Tag: Auntie Holly

Adventures at Aunt Holly’s Place

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Thanks to Uncle Wade for taking these cool pictures of me talking on the iPhone with the rest of my “Chinese mafia boys.”

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“Yo! You there? It’s the Bobes.”

“Um, are you gonna pick up or what? I’m losing my patience with you.”

“So, when am I gonna get my money?” (curling my lip)

“I’ll give you 30 seconds to explain yourself.”

“It sounds like baloney to me.”

“What? What do you mean you don’t have the money? I want the money in a suitcase given to my boys in 30 minutes at the playground or else heads will roll.” (talking with mouth full)

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We hung out at Aunt Holly’s place in Philly this past Saturday before dinner at Morimoto. I don’t know what the big fuss was over Morimoto, but chilling at Aunt Holly’s place was the highlight of my weekend.

Immediately upon my arrival, I got confused and asked for the kitty cat stuffed animal I usually play with at YiMa’s house.  Mommy had to gently remind me that I wasn’t at YiMa’s house but at Aunt Holly’s house.   Aunt Holly was so nice and brough out her big collection of stuffed animals for me.  I had lots of fun arranging them on the couch.  I especially loved sitting next to Uncle Dedo and this giant bunny rabbit:

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Aunt Holly & Uncle Dedo were also nice enough to share their Starburst gummies with me.  Once I saw them, there was no hiding them — I was gonna get my share of gummies! 

Once Aunt Ellie showed up, the real party started.  Aunt Ellie brought me eight Japanese fish wind chimes after she caught wind (no pun intended) that I love fish.  Mommy will somehow hang them in my room so that I can enjoy them.  She also treated us to lunch at Paesano’s Restaurant (famous for winning “Throwdown with Bobby Flay”) and they were indeed some pretty amazing sandwiches.

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While Aunt Holly, Mommy & Daddy took me out on a walk along the river next to Aunt Holly’s house, Uncle Wade and Uncle Dedo had their usual Scrabble showdown.  Once I learn my ABC’s, watch out my “uncas,” because I’ll beat you both!

My Maki @ Morimoto

My Daddy’s kinda of addicted to toro. Not just any toro, but otoro.

The addiction started after Daddy had the best otoro at Morimoto in Napa, California. Ever since then, finding even better otoro has been a mission.

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Thanks to Aunt Holly, we had reservations at the Morimoto restaurant in Philadelphia this past Saturday. After Uncle Wade worked overnight at the hospital, Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Wade and I drove to Philadelphia to spend some time with Aunt Holly, Uncle Dedo, and Aunt Ellie (the highlight of my day) and to eat at Morimoto’s otoro (the highlight of Daddy’s day).

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At Morimoto, I ate a two-course dinner consisting of:

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1. Vegetarian maki (yes, I ate all 5 pieces!)

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2. Orange slices (which were actually cocktail garnishes, but Mommy & Aunt Holly were brazen enough to ask for more orange for me!)

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After eating, I fell asleep in the stroller while everyone else completed their 8-course dinner. Mommy & Daddy were grateful for the peace and quiet just like they were when I fell asleep during dinner at Morimoto’s in Napa.