During my OB check-up last Friday, the doctor gave me a definitive ban on the following:

Ugh!!! The culprit seems to be her clinic's weighing scale that didn't seem to cooperate with me that day. Hahaha.

I really hope to be a good girl na and really eat what is only the best for the baby. Wish me the best of luck!

My Dad and Ninang celebrated their first wedding anniversary yesterday and I texted them around noontime to greet them both. Ninang replied almost immediately and told me that they are at the Ocean Park at the very moment, enjoying themselves with looking at the different water species that can be found there. They are even scheduled to go experience those "doctor fishes" at the fish spa. Sounds like fun, right?

Anyway, I wish we can go there too sometime. The last time we attempted to go inside (I think it was Mother's Day last year), there were like hundreds in line before us so we decided to postpone it. Would anybody know here if there is an octopus in that Ocean Park? I haven't seen one up close and personal up to now, you see. I want to see one soon because I've been reading the website Octopus.com and I find it very, very interesting. Please leave me comment if you know where I can see one. Thanks a lot!

I only discovered Etsy recently and I am super glad that I did. Actually, personality-wise, I think my friend Lala is the more "etsy" one but just looking at their goods makes me drool!!!

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Doesn't Zoe act like a pro?

My Tita Josie, Tito Jun and cousin Nina are all here in Manila from the States for a short vacation. Because of this, we decided to have a quick out of town getaway as a family.

First, here's our picture during the quick stopover at the Caltex Station in SLEX.

When we got there, syempre photo ops muna.

Zoe loved the cool breeze from the Taal Lake.

Incidentally, there is already a zipline and cable car which you can enjoy in Picnic Grove. Nobody dared to try it out though.

At around 4 p.m., we packed our stuff and went to pick up my sister who was staying in Mendez, Cavite. She joined us for a quick snack at Pancake House.

My balikbayan cousin Nina from Illinois and I had a dinner date last Tuesday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Paseo Uno. We haven't seen each other for ages so I thought it's apt to bring her somewhere special.

As usual, the food in Mandarin was glorious. We enjoyed every bite of it!

Here are some of the food we indulged in (which is just among the many plates of food we had)...

Bread that goes so well with soup:

A mix of things: beef brisket, shrimp tempura, pork barbeque, potato gratin, sea bass, polenta and rice. So, so yummy!

For dessert, we actually both had mango crepe and other wonderful stuff but it was Nina who took most of the pictures.

After dinner, my hubby picked us up and drove us to Boni High Street where we had juice and dessert at Seattle's Best.

As far as I could remember, Hubby devoured this New York cheesecake.

The night was filled with lots of good conversation and jokes! When we brought Nina home, there was even more kwentos that followed since Tita Josie was still awake. We ended the night a little past midnight. :-) It's so good to be seeing them again.

As a mommy blogger, I am always interested in finding out about the latest happenings, trends, updates and events in the online world and well as in the real world. On top of that, I am always on the look out for information that are relevant to me: about marriage, parenthood, child-rearing as well as great shopping deals especially when it comes to baby and pregnancy stuff.

Today, I found this cool website that offers IP Geo Location Tools for Webmasters or Bloggers. It's the newest search tool for those looking for the best deals, the right answers and valuable information about all the things under the sun. I am sure that with the help of this new site, I will be more informed.

Yesterday, I got to view part of the interview of my "katukayo" on tv while she talked about her giving birth in Cardinal Santos. I thought to myself...well, okay, her baby looks cute BUT what's so special about the rest of the other things told?

I'm completely puzzled actually. First, why does the show make it sound as if their stories have the BIGGEST revelations or the ULTIMATE news when it's not really the BIGGEST and MOST INTERESTING news to date? They just bank on the scandals that they see around and build it up. I think these network people should stop doing what they do, that is, to feature scandals, fornication, separations, materialism and many other sins. Is it ever possible to share stories with more content and more good messages? It's really what the kids, teenagers, adult viewers.. in short, the whole Filipino people need...not all that crap and trash that you throw in to make money.

Zoe thoroughly enjoyed the new swing in my Dad's place in Batangas. It's strategically located at their veranda where is are lots of cool air, flowers and nice plants around. I even think she enjoyed it too much that we almost couldn't get her off it!

With my birthday coming in less than a month from now, I thought of making my birthday wish list this early. Actually, I think I was tagged before by someone regarding birthday wishes but I never got around doing it.

Presenting!!! Our family of four! Daddy, Mommy, Zoe plus another one coming soon! :-) Do you think these stick figures look even a bit like us? Oh well, maybe we're a 'bit' fatter in reality but it clearly shows that we're a HAPPY FAMILY. :-)

I love you Daddy, Zoe and baby!

With everything busy again at work, I just want to take some time out to greet everyone a Happy Easter!

May the Lord God triumph always in our lives.

Just sharing a couple of pictures of Zoe and myself over the weekend.

We snapped these pics as we headed to go to Sunday mass. It was Passion Sunday or more popularly known as Palm Sunday. This day commences the Holy Week for the Catholic Church. Holy Week is a time for remembering the passion and love of Christ for the people of God.

Anyway, let's all hope to celebrate Holy Week this year in a holy manner. :-)