in Frenso. This photograph is about a matchmaking tradition. The young boys and girl play catch as a means to find a mate. There was a huge crowd playing.

Day 243

Toward the end of our 6 hour drive to Fresno, we stopped at a tourist trap: Bravo Farms, home of the best American cheese... supposedly. There was very little cheese (none of which was made by Bravo Farms) but there were some interesting stuff to photograph.

Day 242

Christmas is definitely for children. Jaden had a blast. "Santa went to the toy store."

Day 241

Christmas Eve!

Day 240

Cookie decorating party at Stephanie's.

Day 239

Paul and I made a holiday dinner for our siblings.

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I have been looking for an advent wreath for the longest time, I finally decided to make my own.

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Carmen and I found Santa downtown.

Day 235

Banana Pecan Waffle.

Day 234

I absolutely love Christmas. It is the best time filled with family, friends, and lots of tamales!

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Aww CCD. The adult swaying to out of tune singing and horribly off beat clapping.

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I found fall in Chula Vista. It just comes during winter and in certain areas.

Day 229

Laundry Laundry Laundry. I do like having a washer and dryer in the house so I don't have travel far with all the clothes. Part of me wishes we didn't have to wear clothes so that I wouldn't have to fold and iron so much. Then again, there are just some people you don't want to see naked.

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Carmen's party was a murder mystery (Fairy tale themed). My mom was the victim.

Day 226

I made Carmen's 18th birthday cake.

Day 225

We took my car in to fail its smog test. While we waited Paul tricked me in to playing Risk. I dominated.

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"Top Model" poses with Peace.

Day 221

Yule Tide parade with the girl scouts. I got so exhausted running around and dancing as a care bear. When the costume goes on, I just have to boogie down.

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I love going out for sushi and getting edamame. Anytime anyone wants to go, I'm down.

Day 218

So the bright blue area in the sky is from a sign on the five freeway almost a mile away. Stupid sign.

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I am currently learning about how to create actions with photoshop. I'm digging the vintage look but I think I'm going to have to be careful and not over do it with my photos.

Day 215

Since Karissima won't be in San Diego for her own baby shower, I decided to make some cupcakes for a small celebration. (Really, I just had frosting in the fridge that I needed to use up. jk)

Day 214

Showing Karissima one of my reflection photos. I think layering is becoming me.

Day 213

It was Shiela's surprise party tonight. Like usual we all ended up just sitting around talking, it was awesome. Can't wait for the tea party birthday week. Ha.

Day 212

Ahh Thanksgiving. I love dessert and I had a whole lot left over, so if you're craving some pumpkin cheesecake, you should hurry up or I will eat it all.

Day 211

I miss doing double exposures so, I am trying one that is a little different. We went to Lips and the performance was great.

Day 210

Julian apples. Aside from the apples I found on the side of the road, the pies are delicious. In fact, I have one waiting in the fridge right now.

Day 209

This was the first time in a long time since the wedding that Paul had two consecutive days off from work. He wanted to surprise me with a getaway trip and booked us a cabin at a Bed & Breakfast in Julian. It was so cold. I am glad Paul talked me out of wearing the dress that I planned on wearing, but I wish he would have forced me to bring socks instead of my cute sandals.

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Still not too sure how I feel about have a three story condo. On one hand I get some exercise going up and down, on the other hand, it is exhausting.

Day 202

Paul inspired me for this picture. Some credit must be given to him. Then again he did pay for my burger and fries too, so I should him most of the credit.

Day 201

my fire place.

Day 200

Day 200! Only 165 days to go. I suppose I celebrated by buying a new lens... and ice cream.

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