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Stella is One!

Centerfield Aug 20 2009 09:44 AM

Our daughter Stella turned one year old last month. For those who have read this board for a while, you know that the first birthday is a pretty big deal for Koreans. These are pictures from her party. We invited the same number of people as we invited to my son's party three years ago. But because our friends have had so many kids, the number of guests was nearly double. Which means FREE ICE SCULPTURE!!!! Stella's birthday cake. (Yes, it blew away our wedding cake.) Due to an extended nap, Stella was late. Which did not sit will with certain guests (This is her cousin Calen, the picture was too cute not to post.) The delay did give everyone a chance to lick the ice sculpture to see if your tongue gets stuck (it does not). After 45 minutes, the diva finally makes her arrival. She instantly tells her cheek-pinching fans to back the fuck off. Big brother Ryan gave the introductory remarks. "Take my sister...please!" After lunch, it was time to change into the traditional Korean garb... ...and pick her destiny. The pencil and paper means she will be a scholar, the string longevity, microphone is for performer, the golf club means she's destined for the LPGA, the money is self-explanatory, the stethescope is doctor, the bowl of something, I can't remember, and the tennis ball is the ancient Korean symbol for winning Wimbledon. Stella was not in the mood to choose her destiny... ...but ultimately settled on a career in medicine. Then it was time to sing "Happy Birthday" and cut the cake. Then pictures. Unexpectedly, during her solo pictures, Stella decided it was time to perform an aria. Like any good aria, it has its tragic moments... ...but it does end on a rejoiceful note. There was music... ...and storytime... ...and BUBBLES!!!! After the party, Stella contemplated whether or not the party was satisfactory to her. She ultimately decided "It was ok. Now, about my Sweet Sixteen..." The pictures were taken by my friend Spencer. He is a wedding photographer. Visit his website: www.5weststudios.com NOW!!!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 20 2009 09:50 AM

love it.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 20 2009 09:53 AM

Those aria photos have to win some kind of cuteness prize.

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 09:54 AM

Good luck with the medicine. Enough Kims on the LPGA leader board anyhow. Great photo essay.

metirish Aug 20 2009 09:56 AM

WOW....that was brillaint.....cute as a button Stella is.

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 10:00 AM

Stella just inspired a donation in honor of her and her sister.

themetfairy Aug 20 2009 10:04 AM

OMG - she is just precious! And Ryan at age 3 is no slouch either. Mazel Tov CF on having such a lovely family :)

soupcan Aug 20 2009 10:24 AM

That's awesome. I always thought of this when I heard the name 'Stella': Now, I'll think of this:

Frayed Knot Aug 20 2009 10:37 AM

When I think of pre-school productions I don't normally think of 'The Mikado' but kids are much more advanced than they were in my day. And, yes, I know 'The Mikado' is Japanese but work with me here people!

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 11:00 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 20 2009 11:28 AM

Damn, my crack about South Korean golfers wasn't so far off. LPGA Money Leaders 1 Cristie Kerr $1,309,202.00 --- USA 2 Jiyai Shin $1,177,607.00 --- South Korea 3 In-Kyung Kim $1,062,286.00 --- South Korea 4 Ai Miyazato $1,030,900.00 --- Japan 5 Yani Tseng $908,960.00 --- Taiwan 6 Paula Creamer $898,469.00 --- USA 7 Eun-Hee Ji $862,891.00 --- South Korea 8 Lorena Ochoa $803,863.00 --- Mexico 9 Karrie Webb $753,878.00 --- Australia 10 Suzann Pettersen $745,845.00 --- Norway 11 Song-Hee Kim $681,073.00 --- South Korea 12 Angela Stanford $667,267.00 --- USA 13 Lindsey Wright $650,058.00 --- UK 14 Kristy McPherson $624,268.00 --- USA 15 Na Yeon Choi $614,603.00 --- South Korea 16 Brittany Lincicome $588,097.00 --- USA 17 Michelle Wie $510,291.00 --- USA (first generation Korean-American) 18 Ji Young Oh $485,070.00 --- South Korea 19 Candie Kung $468,164.00 --- Taiwan 20 Anna Nordqvist $438,064.00 --- Sweden 21 Sophie Gustafson $426,473.00 --- Sweden 22 Hee Young Park $410,624.00 --- South Korea 23 Katherine Hull $376,434.00 --- Australia 24 Brittany Lang $375,513.00 --- USA 25 Hee-Won Han $371,169.00 --- South Korea 26 Se Ri Pak $369,715.00 --- South Korea 27 Catriona Matthew $366,106.00 --- Scotland 28 Morgan Pressel $340,633.00 --- USA 29 Helen Alfredsson $336,880.00 --- Sweden 30 Meena Lee $328,364.00 --- South Korea Out of the 30 top earners, thats 10 lady golfers raised in South Korea and one raised in Hawaii by South Koreans. That's a lot of girls choosing the putter at their first birthday parties.

