JustAnn in LA: Last Hurrahs Before Baby Girl Wong Arrives!

Hi People! Alot has happened since we found out that we were expecting. Preparing for the baby, doing some things as a couple before she arrives, and learning what it really means to trust in God's character.

Bed rest since 34 weeks: Due to some early labor risks, I'm on bed rest until the baby arrives, so that she will have a better chance of making it to full term. 37 weeks is this Thursday, August 29th.

Although untimely, God has definitely used this situation to embody his love through friends visiting, bringing food, bringing babies, and keeping me company! Totally overwhelmed by their selflessness and thoughtfulness.

Since March 2013, here's what we've been up to!

Joyce and James Wedding in Norcal - Our cousin Joyce got married in Palo Alto to James. It was a big family reunion with the fanciest Chinese food we've ever tasted, night after night! We stayed with Uncle Andrew & Auntie Flora in Atherton. It was also the first time for Andrea's parents and sister to see her belly bump!

Joyce & James @ Allied Arts Guild

So fun that Edna is part of the Lee family now - Baby Whitaker!

Roomie #3! - Our cousin Erin was finishing up PA school in LA and stayed with us every other weekend for a few months. It was nice to have a 3rd roommate to cook dinner with and chit chat in the evenings.

Here's Erin graduating from PA school at USC - with Delia!

Justin has picked up surfing! - While Ann was in Houston, Justin took a surfing lesson to brush up on his initial lessons from Hawaii and he fell back in love with it. He has even bought a surf board!

Hermosa Beach

Showered with Love in Houston - Ann was spoiled rotten with a baby shower thrown by Jeannie, Sarah, Steffy, and Tina at Julie's house. The theme was gray and yellow and it was the most Pinterest-y shower ever!

Just a taste of the decorations and food

Amazing Hostesses. All busy women.

A special family dinner at Kata Robata

What a fun lunch with Cat and Mom at Ruggles Green in City Center!

Babymoon in Las Vegas - We got an awesome deal at the Wynn with free buffet and tickets to their water show, La Reve. Turns out, that weekend we experienced Las Vegas record highs of up to 115 degrees! The best dinner was at DelMonico Steakhouse in the Venetian. 6 years ago, we ate here while we were dating. 6 years later, we are expecting!

July 2013

March 2007

Up Close and Personal with Beyonce - Justin won this MasterCard Priceless Experience - VIP Tickets to see Beyonce at the Staples Center. We were weary of this deal - sounded too good to be true. But sure enough, when we arrived, we received a personally signed picture from Beyonce, a box of her new perfume, and admission into a VIP seating area where we saw Courtney Kardashian and Rashida Jones and Beyonce's mom!

It feels like she is staring right at us, doesn't it?

Baby "Sprinkle" in Pasadena - Blessed to have a 2nd shower for Baby Girl Wong thrown by Grace and girls from my church. What a fun, Spirit-filled shower. My favorite part (aside from the Chickfila minis) was when every single friend prayed for the baby, Justin, and me in this upcoming life change!

Visiting Paramount Pictures: Justin's surfing buddy was an intern at Paramount this summer, so he gave us a private tour of the sound stages and grounds. Fave part was Justin re-enacting his favorite movie on the very bench Forrest Gump was filmed on!

"I may not be a smart man, but I know what love is"

Picturesque shot in front of Paramount. Hollywood sign is hazy in the back

Andrea Hired First Staff at NightLight - Because I am going on maternity leave, it was necessary to find a staff accountant to assist during my absence. After a long two month search, at the very last minute, the Lord provided someone who is a believer, passionate about anti-human trafficking, and has some previous working experience. Relief cannot describe how I felt!

Visitors (Some pictured below):

Denise

Jen Lai

Sarah and Nick, Christina