Monday, November 15, 2010

Fall Festivities

This fall has been full of fun. Mom and Bruce came to visit and we went on a nice walk/hike. I was nervous because of all these signs. Luckily we didn't see any snakes and were able to enjoy the city views.

It was also my 25th birthday and I was feeling super old. Sugi spoiled me by making one of my favorite desserts. He surprised me with some presents that we both enjoy, like Jenga and Pass the Pigs. The highlight was a Nintendo DS with the Brain Game. We have fun trying to beat each others scores.

We went on a nice hike in Boulder one weekend and it was absolutely beautiful. We took the Flat Irons trail, but there were tons to choose from, so we'll have to go back. When we got to the top we ate some snacks and fed the wildlife (squirrels).















So at Sugi's office they all think he looks like a little boy, so they call him Justin Beiber. For Halloween he decided to dress up like him and they all loved it. Can you see the resemblance?

We also had some excitement a couple weeks ago when the fire alarms went off in our building. I peeked out the door and saw smoke billowing through the hallways. I called Sugi to see what I should do. He told me to grab the computer and just leave. Because I work in my jammies I had to get dressed first. We were only evacuated for a few minutes because the fire wasn't that big but for the next few days it smelled awful.

We also had our first snowfall of the season. It was beautiful and melted shortly afterword. Sugi loves having the parking garage so he doesn't have to scrape off the car in the morning. I love that our apartment stays nice and warm without having to turn the heat on, even when it's freezing outside. In Baltimore we would be able to see our breath inside by now :)

The last of our fall fun came this weekend when we went to the Denver Zoo! It was so much fun. The zoo was having a free zoo day, and I love going to the zoo (especially when it's free)! We bundled up with a few extra layers and headed out. My favorite was the hippo. We also liked the sea lions because they kept getting out and then diving into the water. There was also a really cool fish that reminded us of a rubber ducky. Perhaps the grossest of all was the "bug toss" with the birds. They gave each person a handful of worms (that looked like large maggots) to throw to the birds. Sugi got a handful and I got one because it was too disgusting. This was a "hornbill bird" that should be called "banana beak." This Rhino suddenly came close so I got a cool picture! I think Sugi suffered through the whole day, but he was a good sport.

3 comments:

Mom said...

Taki, first of all, why doesn't the wig look like Justin's hair??? But, yeah, there are some similarities except for the shadow over your upper lip that he won't have for another 5 years or so. OK the next part is for Connie: Connie,are you telling us that there is now a new set of safety rules that they are teaching for fires?? 1)call your husband 2)go change your clothes and make sure you will look fashionable because there might be a parking lot party3)unhook your computer, 4)check your make up in case the firemen are cute.... NOOOOOOOOO. Maybe grab the computer if it is in your path and maybe grab a coat if it is cold but just get out!! We want our daughter in law to live. And one more thing... dont' take the elevator:)

Annette Shumway said...

#1 - if I saw even ONE of those rattlesnake signs I would have been peace out!

#2 - newsflash: Bieber isn't asian :) But I can see it.

#3 - I can't decide what shocks me more: the fact that Connie called Taki or the fact that Taki didn't just tell her to RUN! (***disclaimer: my head says that I would have just run for my life, but my gut says I would have called Preston and/or grabbed a bunch of important stuff, so I'm not judging).

#4 - What's the dessert??

Lori said...

Ok, I feel like there is too much to comment on. Taki, great costume, you should quit your job and become a Bieber look alike.
Next, Happy Birthday Connie. Lastly, I agree with getting dressed because when I lived in Oakland and the fire alarm went off in my apartment, I ran out in my jammies and was freezing. We were out there for about 20 min but it seemed like an hour. Smart move Connie!