Yesterday was Olivia's Red Egg and Ginger. For those who are not familiar or want to better familiarize themselves with this tradition, click here. Because we did not have a wedding banquet when we got married, Bonnie felt compelled to throw a large party in celebration of debuting Olivia. We had about 148 adults and about 30 kids (ranging from newborn to elementary school).
We had such a difficult time thinking of a place and finding a place that will hold so many people, that is affordable and classy. Thanks to Olivia's 婆 婆's suggestion, we ended up having the Red Egg and Ginger at Straits Restaurant on Burlingame Avenue. We had the entire restaurant all to ourselves and it barely contained everyone. I felt bad for the restaurant and for my guests as it was clear that we are the largest group ever for Straits to handle at one time. We were running out of items quickly and there were long lines. In retrospect, we should have servers standing behind the buffet serving out portions, as I heard there were a lot of scraps on the table. All in all, everyone said the food was delish and that they had a great time.
Olivia was such a trooper having been dressed up right after her nap and rushed over to Straits to meet lots of strangers! She never once cried, though there were a couple of doe-eyed frozen moments. For the most part she just observed and stared until eventually she fell asleep in her mom's arms with 40 minutes left to go.
Olivia is such a lucky girl to have so many people who want to come celebrate and meet her. Her Grandmother and Grandfather came all the way over from Honolulu and her Auntie Sharon, Great Auntie Lorraine and Great Uncle Roy flew up from SoCal. Also from SoCal was Liv's Jenny Yi-Yi. Grandpa Takeguchi's sister came (Great Aunt Kea). My 嬤嬤's sisters (Great Great Aunts #6, #10, #11) came. I only wish my grandparents on both sides were able to be there as well. Or just to meet Olivia as they would be smitten by her.
All in all, the venue was great, the food was great, the company was great and Olivia had a grand ol' time people watching!
We had such a difficult time thinking of a place and finding a place that will hold so many people, that is affordable and classy. Thanks to Olivia's 婆 婆's suggestion, we ended up having the Red Egg and Ginger at Straits Restaurant on Burlingame Avenue. We had the entire restaurant all to ourselves and it barely contained everyone. I felt bad for the restaurant and for my guests as it was clear that we are the largest group ever for Straits to handle at one time. We were running out of items quickly and there were long lines. In retrospect, we should have servers standing behind the buffet serving out portions, as I heard there were a lot of scraps on the table. All in all, everyone said the food was delish and that they had a great time.
Olivia was such a trooper having been dressed up right after her nap and rushed over to Straits to meet lots of strangers! She never once cried, though there were a couple of doe-eyed frozen moments. For the most part she just observed and stared until eventually she fell asleep in her mom's arms with 40 minutes left to go.
Olivia is such a lucky girl to have so many people who want to come celebrate and meet her. Her Grandmother and Grandfather came all the way over from Honolulu and her Auntie Sharon, Great Auntie Lorraine and Great Uncle Roy flew up from SoCal. Also from SoCal was Liv's Jenny Yi-Yi. Grandpa Takeguchi's sister came (Great Aunt Kea). My 嬤嬤's sisters (Great Great Aunts #6, #10, #11) came. I only wish my grandparents on both sides were able to be there as well. Or just to meet Olivia as they would be smitten by her.
All in all, the venue was great, the food was great, the company was great and Olivia had a grand ol' time people watching!
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