In His Own Journey

Family Bonding - May 2010

2010-05-05T08:45:00.001-07:00

This will be our first outing as a family. My husband, Kurdt, Ishbel and I. Last May 2-3, we drove to Calumpit Bulacan to look for a resort to swim. This will be our price to Kurdt for his very good performance in his last swim lesson. He's getting better in swimming.
His teacher let him swim in his own under water;) but he didnt panic at all ...

We also let Ishbel to swim ... This is her first swim;) She didnt cry and loved the water too *wink*

Anawangin - April 2010

2010-05-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

Last April 10 - 11, Kurdt and I drove with friends to Zambales. We stayed in Wild Rose Inn in Pundaquit.

On our first day, we visit Capones Island then Anawangin Cove in our 2nd day.

Kurdt loved it. There's water ofcourse! ;)

Swimming Lesson for Kurdt

2010-05-05T08:09:00.001-07:00

We enrolled Kurdt for a summer swimming lesson. He started the session last April 17th. It supposed to be April 10, but we drove to Anawangin that weekend (other stories / post).

It's a baby and me session of Bert Lozada Swim Class (Ace Water Spa). 1 of his parent needs to accompany her during the lesson. It's supposed to be his father .. but unfortunately ... so much for the discussion ; (

Anyway, i already enjoyed the session. He's very willing to learn and now could hold his breath longer under water.

Hope he will enjoy each session as much as we do..

Someday.. we will have a good swimmer in our family ;)

White Rock - Subic

2010-03-18T04:58:00.000-07:00

We started Summer as early as January. We drove to White Rock @ Subic last January 31st for my brother's despedida. This will be the 2nd out of town of our Ishbel.

More updates to come....

All Events... In One Time Post

2010-01-27T16:30:00.000-08:00

Just to catch up with all the past events..

Our Princess was Born - October 12, 2009 (Monday)

She's very "look a like" of his Kuya.

First Yawn (captured by camera)

My 2 angels (together)

GXS Haloween 2009 - October 29

Kurdt Draven "aka" Michael Schumacher. we already agreed, even before that kurdt will not wear scary costumes during halloween. So this time, he's a racer. It was fun. He didn't received any prices but he enjoyed the day. It was just 2 weeks after my delivery. That day, we came home very tired.

Ishbel's Christening - December 19. 2009

with Ishbel's Ninong and Ninangs

Ishbel together with her Sanido Family

Kurdt with his cute cousin Gabriel

Ishbel with all of her gifts.

Christmas 2009

Kurdt and I's first date :)

Newyear 2009

Our newyear's Family picture

Tagaytay (January 2, 2010) - Pre b-day celebration

We celebrated my bday in tagaytay. Kurdt had fun. This is our first time riding a real horse.

Kurdt has been hospitalized (January 11, 2010) - His First

We brought our little kiddo in the hospital in his peak temperature of 40.5 ;(

his pedia didnt allow us to go home and suggest Kurdt to be in the hospital for a couple of days for observation.

Several tests given, just to make sure that the only reason for the fever is his tonsilitis.

After a day, the tests is negative.. thank God.

Happy in the hospital hahaha - he got all the attention he wanted

Khaela's 3rd month bday (January 12th)

Kurdt @ 2 yrs 10 months

2009-09-07T19:40:00.000-07:00

Busy days.. Busy days.. cant seem to give updates for our kurdt

Nowadays, at the age of 2 and 10 months, he's fully aware that he will have a little sister soon. Actually he can't seem to wait and keep saying that he would like to see the baby and asking when will she come out???!!!

He's a brat we know.. a sweet brat boy.. He has his usual temper and tantrums. Especially if he wants your attention or he wants to play a toy and someone is grabbing that from him.

But he knows how to share things... just dont push or grab that from him. He always share his toys, candies to any kid, even he doesn't know him/her. He's also very fond of other kid. Once he see other's playing, he wants to be there and watch them playing.

In almost 3 yrs of age, he also know what he wants and decide what he wants. We always gave him choices. What he wants to do, what he wants to eat, where do he wants to celebrate his bday ;)

We are almost ready for the coming baby girl in our family. Actually, Kurdt already gave her a name. Soon to be revealed hehehe but the little boy gave his sister a name ;) that's the FACT.

Maybe in my next blog... (hopefully not) i already gave birth ;)

See yah!

Blessings... Blessings... Blessings....

2009-08-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

Haven't been blogging in the past months now. There are things/projects that i need to be more focused on.

There are 3 things that I/we need to thank HIM that happens in the last few months/weeks that i dont wanna missed bloggin'

1. It's a baby girl! - Finally, our little angel (inside) shown up and revealed her gender. Confirmed to be a little princess. During the congenital ultrasound in my 6th month, she didn't allow us to see her gender, she closed her legs and even covered it using her hand. Giving us a surprise maybe! ;)

She's now 7 months. We only have 2 months and half left of waiting. Can't wait to see our little princess. Kurdt is already aware that he will be having a sister. He always make sure to talked to her and say i love u or "mahal mahal kita" hehehe so sweet of her kuya.

2. Our little girl is already in a cephalic position - For the past 6 months, our baby is in breech position. That really scares me. As much as possible, i would like to have a normal delivery. Unlike Kurdt, as early as 2 or 3 months, she's already in a birthposition. But last saturday, when we had an ultrasound, we got the goodnews, my OB informed me that the baby is already in her right position. We hope she won't change her mind and position until her delivery. ;)

3. Kurdt's successful potty trained - We had a straight 1 whole week that our kuya kurdt is using a toilet bowl when he poop. He's very used on using a diaper in making pupu. But last week, we are so proud of him coz he's really trying his best and super proud that he made a successful pupu in CR. Very good baby!

Also, he dont want us to put on a diaper even in his bedtime. I just make sure that he will make wiwi before he go to sleep at night. So far, so good ;)

We made him promised us that he will use the toilet instead of diaper before he turned 3. But he did it earlier! He still have 3 more months before his bday. ;) good enough.

Yes, our little girl will due to be delivered on the same month with his Kuya Kurdt. ;)
October. Not bad for a 3 year-gap ayt?

thank you... thank you.. thank you

AMANA Waterpark Resort

2009-06-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

This is not actually an update... This is one of the super late posts that i wanna put in here and dont wanna miss to blog.

Last June 1st, together with my family, we visited the newly opened resort in Pandi Bulacan, The Amana Waterpark Resort. It was just 45-1 hour drive from home. There were only 2 functional pools, the wave pool and the kiddie pool.

With the number of people taking a deep, you will have no choice but to sit down and enjoy the waves. You can't even swim freely. Hope they will open more pools that could accomodate more guests.

Below are some pics taken:

Kids enjoyed the waves and ofcourse the lifesize superheroes ;)

It was just weird that kurdt loved the wave pool. He used to hate it (waves) and will immediately ask us to bring him out of the water.

Our Little Photographer

2009-04-23T20:36:00.000-07:00

These days, Kurdt loved to try everything. Everything that he sees, he will definitely try to copy what you are doing. One of them is taking pictures. I don't know where he get the idea of taking pictures with one leg kneel down hehe. We are so amused of him where he saw these gestures of taking pictures ;)

Here are some pictures taken by our photographer :

It's not the pictures that is priceless.. It's the experience that we saw him growing and knowing that he's very curious, easy to learn and brave enough to try everything... ;)

CamSur Experience

2009-04-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

Finally, after 10 years, I came home in my parent's birth place. It's litterally 10 years. The last time i stepped on this place was 1999 when my grandma died.

I must admit, i missed this place. There are so many memories of us (cousins) that we shared. and I missed those days. *Sigh*

And now, i came home with my husband, Kurdt, my father and my inlaws. Missed my mom ofcourse. If she's here.. i know she won't be left behind us ;)

We visited Cagsawa Ruins on our 2nd day. We don't have much itinerary to follow since the place is soo "HOT".. as in! the summer feel is there! And i don't like it... (saka ang tamad ng erpat ko!!!)

I loved this ofcourse. The ONLY family pictures we had in this vacation ;)

The kids enjoyed the place. They run, run and run...

The place doesn't change at all. Even the place experienced flash flood last year.

On our third day, we visited one of the springs in the area and swam. We are trying to look for a beach/ocean resort but it was just too tiring because of the hot weather. So better in the cold spring. Ofcourse, who enjoyed it the most? our Kurdt... He just want big water where he could swim and jump like a fish.. ;)

Im a proud mom to him coz he's so brave! he's not afraid of water even how deep it was. He even jump without hesitations. But Kurdt, don't forget your lifesaver ok?

Pictures... Pictures.. Pictures!!!

2009-04-13T18:54:00.000-07:00

just got these pictures from a friend... Nice nice pictures!!!

mommy hehehe

ofcourse mom and son

Loner in Paradise ;)

Tabing Ilog seetings (haha)

Making faces

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-13T00:11:00.001-07:00

Just came back from our loong vacation. Just want to share these pictures:

Happy Easter Everyone!

3rd day in CDO

2009-04-03T04:41:00.000-07:00

I need to finish this before our trip to Bicol next week. We will be spending our holidays next week in my parents born place :) If i'm not mistaken, i'm still in highschool when i last step on this place. Whoa.. it's more than 10 yrs??? I really can't recall when was it hehe

10 hours of roadtrip.. I still don't know if kurdt would love the long hours drive. I wish he will behave and just sit in my lap or just sleep the whole trip hehe hopefully. We are planning to start our trip at night so the kids will just sleep ;)

Plans? actually, i still don't have it. I don't even know where to go. There are places in mind but I still don't know where. Maybe to visit Mayon volcano, CWC, Caramoan (sana) then eat.. eat.. and eat..

Bahala na... Just enjoy the week with our Kurdt ;)

Alright, our 3rd day in Camiguin-CDO trip

March 15 (Sunday) - Back to CDO

We are ready to go back to CDO at 9AM. Disaster came in again. (meron me balat tlga!). The next boat to Balingoan port will be 12PM. They said that the scheduled port broke down. So it means, we will wait at the port for more than 3 hours (damn). The problem is, our schedule for the white water rafting will be 1PM. We will never make it if we will sit in the port and wait for the 12PM sched. One manong approach us and said that 1 boat could bring us in the other port for Php 1500. The boat could accomodate 25 pax as per manong. We agreed, as we really need to be in cdo by 1.

The problem is... It's really a small boat. We didn't even think how could a 9 person and a kid could fit in that boat considering our bags with us. There is no way for us to backed-out. We just prayed that NO NO big waves for us coz if there will be.. goodbye to us (really).

Fortunately, we are still alive and reach cdo on time. We will never do it again. Here are some pics taken during their rafting:

On our 4th day, we just visit Carmen market for our pasalubong. Nothing happens. We enjoyed the trip (maybe more less the disasters happen).

Better Than Never At All...

2009-04-01T01:49:00.000-07:00

SECOND DAY ( March 14) - White Island and Camiguin City Tour

We woke up as early as 6:30 am on our second day to visit the white island of Camiguin. It's just right across the Paras resort. If it's high tide, you won't see this island at all.

I loved the island.. It's really amazing. It's purely a white island with no trees & no cottages. Hope they could maintain this place as is.

When you said beach, sand and boat.. who will loved it first?? our dear Kurdt ofcourse! ;)

He just hate waves still hehe

Newly found friend of Kurdt... Paul ;)

Manong of the motorella offered us a multicab that will help us in our city tour.
The posted itinerary before has been followed. We had the below destinations/spots that we've visited for the day.

KATIBAWASAN FALLS

Via Cruzez with the 14 Stations of the Cross to Old Volcano

We gave up on the 9th station. The rest, and that includes my husband Nicko. . moved on until the 13th.. there's a big story behind why they stopped on the 13th.. It's really funny btw. haha

Guiob Church Ruins - Its an old church that was destroyed when the volcano errupted. Just like Sunken Cemetery.

