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Celebrating Cousin Brian and Ayumi

August 29, 2012 by ChrissyJee Leave a Comment

Celebrating Brian & AyumiMy cousin Brian is my mother’s only brother’s only son (haha…got that)(he is on the right with the blue shirt).  Brian has lived in Japan for at least the past five years.  While in Japan, he met a lovely lady, Ayumi (next to Brian in the stripes), and they got married last November.  Though I would have loved to attend the wedding in Japan, Moysee was just a couple months old and flying internationally with two little ones under three might be a form of torture in some countries.  This August, Brian and Ayumi came to visit the United States and we celebrated their marriage with a traditional banquet-style dinner at our favorite Chinatown restaurant, Delight 28.

Celebrating Brian & AyumiMy whole family was there to celebrate Brian and Ayumi.  I am so excited she is part of our family.  In my mind, Brian will always be the fifteen year old boy who loved Japanimation.  I am still trying to wrap my head around how a fifteen year old boy can be married!

Celebrating Brian & AyumiAyumi’s parents (first row on the right) own a ramen shop with her older brother in Japan.  Because of their business, they could only visit New York for seven days.  For a few days of their trip, they stayed in Manhattan and toured the city with a Japanese tour guide.  We were happy to meet Ayumi’s family.

Celebrating Brian & AyumiAyumi really liked the girls.  And though Moysee doesn’t look like it in this picture, the girls really liked her also.

I wish Brian and Ayumi so much love, luck, and happiness in their new life together.  I hope to see them again next year!

Cousin Chrissy xoxo

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Sami and Mike’s Wedding

November 2, 2011 by ChrissyJee Leave a Comment

Sami is my Jewish cousin.  I am her Chinese cousin.  She is my Dad’s best friend’s daughter.  We are not blood related but we are family.  On Saturday, October 29, she married Mike Marsh at The Palace Hotel (super fancy!) in NYC.  It was a beautiful wedding.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoSami was a beauuuutiful bride.  Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Cheryl were so proud walking her down the aisle.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoSami and Mike were calm and cool under the chuppah.

Sami & Mike's Wedding phototTheir chuppah was so pretty.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoEnjoying the cocktail hour.  Those lamb chops are still melting in my mouth.  I’m still dreaming about the oysters and crab!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoKa Ka and Bet looking so glamorous.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoSami finally makes it to the cocktail hour.  Can’t believe she is married!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoArtie made friends with a much much older couple so he could sit at their cocktail table near the bar and eat his food.  He talked with his new friends for a while.  About what, who knows.  Finally was able to pull him away for a picture.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoChatting with my cousin Karyn and Aunt Alice.

Sami & Mike's Wedding phototGreat picture of my Dad and me.  He didn’t think he would fit his tuxedo, but he did.  He felt so skinny that day!  He is wearing his new modern trendy glasses.  I almost don’t recognize him!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoWe miss Ka because she lives in Sacramento, CA.  Hopefully she’ll move back to the East Coast one day.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoA family picture in the dining room.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoThe newly married couple and their first dance.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoThe wedding challah.  The waiter didn’t like such close contact to the bread and wheeled it away after this picture.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoIt’s time to party and things are starting to get crazy.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoDrunk and confused.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoI should have worn black to fit in with everyone.  Or maybe they should have worn color to not be so boring.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoKimbie and her boyfriend Mike.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoMatty and my Mama.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoMy Mama and me.  I think she hung out at our table all night to hide from my Dad who really wanted her to dance with him.  No matter what my mom says, he’s really a romantic guy.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoCan you believe this is Bet?!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoWe didn’t even need to go to the dance floor to dance and sing.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoYou could barely fit onto the dance floor.  What a great party!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoMichael (Sami’s brother) dancing to Michael Jackson.  Look at him strut his stuff.  Love it!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoLove was in the air for more then just the wedding couple.  Go Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Cheryl!

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoThe three boys that grew up together in the Bronx.  Why is my Dad trying to take a picture while being pictured?

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoFinally got my husband onto the dance floor.  I tell him all the time I would practice dancing at home with him to build up his confidence.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoTheir wedding cake was the moistest chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoThe dessert was a million layer crepe cake and creme brulee.  Delicious.  The box of matches didn’t come on the plate.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoMy BFFTT Michael.

Sami & Mike's Wedding photoSami and Mike, we had a wonderful time at your beautiful wedding.  We wish you a lifetime of love, luck, and happiness.

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