Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Letter No. 8 - First Words


Dearest Lance,

On Mommy's birthday, you said your first real word.
You said Mama.
You say Mama every time you want Mommy.

Jessie Villegas Capturing Smiles Photography Family Picture

1.. 2 days after, on Christmas Eve, you said your second word.
You said Papa.
You say Papa every time.. all the time.
Jessie Villegas Capturing Smiles Photography Family Picture

You are the sweetest, baby.. Your gifts to us are perfect! 
Thank you :)

Loving you so much,
Mama and Papa


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Sunday, December 18, 2016

4 Years


Dear Sherick,

I am writing this while I have a few minutes to spare..

Pregnant in Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil

Our life used to be so easy..

Our adventures used to consist of climbing mountains and crossing sand dunes.

What happened to us?

Pregnant in Machu Picchu, Peru

Our life is not so easy anymore..

Our adventures now consist of dancing and singing during sleeping time and doing circus acts and comedy shows during feeding time.

Our life has become.. simpler yet more challenging.


Here we are.. Home on a Sunday afternoon..

Taking turns in taking care of the gift we have given to each other.

Seeing you being a wonderful daddy has made me fall in love with you even more.

Our life has become more beautiful..

Happy anniversary my love! :)

Love,
Mimi

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Letter No. 7 - Loved Ones x 2


Dear Lance,

I want you to know..

1.. 2..

Baby Lance with Godmothers

..Of the many people who love you so much..

Your godmothers.. Ninang Sarah and Ninang Bea..

Baby Playing with Ninangs

Who often come to our house to play with you..

Read books and sing songs to you..

Watch you eat and bathe.. And whatever you do!

Baby and Mommy's Friends

You always make them so happy.. 

And I know you love them too! :)

Love,
Mommy


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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Letter No. 6 - Cheese and Yogurt


Dear Lance,

Sweetheart..

Mommy feeding baby Lance

I just want you to know that at 9.5 months old..

(Aside from mommy's milk)

Only Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt would make you willingly open your mouth :o

Baby Lance happy with his food

Baby.. I hope you will grow to love food soon :)

Love,
Mommy

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Letter No. 5 - Peek-A-Boo


Hi Lance,

You have learned how to hide on your own when playing Peek-A-Boo..



You are 9 months old now.. And forever jolly..

Here, baby.. Enjoy watching yourself! :)

Love,
Mommy


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Letter No. 6 - Cheese and Yogurt

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Letter No. 4 - Kisses


Dear Lance,

Your sloppy kisses are my favourite right now..

Baby Lance Giving Mommy A Kiss

And they are the reason why mommy has been sleeping a lot..

(Pretending to be.. Because randomly closing my eyes doesn't work)

Baby Lance Trying to Wake Mommy Up

Because when you see me sleeping..

You would always try to wake me up..

Baby Lance Trying to Wake Mommy Up

You'd make a sound.. Grab my face.. And smother me with your sloppy kisses..

Like you're telling me..

"Mommy, wake up.. I lovalovalove you.."

Baby Lance Kissing Mommy
Good Night Kisses are Sloppy, too :)

And you would not stop until I drown in your drool and open my eyes!

I just want to squeeze you, baby! :)

Love you so much,
Mommy


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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Chania in Crete, Greece



This is Chania..

Chania, Crete, Greece

A beautiful memory with no story to tell..

Venetian Harbour, Chania, Crete, Greece

Just pictures to share because..

Shopping at Old Town, Chania, Crete, Greece

All we did was to shop..

Dining at Old Town, Chania, Crete, Greece

Date..

Chania, Crete, Greece

And feel the breeze..

Chania, Crete, Greece

But don't make the same mistake as we did..

Lighthouse, Chania, Crete, Greece

Chania is definitely lovely..

But there is more to Crete than just Chania..

Venetian Harbour, Chania, Crete, Greece

Wander around the whole Greek island..

Venetian Harbour, Chania, Crete, Greece

It will always be spectacular.. 

It is Greece! :)


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Friday, October 28, 2016

Friday Life


It's a Friday, and we're out on a holiday!

Lake Matheson Cafe, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Lake Matheson, Franz Josef, New Zealand

Just kidding.. And just wishing!

I'm just home.. Trying to make my baby sleep :)


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Letter No. 3 - Night Time Snuggles


Dear Lance,

You have become so active..

Lance Baby with Mommy

Mommy has to eat a cup of rice every time she tries to make you stay still for 2 seconds!

You.. have become my gym :)

Sleeping Lance Baby with Mommy

But at the end of the day.. 

No matter how much freedom and space I give to you..

Sleeping Lance Baby with Mommy

You always come crawling and rolling back to me..

Lance Baby with Mommy

And I just want to say.. I love you, too!

Love,
Mommy


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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Letter No. 2 - Krabi With You, Baby


Hi Lance,

We went to the beach last week.. Do you remember?

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

It was 1.. 2.. 3..

You, Daddy, and Mommy!

Baby Vacation Resort at Tubkaek Beach, Krabi, Thailand

It was our first family vacation.. And it was in a place called Krabi in Thailand..

