June is for the Dads

Handmade Invites from Kimi to her Papa Karl :)

Another day to look forward to.

I am quite certain that this is one invitation that Karl won't be able to turn down

...Not in a million years

Eventful Christmas

Christmas Hotpot to celebrate Christmas...

...Mushrooms and Beef...

* Balls and Fish Tofu

* Bokchoy to sweeten the soup

* Decor to lighten up the room

* Thanks to Auntie Ninang Sab for the dress :)

* Thanks to Auntie Ninang Glenda for the pants and shoes...

...then it happened...

Gas leakage and an explosion :(

* A cut in the head...

* and a trip to the E.R. instead of enjoying the Christmas lunch

* Waiting in vain for a doctor to be available...

* And a Candy Cane Hot Chocolate in Tim Hortons, Burnaby Hospital

...Everything is okay now though and we still feel lucky that despite a roomful of people, nothing major major happened :)

Merry Christmas 

and 

Happy Birthday, Jesus

10.10.10 things that I appreciates from my hubby

In time for the 10.10.10...

You may think that I don't notice the little things, but... I certainly do. Thank you baby :)




* Our first baby before the real baby came...

10. My hubby always makes it a point to wake up extra early to clean up the sink and dining table to welcome us every morning.




* Tagaytay

9. My hubby always prepare a nilk bottle by the bedside to make it easier for me (Breakfast by the bed for shoti yey!)




* Tagaytay

8. My hubby also makes a pot of boiled water mixed with warm water for shoti's milk every morning (I almost thought that our thermos was magical...it never runs out of water he he!)




* Wacky shot

7. My hubby always volunteers (yes, he volunteers) to clean up after the kid's poop and always washes them up nightly for bed time.




* Feels so long ago...

6. My hubby doesn't let me commute, he always fetches me from the office "everyday" when in fact he has already settled at home and can finally rest.




* Angel Bar Photo shoot

5. My hubby buys crab (even if it's not on sale) and cooks it the way I like it without any occassion at all.




* Boracay

4. My hubby never fails to make me feel loved even if he is busy at work. He still asks me if I am awake, asks if I ate already, and what I am doing...etc




* Lonsdale Quay Canada 2007

3. My hubby loves to buy but he restrains himself...and splurges it on me and the kids instead.




* Our Wedding 2006

2. My hubby knows how to apologize after a misunderstanding.




* Sanctuario de San Jose 2006

1. My hubby lets me have my way in the end he he!

I love you very much :)

Surprise package! :)

...extra special because there was no occassion at all!

Thanks hubby for the surprise :)





* Thanks to my friend, Honey, for purchasing and shipping this to me :)

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3rd year mark of a happy marriage

It seems like just yesterday when we just getting ready to walk down the aisle to forever...


... But in reality we have reach several milestones already in our relationship and I would say that we have come to adjust better in functioning as a unit now than before.

One beautiful baby girl and another baby (a boy this time) soon. We couldn't be any more happier with how our life is turning out.

Cheers to happily ever after. I love you bibi :)


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Happy 30th hubby

Words couldn't describe the happiness you've brought into my life. Thank you for showing me love through your everyday actions... You have proven time and again how you prioritize our family above all else.

I love you and happy 30th.


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Makeshift Gym

K loves to pushup before going to bed... Kimi watches and tries to copy daddy :)

When that wasn't enough, she tries to join in ...

Sweets for my Sweet

"The easiest way to a wife's heart is through her sweet tooth..."

-Mel

I woke up this morning carrying Kimi searching for something sweet to start my day, I instinctively reached for the Malteaser inside our refrigerator and to my dismay, realized that there are only 3 small balls left. I put all three into my mouth and let them melt inside making a mental note to myself to get another batch of Malteaser in the nearby supermarket.

As I went towards the stairs to the main dining for Kimi’s playpen, I noticed a big bouquet of pink roses and a large tin can of Malteaser on our main door blocking the staircase…. As I read the card it says, Happy Anniversary- Love Karl. A wide smile crossed my face while I thought of a way as to how my ever-thoughtful hubby got all this inside the house without my noticing. I remember distinctly how I woke up with Kimi early that morning and ushered him out of the main door on his way to the office. It was when he finally got home that I learned how he used up his lunch break to buy and deliver the items before Kimi wakes up.

2 dozens pink roses and a big tin can of Malteasers

Kimi got to the sweets first...

Fully bloom by the next morning :)

Again, he is one step ahead of me. I was planning to go out this afternoon to buy him a gift but he surprised me instead. I have to think of a way to catch him off guard on a normal day maybe. It also makes me realize just how sweet he is and how I fell in love with him then... and more so now.

Happy Anniversary Bibi.

The start of something wonderful....

2 years ago…

I peeked from the bridal car in front of the church and the thought of what will happen to me in a few minutes washes over me with certain sadness and at the same time, excitement. I will be going in as a daughter and a sister and go out of that church bearing another title, I will be Karl’s wife. Oh, how surreal even to think of being someone’s wife. As the door of the car was opened and someone helped me to my feet to get me ready for my walk, I looked at the door of the church, nervous, thinking that everyone will be looking at me as I walk down that aisle. I am not very good in being in the spotlight and it would really be awkward if I do fell flat on my face right on my wedding day when I should be gliding gracefully like those countless bride I have seen in the movies.

