Our 2014 Yuletide Celebrations - Christmas at Home

"Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. Jesus is God's perfect, indescribable gift. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year."

Joel Osteen

Our Christmas celebrations starts on the 24th, right after daddy R got home from Baguio. And because of climate change, and it rained cats and dogs. So we just decided to trooped to D's favorite mall and enjoy. Well, also to get away from the stress of preparations at home. Btw, Ayala Terraces is a relatively new mall in our area, so it is not to crowded as other malls. 

Of course, riding Mr. Lion.... 

And Mr. Elephant will not be out of the itinerary. 

After spending all the tokens.. we went hunting the train.. 

Yes, ganyan sila magmall. lol

Someone is getting impatient, angtagal daw umalis ng train. 

And of all the places, we met Santa at Mercury Drug store.... 

After tiring ourselves at the mall, we went home, stayed in our room, watched a good movie and enjoyed a lot of tickles with thousands of giggles. Happiness. 

Then we attended the village's mass and waited for noche buena. And happily sleep with the cold weather. 

On the christmas morning, as soon as D woke-up we told him that Santa left his gift under the christmas tree. The little one happily run at the tree and excitedly opened his gift. 

D was happy with his new toy cars and telling everyone that Santa gave it, until my mom asked me "Magkano bili mo sa cars na yan?!" And D looked at me, huli! Ako pala bumili haha. Hay Lola's and their antics. Luckily, D forgot about it and continue telling everyone that the car was indeed Santa's gift. 

We also let him play bubbles outside. Oh bubbles, thank you for making D always happy with you. 

And the rest of the day was spent sleeping, eating, watching movie and cuddling. Sarap!

And the next day, we prepared to travel to our yearly destination Baguio and La Union, to visit daddy D's side of the family. 

G, 

2015 Family Photos by Fog Photo - Baguio City

Hello there! Happy New Year!

Today is the first work-day for 2015, yes! holiday was over! (sad face) and I'm blogging instead of working, because I still have this holiday hang-over and even my counterparts are lol.

Last holiday celebrations was D's 2nd christmas, and so far the happiest for us. I will have another post for that. But for now, I wanna share some positive vibes by documenting how we enjoyed our second family photo shoot session by Fog Photo.

Since daddy R is based in Baguio for 3 years now, we usually spend some our holidays break there. Baguio City is also part of our lives. So we considered having our session there. This is actually my new "pauso" haha an annual family photo session, to see how our family grow.

So our little family of three trooped to Ayala Land TechnoHub in Camp John Hay. Everyone can go there via private car or via cab, easy peasy.

And because the studio is beside the famous Vizco's Cakes, you can have a bite while waiting for your turn. Their signature cake is the strawberry cake, but the red velvet and mango are also a must try.

So just after the finished our cakes, we are called for our turn. The staffs are so friendly and accommodating. Even the photographer, made our session super fun!

So, Familia E's 2015 Family Photos

 All Smiles. 

 Someone is not happy being kissed. 

Yes, we had our moment too. 

 And someone made "singit" over our couple picture haha. Cute. 

Happy!

D: I'm a Dragon!

Photo Package includes (3) chosen pictures printed in 4R size and comes with a CD for P299. And since we really enjoyed the session, we got (2) sets a total of (6) pictures for P598 only. Super sulit right?

Fog Studio is a must try when you visit Baguio City. 

G,  

Cheers to 2015!

Honestly, I feel like I am in school again, writing a new years resolution. Haha I just feel like I need an intense life planning like this. Hello quarter life crisis haha. 

I want my 2015 to be a year of financial and investment stability. Yes, I know money isn't everything, but the reality is that we are a growing family, we have a son that needs provisions. We need to secure a good life for him, and an ample amount of retirement fund for us. I want 2015 to be start of this stability. 

When daddy R and I started dating, we made sure to explore at least two places a year. But things and priorities changed since D came. Our travel adventures stopped temporarily, but I wish we could revive that this year. A beach or staycation at least.

This year, I cried big time when I learned that we will not be able to spend christmas with Inang, I miss her terribly. Next year, hopefully we could plan more visits with her. 

I started this blog just to document D's milestones, to have my online diary but next year I wanna maximize this little page of mine. And to hone my writing skills more. 

I want the everyday of my 2015 be positive, full of love and happiness. 

Next year, I will try to understand and look at the better side of every person I work with. I will try to talk less, and write more. I will reconnect with my friends and build my networks. I will be generous to other people, nah not with money, but with time and other things that I can offer. 

Next year, i will concentrate more on looking an opportunity in a stable company. My next career should be something stable, but I love to do. 

Ultimately, I want my 2015 much better that 2014 and the start of prosperity in our growing family. 

Cheers to a happy 2015. 

G, 

Thank you 2014!

Last year, same time,  I am praying for a more fruitful 2014. And yes, some of my wishes came true, some did not happen. But I am still thankful for the year has been, there is still next year, and the year after next.. And next next year. I will never quit trying and planning for the things I wished for. 

I just finished my 25days of blessings and happiness, and the list continues to my 2014 blessings. Yes, I need a lot of positive vibes for the next year. 

1. I passed the licensure exam. And I plan to maximize that additional star in my career next year. 

2. D is developing so well, as in so well that we couldn't catch up sometimes. 

3. Investments? Oh well, we are on our way. Getting there slowly. 

4. Careerwise, wasn't so good, but I have a nice job. A nice paying job. 

5. My family is blessed. We have a lot of simple blessings. Everyday. 

6. I have daddy R on my side, always. 

7. I have limited number of friends, but they are true friends. 

Thank you 2014. 

25 Days of Blessings - Day23, 24 & 25

#latepost

Okay, i got caught up with the holiday rush (I mean stress) haha and now I am back to my normal programing, yun lang my internet connection is not (Daddy R, D and I are now on our holiday vacation lol) so I will squeeze my blessings in a post. 

DAY 23 

Just as the christmas rush (spell STRESS) is coming into me, This little nutcracker never fails to amaze me and comfort me. Who says only moms with girls can only play dress-up? Moms with boys too... Yun lang it should be a super hero with a super powers (lots of hugs and kisses). 

Honestly, I stoped asking for christmas gifts after having D. Having D and daddy R made me complete. 

There's nothing I can ask for. 

DAY 24

The happiness you can get when you are with the ones you love the most. 

Taken while we are waiting for noche buena, while enjoying lots of tickles and giggles. 

That is life. 

DAY25

We celebrated Jesus birthday simple, but happy and contented. We focused on D's happiness. Really, christmas is for kids. 

We gave him Santa's gift.

Let him play and enjoy balloons,

And spent a lot of playtimes with him. 

#iamsoblessed

My 25 days of finding my blessings may have ended, but finding simple blessings everyday will not stop. I may not have all the things that I wanted, but I know I am blessed with the things and people that I needed. 

Thank you Lord for everything. For showing me the beautiful life, the journey that I should enjoy and plan for. 

G,