HO HO HO

We were lucky to been able to get piso fare tickets a long time ago, so we were able to go to HK for a short vacation before December gets busy.  We stayed in TST for 2 days and spent the last day at HK Disney. It has been always nice to visit Hongkong with the Christmas decors everywhere.  The weather was also quite cold already. 

The little man had his big eyes switched on while people watching the crowded streets.

We also did touristy stuff like go to Heritage then take the Star Ferry which is always a lot of fun.

We also watched the Festival of Lights....best cheap thrill when in HK.

We didn't go shopping, but instead tried new restaurants with good food.

Roast Goose at Yung Kee 

All time favorite Spring Deer.

It was also our first time to go to Disney as a complete family.

The last time that we did it was probably 20 years ago when Marielle was four.

Gavin rode the Slinky and did not get scared.

We saw Mickey!

And we actually met Mickey! 

It was one of our best trips ever, nobody was in a rush, no shopping and everyone had a great time.

I love you forever sweetie pie! 

Balik tayo pag malaki ka na :)

Sweet December

Hello again December!

It has always been a bittersweet month, but I choose to celebrate and be joyful!

Our training has always been bigger and better every year :)

How fabulous are the costume of our girls?

Surprise visits from family from a far :)

Plus we are back at Kindermusik again...how time flies?

So many blessings to be thankful for.

Toys for The Small Boys

What is it with boys and cars?

They seem not to get tired of it.

Weekend in Tagaytay

We had a chance to go in a Tagaytay getaway last October at Hotel Kimberley.

It was a pleasant surprise to know that it was a kid friendly place with a lot of fun activities for children.

They had a petting zoo, a big open area field where the kids can run, wherein the animals roman freely too.  Their playground was also big and they had soccer amenities for kids too.

The pool was also a welcome respite amidst the green surroundings.

I had a great time and I'm sure Gavin did too :)

Hope we can come back when he is a little bit older so that he can interact more with the animals.

I am not an animal person, hence, I'm so thankful to my sister who played with Gavin and the animals. Haha! The rabbits were a bit scary even if they looked cute and fluffy.

Santa

As they say, it's the most wonderful time of the year!

32 days, almost a month before Christmas and we bumped into Santa at the mall today.

Every year, I really want to keep Christmas simpler with less fuss, less gifts, less shopping.

I just want to have quiant get togethers with friends before the big family celebrations kicks in.

Let's see if I can make that happen this year.

As with the little man in my arms...Christmas has always even about him.

From the time we were eagerly awaiting him when he was inside my tummy and to last year's first Christmas celebration together, Christmas will always be for Gavin :)

Favorite Toy

Everytime we go to a toy store, Gavin always picks up the same toy all time.

He is mesmerized with this animal house w music from Leap Frog that he always gets it and finds it inside the big toy store.

I was laughing when I found him running at Toys R Us with this.

Patay....na discover ang shopping.

We had to drag him out crying from the shop because he still wanted to play.

Boo!

Halloween came early as we were given tickets to Power Plant Mall's trick or treat at the Rockwell tent.

They gave a complimentary body bag, flip picture books, masks, and tons of candies.

You have to finish the task at the game booth before you can get candies from the giant pots.

Here is Gavini Bambini as a pack of French Fries.

Isn't he adorable?

He hated the fries that went to his face, hahahaha!

Pasensya na anak.  Please don't get mad at me when you grow up :D

On the actual Halloween Trick or treat in our village, it started really early and it was so hot.

He went out wearing his Ginebra jersey which was my original costume for him supposedly.

Gavin really LOVES playing basketball, hence the outfit,

However, his real costume is tan-at-ra-raaaan.....may the force be with you!

Ang init guys! Kawawa naman ang anak ko sa araw.

Here we are with he swarm of kiddos.

Napagod na, so we rode the bike.

Here we are at our neighbor's haunted house...boo!!! Hindi siya takot sa scary decor. 

Please remember how much effort mommy made for you to have fun today.

I don't care if you don't remember this when you get older, but I will always remember how much fun today was.  Plus you had more fun when you saw the playground that was full of kalawang :)

It made your day....so it made mine too!