November was filled with parties and boy was it fun! The last we attended last Sunday was no exemption, it was a Hawaiian 7th Birthday Party of the twins Allysa and Allison. Sophia and I tried our best to dress up for it as indicated in the cute invite we got.

Here’s the best Hawaiian look I can come up with last minute for the little girl.

Sans the dad who was watching the much awaited Pacquio-Cotto fight somewhere in The Fort with his friends, me and my little girl still had fun. Games and food, what can go wrong?

We even had our share at the photo booth. Sophia insisted to put on the pink wig, look.

Now is the time I need you to say that the slimming pills are working on me. That dress I’m wearing my sister in law bought last year I never got to wear. It didn’t fit.  Until now!  Spell happy – ME!

Before I find myself drowning with work and to dos like looking for Outer Banks vacation homes availabilities, let me just share with you photos of my little girl during Dom’s 1st birthday bash last November 8 at Makati Sports Club. Let me just say – I LOVE her dress and so does everyone who was present at the party. ;P

She looks so dalaga don’t you agree?

I always find myself saying – where did all the years go? She used to be this small little girl who can’t even manage to join party games but look at her now. She’d die for a prize, literally. LOL.

Party was fab and we all enjoyed it. Thanks for inviting us Mommy Peachy!

Last Saturday was my bestfriend Marla’s 4th birthday. She had a Hannah Montana party at Fridays in Trinoma. It was a very long drive from home but it didn’t matter. I was uber excited on the way. Good thing traffic wasn’t really bad so we were there right on time and even ahead of the birthday celebrant herself.

Since we had nothing to do just yet, we took photos first. Here’s my mom and my little brother. They look alike I think while people say I look like my dad. My mom lost weight haven’t you noticed?

Here’s a photo of us three. My dad isn’t really fond of having his picture taken especially in public places so we let him be.

How do you guys like my outfit by the way?

And finally the birthday girl arrived, meet my bestfriend – Marla. Don’t you just love her boots? I do! My mom said she already ordered me two pairs and both arriving real soon. Can’t wait!

Of course I played and joined the games like there was no tomorrow. Can you spot me?

And then party was over. I had a blast! Before heading home, since it was our first time at Trinoma (yes it is!), we went around first because mommy was looking for some outdoor fireplace display. We didn’t find one though. We went home after and traffic was bad.  I was do tired that I fell asleep in the car all the way home.  Tiring but fun day it was!

— SOPHIA

We’ve been taking Mateo out a lot lately since he now enjoys seeing new places and even behaves very well while traveling. He’s content sitting on his car seat you know and I am one proud mommy! Now this makes me uber excited for our US trip soon that I can’t stop planning for our next, haha! Say orlando vacations perhaps? I hope!

Anyway, back to what I was saying, the little boy has finally been going out a lot. When my family came to visit, we went to Tagaytay Highlands again. Here are some photos.

Mateo with my mom.

Bonding over bowling.

Sophia and I making silly faces.

We went to Nuvali after for dinner. Also checked out Debenhams’ and Marks and Spencer’s outlet stores at Paseo de Sta. Rosa. Tiring but fun day it as.

Since Mateo has been having allergy attacks for a month now, I finally decided to get an air purifier for his room. Its about time! I have been delaying it and since nobody in the house ever got serious allergy attacks, I never felt the need to purchase one. Anyway, here’s the excat model I got from Handyman, only ours was silver and white in color …

Bionare PERMAtech® Mini Tower Air Cleaner

Naturally freshen the air in your home with the optional ionizer in this Bionaire® PERMAtech® Mini Tower Air Cleaner. Recommended for rooms up to 80 sq ft (8ft x 10ft).

I hope this helps ease Mateo’s attacks. Oh, please! I am desperate here. We’ve almost tried everything – major cleaning of the house, purchased a new mattress and got rid of all the plush toys in his room. Tell me what else should we do?????

Last October 31, together with friends and their kids, we went trick or treating at Sofitel Hotel. We first had a sumptuous buffet lunch at Spiral and were we full, of course!

Here’s Jon and I while enjoying our lunch.

With some friends.

And the kids!

Snow White meets Dracula.

Snow White, Dracula and a Flamenco Dancer

The hotel had plenty of advertisers and we took home lots of loots from chocolates to biscuits to gift certificates to packs of juices and even disposable shoe covers would you believe? Kids had fun and enjoyed trick or treating and the magic show too. Will definitely be back next year.

Because of my new found online friends, I now know how big Black Friday Sales are. And because of this I am braving up for the coming Black Friday Sale this month. Been saving up for a while now because who wouldn’t love discounts, right? Recently though, I also have learned another way to save up big bucks on our purchases. And this is by using discount coupons we can find online. Its no sweat actually and lately I have been addicted. Who wouldn’t? We are all suckers for discounts anyway I believe.

Right now, I can’t seem to resist the suede boots I saw at Walmart so I am searching for Walmart discounts I can use. I don’t want to spend on expensive boots as I might probably be able to use them only once or twice a year so the ones at Walmart will do me good already.  Besides, the reviews were very nice so I’m sure they’ll be perfect.

With coupon codes to boot, I won’t feel guilty buying a pair of boots that I won’t really be able to use from where I am from. Ain’t that great?!?  It is so off to coupon code hunting now.