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

You were so happy!


Everyone at the resort adored you.. And you were so friendly :)

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

Though you missed a lot of sleep.. You never cried.. Not even once.. 

You were always so patient and we are so proud of you :)

Baby Vacation Resort at Tubkaek Beach, Krabi, Thailand

It was your first time to touch and feel sand.. And you did a good job! 

You did not attempt to eat it :)

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

And the waves.. Do you remember the waves?

You liked them!

You were kicking and squealing every time they came..

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

You are a water baby!

Baby Vacation Resort at Tubkaek Beach, Krabi, Thailand

Well sweetheart.. There is one thing you should know..

It was actually Daddy's 35th birthday.. 

And all he wanted was to spend it with you..

Birthday at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

When we got to the resort.. You were already tired..

He wanted to eat his cake..

But he waited until the next day so that he could blow his candles with you..

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

He also took you to the beach for your naps.. 

But every time he sat down on a hammock.. You would wake up..

He walked and walked for hours.. Carrying you.. Just so you could sleep..

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

He will do anything for you..

Baby Vacation Resort at Tubkaek Beach, Krabi, Thailand

Our little sunshine..

We hope we could always make you so happy :)

Family at The Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand

Because you always make us so happy :)

Love, 
Mommy


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Location - The Tubkaak Boutique Resort

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Letter No. 1 - Dear Lance


Dear Lance,

I know that you will grow up with a lot of beautiful memories etched in your heart someday. 
But mommy has created a section in this blog called Letters to Lance.. 

Yes, they are letters for you, my love. 
It is a treasure chest for you to remember those memories with your eyes and ears when you can no longer remember them with your mind..

Dear Lance - Family

It is a collection of stories your daddy and mommy cherish and love to tell.. 
Because sweetheart, we are just so fond of you..

Dear Lance - Mother and Son

It is a diary to remind you of those words I whisper to you everyday.. 
That I love you so much, and I will always love you, forever. 

Love, 
Mommy


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Friday, September 16, 2016

The Blues of Santorini



I once told myself that I cannot go to Santorini, Greece with just anyone..

Things to See - Blue Domes, Oia, Santorini

It is a place I have reserved for my future husband..

Ferry to Santorini - Caldera

From the ferry.. From afar..

Things to See - Caldera, Skaros Rock and Imerovigli
Skaros Rock, Imerovigli

Stepped on it.. Santorini..

Hotel Accommodation - Vallais Villa, Imerovigli, Santorini

Thank God, I got one! :)

Places to stay - Vallais Villa, Imerovigli, Santorini

The neighbours on the right..

Things to Do - Skaros Rock, Caldera, Imerovigl, Santorini

The neighbours on the left..

Places to Stay - Hotel Accommodation - Vallais Villa, Santorini
Vallais Villa

Heaven on a villa..

Where to Eat - Estia Restaurant, Imerovigli, Santorini
Estia Restaurant

Souvlaki and Moussaka..

Places to Stay - Hotel Accommodation - Vallais Villa, Santorini

A merry Greek bliss..

Things to See - Sunset from Vallais Villa, Imerovigli, Santorini

In front of my eyes..

Things to See - Sunset from Vallais Villa, Imerovigli, Santorini

A wine not mine..

Where to Eat - Anogi Restaurant, Santorini
Anogi Restaurant

Tomato balls to dine..

Things to do - Monastery of Prophet Elias, Santorini

At the highest peak of Santorini..

Things to do - Monastery of Prophet Elias, Santorini
Monastery of Prophet Elias

A monastery..

Things to buy - Santo Wines Winery, Santorini
Santo Wines Winery

Red and white flowers.. Red and white wines..

View from Santo Wines Winery, Santorini

Caldera cruises..

Where to eat - Pyrgos Restaurant, Santorini
Pyrgos Restaurant

A date at times..

Things to do - Red Beach, Santorini

Off to the beach..

Things to do - Red Beach, Santorini
Red Beach

A red, red beach..

Places to Stay - Hotel Accommodation - Vallais Villa, Santorini

Breakfast yoghurt and honey..

Places to Stay - Hotel Accommodation - Vallais Villa, Santorini - Skaros Rock

So long Imerovigli..

Sightseeing Santorini Caldera

Oh awe..

Where to go - Oia, Santorini
Oia

Oh Oia..

Where to go - Oia, Santorini

A path so pretty..

Things to do - Shopping in Oia, Santorini

So fresh and white..

Things to see - White buildings in Oia, Santorini

Breathe deeply..

Things to See - Blue Domes, Oia, Santorini

Blue domes.. just hug me tight!

Things to do - Shopping in Oia, Santorini

Lost in a maze..

Things to see - Famous Sunset of Oia, Santorini, Greece

Another sunset to gaze..

Things to see - Famous Sunset of Oia, Santorini, Greece

Lovely, lovely Santorini..

Places to stay - Delfini Villas, Oia, Santorini
Delfini Villas

You are such a beautiful memory :)


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For the trip itinerary, check out: Greece - Athens, Crete and Santorini Itinerary