Embrace the camera 7/7

note: I got home from work found out that my dear husband start doing his back thing in our computer where all pics are saved... it means no PC for me... And its not done still.. Soooo Nice!!!! I'm starting the blog through my phone since last night and its not easy... arrggg.... here's the long blog and stop complaining... All pics came from my phone... Hope i can add soon the other pics!

Long weekend... Long adventures...

Starts with preparation for my daughters 2nd b'day party... Were  time goes? Common question by every parents that witnessed their kids journey... And for us its our little trouble Mikah... Im usually a head always with party planning, but for this time... Im bad, 2 weeks before the big day I just nailed the location where the party will be held. Lucky oh so lucky that 1 gazebo is still available... No question ask I booked asap... I felt that time like I won a price... With that been closed, invitations been made and distribution to follow... Lists of things are growing and stores are crazy...

Little one love Hello Kitty... Means we're going to have kitty party... Something like that... Not going all out kitty coz I need to consider my little guy... Here where the pastel color came... Cookies done by Friday by my hubby just making it pretty layer by me lol lol... Then Sat. our special cake and cake pops starts in progress...

big dayame and its just wonderful but crazy day!!! She's so happy to see her cake... Wish I can get more pics but you can do and think one think to other and make sure all the party stuff and foods  will be all in the park!!!

Party begins!!!

4Th of July - Swimming @ my aunts place...

my niece Yna and my big boy Daniel jumped into 6-8ft deeper side of the pool...

Tuesday - the B'day B'day of Mikaela!!! Officially she's 2!!! Simple dinner @ Denny's...

Embrace the camera 6/23

Father's Day Special

I dont know how im going to spend the special day for our Dear One and Only Head of the Family, Michael... he did an amazing job making my special day memorable... Like want i always say to him simple is always the best... and thats the same thing in his mind... we start the day with a brunch in our place with my sis and bro in-law and family... they did spend saturday night to celebrate my 2 boys... congratulating the little guy who finished Kinder and big Guy for Fathers day...

after the brunch had little play/basketball/soccer practice at the parking lot hehehe... its really fun morning for fathers day bonding with the kids... 

by noon we went off the road to be in Daniel's basketball practice... so nice to see the little guy improve in his skills... the most important that his enjoying it as we enjoy seeing him growing... when its all gone... 

Daniel: Daddy im hungry!!! (even his snacking already) LOL... Daddy: Where do you want to go? without waiting for a minute bought of them says JOLLIBEE (a Filipino fast food chain like McDonalds in Norwalk, CA)... little girl say... yehey Jollibee... LOL... so that the next stop for Zeller's hehehe

 Gifts for Daddy

From Mikah... project from daycare... what a cute keychain... :)

Letter from Daniel with drawing of Zeller's family and his friend Eugene :)

 Later the day we received a call from my cousin, inviting us for BBQ dinner at their place... nice to know we celebrate fathers day will all our family and relatives... i dont think you can even ask for more... 

For the finally... FAMILY PICTURE hehehe :)

 kids being silly while im trying to set up the camera... and

Mike's busy playing his video game while all the madness happening hehehe...

Our 2011 Father's Day family picture... Thank you for everything and We love you!!!

HAPPY FATHER's DAY to all!!!

Embrace the camera 6/16

Legoland Spring Break Adventure

When you heard Lego what is the first thing in your mind? COOL TOY or I played that when i was young... It's the same reaction to adults and kids for years. But now it's not just a toy that you can play by yourself but also a place that whole family can have fun... lots and lots of Lego's... things, place, people, movie or anything that you can imagine will be made out of lego... no other than "LEGOLAND"...

Since Daniel was 3 his been asking us to bring him in Legoland... we never take it serious because we think his to young to enjoy the place... but finally his wish been granted... it was a good reward for doing his best in school and being a good Big Brother to his Sisi... we finally plan it to happen when he has his Spring break... as soon we break the news to the little guy... he start counting days... I bet he will enjoy it and it make it more special for him because he will be with his little sister... its the entire family feel the excitement because this will be the 1st trip of Zeller family in Legoland...

lets the fun begin!!!!

