Kids: Kimmy's birthday at Kidzville, The Podium

November 17, 2012

Today is Kimmy's 1st birthday and we've been invited to attend.  Den and Tracy spent the night here so that they can attend the party with us.  The kids were already excited because they know they can play in the playroom for an indefinite period of time :)  Den and Tracy spent the night and apparently Dylan wanted to camp out with them.  Look at that smile while crawling all over Dylan :D 

So, at the party, the kids participated in the games although, at one point, Dylan became overwhelmed and simply returned to his seat :)

We had fun because there was a lot of food choices.  Ruthie really did a great job with the planning and she knew what the kids and adults would want to eat.  There was a corn dog stand, a french fries stand, a taco stand and there was a separate group of main course for adults and kids.

After the kids had their fun, eating and playing, we went to SM Megamall, but first, some picture taking opps at Cinderella's carriage just outside of the Podium.

We had dinner at Amici because Den was craving some good food.  I guess she was deprived LOL  The kids shared a serving of spaghetti, Patrick had the lasagna, I forgot what Den ordered, and I had a spicy pasta (which was a first for me!).  It was our first time to eat here and there were a lot of people but we were able to find seats immediately.  The wait was considerable but the food was delicious!

Here are the kids with stuff they got from their loot bags.  Dylan loved the Lego glasses and the necklaces :)

Kids: Trip to SM City Sta. Mesa

November 12, 2012

Dylan and I don't often get the chance to go off on our own so when the opportunity to go somewhere together came up, we did!

Together, Dylan and I went to SM City Sta. Mesa.  It's been a while since we last visited SM Sta. Mesa although when my mom was alive, this was where we usually shopped since it was the most accessible to us by public transportation.  Lately, we've been going to Mall of Asia and Cubao because there were more shopping possibilities there and I guess having a car meant that you can really drive anywhere you want to go.

Anyway, we couldn't resist taking a picture with the Christmas display at the entrance.

This was the Christmas display at the Ground Level inside the mall.

Who could resist Gingey at the Food Court?

I was actually surprised at the new Cyberzone level at the top floor and the numerous new food choices at the Food Court.  The Supermarket has also been renovated and enlarged if I remember correctly.  Maybe we'll keep coming back now that we know what's new at SM City Sta. Mesa.

Dinner with the Peredos

November 03, 2012

It is always a pleasure to discover that friends whom you haven't seen in a long time are now back in town.  You would heaven and earth to be able to meet up with them just for the pleasure of being with them even if it's just a short while.  Filipinos will probably agree with me that when balikbayans come home, there schedules are so hectic, it's like they're celebrities with everyone wanting a chance to be with them from here to there :) You suddenly have a lot of family to be with.

Well, when Keith and Janice came home, Patrick was ecstatic so say the least.  It has been a long time since he last saw the couple and it was poignant for him too that he wasn't there when they got married.  At least, this time, they were back and he didn't intend to miss the opportunity.  So off we went to Keith's house in Project 2 for dinner.

It was the perfect timing too because it was the semestral break so the kids were able to come with us.  Dana is Keith's godchild and he wasn't here when Dana got baptized so this will be their first time seeing her.  It will also be the first time we're seeing Kayla, Jan and Keith's first child :)

So we arrived early and the kids were immediately enamored of the tree deck and were letting their imaginations run wild!  The evening was spent catching up on years of news and reminiscing about fun older times.  The food was superb! The drinks free-flowing.  We had so much fun it was already 3AM when we all went home.  :)

We all hope that it doesn't take another 10 years before we see each other again, Keith and Jan! Johann we missed you this time! :)