Toddling in the Playground

It's Presidents' Day and our office is closed so our little toddler and I spent some time playing in the park before heading to Woodland Hills to meet-up with hubby for lunch.

Valentine's Dinner @ L'Ermitage

We had a reservation in Downtown, but traffic was horrible and we were running late so we ended up at Livello at L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills.

On the table:

Amuse Bouche: Oyster 

Antipasta: Cauliflower Soufflé and Grilled Octopus

Primi:  Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu and Egg Yolk Ravioli with Sage

Secondi: Mediterranean Sea Bass (we both ordered the same)

Dolci:  Pannacotta

Balloons for Hubby

For those who embrace Valentine's Day as a day of love, this special occasion is not just to celebrate women.  If we like to receive roses, our husbands will certainly feel loved and appreciated too if we send them something. This morning I sent balloons to my husband's office which he brought home so our little boy could play with them.

Two Dozen Red Roses

My super sweet husband and I have been married for almost 14 years and every Valentine's Day I get roses.   Here's what he sent to my office today -- a two-dozen red roses!!! 

Valentine's Day Potluck

Sad that I wasn't able to make it to the Little Guy's lunch potluck in his school since it's a crazy busy week at work, but here's what I made for him...

Toddler Art Class: Valentine's Day Crafts

Look at what I brought home from the Little Guy's school the day before Valentine's Day...

First Birthday Party

It took a while for us to decide whether to have a kiddie party or an adult party. But since most of our visitors are grown-ups anyway, we went with the later and it turned out so perfectly.  Here are some pictures…

Sunday Brunch at Girasol

From "Top Chef" alum Chris "CJ" Jacobson who apprenticed  at Restaurant Noma in Denmark -- voted the best restaurant in the world three times -- today's brunch after church at Girasol in Studio City was the best!

On the table:

Grilled Octopus Gazpacho
Tomatillo, Cucumber, Avocado

Maine Lobster Benedict
Sautéed Wild Spinach, Poached Eggs, Lobster Hollandaise, Lobster Butter Toasted Bread, Arugula Salad 

House Cured Grav Lax
Dill, Sorrel, Bonito Crème Fraîche, Escarole, Lemon, Caper, Crostini

 
Location:
11334 Moorpark Street
Studio City, CA 91602

First Haircut

Little Guy had his first haircut at Yellow Balloon and got this certificate with a lock of hair attached. 

Birthday Dinner at Montage Beverly Hills

Husband brought me to Scarpetta at Montage in Beverly Hills for my birthday dinner.

On the table:

Bay Scallops on Creamy Polenta
Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil (the best I had in the US.. best ever is in Venice, Italy)
Crispy Striped Bass
Braised Veal
Coconut Pannacota
Vanilla Caramel Budino

Sunday Brunch at Paty's

Paty's, a popular breakfast spot in Toluca Lake, is where we headed for brunch after church today.   

On the table:

A bowl of chili
Eggs Benedict
California Omelette

Crawling on the Green Grass

 The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Like Mommy, our Little Guy absolutely enjoy the outdoors :-)