Sunken Cemetery, Ofcourse! We paid 15 bucks each for us to get in the cross.. ;)

Sto Nino Cold Springs - it's really a cold water but still , kurdt still tried to jumped in the water.

And our last stop is the Ardent Hot Springs. It's almost dark when we get there. But still, that didn't stop us to get into the water and swim. Specially Kurdt hehe. He really loved it. At first, he was hesitated to jumped in, coz it's hot water. But since everybody's already

It's really a long day, but our kurdt still made it and even had the strength to swam with us in the resort's swimming pool.

The day end well.. Less disaster ;)

Finally..

2009-03-23T23:52:00.000-07:00

Yehey, i finally had the time to sit and blog even for a short time. Eversince we arrived from CDO-Camiguin tour, haven't had the chance to blog, browse or even chat for hours.

First Day : March 13 (Its Friday the 13th...)

We are already in the airport at 3:30AM. We almost missed the first trip. They had an early check in and some of my friends came late ;(

Its fiday the 13th, maybe the reason why we encountered so much trouble during our first day.
We arrived in CDO about 6AM in the morning. our bad as we didn't contact anyone for the van that will bring us in Balingoan port.In the airport,they're asking for a 2.5k rent for the van. Our friends told us that we could get atleast 1.8kfor the van. So we tried contacting someone to deal with, as per manong driver in the phone conversation 2k but we still need to wait for him for about 30 minutes as he just woke up. The deal is closed for 2k in the airport.

Ofcourse our first stop... ATM machine!!!!

The travel last for an hour and half. When we arrived in Balingoan Port,we paid the agreed 2k. After then, we are followed and the manong asked for additional 500 coz the real rent for the van was suppossed to be 3k. Whaat???!!! If that would be the case, we should not wait for him for more than 30 minutesand just rent those van in the airport in the same price. What the???...
Ok, that's the first encounter.

We thought it's over. When we arrived in Benoni Port, there is a multicab already waiting for us. He was contacted by manong driver of the van.He was told that we will have our day tour that day. We disagreed as we already told manong that we will have our tour tomorrow as we are so tired and no sleept yet. We asked the driver to bring us in Paras instead. We are told that the fare will be Php350. Fine. We agreed. Then after a few minutes, we are asked by the driver for us to get the city tour coz he was told by manong.(Ang kulit!) Then we had a discussion with the driver. We are asked to pay Php500 instead for the fare (diba?? 2nd encounter). He was agitated for us to get the city tour. Damn! You know what he did???He dropped us in the middle of nowhere!!! As far as we remember, its in front of the cemetery (kamusta nmn yun???)

So we got out things out of the multicab. The driver still waiting (maybe waiting if we will asked for his help, NAMAN!!!). He told us that there's another multicab that will fetch us. No Way!Then a motorella came and asked if he could help and where are we going with a kid with us. He told us he could bring us in PARAS. Then we rode in a motorella (mini tricycle). 9 of us fit in the motorellafor almost an hour. BTW, the manong driver of the multicab actually called LTO and make sumbong of the driver of the MOTORELLA for fetching us in the highway. KAPAL diba?So we are dropped first in the LTO office of Camiguin to make a scene and prove ourselves that we are a visitors of their island and we are treated that way! hmp!

Whew! after such encounter, we finally reached PARAS resort. It was an exhausted trip from CDO to Camiguin.

This is the motorella (tricycle) where we fit in with (9 pax with all our baggages)

We ate our sumptuous lunch and had a quick rest. Our plan to visit white island never happened as they woke up late in the afternoon ;)

So our itinerary for the 2nd day would be the white island and the city tour.

CDO - Camiguin Tour

2009-03-12T05:13:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, will be our flight to CDO - Camiguin. I already had my bags packed last night coz' i know, i will not be able to do that today. At 8:30 PM, im still here stucked in the office. We already told Kurdt that we will go swimming tomorrow, and he was really excited. He even wore his swimshort last night before we go to sleep.

The original plan was Kurdt will not be going with us because of the adventurous sports that we might try in CDO. But things happen unexpectedly ;) Lucky Kurdt huh.

We will be staying 2 nights in Camiguin and 1 night in CDO. 4 Days and 3 nights.

Alright, here's our planned itinerary:

Day 1 (Mar13) : Arrival in CDO

440AM - departure from Manila
0605 - CDO go straight to Camiguin.
Planned Place to visit:
Sto. Niño Cold Spring,
Gui-ob Church Ruins,
Sunken Cemetery,
Via Cruzez with the 14 Stations of the Cross to Old Volcano
Ardent Hot Spring

Day 2 - Camiguin
White Island
City Tour

Day 3 - CDO (Macahambus Park)
White water Rafting
Zip line
Canopy walk

Day 4 - CDO (City Tour)
Pasalubong Time!!!
02:40PM Departure from CDO

Hope the trip will start right and end right :)

More pictures to share!!!!

Ciao.

Super Late Posts

2009-03-02T21:24:00.000-08:00

This is a very late posts... Been busy for the past weeks, that i didn't even had the time to surf the net or even update this blog.

Last February 22, we remembered my mom's 2nd year since we lost her. We offer prayers, attend mass and paid her a visit in the cemetery. Kurdt's cousin also visited us that day. Kurdt and Gab played joyfully in the cemetery didn't even bother what's the occassion and why we're staying in the park (memorial).

Gabriel, my brother's son.

Kurdt, ofcourse, our son.

They're so cute together. We are so proud with Kurdt that even though sometime, Gab hurt him (unintensional) but he dont hit back his little cousin. They just played all day. That night, he stayed awake until midnight without his usual afternoon nap. He tried really hard not to fell asleep.. he just stay awake and play with Gabriel.

What Keeps Him Busy???

2009-03-02T02:15:00.000-08:00

At 2 yrs and 5 months, Kurdt is very active. He run a lot! He usually want to play with other kids and dont want to be kept inside the house for a long time. Still, he don't want to be left at home by me and his papa. So it's really hard for both of us (my husband) everytime we go to work. We always have a morning crying scene ;)

At 2, he's already aware and know how to use excuse me, thank you and please. He's very used also in saying "opo". He's very talkative! He could express what he want and communicate very well.

What keeps him busy these days? Here he goes....

I could left him inside the room with the psp alone. It could make him very busy for a couple of minutes. He's playing Car's (the character), racing. He could control the car but not that very trained ofcourse. He's just 2. I dont want him to be that focus in PSP. He just want to try what he's father's doin'.

He's also a very sweet kid. He knows how to please every boy and ofcourse us (my husband and I) ;)

Happy Valentines!

2009-02-18T11:59:00.000-08:00

As usual, we didn't celebrate the V-Day with much attention and glam. We just stayed at home as if it's just an ordinary day. The sad part is i'm suffering from cough and colds during the weekend ;(

Really hate it...

Our li'l boy is growin's so fast without "us" realizin' it

Hapy Valentines Day!!!!

(thanks for the gift bebi )

Zoobic Safari Adventure

2009-02-13T14:40:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, Kurdt my husband and I had a roadtrip going to Subic. The first choice that I had is for us to visit Ocean Adventure. But with some suggestion from friends, we opt to try Zoobic Safari. My husband and their "car groups" chose Subic for their "GT", It was like a general assembly. And also he would like to see their mates in a race. So we go, even though i haven't had sleep yet.

We are already in Subic before 12 Noon. We stayed in what they called International race sumthin'. forgot the name hehe

" Making Faces"

We arrived in the Zoo just right in time for the animal parade @ 4pm. Entrance Fee is 395 for each adults. Its just good that our kurdt is still free for the entrance fee ;)

The ONLY family photo taken in Zoobic

It was fun! really great place for kids :)

So far, it was the largest zoo that we visited. Ofcource the most loved part for the tour is the close encounter to the tigers. It was just right in front of our face and Kurdt witnessed how the tiger ripped the chicken with their sharp teeth. Super scary but amazing!

Actually, i'm much scared than my son ;)

Funny face of my husband.. much happier than Kurdt haha

Kurdt's playmate in Zoobic. They're both 2 yrs old. Kurdt is just 1 day older ;)

Haven't had the chance to take pictures during the close encounter coz my good husband forgot the camera in the car ;) So nice!

Bad Hair Day

2009-02-13T14:26:00.000-08:00

Had no chance to blog about our little Kurdt for a month now, i guess. I just want to post my son's picture here with his long hair so i could still remember how cute he is during those days.

Now, we lost it.. Can't believe its gone!!! Until now, i still can't get over it. It just that one "bad" day, when my husband and i went home from the hospital for Nicko's check up. We are really surprised that "No" more long hair for Kurdt that day. Waahh even the tail that we really loved is gone :'( .. I almost cry that time that i nagged my husband for hours for what had happend. It's been 4 long months before we reached that cuttie hair of our son... We requested for a hair trim, but it's not what happened!

Sometimes, there are things, specially if that concerns my son, i would appreciate if i will be asked first.

Am I Mad? Im not.. just disappointed :(

Out Of Town Trips 2009 - Just a Plan

2009-01-15T22:22:00.000-08:00

As early as now, i started planning our out or town trips for this year. As per my husband, we need to limit our planned trips this year since we will be moving to Cavite maybe mid of this year. Im also hoping that we could send Kurdt to school this coming June. Hopefully.. If Kurdt is ready... emotionally...

So just came out for the below places to visit :)

January 31st - Tagaytay Road Trip Before i post it here, i already asked my husband if we could go on a family road trip this end of January. Why not enjoy the cold breeze while it's here. Grrr it is much colder in Tagaytay for sure! We are not sure if we will go on an overnight stay or just a day tour.. Bahala na.. Important thing is... we will go there just the 3 of us ;)

March 13-16 - CDO / Camiguin Tour -- The itinerary for this tour is almost set. I'm excited to see Camiguin "the island born of fire" and Cagayan De Oro "The golden friendship city" I'm still thinking if i will bring Kurdt with us. But based on the itinerary, with the inclusions of extreme and adventurous sports like canopy walk, zip line and rafting, maybe not. I will just post our itinerray here soon...

Sunken Cemetery in Camiguin Island .. Loved It!

July 17th - Dakak (Dapitan) This is the best and highlight of our 2009 tours. This will be our 3rd anniversary getaway. We already had Boracay and Palawan for our anniversaries, and this year, it's time for DAKAK! Soo much fun and relaxing place to go to. This time, Kurdt will be joining us ofcourse! This is a secret to my husbad yet hihihi.. he isn't a fan reading my blog anyway. (lagot pag me time sya hehe)

Front view from the Dakak Resort

Optional : This holyweek, hope we could go home to Bicol for some vacation treats. My father would loved to be with us i know.. Hope the budget still fit :)

Happy Trip 2009!

Nothing To Write

2009-01-15T22:18:00.001-08:00

Have nothing to write.. Just want to share this pics of the two kids duringthe holidays...

Our son, the next Michael Schumacher hahaha

NewYear's Updates...

2009-01-15T22:01:00.000-08:00

We spent our new year in Sampaloc, my husband's place.

At 2 years old, Kurdt alread choose what he would like to wear (most of the time). What he always want to have is "just like his papa", like shoes, shirts etc.

Look at them... Nde masyadong pareho ang japorms hehe

Kurdt is not afraid of loud firecrackers. Nakakagulat, he's very brave not like me... He even laugh at me when i shout out fter hearing those firecrackers like a bomb just in front of us. Nakakahiya ;)

Silly Kurdt, he didn't want to cover his nose while we are watching fountains outside. The day after, he already have high fever. Added the rains all through out the night.

The usual, just like last year.. We don't have a family picture for newyear... ;(

Have a prosperous NewYear to All....

Updates.. Updates...

