2 Years

Paul and I have been together for 7 years, 8 months, and 4 days. But, we've been married for 2 years today.


I've been calling him husband for 2 whole years now. It doesn't seem that long. Really, it only seems like months. Boy does time fly.
I remember still meeting him all those years ago. I remember clearly hanging out with him, just talking and enjoying each other's company. The day to day stuff now isn't as it was before. We run a business that occupies a lot of our time. And we have a little one who dictates what we do and when we can do it. The daily routine of things and being together all day long sometimes makes us take each other for granted. We forget to kiss each other good night because we knock out from being so tired. We don't get to snuggle, because there is a 22lb baby between us. We both look forward to getting out of the house, whether it's with each other or not, because when you work and live in the same place, it starts to feel a little crapped. I could complain on and on about all the things that we don't do anymore. BUT, it's ok.

He doesn't have to say "i love you" everyday, because I know. He's the best father. He gives her baths and cooks us dinner. He helps Sam with her homework and videotapes all of Alexa's "firsts". He lets me have my own time to unwind while he cleans and takes care of the kids. He makes me laugh, even after a long hard day at work, and I'm not in the mood to laugh. I know that I married my husband two years ago because of all the day to day stuff that he DOES do for me and our children. I love him with all my heart. He protects me, he makes me laugh...all the time! He cares for me and my dreams. And the two years of marriage is just the beginning of what he has taught me about myself. I have learned so much from him.

There are a lot of people who comment on how strong I am. They ask me how do I do it? I guess the answer would be that behind every strong woman there's a man. He is my backbone. He toughens me up when someone lets me down, or hurts me, or disappoints me. All the confidence I didn't learn growing up, I'm learning from him. And I thank him for that. I respect him for that. I love him for that.

So here's to two years!!!

What happens in Vegas....

Geez...what a weekend! Friday morning Tina and I miss our flight at 7:30 and don't get to board until 11am! We get there and it's instant action! Pia and I go to Fashion Show mall - do some shopping (I love Vegas!)
Get back and get ready for a nice retreat at the spa. Tina, Pia and I enjoyed the facilities, while Camille enjoyed a massage. It was great.

I was charged up for a night out! At least after the 2 redbull/vodkas!lol Dinner at FiAmma. Had the Gnoycchi (spelling?) and it was so delicious...my mouth waters thinking of it! Then off to the club!






We had a hell of a time. Lots of dancing with my girlfriends. It was great!

Saturday was a relaxing time at the pool. We scored a cabana and did it up in style. Amiel's mom even dropped by and brought us some chichiron and vinegar along with ripe mango! What a day. We soaked up the sun for 6 hours!!!
Saturday night it's dinner at Stacks. We almost all ordered filet mignon!

Evonne hooked up club jet after dinner.


Thank god because it would've been hell trying to get in.
Got so much dancing in that night that the next morning we were tore up!


Great times. Good memories. At the end of the trip, I really did miss the family. I couldn't wait to see the girls and Paul. Sam even made me a welcome home sign! It was a nice way to come back.

Getaway Blues...

This weekend I'm going to Vegas to celebrate Camille's bachelorette party! I'm gonna have so much fun. It'll be nice to getaway and enjoy the spa and shopping and going out with the gals.... BUT....I'm gonna miss my munchkin : (
This will be the first time that I'm really away from her and it's gonna be for TWO whole nights and THREE whole days!!! She looks so peaceful when she sleeps, but she gets bored fast and needs a whole lot of attention lately. I'm sure gonna miss her this weekend. AND OF COURSE I'M GONNA MISS THE REST OF THE FAMILY TOO! Geez...of course. I'm sure Paul will enjoy the weekend with the girls and Sam will love not having the sergeant around to tell her to clean her room, and stop making a mess, and get me something in the kitchen...blah,blah,blah...if I were her I'd probably be counting the days when I leave! Ohhhh and my husband, he'll be busy entertaining the girls, and won't really notice that I'm gone, until he has that itch on his back, and boy wouldn't it be nice if Chanda was here to scratch it...
Just Kidding. He better miss me! I know that it's just a weekend, but I'm gonna miss them.

a lot.

April showers bring May flowers

Oh my gosh...so much as happened since easter!But first...look at these shots of Alexa: WHAT A HAM...HAMBURGER...I WANT TO EAT HER UP!


She's getting used to the camera, and knows what I want when I hold it 2 inches from her face! I'm proud to say that I'm actually taking this straight from the card, no photoshop, color correction or anything! (Note to all those "photographers" (i.e. Jame, Sherif, Al): I'm happy with thinking that I don't need to color correct the above pictures mentioned, so let me continue to think that way. End note.)

Alexa Elia's Baptism was on the 22nd of April at St.Ireneaus in Cypress.

She wore the same dress that Sam, Jess, Carla and Celisse were baptised in. Our little tradition in our family is to pass the dress down. I love the fact that my Grandma Cion bought this dress in Philippines and that it's been pasted down for the last 20 years. Especially since Sam her sister that is 9 years older wore it. We were a little scared that Alexa wouldn't be able to fit it, since she is a little chunky and close to 9 months at the time of the baptism. Sam was only 3 months when she wore it. I struggled a little with the top button, but she was fine!







Alexa didn't even cry when she had the water poured on her. She was so chill, which was nice. :)
We had her reception at our fave Chinese restaurant: LV Seafood in Lakewood. We absolutely love that place! There was so much food, and everyone enjoyed it. Gerome had me crackin up. He was trying to sit strategically at a table that he would get a lot of food. So he sat with the kids and teenagers. Little did he know that it was the same table as Jessica and Carla...the two people that ate at this restaurant tons of times in the past and knew about all the delicious dishes!!! Poor Gerome only got 2 crispy shrimps with walnuts. LOL! The baptism was a hit! It did rain at the end when everyone started to leave. But all in all it was nice to see everyone celebrate an important event.

ALSO...Alexa turned NINE months!!!!

We finally got a high chair-chair. It's a chair that connects to another chair....forget it! Basically now she can eat at the table with us, and we love it! Thank you Grandma Ely for that! It's really handy and convenient. We were feeding her in the bebe pod and she's getting so big that she can get out of it now. Not good when your feeding her...

We went to Camille and Ray's Bridal Shower last Saturday. Tina did the flowers and I did the vases and tags :)















A lot of the kids were there, including Charlize the cutie.

I missed Sam. She was not with us that weekend.
Ron and Paul took turns with the babies on the bjorns and beers. Freakin' hilarious!
It was fun. We watched the De la Jolla fight and won $20! Yeah!!! It was warm and really nice out that day. Alexa loves being outside. She's more at peace and not figity when we spend time outside. Camille had enough food to feed Lakewood, so I indulged in it all. It was so good that I knocked out when I got home. That's when you know you've had enough.

And now mother's day is coming up! I have no clue what to get my mom. She's so hard to shop for. And another important day...the 10th of May is when Paul proposed to me 3 years ago! Gosh...has it been that long? It really did go by fast. I can't believe that it's been that long! Our 2 year wedding anniversary is coming up on the 29th. I can't wait! Paul and I used to go to Universal Studios when we were dating and leave early, get there around 11am, down large Coronas, then ride the tram. It's such a different experience when your buzzed! ha ha ha It brought us good memories. So we've been talking about going again on our anniversary day which falls on a Tuesday. I think that I might feel too guilty to not bring the girls. But at the same time, I want to go on a date with my hubby. It'll be nice to have the day off with no responsibilities for a few hours :) I guess we'll see.