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Sixth annual CAROLING birthday for Wendy

Yes indeed, it’s been six years since we’ve been making the neighborhood a better place. This year was unprecedented. We received such appreciative responses, 100%, from everyone we sang to. We were so touched. A lot of our favorite households from yesteryear weren’t home but we met a bunch more who were absolutely delighted with us. And when I say “delighted,” I’m not kidding around. I would put sparkles around the word “delighted’ if I knew how, but yes, this years’ responses were twinklingly stellar. Here are the small handful of pictures I took. The best depiction will be Kylie’s video. I know she’s been busy last-minute Christmas shopping, so her video won’t be ready today but stay tuned people, it’s coming, and will make you super jealous. Feel free to admire Kylie’s video from Wendy’s caroling birthday last year as a preview of how this year’s video may turn out.

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street-crossing.jpgSnowy weather caroling! No, not really. Just grainy camera-work. It was still very fulfilling. With our voices and musical talent, who needs the snow?

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We ended on a high-note because awesome Indian food was beckoning us to headquarters.
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happy-birthday-wendy-candles.JPGMost importantly, don’t forget, it’s Wendy’s birthday!

wendy-cuts-cake.JPGA BIRTHDAY BABY ANGEL got in front of my camera?

Let’s make this an activity for you readers. Here are two group photos. What’s different between the two? I mean, there’s plenty different, but tell me, what’s the MAIN difference? Hint: It has nothing to do with the lighting.
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Time to enjoy the cake. It’s not just any cake. It’s a Chinese cake that’s “not too sweet.”‘ We got it from Sweeties Bakery in Gardena and I highly suggest you get yours there too.

Regina-serves-cake.JPGRegina handles that cake with a purpose

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Did you notice that fine instrument Regina was handling a couple photos above? Here’s a close-up:
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FYI, it’s “gao-ji,” which means “luxurious.” If you’re not sure, just check the packaging –
luxurious-plastic-cake-knife.JPGIt says “gao ji” right on the package. It must be luxurious.

This means, here’s a Chinese lesson:

  • “gao ji” is LUXURIOUS
  • “dan gao” is CAKE
  • “dao” is KNIFE
  • So, now you know how to say “luxurious cake knife”!

    Caroling 2008: the Video Collection

    Kylie did a splendid job documenting Sunday night’s caroling.
    WARNING: If you watch these, you’ll be extremely jealous that you didn’t make the party.

    This is Kylie’s birthday present to Wendy, an AWESOME video and photo presentation from the caroling party. Yes, it runs 10:48 but it’s really fun to watch.