Christmas Eve 2010

24 Dec 2010

Traditionally we always celebrate Christmas eve with the family though in the Philippines we celebrate it with family and relatives.  Thus I always prepare something which my children always look forward to.  Here in Singapore, Christmas feast is not complete without a Christmas log cake and my very own macaroni salad  (hubby's favorite).   This time though I also order some honey baked ribs, yum yum yum. 

To celebrate Christmas eve, we start it by going to the Church to attend the mass in St. Anne Church which is just walking distance to our place.  Never to forget the reason why we are celebrating the season.  Followed by  greeting some friends along the way.  Then off we go home to enjoy the feast and of course gift openning for the kids.  Nice and Ysha always look forward to this time  while me  and Raffy always enjoy seeing their happy face once they open their gifts.

See for yourself....

 Christmas Log Cake

My own Macaroni salad

Miss Clauses

My Nica and My Ysha

Me and Hubby with a big hug

My family my life

Christmas at Orchard 2010

Dec 2010

It was a week before Christmas, we decided to see Orchard here in Singapore.   Orchard aside from being  shopping capital of Singapore (though we seldom shop there), it is also famous for its decoration specially during Christmas season.  Thus we didn't want to miss the fun so off we went there for some souveneir photos.

On the way....

The different decors from different malls along Orchard....



Vacation to Philippines (Part II)

26 Nov 2010
A vacation in the Philippines was never complete without a visit to the famous SM mall (any branch, that is).  So this time, we decided to visit SM Tayuman since Raffy had never been there.  We took our time to look around the mall and try some foodie there and of course shoooooooopppppppppppingggg!
Inside the mall...

Jollibee for the kids....

Aristocrat for the Parent.....

Kids doing some shopping......

Snack time at Krispy Kreme.....

Time for some rides.......

Then finally, we end the day with a visit to my mommy whom I miss so much.  I love you Mum!

Kids back at our ancestral house in Kalookan.

Nica and Ysha with cousin Jof and Alex

27 Nov 2010

Next day, its my hubby turn to visit his relatives most specially his parents in Muntinlupa.  On the way, we decided to stop by Festival Mall as it had been a long time since we visit the place.
Inside Festival mall.

With the giant Christmas tree...

 

Carousel ride....

At the souveneir shop....

After energizing the kids, we headed to hubby's ancestral house in Muntinlupa....

Father and Son

Mother and daughter

with hubby's parents and SIL

Nica with cousins (Ate Frances, Tan, and Tin)

Me with the kids and BIL

Me, Kuya Ted, and the Kidsssss

Dinner at Shakey's.....

28 Nov 2010

The following day, we attended a birthday party.  Below are some of the highlights....

Nica with Lolo Manolo and Cousin Tan

Nica and Tan

Hubby's Father and Uncles

Hubby's Relatives

29-30 Nov 2010

We went to hubby's brother house for a visit in Cavite.  Unfortunately we were not able to do much as my darling Dominique got sick with high fever which really made me worried.  Still tried to make a few happy memories.....

Me, Nica (Still trying to be happy despite not feeling well) and Ysha

with our Host

Nica and Ysha

Hubby and Brother

Me with Che (Thank you for the warm Welcome!)

30 Nov 2010

Finally, its time to go home in Singapore!!! Home sweet Home.

At the airport....

Ysha

Nica

The sisters

Me and Hubby

Waiting to board!