metirish Aug 20 2009 11:02 AM

No North Koreans though.

Centerfield Aug 20 2009 11:20 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 20 2009 11:27 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":dul4ikbc]Stella just inspired a donation in honor of her and her sister.[/quote:dul4ikbc] The Miranda Fund Facebook page for those interested. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/177778? ... d=28976238 Thanks again to the good people here who set it up. Edgy, could you post the link for the non-facebook site if it's still active? My old link doesn't seem to work.

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 11:27 AM

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/do ... =162321295 Centerfield, are you on the Facebook? I lack your friendship.

Centerfield Aug 20 2009 11:31 AM

I'm not on Facebook yet. I've been meaning to set up an account. I will certainly request your friendship when I do. Thanks for the good wishes guys. The party was a blast, and the pictures don't tell the half of it. Look for the aria on iTunes next week.

A Boy Named Seo Aug 20 2009 12:32 PM

Jeez. So adorable. Happy birthday, Stella.

MFS62 Aug 20 2009 07:14 PM

Wow! Beautiful. Thanks. Later

Methead Aug 21 2009 06:39 AM

So cute. Great photos!

bmfc1 Aug 21 2009 07:52 AM

Great pictures! Thank you for sharing with us.

Fman99 Aug 21 2009 08:39 AM

Agreed, cute kids CF! Great pics too. Beats the hell out of my "Fgirl smearing icing on her own face and then blaming the plastic Dora doll that adorned the cake" bit. Though those pics have merit also. (From her age 2 party held last month)

Benjamin Grimm Aug 21 2009 09:09 AM

My sister had the exact same hair at that age.

metsmarathon Aug 21 2009 09:49 AM

those aria photos are tremendous!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 21 2009 10:06 AM

If my bun-in-oven turns out half-as-cute, I will perpetually plotz. I can't stop smiling from the aria pictures, really.

Kong76 Aug 21 2009 11:54 AM

Wow, CF ... that slide show and commentary made my online month. Just heartwarming.

Fman99 Aug 21 2009 08:39 PM

What we really need to do is organize a "CPF family" day, for all those CPF'ers out there with younguns like these. Let all the women chase the kids around the concourse whilst the men knock back frosty beerliciousness.

themetfairy Aug 21 2009 08:57 PM

[quote="Fman99":1le7tp32]What we really need to do is organize a "CPF family" day, for all those CPF'ers out there with younguns like these. Let all the women chase the kids around the concourse whilst the men knock back frosty beerliciousness.[/quote:1le7tp32] Ehem.... I ain't coming if I don't get some suds for myself!

Fman99 Aug 21 2009 09:20 PM

[quote="themetfairy":32d43bhl][quote="Fman99":32d43bhl]What we really need to do is organize a "CPF family" day, for all those CPF'ers out there with younguns like these. Let all the women chase the kids around the concourse whilst the men knock back frosty beerliciousness.[/quote:32d43bhl] Ehem.... I ain't coming if I don't get some suds for myself![/quote:32d43bhl] Yeah, I actually almost added a caveat when I typed that. No offense, but I suspect more of the wives (not yourself) are more about the hobnobbing than the Mets-watching.

themetfairy Aug 21 2009 09:22 PM

I hobnob while watching. I call it multi-tasking :)

MFS62 Aug 21 2009 09:22 PM

Figured a soccer and little league mom for a white wine drinker, even a spritzer drinker. Later