Random Thoughts

We didn't really have plans on having a party at home but the Lola insisted and promised she will cook for her Apo's 6th birthday. So we decided to invite 2 of her close friends in Pre-School and my friend Ercs and her babies.

My Mom brought paper plates, paper cups and table napkins from the US. I ordered midi wooden stools as give aways.

While I was at work, I asked the Yaya to transform the little girl's room into a playroom! Look!

These are of those days when I wanted a garden or a lawn where the kids can play. A conopy swings at PorchSwings.com would be also nice on this special occassion, but with a small we got in the house, I guess for now, it really isn't possible. So the kids will have to enjoy the "playroom". At least we can turn on the airconditioner!

The kids started the "party" by watching "Tangled". They didn't finish the movie because everyone was so giddy and excited. They went down and started painting. When they were done, it was time to eat! After eating they played again and then it was time to blew the candle...

Yes, it was a very simple party but I felt that the Ate had so much fun and was so surprised to her friends.

To all the guests, thank you so much for coming! You made Ate Alex's day really special. And thank you for the gifts too!

Happiness is...

1. Just got back from a trip to Surigao!
2. Lovely weekend with family
3. Our family was almost complete!
4. Fresh seafoods!
5. My little girl's 6th birthday
6. She had a blast with her few friends at home last Friday
7. My Mom's Lasagna and Lumpiang Shanghai. Yumeeee!
8. Sohoton Cave
9. Island Hopping
10. Chips and Chocolates

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Before the year 2011 ended, I made sure that I meet my friends to celebrate the year! One of my get together with my friends Ercs and Farrah was at Green Tomato in Shangrila.

I didn't expect much though because the restaurant didn't look that attractive. But I was wrong. The food was great, I'm actually craving for it now.

We had...

Crabstick Salad

This salad is made of crabstick, seaweed, egg strips, and honey mustard dressing. It was so tasty, I loved it to bits!

Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Of course, this pasta has chicken, mushrooms, bacon, cream and penne as the pasta. I'm not into too much cream in a pasta but this one is good. Too salty for me though.

Yummy Four Cheese Pizza

The best among all our orders was the For Cheese Pizza made of cheddar, mozzarella, feta, Parmesan and pesto. First to ever get to try pesto in a pizza and I loved it!

The service was also good considering that it was a peak hour. I'm definitely going back to Green Tomato again one of these days. Oh, wait, how about later!? Hmmm, we'll see!

Green Tomato Restaurant is located at 6/Lvl. Shangri-la Plaza Mall, EDSA cor. Shaw. Blvd.

I got a Kindle Touch!

I've been thinking of getting one ever since I got hooked on reading ebooks. Since I'm getting migraine when I read on my phone, I decided to buy a kindle which has an e-Ink feature and anti glare.

So I'm hoping that I would say goodbye to migraines now! We'll see!

I'm so thankful that we had another great year last year (2011). It was a year of family travels. All along I thought that we would just stay put this year but I was wrong. We were truly blessed!

JANUARY - VIAJE DEL SOL

For our anniversary trip, Hubby and I explored the famous "Viaje del Sol". We stayed at Casa San Pablo for the night, had lunch at Jay's Kinabuhayan Cafe and Ugu Bigyan's Pottery Shop.

FEBRUARY - CEBU

By February, my Mom, sister, brother and I went to Cebu for a quick getaway! We stayed at the city for a night and then transfered to Shangril Mactan for the rest of the 2 nights. It was heavenly!



MARCH - TAGAYTAY

As our despedida for my Mom, we went to Tagaytay for a night. We had breakfast at Bag O' Beans as usual and had lunch the next day at Marcia Adams' Tuscany in Tagatay.




APRIL - BORACAY

For a change, we spent our first few days of Holy Week in Boracay! It was the kids' first time and both of them loved it so much they want to go back again soon.



MAY - AMANA WATERPARK, BULACAN

We went to my sister's family day at Amana Water Park in Bulacan.


JUNE - MALAYBALAY CITY

We couldn't get enough of summer so before it ended, we went home to Malaybalay City to attend my cousin's wedding.

We tried the advance course of White Water Rafting in CDO before we went home to Malaybalay. It was unforgettable!

My girls were the flower girls of my cousin's wedding. I was so proud of them! (*grin*)



JULY - HOLIDAY INN, MANILA

To celebrate Hubby's birthday, we checked in at Holiday Inn. We spent the weekend to eat, swim and sleep.



AUGUST - CEBU

One of our highlights of 2011, our trip to Cebu with our friends and our families.




Our trip was focused on having fun! The kids played at the adventure zone. The Daddies played basketball in the pool. The Mommies had time to drink during the Happy Hour. It was one of the best trip we ever had!

OCTOBER - TAGAYTAY

Hubby and I had a quick getaway to Tagaytay and spent the weekend in T House. We had brunch at Antonio's, dinner and breakfast at T House and then before going back to Manila, we had lunch at Pig Out, Nuvali.





DECEMBER - SINGAPORE / PHUKET

We were so thankful for being able to go with my family to Singapore and Phuket. We stayed in Singapore for 1 night before heading to Phuket.


We stayed in Patong Beach for 3 nights and then transferred to Kata Beach and stayed there during our last 3 days.


We also get to watched the Phuket Fantasea Show! It was amazing!

And before we headed back to Manila, we stayed in Singapore for a night and brought our favorite food in Singapore!

I love, love 2011! It was a perfect opportunity to bond as a family. And now we are so looking forward to our travels in 2012.

♥♥♥

She turns 6 today!

She has grown a lot over the years and has become a lovable and understanding Ate. Andie looks up to her as a big sister. She is doing well in school too, getting "stars" from Teacher for behaving in school activities. We are so proud of you, Ate Alex! We love you so much!

Happy, happy birthday!