2009-01-15T21:33:00.001-08:00

This will be my first post for this year. Had a not so busy start for the year but just had no energy to blog and write. Never had a chance to upload pics neither. Here's few updates for the

yearend and long vacation for 2008.

Christmas Eve

Kurdt was able to wait till 12 midnight for opening of gifts. I asked him to sleep at 6pm so he could wake up right before 12. Im super tired making all the food for our noche buena. Next year, i would prefer to oder foods instead hehehe

Here are some shots taken:

He's so happy with his Inflatable Batman Batbouncer. He called it "jump jump." Giving this inflatable bat bouncer, kurdt wont cry again just to get inside the inflatable bouncer for kids located in MOA.

Kurdt didn't mind to open the other gifts after we inflate his toy. He's super happy na.. thanks to his father ;)

Kurdt received 1 CARs kiddie table, the Bin bag (he received before xmas), Batman Batbouncer, Megatron and Optimus Prime Transformers (for the benefits of his father hehe)

His fave gift from Ninang Tseri ;)

Kurdt played his CARS Megablocks for almost half an hour alone without bothering my husband and I though we're in the same room.

Hope everyone had a fine Christmas ....

Friends... ReUnite...Again

2008-12-15T00:08:00.000-08:00

For a VERY long time... i never thought that these 3 ladies here will be together in 1 table having dinner... So much stories to tell ... Never ending chat ... So much fun to share with....

Issues has been thrown out... Heatache vanished..
Memories remained... Friendship stays...
i missed these guys so much!!!

Actually, we are 10 in a group (college barkada). But only 5 showed up last Saturday. So sad ;)

But it's ok.. we had a great time. Catching up those times we've missed hehehe

Our meet-ups ended at 5AM, having an understanding that we will meet again on January ;)

See you soon! Mwah

GXS YearEnd Party

2008-12-08T19:20:00.000-08:00

The Yearend Party of our company, GXS, was held at Le Pavillion last Dec 6, Saturday. The program needs to start at 4PM, supposed to be.. The usual, everybody's late. So Filipino.

The party is great. It was a nice venue and perfect food. They chose Bizu as the caterer. "OMG, the food is heaven", as CJ stated hehe.

Pirture Time!!!! I missed my friends.. ex-GXSer's so much in times like this.. Picture addict! These year, with new set of friends.. New faces.. But still loved picture taking.. ;)

We also received complimentary award to the well deserved project.. Yahoo! ;)

From Requirements Team .... Merry Christmas everyone!

Weekend Treats

2008-11-25T03:29:00.000-08:00

We spent our weekend together (Kurdt, my husband and I). Its really a family day for us ;)

We had our Kurdt watch a movie with us, Madagascar. And because of that movie, we tend to complete the Happy Meal toy collection from Mc Donalds.The result, we had my dinner, our lunch and merienda in Mcdo. Enough NOT to visit Mcdonalds for the next few weeks i guess ;)

We dont have a plan yet this weekend though it will be a long weekend but hopefully, we will hang out again with Kurdt. The plan is, watch a movie with Kurdt since he enjoyed the thrailer of "The Bolt." He even want me to take pictures while he was smiling beside Bolt. Actually, he want to make poses in every cartoon character that he see.

Right now, im still hoping that my husband will drag us both (Kurdt) to go somewhere this weekend. Im asking him for us to visit Tagaytay. Its our chance to go some place and have a long drive anywhere just the 3 of us ;)

Happy Family Bonding This Weekend!!! Enjoy....

All Saints Day - Nov 1 '08

2008-11-03T04:04:00.000-08:00

2 days after Kurdt's bday, we rushed him in the nearest hospital, Fatima Medical Center. He experienced continuous vomitting. It was just a normal ifit happens once or twice but everytime he eats or drinks, he will definitely blew it up. He started crying for pain while holding his stomach/tummy. From then,we decided to bring him in the hospital. The doctor checked his blood (CBC), and found normal. The urine test is also normal. They gave him medicines for vomiting and stomachpain. But still didn't have an accurate result what is the main cause of the pain ;(

Here's a picture of a happy Kurdt before the hospitalization

We stayed in the emergency room for almost 9hours with nothing and pay a visit to my mom in the cemetery around 630PM and just stayed there for just 30 mins.Bawi na lang ako sau Ma ah ;)

The doctor suggests that we have him confine ans stay in the hospital for further evaluation. But I insists not and I would rather take care of him at home than to see him in bed with dextrose ;(

So far, he stopped vomitting overnight. He's just complaining about his tummy. Hope he would be ok soon or we will go back to his original pedia for check up ;)

It's Kurdt's 2nd Bday

2008-11-03T01:55:00.000-08:00

Me and my husband decided to celebrate our son's bday with not so grand bday bash this year. I just bought a cake, baloons and party hut to surprisehim in the morning before he wakes up. But the surprise was spoiled because the bday boy woke up soo early before the surprise was set up. He gave me a VERY big smile when he saw lots of balloons around him. So had nothing to do but to get his cake and have him blow his candles ;) We dont have much gift for him this year (thats the sad thing), but we made sure that the bday boy will enjoy his day.

Since we already treat him in our Bora vacation, we celebrated Kurdt's bday in one of the nearest resort in our area. Just the three of us (my husband, kurdt and I), drive through Pulilan for a swim. It was fun. It really means a lot when the three of us drive somewhere else. It was very rare to happen. I didn't even bother tobring Kurdt's yaya with us. We knew that Kurdt did enjoyed his bday. He dont even want to go out of the pool.

Actually, he has cold and cough that day, but since swimming is his first love and the thing that he enjoyed most, we still swim.

Hapy Bday Kurdt, You will always be our baby....

GXS Trick or Treat (Oct 29 '08)

2008-11-02T19:34:00.000-08:00

So much to blog.. but just didn't have the time to. Here's the updates for the past weeks.

The registration starts at 9:30 - 10AM. We are just in time in the last minute of registration. Kurdt and his cousin Brent received their first goodies in the registration area. They prepared so much for kids such as Coloring Booth, Movie Booth, Photo Booth, Cotton cany booth, ice cream booth, Story Telling, Puppet shows and more!

Here is the cuttest Harry Potter ever!

The wand was specially made by his papa ;)

How can we forget the scar??? haha

Our first stop is the photo Booth. We decided to take pictures of them while they are still in the mood.For sure later, with so much activities around, they will have their own tantrums.

Next is the coloring booth. Kurdt chose Mickey mouse ofcourse!

Kurdt woke up at 7 Am, so i didn't bother to ask when i was told that he's already sleeping around 11AM. Everybody's looking for the little Harry while he's fast asleep.

I was so proud with my little kid. Everybody loves him, trying to get pic with him and telling him so cute. He's an instant celebrity haha.

BTW, out of more than a hundred kids, he was chosen as one with the Best Costume. He got a stuff toy as a prize. Not bad for his halloween treats :)

Can you imagine these kids running around our areas??? It's supposed to be a non work day.. but i'd rather not. I need to finish my tasks/maps as i will be on leave for the next day.

This is my favorite picture. A proud mom with his very cute harry Potter. You know what, even after the event, everybody's asking if I am the mother of the cuttest Harry Potter they've ever seen hahaha It was cool huh ;)

Happy Halloween!!!!!

Its Trick or Treat Again!

2008-10-27T04:36:00.001-07:00

It's Halloween again and its time for Trick or treat! This event will be held on Wednesday, October 29th. The day before Kurdt's bday :)Kurdt's costume for this year: Harry Potter (haha) My husband and I agreed that Kurdt wont be having any creepy costume for a halloween party. We are still lack of Harry's eyeglass (hayz)

Right now, everybody's busy in designing our workstation. Our team joined the "Area Design Contest" as part of the event. Its fun, stressful and really a big mess! Hope there will be no work waiting on wednesday as we are expecting more than a hundred of kids that will roam around our areas.I will just post some pics later while doing the work (designing the stations).

Does it look like an office??? hahaha This is our office now... Ready for the trick or treat tomorrow.. Everybody's excited to trick and to treat ofcourse.

We had a picture with Sir AJ, GXS's Manila's CEO ;)

2nd Day - Island Hopping

2008-10-15T22:50:00.000-07:00

On our 2nd day, we woke up @ 8AM. Had a quick breakfast and make reservation for the island hopping tour. The tour start at station 3 around 11AM.We are 14 pax in a group tour mostly foreigner. It costs us Php600 per pax, buffet lunch inclusive (as well as snorkling gears). There are several places to visit but i just remembered Crocodile island, Ilig iligan beach, Puca beach and Crystal Cave.

Above is the crocodile island. Crocodile island shape ;)

It supposed to be a 6-hour tour but happened to be 8 hours because the boat breakdown.So bad. So what we did is just sleep and others enjoyed the water/beach. We met several good people. They are fun to be with and very jolly. In fact, we jammed with them that night @ BomBom and left the bar at 4AM. Supper fun tlga!

As i said so, our day end up at Bombom wherein we hanged out until 4AM ;)

Super tiring day!!!

Boracay Trip - 1st day

2008-10-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

We are scheduled to visit Boracay last weekend. It was fun but very tiring. We stayed there for 3D/2N only and honestly, its not recommended to anyone if you really want to enjoy your vacation and enjoy the island ofcourse. But because of work waiting in Manila, we need to go back and come to work the next day. That is the sad story there ;(

Anyway, ETA in Boracay is @ 8:30. We had the earliest flight bound to Caticlan. I don't know if we are excited but i know were not, but we hadn't slept friday night before our flight. We are already in the airport 4:30AM. Kurdt is very awake and enjoyed running aound (terminal 3).

We are already in Boracay b4 9AM. We had our breakfast @ d'Mall (I forgot the name of the resto) then check in at 10AM in the Hotel i booked before the date of our flight. Since we didn''t sleep during the night, we all fell asleep, even kurdt. Woke up around 2PM for lunch. We enjoyed the Baby backribs at Casthof, the famous in the island (i dont know if that is the right name of the resto)

After taking our lunch, we had a deep in the water. The usual, kurdt do loved it. The weather is fine (thank God). I really love the sunset of Boracay. Still, nothing beats Bora with its finest sand and amazing sunset ;)

How can we forget to take a sip @ Jonahs Shake??! Bbq and tropical shake, yummy. we had our dinner in the Hotel. 2 bfast and 2 dinner inclusive in our accomodation. Fair enough with the buffet set they prepared for the guests.

We end up our 1st day jamming in Hey Jude.

Busy Days...

2008-10-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy month for me... haven't had the chance to blog or even visit other fave site. It sucks ;(

Our boracay tour is over. Last weekend, we had the chance to take some rest and relax, even for a short time. Kurdt had fun, actually "we" do had fun. For now, i will post some pics first and blog what happend during our trip in my next post ;)

Reason: I have 2 maps that is due today waaahh!!!

These are just few of my fave pics in boracay ;)

"Smile" Pose by Kurdt

2008-09-30T05:41:00.001-07:00

Just to spice up your day a little ;)

this picture was taken during Kurdt's last visit here in our office. Gigil na gigil no? hehehe funny!

Enjoy the holiday tomorrow!

Kurdt's First Gift

2008-09-22T18:21:00.000-07:00

Kurdt received his first gift for his 2nd year-bday. It's a mickey mouse pillow from his tita Edel! And Kurdt do loved it. He always want this pillow beside him wherever he go. There was one time, when we visited SM mall last weekend for his haircut, he really want to bring Mickey with us. He even cried when i said that Mickey will be staying in the car. But since we really can't bring it, i gave him something that will turn his attention to.

When we came home, he even asked me to take pictures of him with Mickey. Funny!

He also dont want anybody to borrow it, even me (his mom) or his papa. Thank's to Tita Edel for this Pillow.

