Mateo’s first ever encounter with a mascot was during his achie’s Father’s Day celebration in school. Unlike other toddlers, he didn’t get scared with the sight of a giant fluffy walking thing infront of him. He was very eager to touch and was very curious. Just look at him …

I am sorting out the tons of photos on my laptop and I saw this photo. Hence the post. I am slowly starting to clear my to do list one by one and I’m so proud. This sorting out of photos is the longest to do. I have hundreds that’s why. I hope by tomorrow I’ll be done so I can move to my next task. But before that, I have to check out about the colon cleansing pills my cousin is recommending for my mom. Gotta do that first - my note to self.

At 1 year 2 and a half months, the little guy finally had the courage to take his first steps unassisted. The next thing we knew, on the second day I think, he was already running and is all over the place, haha! Happy happy mommy here.

Here’s our little rascal.

Now I am off to the mall to get him walking shoes. I’m obviously an excited mommy can you tell? Dropping by the drugstore too to get some prenatal vitamins to give away in the Medical Mission my cousin in organizing in my mom’s hometown for my uncle’s candidacy. My own little way of helping the campaign. Later!

One day after canvassing for ipods, I finally found the perfect swing seat for the little guy. Been looking for one for ages and its always unavailable or out of stock. Was even tempted to purchase the one I saw in Guam but a bit bulky so decided otherwise. Anyway, here look at the little guy enjoying it very much. His smile is priceless, don’t you just agree?

As soon as we got home from Tayma’s (Jon’s lola) house for our Christmas Eve dinner, we made the kids open their gifts from Santa. Other presents were opened the next day before we leave for Pampanga. Sophia had all the stuff on her wishlist of course and needless to say, she was ecstatic! Here are photos of the kids in their pjs opening their gifts.

As for me, I guess I’ve been good all year round too as Santa granted my wish also! A home insurance finally! I’ve been wanting to get one for the longest time now. How about you guys?  What did Santa drop off on Christmas Eve?

Sophia is getting these …

Vtech - Little Einstein Learn & Discover Globe

Baby Alive Doll

Barbie Rapunzel Cut And Style

While Mateo will have …

something like this one below - a tools set.

Ride On Motorcycle

Isn’t it great to be kids?!?!

As for Jon and I, we are getting the best Christmas present ever. No, its not arthritis treatment, haha! But mind you, when I say best I mean BEST. We are broke but happy!!! HO HO HO HO!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

on a Monday morning.

Doesn’t he have the cutest smile?

Start your week right, everyone. SMILE!

during Mateo’s 1st birthday was my fave of all the party details. It was a moving backdrop - the windmill and chickens in front are rotating and the animals heads are moving from side to side. Love it!

My kids loved it as much as I did of course. Here they are as soon as we arrived at the venue an hour before the party starts. Yes, we were that early. Excited much? Not really. We were anticipating heavy traffic thats why.