Big Bro leading us to our first destination... to serious that you need to make sure he will not walk over to somebody... finally reach our first stop... can you tell now excited they are to be in their first adventu

build build build... not just toy to build but memories with the kids that can not be broken into pieces...

Hi Bob!!! full pose and smile with Bod :) future models hehehe

FLYING TIME!!! its the 1st ride experience for the little one...  im more nervous than her because she sitting by herself... she cant wait for it... can you see how happy she is... she even cry when we need to go... 

SLIDE SLIDE SLIDE... how cute to see father and son having fun!!!

More pics to follow... oh and 2 trip to LEGOLAND need to be done soon!!!

Embrace the Camera: 05/26 @ Union Station…

“Unexpected trips are always FUN!"

It’s funny when plans steer you in a different direction… that’s what kept happening to us every time we attempted to visit the Union Station. The place is full of history, amzing for great photo opts, and kids love trains. We weren't thinking of riding because my husband has never riden a train as a form of transformation. It seems to be more of a field trip for us at no cost… hehehe.

So the day finally happened. We didn't quite planned it, it was more of a call of nature…by this I mean someone badly needed to go to the restroom. lol

Guesses who? Not the little guy or the little missy but ME. Hahaha… yes it’s me.

We went from dropping off my cousins at a relatives house and ending up at an unexpected visit to 
THE UNION STATION…

The journey begins…

Pictures first before my run to the restroom…

 Mike needed to hold on to that little guy, he could’t wait to see the trains. He kept saying 'are we going to ride train?' over and over and over…

Father and Son...

The waiting room at the Los Angeles Union Station

His eyes just could’t stop looking around…

Daddy and little missy stopped into the Union Bagel…

“Unexpected trips are always FUN!". Now Mike is finally open to taking a trip using the Amtrak!!! 

Mission accomplished!

Embrace the Camera: Simple and Fun Celebration...

My Mother’s Day started very early this year. My family picked me up from work, and as soon as I opened the car door I was welcomed by kids says… ‘MOMMY! MOMMY! MOMMY!’. The whole scene was so cute, and made me smile from ear to ear. When they kids finally calmed down, I began preparing to get into the car when they began saying ‘Daddy, give it to Mommy now’. Shocked I said, ‘Huh? What? What’s going on?’

Mike pulls out the card Daniel made at school, and the arts & crafts that Mikaela made at daycare. So very CUTE! But above all their proud faces to see that they made me happy felt so good. They had this GLOW that showed how happy they were to give me these specials items. It is nearly impossible to describe and I feel just awful for not capturing it... 

Making fun of his dad, my son said, “Daddy why you didn’t get Mommy flowers? I told you, you should get flowers for Mommy”. At this point I’m laughing big time, and realized my son is growing up thoughtful and sweet guy… a smarty pants. We arrived home and there is was… flowers waiting for me. That was really a SURPRISE moment for me; everything was so unexpected and funny.

One of those days… Taken by each kid to each other,with the help of their father dear…

I always say this… ‘SIMPLE things or moments are always the most PRICELESS!!!’ 

YES, family pictures are special occasions, am I right? And I won’t let the day pass without getting one. It took a lot of click, click and click to get the best one, but I needed to take consideration that my little one was not feeling good.  Can you tell she's telling me: "Mom, I'm done... no more please?"... LOL

My bro-in-law and family spent the night with us after watching the boxing fight... 

We all welcomed Mother's Day together.

The guys made some awesome brunch for everybody, and

sis-in-law and I even said, ‘We should let the guys hang out for breakfast always’ LOL!

Embrace the Camera: 4/21/11

Big Sis & Little Bro

Sometimes a couple of hours can feel like days or weeks. In those times, all you wish for is for time to slow down and nearly stop. Yet, after that time has passed you realize that you really did have a fun time while it lasted. This brings me to today's Embrace the Camera…

It’s been 2 weeks since Mike's sister Sonja visited us here in California. It was so exciting for all of us…7 long years since the last time we all saw each other. She still looks exactly the same, as if time had never passed.

with Zeller's siblings... Sonja, Michael, Me and Joseph... 9/24/2004 

thats is the first time for a long time the 3 of them got picture together again... 

