Sunday, May 24, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend

05/23/09

For your viewing pleasure only.

Highlights of this video:

- My Family
- Kentucky and Indiana Bridge
- Outlet Mall
- Mickey D's
- Hubby and Son singing HALO
- Highway
- Apartment


Friday, May 15, 2009

Purse Temptation

Its been 3 yrs since I bought my first Gucci bag but when an SA (Sales Associate) from Gucci Outlet emailed me these photos, I can't help but drool, I can't contain my excitement... I was panicking yesterday when I received an email from her and in my excitement I almost deleted it haha... I am really a Gucci Lover and I won't deny that even before when I had the money, I chose to buy the Gucci bag instead of the LV bag. I find Gucci bags more elegant, simple yet classy. I mean don't get me wrong I like LV bags too but not as much as I like Gucci.

Here's the email I received yesterday from the SA. Some of the SAs from the store modeled the bags for me to look at.

Good Afternoon!


We received some new arrivals today! If you are interested or have any questions please feel free to give me a call or e-mail me back at the store. Keep in mind all sales are final, there are no returns or exchanges. I hope to hear from you soon!


Thanks!

Sales Associate - Sorry I cant give her name here.
GUCCI


1. $869 med babouska guccissima ivory dome: retails for $1,395 and dimensions are 13.25"x9"x4" (LxHxW)



2. $1,109 med pelham guccissima brown leather: retails for $1,850 and dimensions are 14"x11.5"x5" (LxHxW).




3. $369 gg plus joy tote w lavender trim: retails for $595 and dimensions are 13.5"x10.5"x6" (LxHxW). - My BEST PICK!!!!


4. $459 d gold messenger gg sand w sage trim: retails for $660 and dimensions are 13"x11"x2" (LxHxW).


5. $499 med babouska boston brown leather: retails for $1,250 and dimensions are 12.75"x9"x7" (LxHxW).


6. $779 babouska guccissima brown tote: retails for $1,295 and dimensions are 14"x14.5"x5" (LxHxW).


7. $829 Lg pelham gg sand w sage trim: retails for $1,190 and dimensions are 13"x11"x7" (LxHxW). - MY Second Choice!!!



My BEST PICK - JOY TOTE with Lavender Trim - in Neiman Marcus they sell this bag for $630 and in the outlet store the bag is only $369. Where's my GENIE IN THE BOTTLE?!?! LOL.



Thursday, May 14, 2009

Purse Cravings

I guess everyone has their addictions, people take time from their lives to indulge in their habitual pleasures, smoking, drinking partying. If there was an AA (alcoholics anonymous) meeting for shopaholics then that would be me, I thought that I would stop looking at bags after purchasing my first Gucci but I guess the itch is still there, most people try to fight their whole lives against their indulgences but mine is harmless. I mean what can you do if you cannot afford it, I grew up with normal ordinary clothes and never once looked to see if the accessories I had were the "in" fashion at the time, so I guess I am trying to make up for those years that I missed out.

Here are some of the things that I currently crave but of course, it is practically impossible to buy these things unless I won the lottery, so I guess I will just have to whet my appetite and satisfy my fix by looking at these nice pictures.


1. Medium GG Mermaid Tote $419
2. D Ring Sand GG Canvas Hobo $559 , D Ring Wallet $289
3. D Ring GG Canvas Green Trim Tote $529. D Ring Wallet $289
4. D Ring Brown GG Canvas Tote $529, GG Canvas Wallet $319






1. Lavender Guccissima Boston $769, Wallet $279
2. Purple Leather Bamboo Hobo $549, Purple Guccissima wallet $ 209
3. GG Sand Canvas Horsebit Nail Dome $1,019, Wallet $259
4. Powder Pink Guccissima Tote $749, Guccissima Wallet $ 239






These are all from Gucci Outlet.

Photo Credits from Purse Forum

Monday, May 11, 2009

HALO



Remember those walls I built
Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up a sound

I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light

I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again

Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo

I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Halo, halo

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo

I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Happy Mothers Day!

My Mom is absolutely the best, nicest, caring, kindest,funniest, religious woman I know. She is an inspiration to me in many ways. She continues to be a friend, mentor and a role model for me and my siblings. Her relationship with the Lord continues to grow and she never wavers in that. She is a wonderful mother, independent, strong woman.

Heres wishing you the best Mothers Day ever!




And for all the wonderful MOMS out there Happy Mothers Day!

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Peek-A-Boo

Being a stay-home mom presents its own share of struggles, but it can also offer its own set of rewards for parents. So here are one of those rewarding moments that I want to share...