Exactly 1 month and 8 days more and our kiddo will be turning 2. We aren't planning any party but still we will be celebrating it ;)

Kurdt's Haircut Day

2008-09-22T01:32:00.000-07:00

We've been planning a week ago to bring our kurdt to one of the haircut stations/salon for kids. I dont think we could wait any longer until his birthday come. His bang is now irritating his eyes, so most of the days, we really need to tie his hair. That makes him a girl like, witha face of a li'l girl as well ;)

This will be Kurdt's 3rd haircut. The first 2 was cut by my husband's Aunt. Good enough but since it's almost Kurdt's bday, why not treat him for a haircut in a kids salon. We brought him in SM, The Block (2nd floor, liitle ones). Im not sure of the name, haha i forgot.

Surprisingly, Kurdt's been "VERY" behave the whole time that the stylist is cutting his hair. Thanks to Barney and the car they set up for kids! He's been watching all through out and turning the wheel once in while. He even asked me to take pictures of Barney.

The guy stylist is preparing him for the haircut

Here's the finish product... hehe little boy na.. No more a baby ;)

OuR wEEkEnD...

2008-09-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

Yesyerday, we visited our soon to be home in cavite. We need to make our move this year or atleast early next year. This will be a "must" for us.It is just a small house but good enough for the 3 of us. "Hopefully," the "needed" fixes in the house will be done soon.

We drop by in Bluewave. Kurdt loves this place where he could run around and had some pics of him in his fave area. When i told him, "Kurdt, picture picture", he immediately run in the below loc and give some pose. How will he forget his smile. ;)

He's very active. Run. Run. and Run. Full of energy. I even play and run with him for me to take pictures of him. This li'l toddler do have lots of tantrums, especially when his already sleepy. That is one thing that we dont want to him. He would like to sleep, but will throw tantrums first before lying down. Most toddlers are like that ayt?

Ang haba na ng hair mu baby! We will have our haircut next saturday ok?? !

He also had time to stop, sit and eat, but this is very seldom. He usually don't give a minute sitting down. More often, when there are kids around him playing ;)

Flight Hassle

2008-09-12T08:08:00.000-07:00

Last Tuesday, we've been informed that our flight to boracay has been cancelled or better way to say that there has been some changes in our flight schedule. It pissed us off but i guess we cant do anything about it. We haggle for the sked since we will just stay there for 3D/2N. And because of the cancelled flights, our time has been shorten.

In return for the cancelled flight, we are given the below options:

Options for the cancelled flight may be as follow;

1.) Reroute the flight to any of our REGIONAL DESTINATION within 30days ( before or after) - penalties will be waived due to cancelled flight

2.) Reroute the flight to any of our DOMESTIC DESTINATION within 7days ( before or after) - penalties will be waived due to cancelled flight

3.) Refund the whole transaction - Again, since passenger is affected by cancelled flight refund penalties will be waived

We decided to take the reroute. Instead of 1120 bound to Kalibo, we took the reroute to Caticlan @ 630AM. Thinkin' 'bout it, flight schedule has been better anywayz.

I already made our booking in one of the Hotel in the Island, Front Beach, station 2. 3D/2N accomodations, with 2 dinner & 2 breakfast included. Guess it would be a nice place to stay compared to the last Resort we had when we had our last visit in the island... Hopefully.

Fun Friday

2008-09-12T05:02:00.000-07:00

it's friday again! Forget about work first. Since it's Cj's bday (my ofcmate), i had the chance to dragged my son here in the office again. Pizza's, ice cream and cake yummy! Kurdt tried it all, even the icecream in different flavors. Aha! it might irritate your tonsils! He had fun running around our pantry while mom is busy with the ice cream hehe

We have so many candles in hand, so even pizza's do have their candles on it :)

T H E R E Q U I R E M E N T ' S T E A M

Right now, he's playing with my officemates while im working (blogs and work related) haha The usual, my place is now a mess! Superb!

Happy Birthday CJ!!!!

22nd Month Bday

2008-09-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, we celebrated 22nd month bday of our little boy. As a present, i bought him some toys for him that im sure he would loved :) (coz' i loved it!!). I just dont know if my husband agreed since i bought these toys without him knowing hehe bad me!!!

Finally, I got the 2nd Flying Figure of Kurdt "The Flash". I'm looking forward for "Superman" to complete our Flying Figures :) Maybe Soon.. But not now.. Too much spending for toys sometimes hurts hehe

I also bought "The Mountie Tyrone" from Backyardigans that could talk and sing. I put this stuff toy beside Kurdt while he's still asleep (his day, before he wokes up), I won't forget his reactions when he saw tyrone beside him. He tried very hard to open his sleepy eyes, then smile :) I greeted him happy bday. I dont know if he understood but he then kissed and hugged me. What a very good morning for both of us.

My husband is just beside us, snoring haha

Since it's Saturday, we let him (Kurdt) play in Glorietta and had dinner in G3 to end our day.

We will count 2 more months and we will have a 2 year old baby. A grown up little boy.

We will fly to Boracay on October for his bday. We booked last June when the P999 ALL IN of CEB was published. Again, it was a last minute reservations :(

And now, im doin' it again, I still haven't had the chance to get reservations for any hotel rooms. Hope i could make calls this week.

Ciao!

One Thursday Morning

2008-08-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

I started working during EMEA hours (4pm-1am) last Tuesday. This is the worst schedule i ever had. Btw, im not working in a call center neither support but as an analyst we need to adjust our time based on our projects or client. This time, we started working in one of the newest project with our client in the other side of the world which is UK. Their time start at 4pm our time. So it was really a big hassle!

When i came home this morning, Kurdt is still fast asleep. When I kissed him "good morning," he tried to open his eyes then saw me, he then say "mama sleep" tapping his hands beside him. Meaning i may need to lie down beside him. I refused coz i still haven't changed my clothes, but then he started crying. I didnt have a choice but to lie down and hugged him until he got his sleep again.

He's really a grown up little boy. ;) So cute and amazing!

Batman For Kurdt

2008-08-22T04:21:00.000-07:00

Another toy for the little boy. We bought a flying figure of Batman last thursday. And for the first time, we bought him something that he really enjoyed! He cant wait for us to go home before opening the box. We are just few steps away from the store and he's already crying for us to open his new toy. The usual, he won.

Btw, he already knew Batman. He's naming "Batman" to all action figures like Superman and Spiderman.

This is again an unexpected buying of toys for our kiddo. We visited the mall for Kurdt's milk and end up in the toy store to buy a cheap toy (sana). But i'ts ok. We found him (Kurdt) very happy while looking and holding Batman. He even hold the figure like it was flying and take note, with sounds. His father and I told him that Batman isn't really flying. But still he continuously doing and playing it.

When we put Batman in our room, he even clap his hands while looking at the Flying Batman and exclaimed "WOW".

So nice to see him like that.. A growing kid... ;)

Looking forward to buy him "The Flying Flash". My husband loved this character more ;)

... But personally, Im a fan of Superman... hahaha

... in front of the camera...

2008-08-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Our little boy is now learning to make some poses. He loves to smile in front of the camera.. sometimes. It's all depends on his mood. He has a cute smile, showing all of his teeth. I'm sure he din't get this from me (his mom) hehehe buti na lang hehe

Sometimes, OA n nga lang haha like the one below... But still cute huh:

He loves to play, jump, dance. He's a very active boy nowadays that i must admit we should be happy about. It just means he's a healthy.

We are scheduled to support one of the projects this weekend during EMEA time but the goodnews tonight is... working from home is enough just for this week! Isn't it great?! It just mean i could be with my husband and Kurdt this weekend.. Yahoo!

It's friday again.. tomorrow is Kurdt's day! Happy long weekend everyone.... ;)

Successful Weekend

2008-08-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Finally, i got the rest that i dreamed of for the past weeks. During the weekend, we just stayed home and slept most of our time.Again, our weekend started last friday. Nicko and I wasn't able to come to work. The reason this time is him, my husband, not feeling very well. He's having an inconsistent stomache pain and more actually that lead us to St Lukes last friday. He needs to undergo some procedure for us to be able to know the cause of the pain. At 7am, Saturday, we went to the hospital/St Lukes for his Colonscopy and gastroscopy procedure that last for an hour. The goodnews here, there are only swelling in one part of stomach that could still be handled by medicines. Right now, he's taking 3 meds for two weeks. Hope he will be ok in our next check up.

Btw, last saturday, we are already home before lunchtime. I guess, he (my husband) was still under sedation that made him slept the whole day. Ofcourse, Kurdt and I joined him. We woke up almost 6pm and ready to sleep again at 10pm. ;)

Nothing happens much on sunday. Stayed home and rest.

Bed Time .. Crying Time

2008-08-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

kurdt is giving us a hard time these days, especially during bed time.I dont know if he just missed us much that even late at night, he was very awake and willing to play.He's crying nonsense sometimes but as much as possible, we tried to avoid that "crying time", coz when he reach "that" level of cryin,he will end up throwin' . I missed those days that 1 bottle of milk could make him put into sleep.As a working mom, it frustrates me for not giving that "time" to him most of the times.

So far, he's still a cute lil boy during day time hehe He's still not into TV and much prefer to run and play.

Weekend.. Mall Hopping

2008-08-03T21:55:00.000-07:00

It's been a loong weekend for my husband, Kurdt and I. Honestly, i am sooo tired. I dont even want to wake up this morning for work. My back is painful and im so sleepy.

Friday:

Our weekend starts last friday when i decided to bring Kurdt to our office just for 1 reason: I missed him badly. It was terrible for me leaving our son crying everyday.There was 1 time, he woke up with a good smile in his face and when the time came that we need to out for work, he embraced me tightlywhile crying. My heart really breaks :(
As usual, my station is all messed up before the day ends. He's beginning to be a pain. He made tantrums when he woke up after taking his afternoon nap at 530pm. He wants us to go home. Actually, we (husband) already talked that we will be having a halfday but since my son enjoyed running around our office, he got his nap late (330pm). We went to Megamall and came home almost 11pm. My son just played in W.O.F. and drop by in the toy store. We roam around the store for almost an hour and endup having a ball in his arms. (good for us parents)

Saturday:

We visited the house in cavite making sure it's still ok for the past months having heavy rains. Also, my husband applied for the electricity. We are planning to move this year, hopefully. The next stop is MOA. I dont know if I would still love this mall after my son found out the play area whrein they jump, jump, and jump! Since he'sstill a toddler, he needs a guardian to accompany him while playing. I am so harrased! I know my lil kid enjoyed but i didn't! haha so rude of me.. We came home early this timeby 8pm, were already home.

Sunday:

It's raining very hard and we have no plans of going on somewhere. We just need to get Nicko's eyeglass in SM (north) and go home. It's a mallwide SALE, so it's terrible.There are so many peeps around!!! But then, we came home almost 12mn last night from the Mall.

As early as today, i already had a plans this weekend.. GET SOME REST.. STAY HOME... :)

3rd Day : Honda Bay Tour

2008-07-28T04:54:00.000-07:00

it's been a week now and still wasn't able to finish my blog regarding our Palawan trip hahaha actually its all because of projects been killing me for a week now :(

Our 3rd day is Honda Bay tour. It's just a 30 minute-mini cab ride from the city to Sta Lourdes Wharf. Boat rent is Php1700for 6 person and Php200 for additional person. (Boat Rent for the whole day wherein we could visit 3-4 islands.)

Starfish Island.

Entrance Fee: php50 per head

It was just a small island but with a very clear water. Our boatman caught 2 starfish for us coz' i didn't see any in the shoreline.My friend told me that there are billions of starfish around the island. Out of curiousity, we asked our boatman to bring us far from the shoreline and let us see those starfish. But i don't know, he was just too scared to bring us far wearing life jackets. hayz.. so sad, didn't see those "billions" of starfish hayzWe just stayed in the area for almost an hour.

