It is very rare to happen that in a calendar year, we would be entitled with a long weekend. This time, my mom made sure that this dream trip will push through. She had flight arrangement a year ahead,to avail a good deal(she did!). And When i found out about this, I decided to avail my ticket as well,with her approval that i'll be with them right after i purchased one. (no way for her to refuse me on this trip,hahah)

Its not just an ordinary trip, its a long weekend birthday celebration for mom!

i was tasked to do our itinerary, Tito Boy came in my mind since his family is residing in Ilocos. I asked information regarding tourist  spots in the area and affordable hotels for us to stay.. While waiting for a response i did my task, with the help of some travel blog sites, I was able to prepare few (4 set of itineraries) so confusing!

but wait! theres no need for me to be confused. Tito Boy said that Tita Elaine can help us in this trip and offered their place. so how should i react? of course its a big yes! (its a big help)

 

 

Sept.30,2012(Sunday)

We had our flight 7:05pm and scheduled to arrive Laoag by 8:30pm.Since we got an evening flight, i was thinking our  adventure will start on land the next day, but i was wrong! it started on air, literally on the plane. It was already announced that in a few minutes we will be landing Laoag,i was ready to look at the window for a night view of Laoag, suddenly the plane was like hitted by a giant. heavy rain welcomed us,it took 3 attempts before we landed safely. While still seated, all you can hear from us passengers is "Thank God", & "mag bu-bus nako pauwi".

we landed past 11. It was a rough flight!

 

Vierte clowning to 5

V chose a clown cake design to celebrate his 5th birthday. He gave me specific instructions on how his cake will look like.

We asked him if he wanted to have a big party or special gifts from us. All he wanted was clown cake for school, chocolate muffins, Oreo bites and special gifts.

Baked a chocolate cake on a bowl pan so the face wont be flat but the cake turned out to be dry so I decided to use round 6" inches baking pan thus a flat face for this clown. So sorry for giving you a flat face happy clown.

Before leaving for school V made us promise that we bring his sister to school as well.

The joy on his face when we revealed the cake in front of his friends was priceless. "My mom made that for me!"

We learned a lesson from last years 4th birthday dragon cake to not make a mess on the classroom. Instead of slicing the cake for the kids to enjoy each one had a vanilla cupcake with nutella frosting, chocolate covered oreo bites and fruit juice.

At home we surprised him with gifts; he didn't know that he would still get gifts from us after giving him a school party.

Thank you Mum & Dad & Chloe! I got the best gift of all!

We love you Kuya Vierte!

Thank you for always making us happy.

You're the best big brother for Chloe.

Thank you for assuring Mum that you're still my baby.

Happy 5th Birthday!

Chloe's Tummy Roll

A  baby milestone happened today.

While I was preparing her clothes and water for bath.

I came back with a sight  of our little princess on her tummy.

Shrieked with joy and clap my hands, she laughed along with me.

I rolled her back with a camera on my hand and waited for her to do it again.

She just stared at me as if saying "What's the big deal Mum?!"

Word(less) Wednesday - Gold to Go

V pretending to buy gold at The Top of Burj Khalifa.

Would you consider buying Gold as a souvenir?

There are currently three Gold ATM Machines in the UAE.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Atlantis The Palm Hotel, Dubai

At the Top (124th floor) Burj Khalifa, Dubai

10 days till he turns 5

Mom I will be 5 soon right? When I'm 5 Kuya will be a big boy already!

October is a special month for us. I gave birth to a special surprise from up above. C and I welcomed a baby boy and we named him Markus Ezekiel.

Last week, while I was busy attending to Chloe's needs Vierte approached me and said "When I was a little baby you also take care of me all the time, right Mama?" I sensed that he badly need to have some mommy time so the moment Chloe took her nap I showed him my old blog posts when he was still a baby.

[caption id="attachment_1213" align="aligncenter" width="320"] V at 5 months learning to sit up[/caption]

"Ohh mama you love me so much when I was a baby right? and now I'm big boy you still love me right?" 

"Yes I do! Remember that you will always be Mommy's first baby and will always be my baby even when you have a girlfriend."

"Mom! I don't have a girlfriend. I will say I love you to you always Mama"

 

We spent a good time telling stories of him when he was a baby. Wasn't it just yesterday when he just started to sit on his own at 5 months?

Ma when it's my birthday, when I turn 5 years old can you make me a special cake?

 

I have 10 days to plan his school class party and thanksgiving dinner with friends.

 

 

Do you still remember when you turned 5 years old?

 

What kind of party did you have when your kiddo turned 5?

 

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday - I love my sister

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This is my first wordless Wednesday post.

A thank you to my first born Vierte for understanding

that Mommy needs to spend more time with her baby sister Chloe.

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Happy 55th Birthday Mama

Happy 55th Birthday Mama!

Have fun in Ilocos.

we love you,

vierte

chloe

abigail

cocoy