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Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Baby Drew
Andrew Bryan Vu Yasutake
born 1/13/11 at 10:26 pm
7 lbs, 9 ozs
19 3/4 in
This is the newest addition to our family, each year the Valentino-Vu clan grows larger and stronger! This little guy is the handsome boy who belongs to our cousins Vivian and Andy in California. We wish we could have been there physically to support them through the first very challenging 4 weeks of this little guys life. We are with you in our hearts.
Drew was born with a congenital heart defect in his little heart called Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum (PA-IVS). This means that the pulmonary valve between his right ventricle and right pulmonary artery did not open and close properly like a normal healthy heart.
Due to this, the blood to be oxygenated by the lungs and then distributed to the rest of the body through the aorta was not sufficient on its own.
After a series of events and surgery little baby Drew is home and recovering well. He is growing stronger and bigger and we can not wait to meet the little guy!
We love you Yasutakes!! Your amazing strength and love is inspiring.
Read their story here
Isn't he a cutie!
born 1/13/11 at 10:26 pm
7 lbs, 9 ozs
19 3/4 in
This is the newest addition to our family, each year the Valentino-Vu clan grows larger and stronger! This little guy is the handsome boy who belongs to our cousins Vivian and Andy in California. We wish we could have been there physically to support them through the first very challenging 4 weeks of this little guys life. We are with you in our hearts.
Drew was born with a congenital heart defect in his little heart called Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum (PA-IVS). This means that the pulmonary valve between his right ventricle and right pulmonary artery did not open and close properly like a normal healthy heart.
Due to this, the blood to be oxygenated by the lungs and then distributed to the rest of the body through the aorta was not sufficient on its own.
After a series of events and surgery little baby Drew is home and recovering well. He is growing stronger and bigger and we can not wait to meet the little guy!
We love you Yasutakes!! Your amazing strength and love is inspiring.
Read their story here
Isn't he a cutie!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Excellent!
These poster designs by Mike Monteiro are true-isms. Thank you Mr. Monterio for pointing these out to us.
My mother would like you.
Untitled (May the bridges I burn light the way.)
by Mike Monteiro
My mother would like you.
Untitled (May the bridges I burn light the way.)
by Mike Monteiro
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Superbowl snacker...
Soooo we didn't quite make it to the Korean short ribs since my guy needed a snack and I made this for him...
Yes, that is what you think it is...nachos! And yes he does have a hollow leg.
Though the ribs will wait till tomorrow.
Though the ribs will wait till tomorrow.
Super DUPER SUNDAY!
My Daniel has officially declared Superbowl Sunday a national holiday as do many other men. It's a day to lay around and EAT. I, in another life would ignore these requests (not my style) but it is what he enjoys. But why is this year the super Duper Sunday? Well there is one very important hockey game on today; Capitals vs Penguins at 12:30 (2-0 right now) and then the Superbowl at 6:30.
So for round one; hockey, I made these:
Shanghai-Chicken-Wings
from the Saveur magazine website. Next time I will top them with sesame seeds and scallions!
When you look at the recipe do not be discouraged by all of the very potent ingredients. When combined they become a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with just the right amount of heat. Not hot in the mouth just a little sting on the lips. Of course if you like it HOT and some do...I am sure adding a little more chili or even a splash of Sriracha would work fine. I will make these again with side dishes of jasmine rice and Chinese broccoli with garlic and oil.
ROUND 2 TODAY; Korean BBQ short ribs.
later!
So for round one; hockey, I made these:
Shanghai-Chicken-Wings
from the Saveur magazine website. Next time I will top them with sesame seeds and scallions!
When you look at the recipe do not be discouraged by all of the very potent ingredients. When combined they become a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with just the right amount of heat. Not hot in the mouth just a little sting on the lips. Of course if you like it HOT and some do...I am sure adding a little more chili or even a splash of Sriracha would work fine. I will make these again with side dishes of jasmine rice and Chinese broccoli with garlic and oil.
ROUND 2 TODAY; Korean BBQ short ribs.
later!
Oh Mr. Winter; its time for you to go to bed.
I think this is my Aunt Mary in Chicago after the winter blast! Holy...that is what we looked like last year! My Uncle David said schools were closed for two days. Let me just say they most certainly are better prepared for this sort of thing; when we had snowmaggedon in 2008 the schools were closed for over 1 week and even the government (that's me!) was home for an entire week! I was hoping for some snow this year enough for one extra day off but now I just want winter to end.
I think we are all really looking forward to spring. It is really beautiful in Washington DC in the spring. Come and see the Cherry Blossoms!
Nutellaicious!!
Today is World Nutella Day and to celebrate I made sweet crepes with Nutella and strawberries!
Thanks to Michelle Fabio of Bleeding Espresso and Sara Rossi of Ms. Adventures in Italy we have this fabulous day to share our love of Nutella!
My husband who loves all things Italian (especially me!) never tried Nutella until today.
I know; what a sin! But he is a stubborn Taurus and always refused.
How did I get him to do it? The crepes! He loves hazelnut everything and he adores good chocolate (though he will tell you he does not eat sweets) so I just could not understand the resistance.
I am happy to say...persistence paid off!
The melted goodness of Nutella inside the warm, soft, delicate crepes was the answer. I think he is hooked!
Good to the last Nutellaicious!
Thanks to Michelle Fabio of Bleeding Espresso and Sara Rossi of Ms. Adventures in Italy we have this fabulous day to share our love of Nutella!
My husband who loves all things Italian (especially me!) never tried Nutella until today.
I know; what a sin! But he is a stubborn Taurus and always refused.
How did I get him to do it? The crepes! He loves hazelnut everything and he adores good chocolate (though he will tell you he does not eat sweets) so I just could not understand the resistance.
I am happy to say...persistence paid off!
The melted goodness of Nutella inside the warm, soft, delicate crepes was the answer. I think he is hooked!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
A cuddly year
It is the Chinese year of the rabbit and the Vietnamese year of the cat.
Whatever you fancy, it is going to be a fabulous year! Sooo cute!
Whatever you fancy, it is going to be a fabulous year! Sooo cute!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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