This blog has been quiet for a while because I went for a vacation in Manila last December 2011. We just got back almost two weeks ago and we are slowly adjusting to our routine here in Dubai again. It was a very fast one month and the holidays made it even faster with all the Christmas rush, traffic, last minute shopping and reunions.
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The highlights of our vacation…
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-Nico’s 2nd Birthday at Don Henrico’s. It was held a day after we arrived in Manila and we were still jetlagged! Unfortunately, I left the pictures in my sister’s laptop and I’m still waiting for her to send it to me. For the mean time, here are the photos of Nico’s little celebration here in Dubai.
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-Tagaytay visit. I love this place already. I can see myself and hubby growing old in this place. I love that it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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-We finally gave in to
Fei’s Christmas wish – a puppy! She was the happiest little girl! We named the puppy “Yong”
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-Christmas Eve with the Lee family. After five years we are complete again. I feel blessed to have a happy and supportive family with me.
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Christmas Day with the Bobis family. This is a tradition that hubby has ever since we were still dating. I remember my first time going to their annual reunions. It’s like everyone is looking at me since I am the new girl. It was nerve racking! But, everyone was sweet and very friendly.
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-Roy the godfather Our friend from Dubai had their youngest daughter christened in Tarlac, a northern province in the Philippines. They asked Roy to be the godfather to their third child. The scenery was beautiful. Driving to the countryside always has its charm.
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-Meet up with college friends. I love catching up with my girls and reminiscing the old days. We just laughed all night. I miss them already!
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-Family portrait. At last! A complete family picture!
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-Carson’s 1st birthday. My favorite nephew is now one! Love you, Car-car!
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-New Year’s Eve at Roy’s parents. I put Nico to sleep right away since I know that he would get scared with all the loud firecrackers. But, it turned out that I dozed off too! LOL! I was in the land of nod when 2011 was saying goodbye. Hihi!
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-New Year’s day at the Malabon Zoo. Hmmm… It’s not the best zoo but, why not? We get to see animals we don’t see everyday.
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-Swimming! January is supposed to be a bit cold but it wasn’t! I was sweating all the time. The kids were always asking to go swimming. We bought this handy swimming pool two years ago. Fei didn’t enjoy it because she was alone and didn’t have anyone to play with. But, now that Coco and Lili can play with her, she was all smiles all the time.
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A date in the old city – Intramuros. No kiddos with us! Woohoo! It’s nice once in a while to go on a date and don’t have to worry about tantrums, nappy change and kids whining. Since we were already in Escolta, hubby and I decided to go to Intramuros. I miss that place. There is just so much history in it.
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-Hong Kong trip. This needs its own post. It was a rollercoaster planning and it almost didn’t happen!
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Well, that was it. I am very happy that the Holidays was spent with our families and friends. It is something we miss everytime we don’t get to go home during December. And just like what the Department of Tourism of the Philippines says… It’s more fun in the Philippines! Happy 2012 everyone!
