We are Family

The first Sunday of January always marks my father-side reunion as January 6 is the birthday of our great grand father, Lolo Crispin who has passed away 35+ years ago.

It was G's first time to attend the reunion and he is the only one from the fourth generation present.

We didn't feel the heat so much as everyone had a fun time catching up, opening gifts, running around and the yearly kodakan series :)

Hope Lola Ingga and Lolo Crispin are watching us with marvel from above.

The second generation cousins!

The second generation in laws!

The mama's boys and daddy's girls <3

New Year

2013 was the best and worst year. 

I stayed home for the first part of the year, but spent a lot of quality time with family.

I was in and out of the hospital, but safely gave birth.

It was love at first sight when I met my son, but we had to leave him in the hospital to get well.

I became a mom which is the very best thing that ever happened :)

There were a lot of things that happened after that which seemed like a whirlwind rush that changed me forever.  It was both bad and good at the same time.

As they say, shit happens and sometimes it happens to the best of us.

I would still like to believe that as my Religion teacher in Assumption, Ms. Chinnie posted in her blog, FabAfterForty.tumblr.com that:

So here's to 2014 :)

I hope to always be grateful for all the things I have in my life.

I pray for guidance on being the best mom I can be for my son.

I pray for more time spent with loved ones.

I pray for memorable travels here and beyond.

I pray for keeping in touch with old and new friends.

I pray to be more financially sound aka d.o.n.o.t.s.h.o.p.a.l.o.t.

I pray for stability in the workplace - to work harder and to face all challenges w the positive spirit.

I pray for pleasant surprises.

I pray for more happy memories.

I pray that I always find the joy in small things.

I pray that I find clarity of mind and peace of heart in spite of.

PS Dear God, I also pray that our yaya stays with us na talaga, hahahahahaha!

Eto pala dapat ang number one, jk!