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Carlson and mommy

Me and my little boy goofing around the camera!

He’s grown so big now, it takes an effort to carry him lol. I love this boy dearly though and hey I’ll do anything and everything for him. He is 13 weeks old when this picture is taken. And yeah it’s true, parents will sell even their soul for their kids..cause I will do it in a heartbeat.

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My lil boy at 13 months

Look at my lil burrito, he has grown up so fast. He turned 13 months old 2 weeks ago. He just loves the beach. He gets so excited catching as well as running away from it.

He loves to “occasionally” nibbles the sand lol. From what I was told, babies with this age are prone to putting anything to their mouth. I just need to be quicker in taking anything away before he tries ‘tasting’ it. But of course I’m not a superwoman so go figure lol..he nibbles the sand.

The joy of motherhood huh? But I tell you what, I’ll exchange everything for him..just to spend time with him :-D .

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I turned 31 yesterday :-) . How time goes by huh? But I tell you what, I’ve never been this happy, content and well loved :-) .

I can never ask for anything more. I’m going to be a fulltime mommy (and a blogger) again. It’s my last day at work. I’m having a mixed emotion, its a bitter sweet feeling. I love to work, to go out there and explore but my lil boy needs mommy. He just turned 1, not that ready to be in a sitter yet.

But I’m also happy, I’ll have the chance to see my son grow every minute of it.

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Reckless abandon

Reckless abandon :-) ! Like father like son. My two precious jewels sleeping together. My son sleeping position is a carbon copy from his daddy. They both talk on their sleep too :-) .

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Precious moments

My son is sleeping in my chest right now :-) . This is one of those moments where I would exchange anything and everything for it. To be hugged with those tiny arms, to see him smile when I kiss his forehead….oh boy! I’m in heaven.

It’s priceless :-) . Don’t you agree mommies?

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The beautiful Hanauma Bay, Hawaii!

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We went to Hanauma Bay again today and it was great. It took me time to walk going down the beach (me being pregnant) but it was worth it. Just take a look at these unedited pictures :)

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It really is beautiful back there :-) . So whenever you want to visit Honolulu, Hawaii; do not forget to snorkel at Hanauma Bay. Your hotel can direct you on how to visit the place, if not, drop me a line and I will give you the direction and tips :) .

Some fishes that my husband was swimming with in Hanauma :-) . FYI, we do not know the name of each fishes so we only call them “the fish” :-D


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One of the turtles that normally visits Hanauma. My husband had a great time swimming with this turtle..

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Note: We used two different cameras for these photos, the first two were from a Kodak camera and the underwater pictures were from a Fuji underwater camera. All picture were unedited.

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Snorkeling at Sharks Cove!

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Hawaii really is beautiful!

It’s not just because of the highly publicized tv ad commercial that you can see on tv most of the time but because it really is beautiful. We’ve been living here for a year now and we never skip a weekend that we do not go to the beach. We snorkel, we boogie board ( I mean my husband since I can’t because I’m pregnant), we go crabbing, fishing and just about anything that you can do on the beach. You just can’t get enough of the blue ocean and the white sands.

Not to mention the beautiful weather and the warm water!

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Take a look at these pictures we took last weekend. These were taken from Shark’s Cove in North Shore. Sharks Cove is one of the many snorkeling sites that you can visit in Oahu. I think the most famous one is Hanauma Bay. Sharks Cove’s fishes are not as big as the ones in Hanauma but there are plenty and of different kinds to swim and enjoy with, so it really doesn’t matter. Plus if you are a tourist, you pay an entrance fee in Hanauma Bay while  it cost nothing in Sharks Cove. Just pack your snorkeling gear, take your gps with you and drive to Sharks Cove. (more…)

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19 Weeks pregnant and counting


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The first picture is when we found out that we’re having a son

I’m 19 weeks pregnant :) this week and will be on my 20th next week. I can’t beleive how time flies very quickly..you know, pretty soon I’ll have my lil one with me.

My belly is getting bigger and bigger each week and I eat like a horse every meal time; that’s 2 cups of rice every morning, another 2 @ noon and another 2 @ night LOL. My cups are really not that big but they are doubled from what I’m used to. I love eating sweet foods too although I discipline myself into that, just as long as I can eat a scoop of ice cream or a glass of smoothie everyday, I’m good with that.

14-weeks-pregnantHealth wise, I’m back on the gym too :) and I am very happy about that. I walk the track for around 30 minutes and I lift some weights for another 20 to 30 minutes. I use to lift around 20 to 30lbs but I’m only doing 10lbs right now. I don’t want to strain myself and my baby.

And my baby boy…

He’s very active, he loves to kick mommy and wakes me up every 9am (our usual wake up time, I would know it because he’ll start kicking around this time and it hurts). There are times (night time) when he’s so active that it get’s uncomfy and I can’t sleep at all, so he pretty much keep me awake until 2 in the morning.

He loves his daddy’s hold though, whenever his daddy would touch him (put his hand on my belly) he settles down right away and I can rest (so that’s my trick lol ~shhhh, don’t tell him).14-weeks-pregnant2The photo above and this one is taken @ Hanauma Bay, Hawaii  when I was 14 weeks pregnant

And oh, I already started buying clothes for him, as early as 3 weeks ago. It’s never too early when you live here in the States (wala may nanay na mutabang~ walang mama na mahihingan ng tulong); the earlier I get to buy and get everything ready; the better. It’s just going to be me and my husband, it might look a lil tough but we’re looking forward to it (there are no rewind or pause..lol).

It’s going to be August pretty soon and I am looking forward on the 6th of August, that will be my 3rd ultrasound and I get to see my palangga again :) .. can’t wait :-)

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