Kurdt here, playing the starfish like a steering wheel

Snake Island.

Free Entrance (Yahoo!!)

At first, we are thinking that snake island have lots of snakes! hhahaha silly! it was a long island, that's why it was called "snake island". We took our lunch in this island. There are cottages in the area wherein we could asked someone to grill seafoods. It was past 1pm when they prepared our lunch. We are already starving to death haha nwei, after the main part here..time for feeding fishes and snorkling! Unlike other snorkling sites, in snake island, you could feed and view the fishes just near the shore. Just be ready for your bread, feed the fish and use your gadgets for snorkleand here you go, fishes will come into you. No need to swim too far. It was fun! Kurdt also enjoyed those fishes around him. The worst thing is, he slept while he's swimming with me. He tried very hard not to fall asleep, but it's already past his afternoon nap.

Kurdt and me walking in the long shore of snake island

Pandan Island

Entrance Fee: Php25

We just got off the boat to take some pictures in the island. Its already 4pm and everybody's tired. Our dear kurdt is still sleeping in the boat. I have no pictures to show in here, our camera is empty :(

We are home almost 5pm. We just rented Minicab for 300 bucks that would take us to Lola Itangs Pension.

Dinner: Bilao't Palayok

2nd Day : Underground River Tour

2008-07-24T22:30:00.000-07:00

Since the place is far from the City, we decided to get a package tour for the Underground River. It costs us Php1500 per pax with the inclusions ofpacked lunch, van transportation, boat rental and some permit fees needed for the tour. Not bad huh.

At exactly 7am, our tour guide is already in our door to fetch us for the tour. Her name is Anna. She's very nice. she talked a lot and always dropped us a joke. She's very funny. She explained everything about our itinerary, all about her place (Palawan) and about the Underground River that we are bound to.

Our first stop is in Halfway Rest Area, wherein we took some coffee for breakfats. The van ride took us 2 and half hours. We arrived at the Subterranean River NAtional Park almost 10am.

Anna, already fixed our permits and boat. While waiting forturn for the underground tour, my son, Kurdt meet AFP chief general Alexander Yano. He's so fond of my little kiddo. There are reporters, cameramen and bodyguards around us/him. Sikat! haha

The rock images inside the Underground River are amazing! In Kurdt's age, he still didn't appreciate the ride. He got cranky in the middle of the tour. The worst is, he's asking for a milk. His dad didn't want us to prepare his milk inside the cave because of so many bats on top of us. Sticko surely saves us!

Our lunch was prepared in the Taraw beach. The food and place are very relaxing. The 1500 fee for the tour is all worth it!

Dinner: Kinabuchs Grill and Bar

First Day: City Tour

2008-07-22T05:03:00.000-07:00

Our first stop to take a quick meal is in Chowking. First thing in mind is to have a decent meal in shortest time. We rented 2 tricycles for our city tour. Not bad for a 500 bucks for us to visit 4 places for our city tour (Mitras House, Baker's hill, Crocodile Farm and Butterfly Farm).

Before, I was thinking that these places were located in just same place. But its not, it took us 10-15 minutes tricycle ride before we reach one place to another. As in malayo sya.

Mitras House

Our first stop for our City tour is Mitra's House. We are wondering if it was a Ranch before because of a huge grass slope thatsorounds the place.Kurdt did enjoy walking and running with his Kuya. He learned one trick in this place "Japan style" when someone took him pictures. It was like a korean pose with the use of the two fingers. He still cant control his fingers,so when you said "japan"before the shot, he will raise his 2 hands with his 4 fingers open. Like below:

Baker's Hill

Our next stop is Baker's Hill. Before, i was thinking that in this place, we could find someone baking or it is just like a place with lot's ofpan or cakes. But it's not. It was like a town house with beautiful park inside. You will find a humansize/lifesize of different cartoon character like snowhite. There are also several in the place but they're not for sale. There is also souvenir shop inside. Kurdt and his cousin loved the seesaw, slides andswing that were located in the park area. It only took us less than 30 minutes for us to know the place and have our pictures taken. So sad that the rain pourthat lead us to our next destination...Crocodile Farm.

Crocodile Farm

Crocodile Farm, this is the most amazing place we've visited so far. An entrance fee of P40 for the tour. They could accomodate guests per batches. We reach the placepast 2pm. We are told that we will be joining the 230pm batch for the tour. We still had the time to pick some keychains for our souvenirs. The tour guide explained how bigthe crocs could be and how they hatches. We are told that the biggest salt water crocodile found in the Philippine area (found in palawan) died due to stress and not becausepeaople killed him (that is the normal thinking of a person). In that place, they hatches baby crocs.. we found close to 500 baby crocs lying around (not sure about the numbers hehe).They also have a wildlife park in the area.

The main story here is my son loved the baby crocodile. We took advantage of the P30 peso fee for a 3 shots with the baby crocs. He's not afraid of it. We took pictures while kurdt hugging and kissing the crocs not thinking that this little creature could bite him or somethin'. He's really a brave boy :) that's our son! haha

See Kurdt? he's really not scared huh

The last stop is the butterfly garden... A fee of P25 peso bucks for the adult and P5 peso for kids. At that time, around 3pm, Kurdt is already fast asleep. Anyway, its also time for his afternoon nap. Kurdt could control his sleep specially if he would really want to play, but this time, because of the fresh air of Palawan, he ended up sleeping in my arms (even he dont want to)when we are on our way to butterfly farm. He was not able to see those beautiful butterflies around.

And the best thing to end the night is to have a dinner in Ka Lui. This would be the highlight for today, same day/night celebrating our 2nd anniv.

Happy 2nd year bebi. Thanks for everything! mwah

Palawan Getaway - Anniversary Special

2008-07-22T04:40:00.001-07:00

hahaha what a title! nwei, my husband and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary in Palawan, Puerto Princesa with our family. The itinerary was successful! we are able to do a City Tour on our first day, Underground River on the 2nd, Honda Bay for our island hopping on the 3rd and market shop for souvenirs on our 4th day. Our son, kurdt enjoyed every single day of our trip. I will post several pics for our trip and will make kwento's in the next blog post. So far, our trip to Palawan has been the longest in all of our out of towns. and honestly, this trip is where i enjoyed the most! :)

taken in the airport bound to Palawan

Kurdt here, making "gaya" of what his father is doin'

These two kids started their "blast" of "kakulitan" when we are still in the airport. My son didn't stay in 1 place during our whole trip, not even a second. His behaviour (kulit), tripled when his Kuya's around! Maybe we will think twice if we will still have these two kids together in our next trip :)

I didn't remember myself not scolding and shouting "NO" to these horrible kids always in action! boys will be boys!!!

It's Bowling Time!

2008-07-13T20:26:00.001-07:00

The company sportsfest Kick-Off will be next week July 19th (too bad, that day we are in Palawan for our vacation),most of my team mates joined bowling (newbies)Our team decided to practice to play bowling last saturday in Megamall. Meeting time is at 3pm but kurdt and I arrived @ 5pm just in time for our play time. There areongoing tournaments so we need to wait for a free slots. We've been in queue for almost 1 en half hour. Sometimes, it's good to be late hehe.

As far as I remember, the last time i played bowling was when I was in college. hahaha its been a long time, I merely forgot how to use the ball itself ;)After sometime, i got used to it. So bad, i wasn't able to have a strike.

Ofcourse, our little boy is with me. I make sure that even if it's time for me to have some fun with friends, i still have my kiddo. Specially if it's weekene whereinwe called it "Kurdt's Day," since it's the only time we could have our time spent with our boy. While mama is playing, he's also playing ball. But ofcourse, he's just holding those bowling balls. They were just too heavy for him ;)

We only played 2 sets of game. We are tired of laughing with all the bloopers and jokes setting aside the body pain we had (specially for us who played looong time ago). It was fun! I would love to play it again. We will be seeing each other in the company's sportsfest.

Bound to "The Philippines Last Frontier" Palawan

2008-07-09T22:25:00.000-07:00

By next week, my husband and I will be celebrating our 2nd yr anniversary as married couple (yehey!). akalain mu! hehe If last year we had it in Boracay, now it's time to visit Puerto Prinsesa City, Palawan. I've been tryin' to surf the net on top of so many projectsto work on. They called Palawan as "The Last Frontier." Can't wait to see and prove it. We haven't had the chance yet to buy things for the trip.Hope I could buy some for our little kiddo, ofcourse he will be celebrating with us and join us for this trip. This time, some family members and a friend will be accompanying us with this year's anniv getaway unlike last year, for a change.

Can't wait to see this place :

I've been reading some reviews and looking for places to visit. Now, had my own itinerary for this trip:

Day 1 – Arrival – City Tour (Thursday, July 17)

Day 2 - Underground River Tour – (Friday, July 18)

Day 3 – Honda Bay Island hopping tour – (Saturday, July 19)

(Starfish, Pandan, and Snake Island or Luli Island)

Day 4 – Departure Day – Market Tour for pasalubong (Thursday, July 20)

Hope we could also visit Dos Palmas!

That's all. Hope we could follow these itinerary.. but if not, it's oki :)

We will be enjoyin' this trip.. Away from work and bunch of projects on top of us!

Our Flash Grown So Fast...

2008-07-08T18:49:00.000-07:00

It was one lazy saturday noon when i found Kurdt's Flash costume in the cabinet. Same costume he wore in last year's trick or treatheld in our office. I was just thinking if it still fits our lil boy who has grown so fast. During that time, he was still very dependent,wasn't able to walk yet and very tamed! hahaha But now, i dont wanna comment much in here, i could just say, kids are kids. They make your days at all times, but you must admit, they could also break your day sometimes :)

Back to my topic here, the costume still fits him. look at him now:

The below pic was taken last year:

Waah i missed my baby boy here.. But i loved my growin' toddler now... :)

It's Tammy's Bday

2008-07-06T22:10:00.001-07:00

My husband and I brought our kiddo to attend a jolibee birthday party of my friend's daughter, Tammy.The usual, we are late. We are just came in just in time before they served the food :)This is our son now..

... Our 20th month boy

We are expecting to see the mascot Jolibee, but since the celebrant is a girl, they chose Hetty to be in the party. We are surprised that Kurdt is not afraid of Hetty. He enjoyed watching Hetty dancing and making flirt hehe look at him...

The GXS'ers

Happy BirthDay Tammy!!!!

Training Is Over!!

2008-07-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

It's been more than 2 weeks that we've undergone training with our US counterparts, Jim And Stephenie.It's been a very busy week since we are in training while working with our projects. It's supposed to be called "Deep Dive Training"Meaning we need to talk about things that we don't know yet and lern it deeply, but what happen is just a snorkling training hahawe called it that way since we didnt learn much having the training while doing our specs at the same time :(

Anyway, it was fun. Our lunch out's with the trainors are great! usually, it's FREE! You know what, we had them rode to a bus and jeepneys in one of our lunch outs! here's our pictures taken. Hope you could see them freak out! but they enjoyed the ride though hehe

This was taken during our lunch in Gerrys Grill. we chose this place for them to experience Filipino food. I just don't know if they loved the food more than we do, coz we almost ate everything! haha but atleast they got the experience :)

Thanks Stephenie and Jim!!

GreenDay!!!

2008-06-16T02:02:00.000-07:00

Just got these pictures from a friend taken during one of our friday lunch out. We chose to have our lunch in A Veneto located in Glorietta, since we are all craving for pizza and pasta. This is just one of "those days" i brough Kurdt with me in the office. My friends (officemates) always ask me to bring my son with me. They really loved to see him running around and making a mess all day even though they were not able to focus on their projects haha lucky me, i was able to work while others volunteered to baby sit my son :)

Sleepy Head. Would love to have his afternoon nap.

