Same Side

This picture was taken last May 2011, when we where at our place in Ohana, Las Pinas Phillipines

I didnt bother dressing Mason since it's so hot and humid.

This picture is quite special since not most of the time, I get to have a picture with Mason.

The Little Things

I always obsess over simple pleasures in life, People nowadays seem to be materialistic and busy. I myself is so busy that sometimes I even get surprise at how I am able to juggle things.

So once in a while I try to pause
and  find happiness in little things like the following:

Parenting

“The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.”
- O. A. Battista

It’s easy to get caught up in the superficial aspects of parenting — wanting to buy the latest and greatest for your children, putting them in all the right activities, etc. While those things are all nice, they can’t replace the relationship that is built by spending time with them.

here are some of our daily pictures with Mason. will post more later ...

Tips for a Good Marriage

"Make him a King and he will make you a Queen"

This is one of so many quotes I live by. I always try to keep Dada happy since it creates fertile ground for him to become all he is meant to be. He is so simple, it takes only a little effort for me to keep him happy. I think God makes him that way since I'm the one who's complicated.

Marriage is tough and yet people say that we look as if it's not. So I listed down some of things we can share to anyone who is planning to get married or for those starting in the married life.

1. Constantly remind each other off all the reasons why you love and married him/her. List them all and tell these things as often as you can. make it a regular habit.
2. Always be affectionate. A gentle touch, a hug, a kiss on the cheek. This is one of those things that send signal to the heart and soul.
3. Talk to one another more kindly than you talk to anyone else
4. Remember that marriage is less about marrying the right person and more about becoming the right person
5. Don't forget to laugh.
6. She needs you to be her best friend. Everyday, talk to her and tell what you are thinking.
7. He needs you to be his cheerleader. Let him know that He can take on the world.
8. Find ways to say "I Love you" that don't involve sex
9. Your kids come second, not first. - the marriage needs to be number 1. Your spouse was there before the kids and will be there after the kids move out. Work on the relationship first
10. Never drift together. People on drift apart. if you want to grow closer, be intentional about it.
11. Hold hands in public - It should always be obvious your in love . This sends a strong message to others including your children. It also make you feel good about each other
12. Show enthusiasm with your spouse hobbies, crafts, or special interest projects.
13. Look pretty for him. Keep you girlish figure. do everything you can do keep yours.
14. Run errands on the weekend. Be together as much as possible. Find reasons to be together.
15. Save money. Plan financial future together
16. Spend time making and discussing future plan. These things build and promote security for both of you and it says you plan to be together 'til death do us part'.
17. Get up and go to bed at the same time
18. Send each other emails, texts, or other messages
19. Dance
20. Make out. Get physical without it leading to sex.

Weekend Bondings: Red in Red

Today, we decided for a mini photo shoot before going out for a walk. Mason being our default model, gamely pose for the camera.

Mason got destructed for awhile with the new "red cam". mind you, this camera is not a toy, we bought it back in 2009 from a trip at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

did I mention that I am so in love with Red's new shoes? If only it came with my size and Nino's then all 3 of us can wear it at the same time :)

This sunnies is so cute, everybody notice's it, even Mason loves to wear it and smiles every time when he puts it on as if he knows that it adds more "pogi points" for him.

Happy Eight Mate!

Happy Eight Mate!
Our Prince Charming is 8 months old!
SLOW DOWN Boogie Woogie....Meemai isn't ready for this yet!

Some awesome things you can do now:

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I swear you get more and more fun every day. We love you Baby Pogi!

The Many Adventures of Mr. Mason

He knows exactly how to make your heart melt into a gooey mush and then twirls it around his little fingers. When he grows up, he’s the classic overachiever – valedictorian, captain of the swim team, and the most popular kid everywhere he goes.

Mason just turned 8 months old. It seems like yesterday he couldn't hold his head up, and now he's able to crawl, can sit up straight and can stand up by himself.

is this a good looking kid or what?

yeah you might call me bias because his mine but who wouldn't agree with me ...

My Avatarkid 

Taken at Blk 543 Bedok North St 3