Did you know that today is National Napping Day? I took this picture on Saturday, but I thought it was appropriate to post today. This is proof that n can still fall asleep anywhere. Keep in mind that this brief cat nap was taken before the switch to Daylight Savings Time!
Cacao Chaos
Recently, we were sent a box of chocolates from Cacao Chaos. The chocolates were beautifully crafted, and the flavors were somewhat “exotic”. Our family’s favorite was mango (no surprise), but I also especially enjoyed the chai tea flavor.
A Tale of Two Sandwiches
Last week, we scored on free sandwiches. The first was from the grand opening event at The Bronx Sandwich Company, in Tustin. The pastrami sandwiches were really good! I also liked the bread, which is from OC Baking Co., I believe. The regular deli sandwiches were okay, but we’ll be back for the pastrami. 
The second free sandwich was from the Corner Bakery. They had sign-ups for their Asian pork sandwich. It was pretty good, if you are not expecting an authentic bank mi. I really liked the flavorful dipping sauce that came with it, since the pork did not have much flavor on its own. The canned jalapeño peppers were not a nice touch–reminded me of nachos at a baseball game. However, the rest of the vegetables were nice and fresh and crunchy. They provided a nice contrast to the soft meat and bread.
The Case of the Mysterious Sock
Somehow, one of n’s socks became precariously perched on the top edge of a picture frame that is just a few inches below the ceiling. I had to laugh when I saw it, and neither child has taken responsibility for it. I left it up there, partly out of sheer laziness, and partly to see how long it would take D to notice it. I think it has been about five days, and D just noticed it this morning. 🙂
MasterChef Jr. Viewing Party
There are not many television shows that we watch as a family. One of the few that appeals to all of us is “MasterChef Jr.” The kids like watching the kids cook and D and I just like to watch cooking competition shows. 🙂 Therefore, I was excited to win a prize from MasterChef Jr. which included fancy hot chocolates on a stick and branded mugs. We made the hot chocolate and had fun sipping it while watching the latest episode.
*One other show we like to watch together is “Travel With Kids”, which is on Amazon Prime.
A Sick Valentine’s Day
Although this picture shows all smiles for Valentine’s Day, it has been a rough few days. n missed school on Wednesday and Thursday because he was coughing and had a fever. This triggered his asthma, and at one point I was SO close to taking him to the ER. Thankfully, he is now on the mend, but we are still putting him on the nebulizer in the middle of the night. He had to miss his Valentine’s Day party at school, which was sad. However, I had another mom pass out his Valentine cards and collect the other cards for him, so that definitely cheered him up!
After ten plus years, it was time to say good-bye to our refrigerator. It has seen us through an apartment in Los Angeles, a condo in Anaheim, and was still running fine in our current house. However, we bought it when we were a family of two, and it just was not serving our needs anymore. I always get nervous when making a big purchase, so it took me a good while to pull the trigger. I must say, I am liking it so far!
Nekter Acai Bowl
Last year I won a gift certificate to a juice bar called Nekter. A couple of weeks ago, we paid a visit and tried our first acai bowl. Since the normal recipe calls for cashew milk, we subbed in coconut water instead. Fortunately, the granola is nut-free, although we ordered it on the side, just to be safe. I really enjoyed all of the fruit on top. It was a refreshing, healthy treat! 
Class 302
Lately, we have been hanging out with the families of k’s basketball team. We eat out together, and have tried out some “new to us” places. One of them is Class 302, which is known for its self-serve boba drinks. We had eaten shaved snow there before, but this time we tried some of the savory items, such as the popcorn chicken. The restaurant is small, so we took up most of the tables. However, they accommodated us by providing plenty of small bowls and dishes so that we could share everything. 
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Since we bought the San Diego Zoo pass, the next day we went to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park the next day. Overall, this zoo has a more “upscale” feel and it seems like it is better maintained. 
The new tiger exhibit was neat. 
It was also fun to do the tram ride, which comes with admission. 
Overall, it was a fun quick getaway. I can’t believe it took me a month to blog about it all!