yes, I guess it’s finally over. How time flies that the two-months break has finally come to end. And how time flies as well that this school year, we now have two kids who are going to school! Yeah, Bianca’s class (toddler class) would start by monday next week. We enrolled her in a nearby (inside the village) play school called House of Little People. We heard a lot of good things about this school which offers until prep. Most of the kids who came from these schools are able to enter the premier big schools like Ateneo, Miriam, Poveda, La Salle. I’m excited for Bianca to enter school as I am sure this would improve especially her speech development as she still talks German at this time, lol!
Margaux’s school will start next next week instead. And orientation would be next week also. Gee, I’m putting on my dotting mom’s hat again so expect pictures of their first week in school. I hope the kids would love going to school!
I had a simple party with friends last saturday in our new house. Thanks to the girls for coming despite the heavy rain. Good thing, they didn’t get lost with my directions via sms. I specifically asked the “cook” on what to prepare and everyone enjoyed the hearthy meal. I am blessed with a good cook now and glad that she’s a right fit for our household. We cooked together the following: shrimp tempura, steamed lapu-lapu (chinese style), beef kalderata, herbed chicken and crispy pancit canton. Mind you, this was the 3rd party in the house. I’ll post next time the party last night with the wedding suppliers as I was very happy that a lot came in also despite the heavy rain.
I have been itching to travel already but because of the swine flu scare, we can only dream of nice destinations for a very nice family vacation. The husband and I have discussed and lined-up the countries we would like to go to in the next couple of years. Now that the house is done, our next project will be travelling with the whole family every year. It could be a perfect reason to celebrate yearly our wedding anniversary out-of-the-country. Did you know it was the reason why we made our wedding on a month of May so we can all go together as a whole family since the kids are on break?
We also love to go to the beach so aside from planning to go to Guam and Hawaii next time, we also would like to check out places like the ones from the Karisma Hotels and Resorts, which are white-sand beaches on Mexican Riviera Maya. They really have beautiful resorts that can make one’s vacation truly a rewarding and luxurious experience. Imagine yourself lying on some of their beach beds while enjoying a sip of their signature drinks in their bar swings. There are also hot tubs and hammocks around. Aside from that, their cuisine is excemptional since they offer international gourmet which is specifically prepared for a sophisticated world traveller. Because they bake their own breads, they prepare their own pastas and sauces and really use fresh ingredients that would delight each guests. They have 5 distinct resorts available suited for everyone’s needs. El Dorado Royale Spa Resort (adults only), El Dorado Seaside Suites (adults only), Azul Beach (family-friendly and which I am wishing we could go to sometime) and Azul Blue (family-friendly – opening November 2006) and Hidden Beach Resort (naturalist).
Oh, I can’t wait to plan again for our next trip and include any of the above beautiful resorts in our next itinerary.
So how good could it get? This is one of my birthday gifts! My L-shape office table arrived already yesterday. PLDT DSL already installed as well. And I am happy that my airport express was working so our house is now wi-fi! Ah, gone are the days when I have to work in the garage area just to get a good signal using the smart-bro! I am a happy camper now working on this home office. I’m inspired! Hihihi. But I am thinking that I still need to get a new light fixtures to make the room cozier.
from the husband last monday which was handed over to me by the kids…Sweet!
The husband wrote…”I know we are not getting any younger but atleast we are growing old with each other!”
Need I say more? he’s such a romantic guy! I married the right guy and true to his words that he would court me forever! Just having the family together and always being healthy is the best gift I could ever receive for my birthday. They are my life, my precious ones!
Every woman wants a bling I think. Once in our lifetime, one should get a beautiful diamond pair of earrings or a set with a ring. But if you cannot afford the hefty price of a real one yet, one suggested to get some fashion jewelry instead which you can’t be mistaken for a fake. A friend recommended getting from Holsted Jewelers who have been selling fabulous designed jewelry for 3 decades now. You cannot find them in any retail store which makes their pieces unique and true classics. They have nice pieces either for an everyday use or for a special occasion that you just want to flaunt. And their prices are not a cut on the budget cause they do offer special savings as well. The friend have testified the craftmanship and quality of their product.
I have been reviving my love for baking since I now have a nice kitchen. Last week I attempted to make a banana loaf. It wasn’t as pleasing looking as in the picture but I am proud to say that it was a success. My husband loves it so much and he is even asking me to make one again.
This week, I attempted to make a round chocolate cake. The kids in turn love it as I put chocolate frostings as well. Next week, I am thinking to do a lemon butter cake. Let’s see if I can make a new career out of this new found hobby! lol!
yes, is the husband. Did you know that he ultimately worked to have our cable TV be installed (soon) since he has been missing a lot of the NBA games? So even without a facility in our area, he braved himself to knock on our neighbors doors and ask them to sign a petition letter for a cable TV facility be installed in our street. Good thing, mostly cooperated. So today, it is a happy thought that the cables were being lined up already in the street and the lineman said they would install in our individual household already by tomorrow. And to prove to you how addicted my husband to basketball, look at his picture below last weekend trying to put up the ring he bought from Pampanga! Yes, trooped all the way there just to get this and despite the rain last sunday, he was never bothered about it. He insisted to the workers that it should be up by then. But because of bad weather for the past few days, too bad, he wasn’t able to play on his arena yet! For the meantime, like today, I am using that court as my birthday venue! I have requested a tent to be put up today. Will post pictures soon….
