Another Daddy's Girl

Most men would insist on having a son "to carry the family name." But Mier has always assured me that he's happy with the three girls. He says he likes to be surrounded by beautiful ladies. Hehehe! And he does dote on us. I love watching him with Alyssa. And Alyssa is always ready to give him a big toothless smile, flailing arms and vigorous kicks when she sees him. She knows that he's her daddy. Definitely a Daddy's girl.

Another year

We had a simple celebration at our house that evening. Mier cooked his famous pasta with olive oil and anchovies and garlic. Yum! He also made salad and bruschetta. So yummy! (I should have taken pictures!) Earlier we brought the girls to school and had a date at our favorite hang out place when we were still dating, Manukan. So much to be thankful for! I'm making an album on it. Watch out for that!

Laguindingan

If you know our family and our penchant for adventures and out of town trips, then you wouldn't be surprised that despite the cloudy weather and rains, we were still off on a road trip. We went to Laguindingan, a town just outside Cagayan de Oro. Mier had an official business and needed to pick up seedlings for the forest. What a great opportunity for us to take a road trip! The girls enjoyed the water and the cool breeze. Even Alyssa enjoyed the trip. The girls caught starfish but returned them back to the sea. It was a fun day. These are the things that we enjoy most here in CDO.

Alyssa's 5th month

Isn't she adorable? It's so nice having a baby in the house. So many little things around not to mention, pink little things. And the older girls just love her. She is a joy to everyone! Would you believe I cooked pancit canton? My sisters doubted my capability. But I think it turned out well. Hubby is happy and that's all that counts. :-)

Gummy Kisses

Alyssa's favorite pastime is to give me gummy kisses! I think she's teething already and likes to rub her gums on anything hard. And when I'm carrying her, she likes to do so on my chin. She's such an adorable baby!

Michael Jackson fans

While in Manila, we found Nixxio's dvd on Michael Jackson's Number One hits. Both Nadine and Raya are so addicted to the videos! (Actually, even Alyssa is. She is actually mesmerized when the dvd is showing. Hehehe!) They can watch the videos over and over!

In the list of songs, we skip the Thriller video because we feel the scenes are too graphic for them. But one time, Mier showed them just a part of the Thriller show --- the scene wherein Michael was walking in the street with his girlfriend, just before the zombies come. Since this was in the 80's Michael was dressed in his red jacket with pointed and thick shoulder pads. His girlfriend was wearing a blue shirt also with thick shoulder pads. Nadine asked, "Why are they in super hero costumes?" Hahaha! That's the fashion of the 80's for a 21st century girl. :-)

You can watch the Thriller video at You Tube.

Alyssa is 4 months!

Alyssa turned 4 months last Jan 9. My 12.5 lbs and 60 cm baby did not cry when her doctor gave her monthly vaccine. What a brave girl! We invited Mama Flory, Tita Mabel, Ninong John and Ninong James for spaghetti and meat roll that night at our house. Isn't she adorable?