Moments with Mom and Kurdt ofcourse!

Making funny faces with my friends while waiting for our seat in A Veneto.

June 7, Things to Celebrate

2008-06-12T19:24:00.000-07:00

There are things that we would want to celebrate day of June 7th.

Its my niece 1st bday. It was celebrated at Makati Sports club. Nice place, great effort from his mom ;). Hope my brother is in here to celebrate with his son.

Andrei Jean Gabriel

So cute of these cousins'

It's also a year ago when my husband had his car. He named it stellar.

Lastly, its my mom and dad's anniversay. So bad of us, we haven't visited her that day. We are all in her grandson's bday, having fun :(

Also, so bad of me, i dont have any pictures of them together in my pc. hayzzzz

Kurdt's First Movie

2008-06-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

Last friday, nicko and I agreed to bring our kiddo to a movie. I wouldn't say that it is a treat for him, coz he's getting very bratty and super kulit these days. Actually, it's just a BIG try, since we knew that he's not one of those kids who loves watching tv.As i've said in my previous posts, he's more into playing and not even care about televisions. But atleast he could recognize Mickey, Spongebob & Barney!.

We chose to bring him to watch KungFu Panda. It's a Dreamworks Animation with a very cool and cute kung fu fun starring JackBlack as a bubbling panda. He's really cute doing kung fu tricks.

Surprisely, we started the movie smoothly and ends it very well. He laugh most of the time as if he really understand the movie. But it's not, he just laugh when people around him laughs :)

So cute watching a little boy in his age so focused watching in a big screen. He gets cranky at the middle of the movie but return to its focused during the fight scenes. So glad that the movie just lasts 1 hr and 15 min. coz, anytime, our boy would ask us out.

But it's a great movie. It is.

Holiday Injured

2008-06-09T23:08:00.000-07:00

Unlike others, we spent our holiday (June 9) at Healthway Clinic. Kurdt fall down from our bed. Badly, he suffered so much pain in his right elbow. He cried so much while holding his right hand, as if he's telling us what part is painful. During emergencies like this, we go straight in this clinic which is far accessible than his real pedia.

Here's his xray:

We waited so much time for the Ortho to come but we failed to see him. We are hoping that the day after, he will be ok. Bu then it started swelling. My husband and I took a halfday off last tuesday to bring him directly to St. Lukes and have the Orthopedicsee it as well as the Xray we have. Fortunately, the doctor tested his right hand and he assured me that all is well and nothing so serious with his elbow. Just give it time and he will star using his both arms again.
Thank God, he's ok now, back to his normal "kakulitan"

Taken in Trinoma after riding a merry go around with his father :) Big smile from his papa, who i guess enjoyed the trip the most haha

Remembering GXS Company Outing

2008-06-02T00:09:00.000-07:00

When: May 10-11, 2008

Where

Hotel: Subic International Hotel

Event : Jungle Joe's

Theme/Party: Raggae Night

The day before the outing, im planning to bring my kid along, thank God I didn't coz the place (Junggle Joe) and the activity is notreally for kids. Its been a a very tiring day! The activity is a blast! Super exhausted and extreme games were prepared for us. It is not a relaxing type of "outing" but really tiring event. But at the end, we enjoyed it. No time for taking pictures, so i just grab some pics from others.

This is my fave game @ Jackeshi's Castle. Its like a miniature from Takeshi's Castle. We played Tumbang Preso. But the things is, we are holding a giant slipper and will caught the can. So sad we doesn't have any pictures of it. It was a fun game.

Missing My Friends Here....

Trip To Potipot

2008-04-07T22:32:00.000-07:00

Since its another long weekend for us, i decided to bring our kiddo with me all the way to Potipot Island, Zambales. This is an "All Girls" trip, so my husband didn't come along. Our trip started last Friday night at 11pm and we're able to reach our destination at exactly 4Am. It was so dark still in our way to the resort with just 1 flashlight and some girls open their phones to help. I was so proud of my boy, he was brave enought coz he didn't cry even there were no lights ahead of us.

Since its still early for us to swim and and cross the water bound to Potipot Island, others took a nap while my kid is making kulit to his mom. He has his full strength coz he's as sleep all though out our trip from Manila to Zambales. Good for me hehe.

Instead of taking a nap with the naughty kid beside me, i brought him near the beach to view the Sunrise. It was a nice morning i must admit ;)

The sand is not as good as other beach resort, specifically compared to Boracay, but the view is nice enough.

At exactly 8AM, after Mang Noel (the care taker), had our lunch ready. We prepared our stuff to bring to the Island. It was just 10 min Banca ride from the resort to the Island. The Island is so nice, water is so clear, the place is not too crowded. Less the seaweeds, i like the place.

Potipot Island, Zambales

Waiting for his Papa to come

Unlike Galera, My kid loved to swim here. The water is so calm. i could say that he enjoyed the water most in the Island. Here are some pictures taken in the Island with my son.

Not So-So afraid

Part of the Island, Rocky place with Mom

Paying along with Mom and kurdt's new found friend

At 5Pm, we decided to go back to the resort. The day is over for us in Potipot. hehe We also experience the sunset in the resort. So nice to see a wonderful creations of God in this view.

Have my camera lowbat at the end of the day. Haven't had a chance to take more pics in our second day. The next day, we are also scheduled to go home in Manila. Got the below picture of my son in CJ's camera with a very nice smile and very good mood when he woke up the next day.

Happy smile having his mom beside him in her trip *wink*

Kurdt is Sick.. Again

2008-04-03T02:40:00.000-07:00

My husband and I wasn't able to come to the office for werk yesterday, as kurdt is not feelin' well. He's suffering for a "singaw" in his tougue and lips. There are also small rashes in his body, mostly in his butt. I felt bad for my baby. He cant eat and not even taking his milk.We brought him in his pedia thinking that he will feel better after taking his meds. Unfortunately, he still unable to sleep last night. I dont know how painful it is but i could feel his suffering. He cried a lot. Hope I could have that patience other mother has ;(

As per his pedia, the rashes is an allergy got from air. Viral infection. Singaw is because of so much heat nowadays. Right now Im hoping my boy will get better and could bring his appetite back.

Tomorrow, Kurdt and I are scheduled to visit Potipot Island.. Hope he will feel better. But if not.. We have no choice but to stay home :(

I wanna go home....

Cont... kurdt@ 7 Months

2008-03-31T00:53:00.000-07:00

A year ago, my boy sleep like this... So calm and peaceful...

But now, at 7 months, this is how he sleep. He usually bumped his head in the wall while at sleep. Soobrang likot matulog! So I put all his stuff toys beside him to prevent my baby to be hurt during the night. We usually woke up with all his toys scattered in our bed ;)

There would be more sleeping positions to show off i know.. hehe

Kurdt@17 Months

2008-03-30T23:37:00.000-07:00

Kurdt turned 17 months yesterday, March 30th. We didn't realize it till noon time. Our dilemma now in his age is that once he liked it, he wanna get it. Specifically toys. He cried a lot if we didnt buy the toy that he wanted.Yes, it is one of the usual issues of parents to their child. So my husband and i decided not to bring him again in the toy store unless we tend to give him one.

He could ask someone to give him milk
He could ask someone to help him wear his slipper
he knows how to put his trash in the garbage can.
He could ask if wants to go outside
He cried if he wants something then he didn't get specifically in toy store. seeing a brat here.
He loved jolibee, but he's afraid of the mascot ;)
He dont feel like being scolded by anyone. He get easily feel upset when your voice goes up and end up crying.
He loves to dance (hip hop and rock) haha. He knows how to blend his moves to the music he hears.
He still loves to sleep. He could still sleep for 10-12 hours esp at night
He's not into watching television.
He loves to play his toys at manira ng toys.
He could say "papa", "mama", "mommy", puppy (in cute intonation), ba-bee (jolibee) and lots oy bubbling words that is hard to understand yet.
He's a mama's boy in his age ;)
He dont easily go with anyone he dont know yet
He dont want to go with his Yaya unless he has no choice.
He loves cat (meow meow), dog (aw aw or doggie). he even know how to call them using his hands.

Just realize the below after our holywik outing:

He's afraid of water/waves
He dont feel like walking in the sand.

"First Jolibee Mascot encounter with his Ninong B2"

Holyweek Getaway

2008-03-26T04:21:00.000-07:00

Last week, we are off to Talipanan, Puerto Galera. This is the first time Kurdt will be with us for a vacation in this place. Here are some shots taken:

Early morning for a bath

" Mama, smell my foot please.. " hehe

"Bulaga!" He loves to play hide and seek (btw)

Our Lil' Mama's boy

Playtime with Papa

My family *wink*

Mga duwag!!! bkit kau nakatalikod???!!! hehehe

Happy Easter...EveryOne...

2008-03-26T00:11:00.000-07:00

I made sure that my family will go anywhere for vacation last holywik. Thursday morning, together with our friends,we had our trip to Talipanan, Puerto Galera. We stayed in El Canonero that was referred by my friend from Sykes. Peaceful place as it is with expensive but great foods just like what i've heard from gramps. A total difference of White beach ;) But if you are a party peeps, i wont recommend this place for yah. This place will fit to those who would like to rest and have a quiet time with the family. Here's a picture of the place:

This is an Italian Restaurant, Lucas. They served super yummy pizza and pasta! I will surely visit this place if have another chance of going back in Puerto Galera hehe

Also had a chance to visit White beach, once ive been in love with this place, but that night... I dont know what to say.. Super crowded and there's a reunion of...

I will just post pictures of my lil kid later..

Holding on Together

2008-03-07T03:45:00.000-08:00

Last Feb 22 is my mom's first death anniv. Super late post huh. We are missing mom so much. We didn't realize much that its already a year ago when we had this super heartache and tragic part of our lives. But still, we are coping up, hope so. here are some pics taken when we visited mom:

Isn't it sweet to see my father and my son together?

Naughty Boy walking around the Park

Together with my sistah

Funny Valentines

2008-02-15T03:50:00.001-08:00

Me and my husband dont usually celebrate valentines.. Not At all times. Yesterday, I had a tiring and funny valentines. I brought my kiddo in the office.Why? coz he wake up so early that is very unusual! He had a very "good" morning with a very cute smile in his face. So I decided to bring him along. I dont knowif that is a very good idea. Coz he made a big mess in my station at work. He scream, run around and cried that i dont think someone's working would wanna hear. The good thisng is that, he met all my new batch of friends and team mates. They liked Kurdt a lot and had a request to bring my son in the office everyday.. No Way!!They found kurdt really cute and cuddly that he really is .. I know hehehe

Look what he did in my station, its a big Mess:

Here are my new batch of friends at work :). Pics are taken during our Valentine lunch special (in pantry haha)

We just had dinner after ofice hours with the family. I need to go home, just update this post for more pics.

Happy Heart's Day EveryOne!

ciao

Terrible... Poses

2008-02-13T02:59:00.000-08:00

See how toxic this kid is... haven't had the chance to take good pictures of this boy! He's making a mess ALL the time!

In the below pic, he bumped his head in the table.. Actually he's under the table playing horsie (horsie) in this picture... The reason why he had this funny face...

Kurdt Turning 16th (Month) This Feb

2008-02-13T02:40:00.000-08:00

So bad of me posting and blog hops on top of tons of projects in my queue :( Just taking a pause coz i felt so fed up for the past weeks doing things that I never realize i will be doing. Turn around was so fast, but im beginning to like the job though. Just now that im still coping up, trying to learn things and new responsiblities in my shoulder i guess is the hardest partand guess where the challenge lies.

Im missing my friends a lot.. The simple life we had then. The fun and laughter that we had during shifts. ahh Those were the grandest days we had at work... enough for this, im losing my focus again hahaha this post supposed to be about my growing kid.

