It's A Girl!

Yes, we are pregnant and it's a girl this time!

We are so ecstatic and cannot wait to meet the new addition to our growing family. I found out I was pregnant last May, during my trip to Manila. I haven't been feeling well for a few weeks and decided to try and use a pregnancy test kit. It was positive on the 1st test, and since I wanted to make sure, I did another test the next day and it still showed positive. I went to my OB-Gyne and he confirmed that I am pregnant, 6 weeks pregnant that day I tested! Hubby was in Vietnam, so I had to tell him via web chat. I'm so glad I got a screen shot of his reaction when I told him the great news, it was priceless!

We found out our baby is definitely a girl via 4D Ultrasound in Hanoi last September. Here is a photo of our little bub:

I am now on my 29th week and this little girl is kicking up a storm in my tummy. My doctor said everything seems ok and baby is thriving well. Unfortunately, this pregnancy is much more difficult than my first one, as I am not getting any younger. But this baby is what we have hoped and prayed for, so I'm sure all the things I'm going through now will be forgotten, once we have that first glimpse of our little bundle of joy!

Just An Update

Hi, Mommies!

I have been going around the blogging world, checking up on fellow Mommy bloggers, and I noticed that a lot of blogs have not been updated for some time. It would be nice to keep in touch with all of you and find out what you've been up to and see how your little ones have grown. I am one of those moms who have been quite busy to write anything about our life at home, especially about my little boy. Hopefully, I'll be able to update my blogs regularly starting with this one. Wish me luck!

We are still here in Vietnam, and trying to fit in the expat community here. Unfortunately, since I am neither here nor there for a long time, I haven't been able to forge any new friendships. I'm hoping that will change soon. (fingers crossed)!

Europe Trip 2011

In Frankfurt, and I am joined by my family to meet up with hubby's parents and relatives who travelled from Australia, for a birthday trip for my dad-in-law. We all gathered in Dittweiler at my in-law's family home before heading to Croatia. We spent 2 weeks in Croatia - traveling from Zagreb-Crikvenica-Rovinj-Split-Dubrovnik. We celebrated my dad-in-law's 80th birthday in Crikvenica, his hometown. We also went to Venice, Italy and Switzerland. From Dubrovnik, we flew to Paris, France for the last leg of our trip to visit Disneyland Paris before going back to Frankfurt, then Manila.

Here are some of our photos:

Frankfurt, Germany

Venice, Italy

Crikvenica, Croatia

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Split, Croatia

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

A few days after we arrived in Manila, news of the tsunami and earthquake was shown on TV. We were quite fortunate, having left earlier than our planned extended stay. It was also lucky that my sister and her hubby went to another island far from Tokyo after we left their home.

Let us help in any way we can and pray for those who have lost their lives and those who have lost their loved ones.

Photos: Google

Two Birthdays and a Trip

It's our birthday month! CB celebrated his 3rd birthday with a Toy Story theme at McDonald's. I made a Toy Story cake using a ready-made marshmallow icing cake and decorated it using a Toy Story poster and toy figures bought in a toy store. My little boy was so happy with all the gifts and toys he received!

A couple of days after, we travelled to Tokyo, Japan where my younger sister and her husband are staying for a couple of months for a short teaching stint in a University. Unfortunately, CB (cheeky boy) got sick and contracted a flu. It's a good thing my brother-in-law spoke fluent Nihongo, we didn't have to go to an international hospital for consultation. My little boy had to take Tamiflu, as part of his recovery meeds, though.

Oh, and I had a simple birthday celebration, got cool gifts (like Hello Kitty stuff LOL) from my mom and sisters. It was so much fun to be with my family again!

New Year, New Post!

Happy New Year!

Gad, it's been such a long time since I posted on this blog! I miss blogging, for sure. But just can't seem to find the time to just sit down and start it. One of my new year's resolution is to update my blogs at least 1-2 times a month and fingers crossed, I'll be able to do that. Since I find it a real effort to sit long enough infront of my laptop, I will try to post more photos and short notes with it. I miss my blogging friends too, and will start visiting other mom blogs again.

Oh, by the way, Hubby moved up the corporate ladder again and we have moved to Vietnam. New country, new adventures. Catch up with you all soon!

Live and Online

I'm back!
Will try to post often, using my new iPhone 3GS ;)
Quick update:
My LB (little boy), turned two last month and we celebrated at home with Go, Diego, Go as the party theme! Pictures to follow...
Here's a photo i took this morning... My cheeky boy!

Brother Eraño G. Manalo, dies at 84

It is truly a sad day for all our brethren in the church, as we learn of the news of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Erano G. Manalo's death. Our family found out early this morning, before the news was shown on Net25.




Information from Inquirer.net:

"Eraño Manalo, religious leader of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, passed away in his home Monday, an official of one of the country’s largest religious groups said Tuesday.

Manalo, INC executive minister, passed away at 3:53 p.m. of August 31, said INC spokesman Bienvenido Santiago in a statement aired over the INC-owned television network Net 25 Tuesday morning.

Manalo was 84.

Quoting Manalo's doctor Rey Melchor Santos, Santiago said the religious leader died of cardiopulmonary arrest.

“Hinihiling namin na patnubayan ang buong Iglesia sa panahon ng matinding dalamhati (We request that the entire Church be guided during this time of severe grief),” Santiago said in a brief statement on television.

The wake will be open to the public later this Tuesday.

The remains of Manalo will be interred at the Templo Sentral of the INC in Quezon City, Santiago said.

The Iglesia, which has ministries around the world, is a known political force, voting as a bloc during elections."

After writing this blog entry, we are going to the INC Central Temple to meet with some relatives who are already inside the church, to view and pay tribute to our beloved Ka Erdy.

The flock is in grief, but it is as strong as ever, if not stronger... We will never forget our beloved brother. I vow to carry on...

A Short Pause

I've been on a blogging hiatus since last week. This is not a personal choice. Our internet connection (thanks to PLDT - a local phone company) has been inconsistent for two weeks now. I can go online, yes, but unfortunately I can't do anything else because of the slow and fluctuating connection. I've been struggling to upload posts and images, without any success.

We are off to Europe this Saturday and hopefully, the internet connection at my sister's place is better. I will then be catching up on any meme backlogs and pending posts.

Watch out for new updates on this page. Thank God, I can update my Twitter!


Until then...

Manic Monday #2

It's another Manic Monday!

• What is the longest love relationship (partner) you have had, and if it has ended, why?
  

The longest relationship I've had would be with my dear hubby :)

• What is on your bedside table?
  

I have a night lamp, a book, tissue box and hand sanitizer, mobile phone and a photo of my son.

• How many pillows do you have on your bed? Do you make your bed every day?
  

We have a total of 4 pillows on our bed. Yes, our bed is made every day.

Come join us at Manic Monday!