Today is Katie's 1st birthday and also my brother Richie's 29th birthday. Well, actually his birthday is March 19 which is tomorrow for us here but for him it is already 19th Philippines time.
It's sunny outside and I think I should celebrate it with a big smile. Smiles has been rare here lately, just too stressed out and bummed about things and stuff...but I decided to move on and be happy!
I can't wait to be with family in New York, it's always great to connect with them and catch up. One more night of sleep and New York here we come!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Caught
I had my first experience of being pulled over by a cop today. It felt terrible and I guess in some ways at least I knew why I was being pulled over so that took the nervousness a bit. I was caught doing 50mph on a 35 mph speed limit. I don't speed typically because I am just too scared to do so but today I was trying to merge to the left and the lady in front was too slow and the lady behind her didn't want me to get in, so in the great scheme of things - I acted stupidly and decided to just pass both of them and speed up. I got what I wanted, I did end up on the left lane only to see a cop hiding behind a bush ready to pull me over - ah so frustrating! I knew he was going to go after me so, I once again changed lane to the right and this time people were nice enough to free up a space for me so the cop can talk to me and hand me the $242 speeding ticket - NICE!
At least the cop even complimented me for having a very clean record - first offense and I hope never to have another. I just wonder how much it will cost for those who frequently get caught. Ah now my day is shaky and I do feel bad about the ticket. I guess I'll have to pass on buying a new cross training shoes and pea coat for another year. That's what I get for my lack of better judgment. Darn!
At least the cop even complimented me for having a very clean record - first offense and I hope never to have another. I just wonder how much it will cost for those who frequently get caught. Ah now my day is shaky and I do feel bad about the ticket. I guess I'll have to pass on buying a new cross training shoes and pea coat for another year. That's what I get for my lack of better judgment. Darn!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Best day ever!
So we finally took him skiing for the first time and needless to say March 5, 2010 has been claimed as his best day ever! We took him to Mt. Hood Meadows. Never seen him so determined and focused to learn. He took a half day lesson (2hrs) and then him and Pat spent the entire afternoon skiing. He did well on the lifts, he only got ran over by the lift 2 times :). He fell a lot but he was back right up. He almost didn't want to stop to eat lunch and he didn't want to go home...at least we didn't need to drag him out of the mountain.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February Recap
Pinewood Derby day: Shua's car won 2nd - the only race he lost until the final race.
Friend birthday party, this is after we went to a baptism in the morning on Valentine's day.
Guy Tree Miller - Tree planting event. We planted 400 trees that morning. Here's the boys working together. They even helped each other carry the bucket full of mulch - it was hard work and they did a great job! We had company over that evening too - so it was a long day.
Squeezed in one ice skating this week since I was called a "lame" mother for not taking him ice skating and no that comment was not from my son. This is after I took him to the city hall for a field trip as part of accomplishing one of the goals of him moving up to "Bear Scout" next year.
Shua's class preparing for their prayer service. He adamantly told us to be there since all of the kids in their class has a role in the service. This was yesterday morning.
and here is his big night...ready for his first piano recital. This happened last night.
He did a duet with his piano teacher - he did the L'Olivier by Laguedoc. I guess that means Olive tree in french. He did pretty good especially since he has only taken 8, half hour classes so far.
The kids after their recital. He didn't want to go because he did not want to wear "dressy" clothes. He was lucky I didn't make him use a tie - I guess that would have been pushing it on my end :)
him and a classmate and fellow student forced to have their photos taken :
Anyway, this weekend we have the Blue and Gold Banquet at the school. I am one of the event planner and committee so that is keeping me busy. We all are anxious to move on to March and see family in New York - Yay!
Friend birthday party, this is after we went to a baptism in the morning on Valentine's day.
Guy Tree Miller - Tree planting event. We planted 400 trees that morning. Here's the boys working together. They even helped each other carry the bucket full of mulch - it was hard work and they did a great job! We had company over that evening too - so it was a long day.
Squeezed in one ice skating this week since I was called a "lame" mother for not taking him ice skating and no that comment was not from my son. This is after I took him to the city hall for a field trip as part of accomplishing one of the goals of him moving up to "Bear Scout" next year.
Shua's class preparing for their prayer service. He adamantly told us to be there since all of the kids in their class has a role in the service. This was yesterday morning.
and here is his big night...ready for his first piano recital. This happened last night.
He did a duet with his piano teacher - he did the L'Olivier by Laguedoc. I guess that means Olive tree in french. He did pretty good especially since he has only taken 8, half hour classes so far.
The kids after their recital. He didn't want to go because he did not want to wear "dressy" clothes. He was lucky I didn't make him use a tie - I guess that would have been pushing it on my end :)
him and a classmate and fellow student forced to have their photos taken :
Anyway, this weekend we have the Blue and Gold Banquet at the school. I am one of the event planner and committee so that is keeping me busy. We all are anxious to move on to March and see family in New York - Yay!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sentimental
Apparently, I am not the only one who is sentimental about parting with the baby things and stuff which I've kept for ages, well, at least for 7 yrs. I have been packing most of the baby stuff to send to my sister Maybel, they went ahead and found out what they were having and as it turns out - they are having a boy. So, I thought they could definitely use Joshua's baby stuff and so my packing begins. It is tough to go through the things because it brings back so much great memories but I can't hold on to this things forever, but I guess, Shua is still not ready to let go.
When he saw a couple of his stuff animals in the pack, he was in tears even if he approved of it prior to it being put in the box. So, baby monkey and cuddly bunny has been fished out of the box and is now back on his shelf...guess although the baby is now 7, he still love his baby stuff animals.
When he saw a couple of his stuff animals in the pack, he was in tears even if he approved of it prior to it being put in the box. So, baby monkey and cuddly bunny has been fished out of the box and is now back on his shelf...guess although the baby is now 7, he still love his baby stuff animals.
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