He's turning 16th month old this Feb. He's learning a lot and having his tantrums is the hardest. Whining and Screaming! Goodness! But boys really are sweet. After having their kidlike act, they will end up kissing and embrace their parent. Toddlers are really lovable.

Kurdt is beginning to be "like his mom" hahaha

Taking a New Step

2008-01-29T01:17:00.000-08:00

Oh my God, everybody's leaving.. It was soo soo sad ;( My very much loved kabatch just left last week (Tuni, Rema, Aller and Oue). My most loved Financial team is still sinking, withno lead and seniors to count on. Someone must take action and take care of those guys involved.

Rona's right, those silly contest such as Bulletin board making contest, wont make the peaople stay. Someone must take action on this NOW,you'll wake up one day.. NO one's left, but YOU.. supporting the client yourself..

Kmeng lima din po eto.. Nakaformal atire lang hehe

I will be missing you ALL guys! Goodluck to all os us! Mwaah

Nokia Craze Out

2008-01-29T00:31:00.000-08:00

im so happpy with my new phone! Its a Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman phone. Now i dont know how will i use my Nano video ipod and phone at the same time in listening to my mp3's ;)

From then, ive been dreaming to own a slide phone, but the budget doesn't fit at all. Actually until now, i just bugged my husband to let me have one hehe

Here's what i have..

Actually, my plan is to get the Nokia 6500 classic because it was soo slim. Suddenly changed my mind when i saw this fone. I loved it!

Walkman player 2.0
512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) (expandable)
12MB user free memory
FM Radio with RDS
A2DP (Bluetooth™ streaming sound)
Multiple Music Format Support (MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+)
Music Illumination Effects Stereo Headset Speakerphone

Design and Lifestyle:

14mm slim
Compact slider design
Weight 94 grams
Size 99 × 47 × 14 mm

Imaging:

2.0 megapixel camera
2.0" QVGA 262K TFT screen

Kurdt loved phones too! He knows how to use it as if he's talking to someone when it rings or we asked him to hold our phones. The problem is, he usually throw it after using haha maybe it is not a good idea for him to borrow mine in his age yet ;)

Jolibee Fanatic

2008-01-22T20:28:00.000-08:00

If kids love Jolibee, Kurdt is one of the fanatic. He's so amazed and loved Jolibee. Everytime we pass by to any Jolibee store, he will point it out and will get your attention for you to look at it. Sometimes, he will stand at you just to have him a clearer view of the bee. If there is a chance, he wants see and shake hand with the Jolibee statue or even kiss that thingy.. hehe

I dont know why kids love this this bee, but everytime i see my baby smile when lookin' at Jolibee, it made me feel happy ;)

Thanks Jolibee! hehehe

Overloaded!

2008-01-22T02:48:00.000-08:00

Waaahh have so muuch work to do.. So many projects that i need to think about. But here i am waiting for the time to go home. Miss my boy ;(

He woke up so early this morning.. Hmm I should say, he's awake at 6 AM when the alarm rang that is very unusual! He cried when he saw he's papa moving out from the bed. So we decided to take him with us and bring him to sampaloc. Maybe he just misses us. Coz sometimes, we came home late, our kiddo is fast as sleep and left for work when he's still sleeping. We dont usually wake him up in the morning when we need to go to the office.

Hayy enough for work.. I really wanna go home now.. Want to play with my lil kid. Tomorrow, another day's waiting for all the project's sitting in my name whew!

Birthday Greetings

2008-01-07T05:48:00.000-08:00

Had the worst b-day ever. Why? my kid is sick ;(
I ended up nursing and carrying my poor kid for the rest of the day...He doesn't want to be carried by anyone except me. He's suffering for his throat (tonsilitis), cough and colds, diarhea and vomitting. I was so scared he will be confined that time. He don't wanna intake any food as well because of his throat and teething. Poor little boy. In anycase that he'll try to eat, definitely he will throw it up ;( He already lose weight for 3 days of diarhea and vomitting.

As I remember, it was January 2 last year when he got his first tonsilitis. He's just 3 month old then. And now, another year for him. Isn't it too good to start the year ayt for him? haayy

The next day, i asked my husband to bring our kid along to his real pedia. So bad of me that i brought him in another pedia the other day in Healtway Clinic. That doctor wasn't able to cure him and made it worst (I guess). haayyy..

I was advised by my pedia that my baby will be confined and she will have Kurdt with dextrose if after the medication, Kurdt's condition will not change. Thank God that after having his meds, he was able to eat a bit and poop just fine.

Just to compliment my husband in here, he brought me flowers the night before my birdthday. It made me smile atleast even though he gone home late that time ;)
Thanks Babe! Mwah! It was a long and tiring day for us (Kurdt), but atleast the flower made me smile a bit hahaha thanks!

Tagaytay Pictures

2008-01-07T05:10:00.001-08:00

We visited Tagaytay with friends and family last December 30, 14th month bday of our son. It was a long day for us. Soobrang init!!!!! So everyones so tired and exhausted.

You know why my husband's always missing in the scene??? because of this.... PSP addict. "hilig lang" that is what they said so. This two played this PSP gadget for almost every hour they're together and stop it at 5AM in the morning. whew! good thing they know the meaning of "lowbat".

Happy New Year!!!

2008-01-07T04:51:00.000-08:00

We welcomed 2008 in my husband's place. Its been the noisiest and tiring Newyears eve i had. I had to prepare food first at home before leaving so my family at home (valenzuela) could have a decent meal at night ;)

I'm not good in cooking (yet), but im enjoying it atleast. hehehe hope they enjoyed it as well hehe

So bad that we didn't have enough time to buy him polkadots for him to wear during newyears eve. So i just let him wore his Ninang Nets gift ;)

My boy loved fireworks and lights. He usually says "layths" with H actually everytime he sees christmas lights. He dance in a beat of "sintron de hudas" (tama ba?) hehe im glad that he didn't seem scared to loud noise of fireworks.

The usual, we didn't have a nice family picture during the night with my "KJ" husband.

Happy New Year to ALL!!!!

babies.. Babies...babies

2008-01-07T04:27:00.000-08:00

Cute babies here to start the year right. Isn't it so nice to see baby's smile ayt??

Samantha "Sam" Dizon. Our friend Rek's daughter. She's 7 month old. So adorable baby girl.

My niece, Reign. This was taken last sunday in her Christening. Welcome to the Christian world Reign!

Andrei Jean Gabriel. We used to call him Gabs. This was taken last Dec 9, when he and his mom visited us in Valenzuela. Btw, this boy is my brother's son.

Last but not the least, my son, Kurdt draven. He's always been a baby to us and will always be... even though he's now in his 14th month and soo makulit!

Shop with a Family

2007-12-27T23:28:00.000-08:00

Im gonna miss christmas season for sure. Long vacations, gift shopping, greeting friends and mall visits with our kiddo who i think enjoyed the season the most.Love this picture of the cuzins. Kurdt is trying to kiss his Kuya Brent while we do the shop in MOA. That is how our kurdt do the kissing, with his mouth open haha.. weird..

And here's a picture of my husband's family with the 2 kids (apo). So sad that the 3 of us (nicko, kurdt and I) didn't have any pictures last christmas. Hope we will have atleast 1 this comingNewyear. That is if my husband will not be KJ (as always) hehe

Christmas Day

2007-12-25T23:47:00.001-08:00

We spent our Christmas in our home in Valenzuela. We cooked fave foods ofcourse! We missed mom who always knew what to buy everytime we do the christmas Groceries.It was soo hard when there's someone who planned everything for Christmas. She knew what to cook for Christmas and NewYear. She knew what gifts to prepare and give to who ever it was.Now that we need to do this in our own, we missed her presence in every preparations that we made. Fortunately, we celebrate our Christmas with the whole family, including 1 phone callto our brother in Qatar. It was a pleasant evening as it is.

We started our day, Christmas day, for a visit to my mom. So bad that we haven't have the chance to buy flowers for her. I just promised her to bring one on my birthday ;) Then we took the road all the way to Bulacan to visit my dad in laws boss and also our ninong in our wedding. The cousin's, brent and Kurdt did enjoy playing in the garden.We end the day in Bonifacio High Street wherein the two kids enjoyed walking, playing and scream all over the place.

Christmas With Mommy La and Daddy Lo

2007-12-25T23:19:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Time!!!!

2007-12-25T22:08:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everybody...

Whew this is my favorite season even though it's also the most tiring ever! I haven't post anything about our kid for more thana month now...but what can i say about him, he's super kulit nowadays.. as in! I can't explain his energy..especially now that he could make steps in his own.but he never failed to amaze us in his new tricks that i didn't know where he learned. He also have his tantrums. I am so tired in the past days that I dont have work to do. I know he misses me and his papa, but mahgad, he always want to be carried by me and do all the chores that concerns him like giving him a bath, play with him taking him in his nap.. everything! He dont wanna go with his yaya. He also love to play taguan as if no one see him. He loves cars, stuff toy (that sing and dance),balls. And most especially, he loves to open gifts.

He started to love Elmo, Mickey and Barney. Thanks to his tita's for all the Disney friends stuff toy they gave ;)

I just remembered how he cried when he saw the Elmo Mini Hockey Pockey while we shop. So he left us no choice but to include that dancing elmo in our list for him this christmas.

il just post more pictures of him later. Work first. ;)

Jyla's B-day

2007-11-13T23:50:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, we attended Jyla's 1st bday held at Seaside, Macapagal. She's my friend's daughter ofcourse.It turned out to be a surprise party for John as well, father of the celebrant. Happy Birthday John!!!

Here's the bday girl in her Nemo costume with our lil Kurdt:

A picture of a proud mom

And here's the amazed lil boy playing with one of our long lost friend ;)

Post Overduesssss......

2007-11-13T00:50:00.001-08:00

Been busy for the past weeks... I'll just updates some recent happenings and events here

October 30th (Kurdt's Bday)

The 3 of us (Nicko, me and the little boy), had a joyride somewhere in Bulacan as part of Kurdt's bday celeb. As a gift to our son, we treat him for a swim since we knew how he loved it. The problem is.. we dont have a place that we knew or any reservations made beforehand. So we end up driving all over theplace after we exited in Sta rita Bulacan. We got an information that 8 waves is a nice place located San Rafel Bulacan wherein we need to exit in Sta Rita. The usual,we lost. So we decided to stop by in any resort or in the first resort that we will pass through. Hayyy it was fun but stressful!!! hehehe Bad, we didn't bring any camera with us.The resort is cool but it is not the resort that im thinking for that trip ;)

All Saint's Day

Had a schedule at work on this day, November 1st. But ofcourse, we already had a plan to visit my mum afterwards. We offer flowers and respect to a very special mom that I knew. Kurdt still not aware of it, but i know she's always there for us, watching us silently (as they always says). Love you Ma. We missed you a lot!

All Soul's Day

Since still a holiday, we went to Market Market with the whole family (nicko's side). Kurdt enjoyed watching the fountain. He even shout and scream everytime he see water coming up ;)

First Haircut

Kurdt had his first haircut last Sunday, November 11 2007. I was asked by my mum in law that she will bring our kid to Tita Baby and have his haircut before we go home to valenzuela. Then I said "yes" without askingmy husband's approval. Here's the little boy after a fee minutes:

Waaahh my baby's bang is gone!!! hehehe My baby is gone as well, but i have a lil kid now tsk

Happy B-Day Kurdt!!!

2007-11-05T01:27:00.001-08:00

We had Kurdt's Bday celebration last October 28th, 2007 that was held in McDonalds E. Rodriguez Branch. Instead of the real date which is the 30th. We thought that most of our friends could join and celebrate Kurdt's special day with us during weekend. So bad of us, we came late on the venue... We had a Grand Entrance indeed! hahahaha

Funny thing is there are lots of kids in the party but im guessing, adults enjoyed the party the most! Here are some pictures taken:

Happy Bday Kurdt!!!

