1 Year Anniversary - Casa Laguna

We started our celebration of our one year of dating by visiting the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. I showed her some of the spots I would take wedding pictures. We didn't stay too long because we wanted to get to our final destination, which was Casa Laguna!

It was such a relaxing time, just lounging and hanging out. I forget how beautiful the Ritz Carlton is, when you get passed the starting at $500 a non-holiday room rate. The many times I shot weddings here, I never really got to enjoy the beauty of it.

We got to Casa Laguna as the sun was setting. It was such a cute and comfortable place. After we watched the sunset, we went to the lobby where they had all types of wine and cheese. I felt a little pretentious but it was fun. We got some sushi at San Shi Go, which had pretty good sushi for a good price.

The next morning they had breakfast for us. We got to choose what I wanted. I had Pumpkin Waffles and Tina had the Omelet. It was soooo good. I could get used to waking up to gourmet breakfasts.

We then went on a little walk to the beach and just had fun. We had a long day ahead of us with Thanksgiving lunch and dinner with the folks, so we soaked in all the relaxation before hand.

It only has been 1 year since we've started dating and can't believe we are 3 months married! I love my life and love my wife. I've been teased for celebrating 1 week, 2 week, 1 month, 2 month, etc... anniversaries, but I can't see myself not celebrating. Well here is our update.

Thanksgiving

November and Thanksgiving time is a special time not only because we're in the holiday season and the weather allows us to bust out our sweaters and coats but tomorrow, 11/21, is our one year anniversay since we started dating. Sam has something special planned for us, but I won't find out until tomorrow. On Sunday we'll also be going to Crystal Cove for a hike where we went this time last year and had one of our first of several very good vurnerable talks about our pasts, our pains and just looked out onto the view of the ocean and were so thankful that we found eachother.

I love Sam so very much....more and more with each passing day. He fills my life with so much fun, laughter and love. He is so sweet, attentive and hardworking.

Happy Thankgiving to all and to all a good night.

NewSong Initiation "Horsey Dance"

At the NewSong Retreat, I had to be initiated since I skipped out last year. I danced and boy did I dance. But after seeing this dude, I feel ashamed. He pretty much took my dance to another level.

Revisiting Laguna Beach

Today was our first time heading out to Laguna Beach after our wedding. We always thought that since it was so close now, that we would visit more often, but finally after two months, we took that drive on the 133.

We got to revisit our old spot we went to in our first week of dating, the beach side of The Laguna Hotel. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I can't believe that t has only been 11 months of dating but I feel like she's been with me longer. There was this older couple totally making out and I wondered if we would be like that when we grow older. Alright, I'll stop grossing you out.

Lately, I've been craving artistic expression. And like usual, photography usually brings that out of me. So we walked around Laguna looking at Art and taking pictures. Here is a sample of some pictures we took. Tina is starting to get the hang of photography.

Dinner with The Ceej and Family

Last night we had Caleb, Susan and CJ over for dinner. We cooked our own meat at the table and it was some goooood grubbin!

We had fun playing with The Ceej after dinner. His chubby little face and body are so cute! Sam and I want one or two or three one day but not just yet.The last picture is Sam's favorite!

Tina is officially 30

September 30, 1977: Ms. Tina Bouri Jeong entered this world in South Korea! Happy Birthday my wife! After an emotional and full Sunday, my parents came over to celebrate Tina's Birthday with her. It was so simple yet so sweet.

My parents came over with cake and presents. We had a little family service. We sang "Amazing Grace" and my dad shared about the sermon he heard at his church and we prayed. It was just sweet. Then they watched a DVD slideshow of our wedding day pictures. They were so excited and love it so much.

We also spent Saturday night with Tina's family. We went to the Fish House for dinner. It was fun until I bit into a scallop and there was a piece of metal in it. We later discovered that it was one of the brush hair from the grill cleaner. Uck.

But they were good. They took care of us as best as they can. They gave us all desert and coffee and comp'd my meal. Woo Hoo!

This weekend was so full and memorable. I thank God for just giving us life and allowing us to enjoy what He has created.

Happy Birthday Tina!

Tina's 30th Birthday Party

Last night, we celebrated Tina's 30th Birthday and did we ever celebrate! From Paparazzi to California Rolls to Candy Station, we hung out with good friends and had a great time. How fun was it to see friends come out and show their love for Tina. Lots of eating, drinking, dancing and just plan ole shooting the breeze.

Thanks to Karen for making the Magazine Covers, Kevin for being our "No Doubt" Gwen Stefani DJ, Andres and the Roaches for blowing up the balloons and Jimmy for bringing the drinks. Thanks to everyone who helped me set up and clean up! The night really brought a smile to Tina's face!

Even though Tina and I both didn't have our IDs on us, we still had a great time trying to talk our way into Yard House and Dave and Busters. Glad Fox Sports Grill hooked us up with our very own VIP section and a shout out to Tina by the DJ. Last night will go down in the Song's history book!

What a great time we had and look forward to many more, especially this Friday for the Korean Cultural Outing for our good friends, Daniel and Cassidy Roach. Be ready for some good BBQ and singing! Yeah!