Baby - Korean American Baby

A Baby Shower for Korean American Mommy Jean of KAMOC

Photos & Words by: Anne Chung of Gum Drops Hair Candy




The Korean American Mommies Group of Orange County is growing! (a division of KOKO Living) Not only are we adding new moms to our close-knit group, we are also adding babies! One of our Kammies Jean, had a baby shower to celebrate the upcoming arrival of baby Kylie. Kylie will be Jean's second child - her first daughter. The details of the event were adorable; from handmade wall decorations, to the homemade miniature treats. The attention to every detail was a definite demonstration of the love Jean's family and friends had for her & baby Kylie.

We had a wonderful time playing games such as guessing the size of Jean's baby bump by measuring string and decorating onsies & bibs. I am so fortunate to be a part of the Korean American Mommies Group of Orange County :: KOKO Living. I cherish the friendships I've made and I hope to share in more life celebrations like the arrival of Baby Kylie.

Diaper Cakes & Gifts

Family & Friends

 
Gorgeous & Yummy Cupcakes & Snacks

'Decorate a Onesie' Time


 
Little Guests

Shower Jean & Kylie with gifts time!

Mommy Jean is enjoying her baby shower for baby Kylie.

Korean American Mommies of Orange County Snapshot!

We can't wait to welcome Kylie to the world!
Thank you ladies and Jean for sharing!!

Baby's 1st silver spoon

This silver spoon makes a perfect gift for baby shower or birthday party. The color is matt silver and the top of the handle bears the handpainting of a young deer on a mountain top. Each set consists of 1 spoon, 1 leather casing gift box and instructions to care for your silverware. Measures approx. 14.5cm, 80% solid silver content. Choose to purchase on its own or to print baby's name on the back, with a small upcharge.

  
 

BUY NOW | TheKoreanBaby.com |$49.90

Diaper Cakes + Ballons | by Cre8ive Chris

Written by: Hee Eun Chris Park

My name is Hee Eun "Chris" Park. I'm a happily married wife and mother of 2 living in Northern VA. I grew up in Southern MD and moved to VA after I graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1998 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance. I started my career in the finance/banking industry as an Assistant Branch Manager/Bank Officer and then moved to another bank as a Sr. Financial Specialist/Assistant Vice President. After 6 years in the finance/banking industry, I decided to go independent and so I began a new chapter in my life by becoming a self-employed Realtor with Century 21 New Millennium. I am currently licensed in MD & VA. I still enjoy helping people buy and sell homes but due to the tough economic and housing issues, business has been slow for me. It also doesn't help that I have 2 young children at home who are my top priorities. So, I decided to venture into a new business, which allowed me to continue to work from home and let me use more of my creative side, hence, the beginning of another new chapter in my life.

Just like how quickly my life changed after meeting my husband, my new business has quickly flourished as well. In April 2010, I decided to try to make things out of balloons for my kids. I thought it was going to be difficult but it was actually pretty easy and fun for me. My kids seemed to love it as well. So, I decided to look online for instructions and videos on how to make several other items. Immediately, I started posting pictures of what I had made on Facebook and within a week, a friend asked me to make some balloon decorations for her son's 3rd birthday. It turned out to be a success. My friends loved it and I even got a possible future referral out of it. Since then, I have received a few more inquiries and now I have my first big balloon gig on May 22nd thanks to another friend who referred me to their friend. I may also have another smaller job for a friend in June but we will see.

On top of making balloon art, I also make diaper art. This all started with me trying to do something different for my sister-in-law's baby shower. I've seen the traditional diaper cakes before with the first one being given to me by one of my best friends for my baby shower back in 2007. Even though I think they are pretty, I personally wouldn't purchase one since they are pretty simple to make. So, I kept looking online and found some very unique diaper cakes. I just looked at the pictures and tried to replicate them myself changing things here and there to add my own personal touch. Just like the balloon art, I posted pictures online and within a week, I received my first order for one of my caterpillar and giraffe diaper art. I just delivered those to my friend yesterday and she loved them. Now, I'm getting a couple other inquiries for my other diaper art creations as well.

So, this is my life and how I got to where I am right now. I'm really enjoying this new business venture I have started and I hope it turns out to be a big success. Most of all, I enjoy creating balloon and diaper art because it allows me to spend time with my kids and it also lets me do something I enjoy while bringing joy to those who hire me as well. Although, the creations I have now are not 100% mine, I hope to come up with my own creations as new business grows. In the meantime, I give credit to those whose creations I have borrowed.



Hopefully, I will receive the same credit for my own creations in the future from other new balloon and diaper creators like myself.

:: Contact info ::

Hee Eun "Chris" Park | tel.  703-980-5779 Cell | email: [email protected]
website: www.cre8ivechris.com

Balloon Art: Located in Centreville, VA  and services the Washington, DC region.
Diaper Cakes: email Chris for orders & inquiries

Sophia's Baby Shower | Min Mi Photography

By: Min Mi Photography

I just went to Sophia's baby shower for her new "mystery baby"  No one knows if the baby is going to be a boy or a girl.  I am so anxious to find out myself!!! can't wait.  At the baby shower, I got to meet some awesome new people (most of them were wedding planners) and had a chance to catch up with people that I haven't seen for a very long time.

Carolyn is the person who planned this beautiful baby shower, she is an event coordinator for "The special day, Inc".  Mei and Young are from "The Wildflowerlinens" .  I have met Mei through a photo-shoot that I did for Details Details few months ago at Wildflower linens.  I had a pleasure to work with great Paula from "Wedding by Champagne Taste" for a wedding that I did while back.  It was great seeing her again.  There were few other new faces that I have met, it was great meeting everyone and great seeing Jeannie, Michelle and Shelly from "Details Details." 

Dear baby Sydnie, she is so adorable

Jeannie from Details Details.  Because of her baby bottle opening skills, our group won a game that we played at the baby shower.  Thanks Jeannie~~

Paula.. she came out so pretty~

Mei and Ruth's new baby.  He was such a good kid, didn't even cry once at the baby shower.  He was all about smiles, gosh I wish my baby is going to turn out like that.

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