joy eats

a lot of things had happened since i last blog...
the most recent news is that mike and i are married!
the week leading up to the wedding was just insane between all the last minute details and entertaining our out of town relatives we've never been that stress before. the wednesday before the wedding, on my way to meet mike at the church site i had a melt down. i had been running around doing errand all morning already so i was feeling very tired, and on top of that, i got lost in a bad neighborhood in oakland. so i just sat in my car crying and hyper ventilating telling mike that i didn't want to go anymore.... now thinking about it was kind of embarrassing.
here are some of my favorite shots
our program designed by jenie:


here's a picture of the girls getting ready


the groomsmen's GQ shot


my bouquet


me and daddy


mike waiting (one of my favorite part about weddings is "the look"from the groom)





mr and mrs. pih


portrait shots at Claremont hotel





anyways, those are just a few of my favorites from our photographer augie. he's one vendor that we would highly recommend. you can also see a few pictures of us on his blog.

after the wedding, we spend a few days in napa and mendocino.
influenced by dessert expert maria; i tried the macarons at this french bakery in napa call bouchon. they were crispy and airy on the outside and creaming in the middle; not too sweet but nutty and flavorful. i was addicted to these divine little treats immediately. now i'm on the look out for for the best macarons.


the drive down the coast was cold but still pretty in its shades of grey and silver.
i had booked the same b&b as 3 years ago when my parents and i went to mendocino. i just love that charming little house with all the modern fixture. that's the type of house i have always dream of having.


well, now the wedding is done and the trip is over. back to reality.... marriage life is good and we're both adjusting. the first week back, i must have ran up and down the stairs 6 times within 10 minutes in the morning just to get all the stuff i needed for work. mike is having a hard time finding cups and plates because i have reorganized all the shelves in the kitchen.... it's humorous at times really.
our first joy cooked meal at home


now we're on our way to taiwan for our second banquet, yay!