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AMAKARA . Repost @iamjoymoy re: Date Day . More pics @iamjoymoy // 📷: @normmoy . We had meant to do a restaurant hop/crawl of sorts for our date on Saturday but we didn't know it was going to be in the low-90s where we were headed so we just did a Target run after we had sushi at Amakara because I guess that's what parents without their kids do for a day date. . Since it was a mid-day date to avoid weekend mealtime crowds, we also weren't super hungry so we got some yummy steamed edamame, the Klondike Express which has a fun kick of lime, and an Italian Dragon which was good but I'm not sure I dig the combo of flavors enough to order this again. . If you haven't been to Amakara in awhile or ever before, it's in a different location now. We're not sure if they have a parking lot but we had find street parking which is a bummer compared to the lot they had before. Mid-day weekend called for quick service and our waitress check on us just the right amount. We also sat at the sushi bar and got to watch the US Open which is a treat since we don't own a TV.

COUNTY FAIR . Well, we came, we saw, and now we're exhausted. Fair food, check, check, check. Rides, check. Pig races, check. Horse racing, art exhibits, animals, model train exhibit, music, garden exhibit, and more, check, check, check. Found a friend's sister's (or friend's daughter's, depending on who you ask) self-portrait drawing. There were so many creative projects as usual. "We" had to resist taking a bunny home again. A fun time and a nice break from the "typical" routine! . We weren't sure we would make it to the county fair this year but so glad we did! It was hotter than we thought it would be on Friday but not as crowded. . Head to @iamjoymoy 's IG for more fair photo! . Today's the last day of the fair so make sure you check it out before it closes for the year!

DIGITAL STORYTELLING . Repost @iamjoymoy 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 Head to Mom @iamjoymoy's IG for more photos . We were inspired by our church friends last year when we watched the digital stories they created for the showcase. These are our wiser friends who didn't grow up with technology so if they can do it, we can too! . Before our trip to Hong Kong, Melody and I attended An Introduction to Digital Storytelling workshop. Having been in the digital space since the days of Friendster and Xanga, I have seen the power of storytelling in many forms, so while I'm not super excited about being vulnerable, I know stories are impactful. . We were finally able to make it to the third of four workshops that @aureliacastro was teaching. Melody was a pro and had her script ready and photos selected. @k_caprizee helped her record her story. She selected her music and imported it into the new software she *just* learned to use...while the rest of us were still solidifying the story we wanted to tell. . Next week, we'll be adding and editing photos and putting it all together with the words and music. It has been a great learning experience so far and we hope more friends will join the next workshop to share their stories. If you have a family member's memories or stories you want to honor, that is a great story to tell. Or overcoming a challenge. Or a travel story. Or your own growing up years as a memento for your children and their children...If you're local, let me know if you're interested. There are treats and coffee too! ☺️ . What is one story you would want to share with your children and the generations to come? 📸: @aureliacastro

DISNEY DIM SUM . Repost @normmoy 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 Head to Dad @normmoy 's IG for more photos of cute Disney dim sum dumplings and a big Chicken Little. Before going into @HKDisneyland Park for the day, we visited the #CrystalLotusRestaurant at the #HongKongDisneylandHotel for some #SignatureDisneyDimSum on Day 4 of the annual family vacation trip to the Motherland of #HongKong. What’s Hong Kong without Dim Sum pics? Dim Sum had to show up in one or more of these HK vacation posts 😉 #CrystalLotus typically serves their instagrammable Signature Disney Dim Sum only on weekends or holidays. However, they can accommodate you on weekdays if you put in an order (call then email back response) 48 hours in advance. The Signature Disney Dim Sum menu is not too kid-friendly as a lot of the dishes contain shrimp and is not the most filling, but you’re ordering for the unique appearance of the Dim Sum you can’t get anywhere else.

A DAY AT THE BALLPARK #atthecoliseum #letsgooakland #rootedinoakland . What are some activities on your Summer bucket list?

ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL . There are many lessons to be learned from traveling. There are so many etiquette-related things we never think about when we are with people who are like us. We learn the history as well as the pop culture of the place and people we visit. For us, it makes us see things from a different perspective after we come back home. . We have a Hong Kong trip recap as well as pre-trip tips and post-trip tips up on the blog- moychronicles.com (link in profile, DM us or drop an emoji in the comments and we'll send you a link to the post). . We'd love to know your best tips when traveling!

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AMAKARA . Repost @iamjoymoy re: Date Day . More pics @iamjoymoy // 📷: @normmoy . We had meant to do a restaurant hop/crawl of sorts for our date on Saturday but we didn't know it was going to be in the low-90s where we were headed so we just did a Target run after we had sushi at Amakara because I guess that's what parents without their kids do for a day date. . Since it was a mid-day date to avoid weekend mealtime crowds, we also weren't super hungry so we got some yummy steamed edamame, the Klondike Express which has a fun kick of lime, and an Italian Dragon which was good but I'm not sure I dig the combo of flavors enough to order this again. . If you haven't been to Amakara in awhile or ever before, it's in a different location now. We're not sure if they have a parking lot but we had find street parking which is a bummer compared to the lot they had before. Mid-day weekend called for quick service and our waitress check on us just the right amount. We also sat at the sushi bar and got to watch the US Open which is a treat since we don't own a TV.