So nice to see my college Da-Barkads gathered in one place...in one table. For soo many years, we haven't had the chance to be in one place. Hope this bday of our kid will take all those pieces of hatred and misunderstandings vanished. This group deserves a 2nd chance.

It's time for Trick of Treat!!!!

2007-10-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

Last friday, October 26th, there was a trick or treat in our office for li'l kids to enjoy. Soo many kids gathered with their cute, funny and scarry costumes. So bad that i did't have the time to take pictures of those kids roaming around our station. Kurdt and the rest of the kids enjoyed the Puppet show prepared by the HR/event organizer. We also have our pumpkin baskets filled with candies and goodies. It was a long and tiring day for mum and kurdt.

kurdt cried if he's sleepy

The Li'l Flash

2007-10-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Finally, i got a costume for Kurdt the day before the Trick or Treat. It was so hard to decide coz i really dont want super heroes for my kid nor for him to wear vampire suit or pumpkin dress. There are costumes that i loved but sizes doesn't fit him at all :(

Here's my Li'l Flash

Glorietta Mall Blast

2007-10-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

It was a horrible friday noon happened in Glorietta mall. A bomb blast at exactly 1:40 PM (as they say). During this time, Kurdt and I is already preparing our stuff to meet my mum in law in Megamall. I received a phonecall and text message as well from Nicko telling me about the incident in Glorietta that i wasn't aware of. At first, i didn't put much attention into it as he said that it was a Gas leackage in one of the resto. So i though that less casualties and damages happened. The husband keeps on asking me if we will still be going to the mall with Kurdt. I said yes, not realizing how dangerous it is going with our lil kid (still thinking it was just a gas leackage).

Then late afternoon when Nicko confirmed that it was a C4 bomb planted that caused deaths and casualties in Glorietta. We are already in the mall with our son. I just prayed that nothing will happen to us. He picked us up after his working hours. We bought what we need for Kurdt's bday but still no holloween costume yet for the Trick or Treat next week ;(

Then a day after of the Glorietta Blast, i just saw the casualties in the television and how bad the gorietta was after the explosion. The damage is a shock! What i was thinking during that time??!! Maybe we are present in Glorietta that afternoon if Megamall is not on SALE. I loved the stores located in Glorietta 2. If im not mistaken, G2 second floor is where the baby stuff stores are located that i usually visit after working hours or when we had a visit in the mall. Big & Small,Spin,Orange Juice, Enfant, Chicco, Ginger Snaps, K.O.B, Baby Guess and so on are all in the Glorietta 2, 2nd floor. OMG!!!

So sad that there are people who could plant those bombs that they knew civillians will suffer ;( How could they do those acts?

Hope Kids like my son can still play in any place they would want to safely....

Is there any safe place now???

Routines without Kurdt

2007-10-17T17:55:00.001-07:00

I missed my little boy soo much.. We have no choice but to bring our kid to his Lola's place and stay there for a week since we have no yaya (for this week). Nicko and I are both working so we can't attend into him as much as we wanted to. The "yaya" wont come for this week as someone in her family passed away ;( haaayyy

Taken early morning with mom

Our day starts at 4:30 AM. Husband and I needs to wake up and prepare for work. Travel time: more thatn 30 mins as we travel all the way from Valenzuela going to Makati. We dont want to wake our son up as early as 4:30 AM just to bring him in Sampaloc and fetch him after working hours to bring him home with us. So tiring and stressful idea as it is. hehe So better sacrifice and have the little boy stay with his Lola (guess for his own good) for a week (sana)...

Since we dont have a kid waiting for us at home... Nicko and I got the time to settle our groceries and have some walk in the mall to look for a holloween costume for our son. We will have our trick or treat here in the office on October 31st (wednesday) and i planned to bring my son to have some goodies. So sad that we cant find one in his size yet. The costumes that we loved mostly available for toddlers age 2-3 yrs old. Im still hoping that i could get 1 for him one of these days. Also, im starting to look for a gift and something that he could wear on in his b-day. Am i excited?? hihihi

I already asked my friends to come in my son's bday. So sad that most of the ninangs and ninong here in the office can't come with their different reasons that i cant accept ofcourse hahaha (bitter)... bahala kau!

I had the time to be with my friends after shift. This isn't hapen all the time coz' im always thinking of Kurdt, waiting for us. We usually get home at 10PM after we dropped by in Sampaloc to see our son and play with him even for an hour (atleast).

Anyway, hope we could get a permanent yaya for him. It was soo hard that we dont have our kid beside us sleeping. Missed him badly ;(

Kurdt's First Racing Car

2007-10-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

As a pre-gift for Kurdt's bday... His dad bought a Gokart car for him. He loved it. Since we noticed how fond of him in cars, we thought of giving him one that we knew he will appreciate much even in his age. We just let him rode on it and he never let us go home with out buying it. He cried harder when we tried carrying him off the car. Here's a picture of him:

He's more into playing in his age, he dont pay attention yet to TV's with cartoons playing. But when he heard his fave commercials rolling, he will stop for a sec, dance a little, then continue in what he's doing.

Whose that baby???

Brent's 3rd B-day

2007-10-13T16:37:00.000-07:00

I remember posting an EK celebration for Brent's bday in here... Since the day is not good and rain may come anytime of the day, we decided to visit Tiendesitas in Ortigas and have the kids play in Barn Yard. There are rides, Mascots roaming around the place and Activity center available for kids. The place was designed real for young age and young at heart (hehe). The stores nearby only sells toys and li'l clothes ofcourse for babies and kids.

Mom and Kurdt enjoyed the hangin' bridge!

Gotcha!!! poor little crab grabbed by our kurdt for dinner haha

Kurdt trying to explain with papa what he will be doin' with the crab :)

waah the crab was cooked for Kuya brent's bday!!!

We end up with our fab Seafood Dinner in Seaside, Pasig. happy 3rd bday Kuya Brent!!!! We are now heading to Kurdt's 1st year blowout. We are preparin' for a not that super grand bash bday celebration but we hope to make our kid enjoyed his day.

We are amaze how kurdt turned from a very cuddly little mouse to super likot toddler (lapit na)

Here's a picture taken a year a go

And here's the latest... waahh our lil boy is growing ssoo fast...

eto na sila ngayon!

Yawning

2007-10-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

While browsing some old folders of kurdt's pictures in my laptop.. Just had a thought to collate pictures of him yawning. See the difference.. hehehe

These represents Kurdt's love to sleep that i guess gives advantage to me and nicko to have a peaceful night and rest very well..

Nowadays, he's really trying to keep himself awake during our visit to malls. Then at the end of the day, find him fall asleep in my arms.

"antukin" sabi ng dad nya... ask him san nag mana.. hehehe do you want me to post any pictures of the hubby here fall asleep??? nyahaha you will never like it ... hahahaha and he will NEVER forgive me if that happen..

Kulit nyo bebi's

Latest Picture

2007-09-27T12:44:00.001-07:00

Here's the latest picture of our boy. We are planning to celebrate his cousin's bday in EK on the exact day wherein we will be having Kurdt's 11-month bday. It will be on Sunday, Sept 30th.

Hope I could get more decent pictures of him. He's very much active in playing these days... He loves to eat, eat, eat and poop haha

Post Overdues

2007-09-25T07:28:00.000-07:00

I almost forgot how to blog. Been in soo much trouble for the past month. Tied up with so much work at night. Been thinking with the requested transfer that is beeing prolonged by "someone" which i do not understand the given "reasons". Car's in big trouble, but good to know that "he's back on the road again. Thanks for the help of "the whole family". Been thinking for the fast approaching bday of our boy. i will just give update in here what happen for the past month to us and ofcourse to our son, Kurdt.

It has been agreed that our lil boy will just celebrate his day to Mc Donald's E.Rodriguez, instead of having a huge party that we already have in mind for the past months. Because of the so-called "trouble" happened, we need to tighten up our budget and think of someways on how to make that day very special to our son. Anyone reading this: YOU'RE INVITED!!!! we will just send the invites very soon...

My brother's son, Andrei Jean Gabriel, was baptized last September 15th. That day didn't start very well because of floods and heavy rains. Don't wanna talked much of this in here, i will just write a new entry maybe if got the time. Here's a pic of the little gabs:

welcome to the family baby gabs!

So nice to see my Sanido (extended) family gathered in one place, Gabriel's christening. My mom is in the background silently hehehe.

Then after a week, September 22nd, is my brother's departure going to Qatar. So sad thinking that he will come back after 2 long years ;(

Take care bro! You will be missed for sure. See you very soon!!! Birthday na ni kurdt hehehe

Driving Skill

2007-08-28T01:33:00.000-07:00

We are seeing Kurdt's potential in driving... Dont you think he got that from his father? hmmm... i dont know, i dont even want my son to drive a car in a very young age. After college.. Maybe

He loves cars. He used to grab his Kuya Brent's toy cars. Then sometimes he's very eager to get into the steering wheel while his dad's driving.

Last Saturday, we brought our kid to TRINOMA. We look around and let him play in a "toy car". He loved it..

Seriously driving his wheel

Standing While Driving???

...Backing...

Babies Day Out

2007-08-28T00:46:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, August 24, the very lovable (ewww) Mike Biaco invited us in his condo. He asked us to come over, cook pasta for him and swim. So we planned to bring our kiddos with us since that would be the first swim of tammy and i know our kurdt really loved swiming.

Tammy (1 yr, 2 months) , Kurdt (10 month old) and AD (2 yrs old girl) are with us... We called it babie's Dayout for them.. hehe

Here's the first video of Kurdt kissing Tammy... So naughty...

It was a disaster having 3 kids in 1 small room. Kurdt shout, then the other one cried while AD is trying to interview Paul with his alienated language hahaha... Ang kulit!

We had fun but the boys (Paul and Mike) didn't. hahaha. They would like to have another dayout or nightout without the babies hehehe

Tammy and Kurdt playing in their Ninong Mike's bed

Stand.. Kurdt.. Stand

2007-08-27T17:40:00.000-07:00

Now i could say that my son could stand in his own and it adds to his "kakulitan" mode. He swing from one cabinet to another. He grab everything that he could reach. He pull anything that he wants. To sumarize it all, our room is a a big mess! great!

Sometimes, he even forget that he can't stand still in his own (not yet) when he tried to carry his toy with the use of his two hands. Then he'll fall down. Sometimes he cried, sometimes not. I just let him do what he wants... this time. As long as he's conf'table and safe :)

Time to Sleep.. Time for Playing...

2007-08-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

I had sleepless nights for the past few days now... Kurdt wants to try every activity that he learned. He wants to play, crawl to every corner of our room, stand up (in his own) in every cabinet that we have. If he's in the playmode, you can't stop him for doing what he wants. the problem is, you also can't sleep and let him do those tricks in his own. Accidents might happen though you make sure everything is in place for his safety.

Like last night, he woke up around 2 AM. Asked for his milk then play for almost 2 hours. Actually, i just need to look at him while he plays, when he's tired and sleepy, he will just lie down and go to sleep in any position that he wants. I have my shift starts at 5 AM. I wasn't able to come in the first half of my shift coz' my head is achin', wasn't had a complete rest becuase of my son who would like to play at the middle of the night.. when everybody's fast as sleep...

Haaayy how will a 9 month old understand that at night is a time for sleeping and day time is for him to play.. All through out the day if he wanted.

Anyhow, i know, he's now in the stage of exploring things! All i need to do is to support him and make things or place safer for him....

Btw, August 15 is the day we saw him the FIRST time he stand in his own. Congratulations baby! mwah