Chicken congee

September 22, 2014 by rathy Leave a comment

I’m at 38 weeks today. Getting achier as the baby grows and settles into position. She’s very low. We have doctor appointments at least two to three times a week now because of how tiny she is. But then again, I’m also a petite Asian woman. I’m pretty sure she’ll be just fine.

So as I wait for my little one and try to keep my health up, sometimes comfort food is all I need. I made an easy chicken congee with some salted soy beans, cilantro and green onion toppings. Sprinkle with a little pepper and I’ve got one simple yet tasty meal.

Krischel + Ian

September 16, 2014 by rathy Leave a comment

One of our good family friends finally got married! The wedding was beautiful. It took place at the Kitsap Memorial State Park, and the location was breathtaking. They had a lovely outdoor ceremony in the middle of the woods, and lots of rustic charm with every decor piece. I actually designed and laser cut all of the centerpiece location names (which are all of the places they’ve traveled together), as well as the “K & I” cake topper for their wedding. I think those turned out really nice.

My sister was one of the bridesmaids. I was initially a bridesmaid, but at 37 weeks pregnant I didn’t think I should risk it. I was perfectly ok with being a guest.

Also, being that I was very pregnant I decided not to lug around the 5D Mark II to the wedding just to get some photos. I brought along my Fujifilm X-Pro1 and managed to get a few shots.

Congratulations Krischel and Ian!! May your love take you to new places as you travel through this next journey.

FoundandTreasured.com: Krischel and Ian's Wedding

Check out their gorgeous engagement pictures here! Looking forward to seeing their professional wedding pics.

A new life begins

July 24, 2014 by rathy Leave a comment

I haven’t been able to work on this blog in a long time. Due to the fact that my husband and I are finally starting a family and we are just about 30 weeks in. Everything has been good health-wise and we are so thrilled to welcome our baby girl come October. It’s been pretty busy otherwise, but I wanted to just post up a photo that I took last weekend of my sister and her daughter. My niece, who turned 13 earlier this month, has grown taller than me! I remember taking care of her as a newborn while my sister went to class during the day at the University of Washington.

It’s been awhile since I’ve had to take care of a baby, but hopefully it will all come back to me. I’m excited for what is to come as our new life begins.

Nate + Tara

March 24, 2014 by rathy Leave a comment

This post has been long overdue because of personal things that took precedence over this blog. Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up again after this.

I’ve been so excited to post my photos from Nate and Tara’s wedding and I wish I could have done it sooner. But it’s better late than never. Again I wasn’t their official photographer but I couldn’t resist taken photos of all their little details, and all of the special moments. You can find more info and more photos from their photographer Julie Harmsen via Green Wedding Shoes.

Now on to the photos! I have a lot because there were too many to choose from.

FoundandTreasured.com: Nate and Tara's Wedding

iPhoneography 5

October 25, 2013 by rathy Leave a comment

It’s been awhile. I last left this blog with happy images of family and friends, marriages and photos of our travels. However summer did not end on a good note. A death in the family really shook up everything, and plans had to be rearranged. While my husband attended his youngest brother’s wedding in Bellingham, I flew across the country to attend a funeral in Montreal on the very same day. It was an extremely hard time for my family. Especially my mother who was trying to deal with the tragic and sudden loss of her older sister. My favorite auntie was in a terrible accident that should not have happened, but did.

Time will heal wounds and memories will never be forgotten. I am lucky to have had my auntie in my life. She was the best. May you rest in peace, Mak Om. I love you dearly.

Some iPhone photos while I play catch up.