It makes our special day more special...

Shopping and introducing Sonja to more Filipino food was the main plan for Mike. 

Little bro & Big Sis

He wanted his sister to have her 1^st adventure at Forever21… that’s a big thing… she doesn’t shop in bright light stores. Yet, we had a blast and we bought her nice clothes and accessories. She even wore the hat and the jacket right away.

yummy dishes

2^nd plan, Jeepney Asian Grill… we knew she loved the “Pansit” from our wedding and Mike said there isn't much Filipino restaurants in Seattle. Great food with live band is a great combination. A night that you wish would never end…

yum... glad she enjoy it :)

Little Bro was so happy to able to do that for his big sis…she has always taken time to see Mike when he flies to Seattle for work. He just wanted to give back in return.

Famous Halo Halo dessert in the Philippines

I grew up in a tight knit family…which makes me fill with excitement to have the kids meet their aunt for the first time. All we could do islaugh and giggle as we shared our short time together, even the kids began fighting for her attention...especially when little bro, Mike takes the stage. Hehehe... priceless!

Little Bro with Big Sis & Big Bro with Little Sis

I know my kids will always remember spending time with Sonja. Even now Daniel will say… “I met my Dad’s big sister”… no more, “I didn’t know you had a big sister, Daddy."

Giving your time when you have such a busy day is the best thing you can do to show how important a person is in your life. There will be another fun day with Sonja some day, we just hope it will be sooner than later... and I hope the Zeller family will visit her by that time too. J

Embrace the Camera: 04/14/11

All about Daniel... How am going to start this?  I feel that it’s time for me to say a bit more about my first born, Daniel Robert.  Nov. 2005 @ 7:54pm a 20' and 8.3lbs baby boy starts my journey as a mom He’s a sweet, loving, and caring boy... Also a good BIG brother to his sister Mikah...  I really can’t ask for more.  Sometimes life tends to become so busy that time flies by and  I begin to realize my "baby boy" is no longer a baby.  He declares, ‘I’m a BIG BOY now!’… but like most moms I keep thinking ‘you’ll always be my baby, my baby boy, my boy’.  6 months, 2 1/2 and 4yrs old - Preschool days @ Ascension School... look at those CHEEKS... To be honest, I’m dreading the day my son will no longer want me to kiss him goodbye when dropping him off at school. I realize I won’t be able to prevent that from happening... but it will still hurt inside. He’s all grown up now... he totally is my little man.  My little Fireman His kindergarten year is almost over. It’s been a fun, interesting, and a very  challenging journey for him. We have had our good days and we have experienced our very bad days, but I know he understands why Mommy is so on top of him.  I want more than anything for him to succeed and be the best he can be. I see all the potential in the world in him, and I want more than anything for him to be the best I know he can!!! K-B3 Class of Mary Bragg Elem. School Love you my Dan the Man. I’m so proud of you... keep it up...  Mommy will always be there for you no matter what. My Daniel

Embrace the Camera: 03/17/11

Double Trouble is BACK!!!

It's been 3 months, and I couldn't be happier to be back blogging again. There have been many changes in my life, and many more moments to share. Shame on me for staying away so long and keeping all this to myself...but it’s time to share what the kids have been up to lately. Embrace the Camera is just the perfect introduction I need to get me started again. It’s time to share the Green Pancake Breakfast Day at Daniel’s school... 

HAPPY St. Patrick's Day!

My joy... they just grow so fast... but they will be my babies forever...

Daddy's little munchkin...

YUMMY

surely they will play with the things thats a big no no to all... hehehe

Gelato time... 

This is just one of those days that you don't want to end... everything if perfect and priceless... smile that you can't even take out on your head... I will be back for sure to update all of you with all the adventures of my double trouble...

My DOUBLE TROUBLE enjoying their JEEP ride!!