to wear to Mateo’s Party. Here are some she tried on. What do you think?

We came home empty handed though. We spent a good three hours in the mall and we couldn’t find one single dress. Well, I did buy the brown one but not to be used for the party. Just for other casual occasions maybe. So to date, the little girl who is excited for the party more than anyone else still has nothing to wear. And yes, we only got a week left. Stress is slowly kicking in and I badly need acne treatment as I am starting to have breakouts already because I also don’t have a dress yet too. Yaiks, right?

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 decided to go to Tagaytay Highlands as it has been a while since we last went. Sayang ang membership, hehe. It was Mateo’s first time to go can you believe it? He’s turning one this month already. I used to think he was too small but now, he’s big enough! Just look at the photos below. Weather was perfect and a bit chilly because its “ber” month I guess. Traffic wasn’t bad at all too, only minor glitches, there was an rv being towed, thanks to rv towing and it didn’t last long before they could get the rv out of the way.

All in all, we had a good time. My in laws were with us this time by the way.

Here’s us when we were about to go fishing.

Sophia playing in the sand.

Mateo enjoying the slide.

Spent a good one hour at the indoor playground.

Mateo also liked the sand.

Now that the little boy is one, I think we’d frequent Highlands again since we can bring him along already.  I bet it won’t be long when he can run around too like his achie.

She came as Snow White for their school’s Lantern Parade last week. I wanted a different costume for her but apparently, at 4 year old, she has her own mind and preference already. So Snow White costume it is. She did look good in it though, agree?

Doesn’t she look like an 8 year old here? Goodness! How has she grown that big and that fast?!?!?!

They were asked to bring a DIY lantern with a small flashlight inside to school by the way and here’s what we came up with. (the daddy made this the night before, talk about cramming!)

As another treat to the kids, aside from the usual trick or treating around the school premises, last stop was at this dark room to look for goodies hidden under the newspapers. They did this per section and it was a lot of fun!

Here’s how the room looked like with the lights on.

The daddy didn’t make it with us as he was meeting a cousin of his who is a San Jose motorcycle accident attorney. He recently came home for a short visit. I heard he hasn’t been in the Philippines since he was 15! Wow. I bet he missed Filipino food so much which is why Jon took him to Dampa! I’m sure he’ll enjoy it there. I would! LOL.

My kids with their angkong and ama – Jon’s parents, my in-laws and my kids’ spoilers. Meant that in a good way. They are my kids’ number one fans together with the doting Auntie based in Virginia now. Add their Ninang Ivy to the list too! LOL.

Photos were taken during one of our trips to Highlands. Weather was perfect and we were about to go fishing. We had the fishes to ourselves as we were there really early. We took home a lot to Sophia’s delight of course. Fishing has been her favorite pastime lately (aside from horseback riding) when we are in Highlands. We spent a good two hours I think just lazing around the fishing area. The breeze was a little cold and Jon even fell asleep on one of the benches.  I spent time surfing the net though and was even able to look up some Medicare supplement being offered by a friend through my cellphone as there was complimentary wifi.