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Star Wars Cuddles Reindeer ears Manila Christmas traffic Pretty clouds   Walking his doggy  Wildflour brekkie  More french toast, yes please  Bike stand Brining a turkey  Christmas lights  Christmas toy play     Cooking with Gingy  Mall play  New Years Eve Tomahawk  Watching the bell drop Cheese plate and cards against humanity New Hair My twoContinue reading “Christmas Vaca”

            Happy Birthday Malcolm! 24 months of snuggling you have been amazing!

I have been working in the Press Section of the Embassy here in Manila for almost two years and I can say without a doubt it is the most interesting job I have ever had. I have had so many interesting assignments and learned so much from some really talented people.  As you all knowContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”

Dear Santa,  We left you some cookies and milk. We ate all the carrots to there are some cucumbers and an apple for the reindeer. We have been very good all day today and are ready to open all of our presents! Love,  Adam and Malcolm Guess what, Santa and his reindeers ate up everything!Continue reading “Dear Santa”

Adam’s school is on winter break so the boys have been entertaining each other at home. When the winter camp offered a field trip to the Manila Hotel which is right by the Embassy I signed them up and I left work early to meet them over there. Some quick history about the Manila Hotel,Continue reading “Manila Hotel”

Adam’s school had a holiday show on his last day of school. Randy and I took off from work and headed over. The first song up was a rock song they wrote themselves!  Adam was so excited to see us he ran towards us and gave us big hugs. Next up a performance from Stomp.Continue reading “Rockin' Holiday Show”

Every year there is one store in Manila that sells real Christmas trees. Every year they have way too many. Until this year. This year they ran out of trees right away and didn’t get any more in.  So we had to go to plan B. Luckily we live in a country where they sellContinue reading “Faking it”

Adam’s birthday this year was on a Sunday. It made it pretty special that we could have his birthday party on his actual birthday! We started first thing in the morning with some presents and what better present for a boy about to have a space party than some rocket ships! We started with thisContinue reading “Rockets and Cupcakes”

Dear Adam,  I never thought I would be lucky enough to have a son like you. Over the past year you have gone from my baby to a full on little boy who I love to spend time with.  Don’t get me wrong, I always loved being with you, but it’s changed so much fromContinue reading “To my 4 year old!”