My Little Birthday Story...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Gosh am I really 32?

Secret lang natin yan kasi feeling ko 26 lang ako nyahahhahaa

All I really wish for on my birthday is that I stay healthy for a long, long time so I can watch my kids grow up.

Why do I say that? Here's the story...

2 years ago (when Nica was only 3 months old), I almost died. I was rushed to the ER...and went straight to triage. The staff frantically tried to figure out what was wrong with me.

I was barely coherent and I felt like I was floating over my own body..but while the doctors and nurses were working on me, all I could think about were my kids. How are they gonna survive without me? They are so dependent on me, especially Joshua. What about Nica, will she even remember me? She was only 3 months old then.

I really thought I wasn't going to make it and with my last breath (or so I thought!) I asked Jay to make sure the kids will always be okay.

I closed my eyes and I heard Jay saying na I should fight daw...that I was going to survive. I doubted that I was going to make it...but I did!

With God's grace, I did survive. Now I'm still here celebrating my birthday with a family that I love and good friends that I treasure.

Thanks for the most awesome 32 years of my life!!!

*To those who are asking, I actually had a severe kidney infection which led to sepsis (blood poisoning). Most people who gets it actually dies. I'm just glad I survived...*

Mommy Moments: CHORES

This was taken about a month or so ago.

I told Joshua to help me set up the tripod.I was actually surprised that he did a pretty good job!

GIRLS TALK: Favorite Gift

This week's topic: Favorite Gift Ever Received

Aside from being thankful that I have my beautiful family, I love receiving gifts talaga. 
Sorry pero materiolosa ang lolah nyo minsan hahahhaa At least honest :D

I actually just received a new DSLR from my husband a few weeks ago (an early birthday present).

Canon EOS Digital rebel 300D (left) and my new Canon EOS Rebel 500D/T1i (right)

But out of all the gifts that my hubby gave me through out the years we have been together, this is my favorite:
My 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
I love It!

I Luv Pink and Pink Fridays

It's the pink-iest time of the week again at I LOVE PINK and Pink Fridays!

What's cuter than my pink french nails matching my pink ipod?

Love it!

With Love Wednesday: LOVE FOR LIFE.

Photos of my one and only love, JAY.

Happily Married.

3 kids and a dog.

This was taken at LANDRY'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
at the RIVERWALK in San Antonio, Texas.


This was our very first date.

Couple's Corner: Misunderstanding

My husband and I rarely argue. And when we do, it's always mostly because of mga taong PAKIELAMERA/PAKIELAMERO sa buhay namin. I'm not gonna name names. But let's just say na there are people around us who always think they have the right to tell us what to do, how to act, what to think.

And I am the type of person to fight back. My hubby would just tell me to let it be and just be quiet and eventually these "people" would just shut up. But I'm not like that. I don't back down especially pag alam ko na tama ako.

These "people" are the source of our arguments. All I want is to be left alone. Get rid of all the drama and never-ending "advice". I do not need nor want their seal of approval. I don't even care for their acceptance. Like I said, all I want is for them to leave us the hell alone...

My Beautiful Princess(es)!

My girls: Raye and Jenica

Pixel Bug Weekend

This is actually my first post for Pixel Bug Weekend

Photos taken from SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Enjoy!

Oldest House in the USA

San Miguel Church

Oldest Catholic Church in the USA

Badge Exchange!

My Badge is finally up!

Whoever wants to do an exchange, just grab mine (right sidebar) and I'll do the same. You will find your badge on the left sidebar of my page. If I somehow forget to put it up, please feel free to leave me a message. Thanks!

Happy 5th Birthday, JOSHUA

Happy, Happy Birthday, BIG MAN!

I just want you to know that we all love you very very much!

I have waited for you for so long and when you came out to this world 5 years ago, you made mommy the happiest person in the world!

I wish you all the best and I hope you will grow up to be a good and responsible young man!

Mommy Moments: YUMMY!

It's Thursday again and time for a MOMMY MOMENT photo

Here is my 2-year old daughter trying to find something YUMMY inside the fridge!

CLOSED.

Please proceed to:

www.maarte.me

Thanks!

I Love Pink!

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My Pink Macbook

Gifts!

My sweet friend, ROSE, sent me all these goodies from Chicago.

I especially love the EYEKO cream she sent. I wasn't familiar with
that brand but I was impressed when I tried it on (awesome for
highlighting!).

So I did a little research and it turns out EYEKO is quite popular.
It's a UK brand so they don't sell it here in the US. I believe Rose
ordered it online. She's so awesome!

Thanks, girl!

The Showdown!

So cute!

Toby (my dog) and Mya (my sister's dog) met the first time 2 days ago.

They are both lapdogs. Toby's is a Chorkie and Mya is a Schnauzer.

But of course, they act like they're big dogs :)

Here's the showdown:

They're so cute!

Mommy Moments: My First Post!

This is my first entry for Mommy Moments!

This week's topic: SPORTY DAY


Joshua and Jenica playing "golf"

I bought the Mickey and Minnie golf set at the Disney Store last week.

The kids have been having a blast practicing their swings :)

Have a great MOMMY MOMENTS day!

I Luv Pink!

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Here is my first entry for I LOVE PINK Thursday Posts:

My youngest daughter in PINK!

Fave Chocolate!

It's the time of the week again! It's GIRLS TALK time!

This week's topic: FAVORITE CHOCOLATE.

Mine is definitely Toblerone White Chocolate.
It has been my favorite since I was young.

C'mon and join the fun!!!

Eyelash curler -- super cute!

$5.99 at the local Asian grocery. Super pink and cute!!!!

New DSLR

Jay's advance birthday gift to me. My new baby: Canon 500D T1i with HD
vids and 15 megapixel photos.

It's the one on the right. Black and really light!

The left one is my 6 year old Canon Digital Rebel with a 200mm lens
attached (that's why it looks bigger).

I love my new dslr! The colors on the photos are so crisp. I'll post
some sample pics soon!

Toby's new pics

See how big (well, sorta!) he has grown? Hahahaha

He'll probably stay that size all his life coz he's a Mini Yorkie Mix.

You can look at his video at www.maarte.me

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