As the door of the church started to open, I took a deep breath and reminded myself to stay calm, CALM. I never expected the wave of tears that suddenly comes pouring uncontrollably down my made up face. Uh-oh! I should have known that this would come. I am a very emotional person and would cry at people’s wedding so why would it be a shock that I am crying in my own wedding. As I look at the familiar faces smiling at me, I am more overwhelmed with this very moment. It is finally happening… I am getting married- REALLY! As I looked at the far end of the church, I could see Karl, looking at me with tears in his eyes. …Aaaw! My soon to be hubby is also as emotionally affected as I am… and the look he gave me was one that tells me that he is so happy and lucky to have…me. ME!- when I am the lucky one to have someone as sensitive and loving as him to be on my side for the rest of our lives.

A Walk to Remember...

After the church ceremony, K kept on pacing back and forth at our bridal waiting room. It was making me restless seeing him go from side to side. Chinese reception always starts late, you know, and maybe he is already hungry I thought to myself (he! he!) It wouldn’t be the first time this happens… Finally, the guests are seated and we are called down to wait outside the reception area for our grand entrance. I looked at the close double door and listens to the little sounds that did escape from the room, wherein I prepared the growing up AVP with carefully chosen songs to introduce Little Karl and Little Mel… The door suddenly open and the loud voice of our emcee echoed throughout the room introducing... Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kelvin and Melissa Ong-Chua. The spotlight was once again on our face and I was overwhelmed with the number of people with big smiles on their face as we made our way to the center of the ballroom… I was actually scared of the first dance which the planner insist that I include in the program when Karl did a speech right at the start of the recepetion. I was thinking to myself then that the speech should be done at the end…when the emcee’s voice interrupted my thought, “ … he has prepared a special moment for the woman of his dreams, for you, from Karl… then before I knew it, the familiar notes of our song, “How did you know by Gary Valenciano” began playing and the familiar but nervous voice of my new husband resonated the grand ballroom! I can’t believe he is singing a song, his first public performance, right here and right now… My husband just did the ultimate surprise! I finally realized why he was so nervous in the waiting room. he was collecting the courage for this once in a lifetime performance of his.

A look full of love...

A kiss from my new hubby

Everything after that was all a blur but it was all very memorable. I remember that everyone who was important in our life was there to share our joy. My new sister in law, Sab, did the opening prayer. My youngest brother, Ken, sang publicly as well for the first time in his life. My other brother, Eric, who rarely shows emotion made a speech for us both and ended it with a declaration of how he will miss me and that he loves me, it was one of the most memorable moment for me as well to have him admit it publicly (he! he!) and to later found out from the video that he shed a few tears upon my getting married... (uhmm he is affected!). My new dad in law did a song for us as well and my new brother in law, Kenny, did the closing speech. I would have love to go through all the preparations again if it would mean a repetition of that “Perfect Day”.

It was hands down the happiest day of my life.

I am happy to say that two years after the wedding day, I can definitely say that, that day, was the start of something really wonderful.

More Memories to capture...

I love taking pictures of Karl and Kimi. They look so good together. You can feel the love between them everytime they are together. Kimi loves raining K with kisses in bed or even while watching TV and it never fails to make me smile to see how K shows Kimi just how much he loves her back.

Kimi

Before coming to Canada, I was dreading the part wherein I have to take care of Kimi 24/7 but Thank God my in laws helps a lot and having K do more than his share of taking care of Kimi, I have a lot of time in my hands to do my thing. He is such a great dad and I don't think I'll find a better one anywhere...

As for me, he is the best hubby I can probably wish for. God really answered my prayer when I asked him to find the perfect one for me. He loves me but he also loves my family and for that I love him more.

For his birthday, I asked him several times what he wants... He just says: Nothing, I am happy na... But i decided to give him his own camcorder which I'm sure will end up me being the videographer and Kimi and him being in almost every frame....

To more wonderful memories. Happy Birthday hubby. I love you soooooo much.

Birthday Flowers

It's a flower and it's for me...

...But No, it's not my birthday. That's why I was so surprised to get a flower when Karl was the one with the upcoming birthday to celebrate. It turns out that people at work asked him what he prefers for his birthday: A bouquet or a gift card for himself.

And my sweet hubby decided to get the flower...for his wife, as he outs it... Aaaaww

Daddy's Girl

Kimi loves too cuddle up to us once she wakes up... She crawls to the nearest parent then lie down on our chest, find the most comfortable position.... then she goes back to sleep.
This is a picture I've taken of Karl and Kimi. I went to the bathroom that morning with Kimi sleeping peacefully on her side of our bed... (She gets half of the bed...sleeping with her arms stretching out from each side), when I returned she has already woken up and did her morning cuddling routine... I couldn't help but take a picture of them together...

08.08.08

It is the start of the Beijing Olympic. We, on the otherhand, is celebrating our 4th anniversary as a couple... :)

We went to Robson after Karl's work to stroll along Pacific Center Mall and into the Robson Street with their numerous boutiques. We ate at Tropika (Manila's Banana leaf type of restaurant). I love the Sambal clams with its mild spicy taste. And to end the great meal... The fried banana with vanilla ice cream. It was a wonderful combination of hot (banana) and cold (ice cream) and the prefect harmony of the sweetness from each ingredient....

Being able to eat dinner out with Karl is perfect already but with such a lovely meal, it was absolutely heaven! :)

Hi-Tech Additions...

Karl finally got his dream TV. He always wanted a big screen TV to watch all his favorite show in. He was like a kid all excited with his latest addition for our new home. He spent hours assembling the stand that will be holding his precious TV. As I watched him concentrate on his new project, I imagined that was what he must have looked like before as a kid playing with his lego.

If a picture paints a thousand words...

As for me? He surprised me with a new Digital frame to add to our side table :). Now, I can finally put all of those digi pictures i took of little kimi right in our living room.



To my very thoughtful hubby....mwaaaaaaaaaaah!