A valentines date with my boys

Valentines day is a good opportunity to show our love for our someone special. Having time for your family is a better way to celebrate it. Although we don't have plans for this day, and as budget says "no". We still got the chance to enjoy it, having lunch at KFC and watching the World's largest fountain. Dylan and daddy enjoy it a lot, especially Dylan when window shopping at Toys R us. He also hug a very big Barney, though he's not a fan. He is eying for Iron man mask but daddy wasn't able to buy it. But I am very sure that they were both happy and so am I.

Happy birthday Chillet!

Chillet is one of my nephew, yep he is Pehpot's youngest son. He is Dylan's favorite berks among his cousins-their ages were very closed. Chillet turned 3 yesterday and Dylan will turn 3 this coming Sunday, yes-5 days gap! I remember that when we got pregnant to these 2 cute boys, we were unaware. We're on a vacation at Buang, La Union and we're just enjoying the sand and the waves. Ditse (that's Pehpot) knew it first that she was pregnant, and after sometime I am aware of mine also. It was a wonderful pregnancy, 2 siblings the same period of pregnancy was so cool.

So before I forgot what's on my title- "Happy Birthday Chillet", Dylan is singing beside me and was so excited when he saw your birthday pictures!

SG welcomes us at new year

At last, we fly away to Singapore at December 31, 2010. We spend New Year at our churchmates flat together with their whole family. Hoping that Dylan and his new playmate-Kadmiel will be friends soon.

A father and son bonding at Burnham

Last April was hubby's birthday and here's a photo when we celebrate his' at Baguio for 4 days. We went to his cousin's house and make a vacation on their home without interrupting their moments, lol. At first day, we just stay at home nd make some rest after our 4-hour van trip. The next day, we went on walking and just an endless walking at session road and bought some veggies and seafoods for dinner. So, in the morning we went in Burnham Park and play along with the lagoon, bicycle and recreational area. Its just a day full of joys and worry-free. After that, we went into the public market and look for something to buy, guess what- I bought just 5 kilos of lemon (lemon is cheaper there-only 25 to 40 pesos per kilo) because lemon here is pricey. And of course, I found something interesting...basil, parsley and mint. I'll post it sometime this month. Happy birthday daddy!

Sponge Cake (Spongebob cake) on Dylan's 2nd bday

I can't help it to put a lot of effort for Dylan's party- my 2nd year old baby last May 15, 2010. He loves spongebob and wants it to be his cake's theme. Unfortunately, mom is so busy with other things for the party. It is a good thing that Mamu is here to make the pinata and cooked the chicken balls aka chicken nuggets. Tita Lyn (my brother's ex gf) is also helpful for putting hotdog and mallows on the toothpicks. And also Ate as the ice tea master. So, I got some time to buy a smal cake at Goldilocks at around 300+ pesos and some for decorations. I found this embossed spongebob sticker at my Abubot's box. So I grab my spatula and liquid food color (blue) and started to crumpled the icing and make it look likes an ocean. I also got inspired with the chocolate blocks and pearl candies so I make it look likes a treasure chest. And of course, aquatic jelly candies and chocolate coins are a must. And add some really cute flowers brought from a local market. And the stickers look like a 3D object in there plus the cute factor of a stationery fish saying "Happy 2nd birthday Dylan"- a handwritten of mine. Also, don't forget spongebob's trademark- burgers! Dylan was so amazed with his Spongebob cake and very overwhelmed with his simple party, lots of kids and play and yummy treats from mom's kitchen!

Mario vs Luigi

Being a mom, it is very challenging to fit in with the fantasy world of our children. My son is just starting to grow up and being a toddler, he is not yet into computer and arcade games. But I have a bunch of cool little nephews playing their Nintendo DS-Lite each time whenever they finish school assignments and before going to bed. They do have a lot of fun and of course, I also do. We went into New Super Mario Brothers- Mario Vs. Luigi in their DS-Lite. It is so great that we can do play on network in a versus battle. So whoever wins over me shall have the other DS-Lite, unfortunately after a lot of games they only won twice over me. There is a time when my eldest nephew cheated the small ones, and the youngest among them punch him. So the battle ends with a punch and play is over-yet discipline just got started. Play always comes with responsibilities and of course- adults supervision. In the positive side, they learn how to play strategically and fair. On the contrary, sometimes they got punch out or punch someone because of losing it. So it's up to us moms to get them disciplined and play with them fairly.

Family is a very great blessing

This was taken at our wedding last October. I am very thankful for having a great family and it is a blessing from the Lord that despite the distance, we still get in touch with each other. After the tough times that we've been through (so many to mention), no one can separate us. So here's my family that I am very proud of.

From top right: Joy-youngest girl(author of http://www.freebiesoverload.com/), Ate-oldest sister(Liza), Totey-youngest(Noel), Nanay, Kuya Cata-Ditse's husband, Chico-Ditse's youngest son, Ditse-older sistes (author of http://www.pehpot.com/)
From bottom right: Kieth-Joy's only son, Me-the bride, Daddy-the groom, Dylan-our son, Kayil-Ditse's eldest son and Mico-Ditse's 2nd child. And also Sati-soon to be born this November.

This is my family and we're getting stronger and bigger.

Shaolin babies

Chico(left) and Dylan(right) are the two latest addition in our family. Born at the same month (May) and seems to have the same look. With their noticeable eyes- yes got from our Chinese blood hahaha. These two boys are so adorable and we can't wait to see them grow. They have their very distinguish looks, got from their daddies. Chico is the third child of my Ditse and Dylan is my first born son. They really look like shaolins hahaha.