Monday, May 04, 2009

A Good Reminder For Parents

Children See, Children Do

I'll always remember this - ”don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” robert fulghum


I grabbed this video here:





WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN’T LOOKING

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you hang my First painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately Wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a Stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind To animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make my Favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little Things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I heard you say a Prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always Talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make a Meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I Learned that we all have to help take care of each Other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you give of Your time and money to help people who had nothing,And I learned that those who have something should Give to those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you take care Of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have To take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw how you Handled your responsibilities, even when you didn’t Feel good, and I learned that I would have to be Responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw tears come From your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things Hurt, but it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw that you Cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn’t looking I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and Productive person when I grow up.

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Parenting and Wife Style

Got this again from Ems Blog.



Parenting Style

1. Do you exercise full or minimal control over your child's / children's behavior?
Yes. D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y. I don't want them to grow up a SPOILED BRATS.



2. Do you expect your child / children to obey 100% or let her / him / them do what pleases her / him / them?


Yes. I expect my child to follow me 99% of the time, I use the word follow instead of obey as obeying sometimes means that you have no alternative or free choice to do the things being asked of you. I leave the 1% because parents make mistakes too and I am hoping that my kids are smart and wise enough to know the right thing to do.


3. Do you welcome discussion or you simply set rules?


Yes. I welcome discussion because I want to hear their side too and I think this will help me and them to become a better person.




4. Do you reprimand?

Oh YES. It will be far easier to correct a wrong behavior when it first appears than after it has become a habit.


5. Do you use spanking for punishment?

If it was done in anger with no explanation no absolutely not. But if my child knows beforehand what the penalties are and if there is teaching, sometimes YES.


6. Do you use some kind of a reward System for motivation?

Yes. I do this when he got a perfect homework and exam in the school.



7. Do you enjoy being a Parent?

Oh Yes. Very rewarding and fulfilling. I love it =).


8. Are you a hands-on Parent or do you have a full-time Nanny?

I'm a hands-on parent. I can't exchange this with any other job.


9. At what age would you let your child make simple decisions for himself / herself?

As long as he can prove to me that he can make sound decision.


10.Do you and your Husband have the same Parenting Style?

We don't but we talk about it.






Wife Style




7. How long have you been married?

8yrs and counting.


8. How do you feel about being a Wife?

It's not easy being a wife. But I feel secured.



9. What has been your typical sleeping attire since you got married?

Long shirts or duster dresses. Conservative kuno =)


10. How do you show how appreciative you are of your Husband?

Actions Speak Louder Than Words. I prepare his food everyday ( breakfast, lunch and dinner) and a lot more.


11. What do you do when your Husband annoys you?

We fight LOL. But I love it when he annoys me. Lambing kuno =).


12. You are buying or planning to buy your first house as Husband and Wife ....

Location first, then the style and price of the house. I'd like to have a separate sink and potty chair in our masters bathroom.


13. How does your house look like at the end of the day when Hubby gets home?

Sometimes messy sometimes clean. He doesnt care at all if its a mess or not. He just like to have a good meal when he gets home.


14. How do you feel about running a household?

Very challenging. It is a much more difficult job than one would even imagine.


15. What is the sweetest gift you have given your Husband so far?

Love and Care.


How Well You Really Know Your Husband

After reading this meme from Ems blog I feel obliged to answer the same questions about my husband =).

Here's a chance to see how well you really know your husband. Cut, paste and fill in the answers.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the tv?
History Channel, Sports Channel, Sci-fi Movies, Travel Channel

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Ranch or Bleu Cheese

3. What's one food he doesn't like?
Okra

4. You go out to eat and have a drink; what does he order?
Rootbeer or Dr. Pepper

5. Where did he go to high School?
Don Bosco

6. What size shoe does he wear?
Size 9 and half

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?
Books, 3D magazines, movie memorabilia, scale models

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Turkey with swiss sandwich

9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Cake

10. What is his favorite cereal?
Raisin Bran

11. What would he never wear?
White Polo Shirt

12. What is his favorite sports team?
Boston Red Sox

13. Who did he vote for?
N/A

14. Who is his best friend?
ME =)

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Nagging lol

16. What is his heritage?
Filipinio and Spanish.

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?
Chocolate Cake

18. Did he play sports in high school?
Soccer and Basketball

19. What could he spend hours doing?
Reading and listening to music

20. What is one unique talent he has?
Singing

Saturday, May 02, 2009

The Kindergarteners CLass Picture

05.02.09

Its almost the end of the school year for my son as a kindergarten. I scanned his class picture from the yearbook because kids grow up so fast and the next time you see them it might be their college graduation picture.

So here's Aidans class picture for the year 2008-2009. By the way he's turning 6yrs old soon. How time flies...


Laugh Time Video

A funny blooper video clips of my two kids..