Tardi Mardi

So, our "date nights" are trending to be at fundraiser events. That should provide immediate validation that we are a loving and giving couple that supports important community causes, but really, it makes me feel old. And, not all that giving-spirited when we whisper walking in "hope it's not one of those cash bar events" then head straight for the food table... which makes me feel old and immature.

We are of course delighted to support our friends who work for these wonderful non-profits, and with my background in fundraising, I know how essential the events are to the organizations' ability to continue providing much-needed services to the community. Plus, the events involve hundreds of man-hours to pull together and sometimes a little miracle. They are as stressful as planning a wedding. 

 

Tardi Mardi is Utah Arts Festival's annual fundraiser event with a silent auction, dancing, music, and totally legal casino tables. Our friend Lisa is on the board, and we don't need much of an excuse to hang where she hangs. We had a great night with friends, even got into bidding on some of the auction items, and the highlight of the evening - the photo-booth!!

Six "grown ups" in the photo-booth, including a very tall 6' 7" Matty.

The Golden Child

According to Isa's grandparents, the first hair cut for Korean babies happens at age one, and traditionally, the head is shaved. It's hard to argue with them that the baby's hair will not grow back thicker since they delight in pointing out how strong and thick my hair is... Thanks to them shaving my head on my first birthday, of course. We didn't have the heart or courage to go through with the ritual on Isa's birthday, so we picked a random night, tonight, to shave her head. And as predicted, it was the most unpleasant experience for everyone involved. And not just a little traumatizing. She screamed. And screeeaaaammmed. I hated every minute of it, and I'm certain Mike did, too. In the end, she calmed down and smiled big at the sight of herself in the mirror, and we're glad to have honored this cultural tradition - even if her hair doesn't grow back thicker (which Mike says it won't), we hope her curls return!

Starts with a little bang trim.
She knows something is up...
The Golden Child.
No more pictures ma!
A cute little tail :)

Isa turns one!!!

Our lucky TODDLER had two parties on her special day. In the afternoon, she met up with her favorite peeps at the Imagination Place for Musical Jam. In the evening, more friends came over for dinner and Winnie the Pooh birthday cake. Happy Birthday to our beautiful angel!

And for the parents - a big congratulations to us for surviving the first year! WHEW!!

Isa welcoming Everett to her birthday party at the Imagination Place.

Isa wishing herself a happy birthday.

 

Banging on the drums.

 

Isa prefers to climb on the drums.

 

Theo loves chocolate!

 

Anna loves chocolate!

 

Isa loves chocolate!

 

Evening party, semi-adult-like.

 

Daddy's little princess.

 

Isa enjoying her birthday presents.

 

Make a wish!!

 

Yeah cake! Right before bedtime!!

 

Happy Birthday Lisa and Kristin!!

“At the age of 20, we don't care what the world thinks of us. At 30, we worry about what it is thinking of us. At 40, we discover that it wasn't thinking of us at all.”

- Ann Landers

I can honestly say that none of my friends look (or act!) 40 or even close to that age. But, here we are... at 40. My turn comes next year. I told Mike the other day that I'd like to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for my 40th. Or something of that nature... The shape I'm in, maybe I should aim for Kings Peak instead. We'll see if I can get off my Fritos and Sprite for lunch diet and use the two gym memberships I have in the next 561 days!!

Below are some photos taken at Lisa's surprise birthday party at the Dakota Lofts and Kristin's cozy birthday dinner part at Cafe Madrid. It's been an exciting week of 40th birthday parties!!

Rockin' out!