COUNTY FAIR . Well, we came, we saw, and now we're exhausted. Fair food, check, check, check. Rides, check. Pig races, check. Horse racing, art exhibits, animals, model train exhibit, music, garden exhibit, and more, check, check, check. Found a friend's sister's (or friend's daughter's, depending on who you ask) self-portrait drawing. There were so many creative projects as usual. "We" had to resist taking a bunny home again. A fun time and a nice break from the "typical" routine! . We weren't sure we would make it to the county fair this year but so glad we did! It was hotter than we thought it would be on Friday but not as crowded. . Head to @iamjoymoy 's IG for more fair photo! . Today's the last day of the fair so make sure you check it out before it closes for the year!

DIGITAL STORYTELLING . Repost @iamjoymoy 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 Head to Mom @iamjoymoy's IG for more photos . We were inspired by our church friends last year when we watched the digital stories they created for the showcase. These are our wiser friends who didn't grow up with technology so if they can do it, we can too! . Before our trip to Hong Kong, Melody and I attended An Introduction to Digital Storytelling workshop. Having been in the digital space since the days of Friendster and Xanga, I have seen the power of storytelling in many forms, so while I'm not super excited about being vulnerable, I know stories are impactful. . We were finally able to make it to the third of four workshops that @aureliacastro was teaching. Melody was a pro and had her script ready and photos selected. @k_caprizee helped her record her story. She selected her music and imported it into the new software she *just* learned to use...while the rest of us were still solidifying the story we wanted to tell. . Next week, we'll be adding and editing photos and putting it all together with the words and music. It has been a great learning experience so far and we hope more friends will join the next workshop to share their stories. If you have a family member's memories or stories you want to honor, that is a great story to tell. Or overcoming a challenge. Or a travel story. Or your own growing up years as a memento for your children and their children...If you're local, let me know if you're interested. There are treats and coffee too! ☺️ . What is one story you would want to share with your children and the generations to come? 📸: @aureliacastro

DISNEY DIM SUM . Repost @normmoy 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 Head to Dad @normmoy 's IG for more photos of cute Disney dim sum dumplings and a big Chicken Little. Before going into @HKDisneyland Park for the day, we visited the #CrystalLotusRestaurant at the #HongKongDisneylandHotel for some #SignatureDisneyDimSum on Day 4 of the annual family vacation trip to the Motherland of #HongKong. What’s Hong Kong without Dim Sum pics? Dim Sum had to show up in one or more of these HK vacation posts 😉 #CrystalLotus typically serves their instagrammable Signature Disney Dim Sum only on weekends or holidays. However, they can accommodate you on weekdays if you put in an order (call then email back response) 48 hours in advance. The Signature Disney Dim Sum menu is not too kid-friendly as a lot of the dishes contain shrimp and is not the most filling, but you’re ordering for the unique appearance of the Dim Sum you can’t get anywhere else.

A DAY AT THE BALLPARK #atthecoliseum #letsgooakland #rootedinoakland . What are some activities on your Summer bucket list?

ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL . There are many lessons to be learned from traveling. There are so many etiquette-related things we never think about when we are with people who are like us. We learn the history as well as the pop culture of the place and people we visit. For us, it makes us see things from a different perspective after we come back home. . We have a Hong Kong trip recap as well as pre-trip tips and post-trip tips up on the blog- moychronicles.com (link in profile, DM us or drop an emoji in the comments and we'll send you a link to the post). . We'd love to know your best tips when traveling!

TRAVEL FOOD . We just got back from an international trip so be on the lookout for posts with travel tips, how our plans worked out or didn't work out, and share about some foods and restaurants where we visited. . But first, we want to know...do you love or dislike airplane food? What are some great foods you've had on a flight?

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS . We usually kick off birthday season in February and go until May in our family. We do have many extended family and friends birthdays we celebrate throughout the year as well but we're not in charge of planning those ones. . This photo was from Melody's 12th birthday in February which means next year will be the year we have a teenager. Although, truth be told, it is *that* different than other years. We are all still learning and growing together and individually as a family. Also, I (@iamjoymoy ) can say that as someone who had worked with youth for many years, as well as studied child development. There will be challenges but what stage of life doesn't have its challenges? It will be stretching for sure but we look forward to the years to come. . How do you celebrate birthdays in your family now and growing up? What are your thoughts about the teen years?

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? . For some reason, everyone we are encountering recently are feeling a little tired and weary. We're not sure what it is...the newness of the year is wearing off, tax season, unsettling things of life, testing time for kids in school... Reminding ourselves of what we are grateful for usually helps us to be refueled to press on in the things we need to do. . So what are you thankful for today?

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