Her First

They say that first celebration is always grand but it wasn't the case on my daughter's first birthday, but even so, it was very good. We still live at my father in laws house then and I don't have any Filipino friends there yet. We only knew one family and I was glad they came. But anyhow here's Rylie eagerly opening her gifts.

With Mommy and Tita Chris' help.

My sister in law made the cake by herself, she used to have a business baking cakes for parties and stuff.

See, we don't have a lot of handa/food coz I don't really know what I am doing then lol..

We just bought KFC food and I cooked some Filipino food and that was it..

Here's Ate Lilia and Eugene Howell and their two grand kids.

She love this gift from Pap, even EJ love it..

Thanks for visiting again folks.

note: a repost from bravejournal blog

The Proposal

Even if my then boyfriend asked me to marry him before we see each other in person, I still did not expect a hundred percent of our relationship mainly because I did not want to get hurt in the end. In my mind, "we'll give it a try" if we are meant for each other, then everything will work out fine, sabi nga nila "Pag ukol, bubukol" diba?

I asked him once when we were married already "When did you know exactly that you want to marry me?" He said "When you cleaned the toilet for me". Sorry guys, this might gross you out hahaha. As big as he is, his poop of course will be big so when he used our bathroom, he clogged it hahaha.

He also told me that on our first meeting, he was observing if I have the "Rule of 12" syndrome. He said that a lot of women possess this kind of attitude and that is what he really don't like. Rule of 12 is when a woman act like a 12 years old or being childish. But hey, mas matanda pa ako sa kalabaw kaya matured na ko noh hahaha.

This is my cousin's baby.

During the time that we spend together, I came to realize that he really is a man that I would be marry. He was running around playing with the kids in my place when I first brought him there. From there and then, I know that he would be a loving Dad and a good husband.

Since my parents does not speak English, I have to translate to them when John was asking them that he is going to marry me. It's funny because my father said YES right away hahaha. He was drunk so he was very brave to decide lol. But don't get excited because we'll continue the next chapter on next episode..

Halloween 2009

Our Halloween this year went okay, Our little butterfly had a blast trick or treating. EJ did not want to wear any costume and he did not like walking either so he had to ride the stroller.

This lady butterfly wants to thank you for making her win the Smile Contest!
On the street going to our first stop.
She is determined to get a full bag of candy lol.
Here's Dad to get the stroller at the trunk of the car.
Here's our lazy butt son hehehe.
@ the commisary, we were the first one yipppeee..
Here are Korean kids...

We came to this house because their porch light was on but nobody came out hehehe. The rule was, if you are going to hand out treats, you have to turn your porch light on.

Most of the trick or treaters are Korean kids.

@ the Library..

@ the gymnasium

With Tita Mindy or Ms. Kim

@ one of my husband's co-worker, friend of the family.

I like this guys costume... and there goes the white lady.

Go get'em Rye!

Some residents gave their treats at the side of the street.

This house just leave their treats outside, you just have to get some when you come. I call this "grab 'n run"

We went to the gate to fetch my former student Amy.

Rylie was diligently working to get more candy.

treaters...
and more treaters..
I tried to just capture the light of these jack-o-lanterns but I failed.

This dog was dressed up for the occasion too.

I find him very cute, a little firefighter..

Amy gave Rylie a treat too. It's a battery powered dog. I also got a present. Kamsahamnida Amy!

Kimchee!

It's time for Mommy to have at least one photo hahaha.

We ate pizza at Duffy's after the trick or treat.. Rylie met a new friend, she's half Filipina too.

the view outside duffy's..

Now, it's time to make an inventory of what Ate Rylie got.
EJ was very interested with the doggie.

Hope you guys had a wonderful one too. We're down to 28 days before our flight, I am stressed out now. Have a good week ahead.