let the Christmas traditions commence

So technically, last year was Aly's 1st Christmas, but at two months old, it didn't really count. Well, yes it did (to me, mainly), but for this Christmas, she's now walking and will be able to open her own presents and entertain us with her glee as she discovers her little gift-wrapped treasures. And since we didn't do the "Lontok Christmas Photo Tradition" last year (can't seem to remember why), we hopped along for the ride with my parents after our Thanksgiving lunner (you know, lunch/dinner) to pass this tradition unto our own family. It's just too bad we didn't get one of all of us (my parents and my family in one). Should have brought the tripod and self-timered it. Umph... now I think of it! Sheesh!

And here's Aly... on a girly mission....

a mission to shop... only a year old and already exhibiting exquisite taste. she stopped at non other than... Anthropologie

thankful or just full?

(sorry for the repetition of photos above... I was only trying out different layouts for our cutie clients)

I can't belive I've been out of touch for so long....

Being sick was no walk in the park, but "In everything give thanks" and in this, I do believe that ALL things, good and bad, happen for a reason. Everything in God's own perfect timing. He knew I needed rest and to be still and rely on Him for all things. The only way to do this, was well, to get sick. My Creator knows me better than I know myself and because I am so hard-headed and ignored all other signs of needing rest, this was the only way. Even if this did mean I had to be out of touch, out of sync, and just down-right , OUT altogether. And since recovering from my (unable to speak and comprehend anything) illness, times for us have been B-hee-zee!!

And since there seems to be a trend of thankfullness in this post, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Being thankful and grateful should be a way of life, everyday, not just to be "full" from our Thanksgiving feast (that too... as long as your not counting your calorie intake). Here's a challenge, start up a journal, a blog, or take notes on your daily calendar and jot down an "I'm thankful for __________ today." note or passage to help us all reflect and not be so absorbed in this crazy thing we call "life."

So, to commemorate the beginning of our "Thankful" all-four season, daily holiday, here's what

I'm thankful for today.

I'm thankful for (too many things actually, but I'll narrow it down to a couple of things for today) my hunky hubby,Jorge and our daughter, Aly and the ease of her personality. We finally decided that she needs to sleep in her own bed in her own room. Dreading for this day to come because of all the horror stories we've heard from parents who waited until their babies were no longer babies. Toddlers. Sure the first night we (well, actually I) decided to, it was 1:30 a.m. (yes, you read right, 1:30 a.m.) her first waking up hour to appease herself by snuggling with momma. It was my last straw and then and there, she was moved to her bedroom. Uh hmmm... yeah. This should NOT be done in the middle of the night! I paid for it that night, but surprisingly and with a sigh of relief, the following nights were a breeze. A breeze laced with the alluring and calming scent of lavendar... in case she decided to put up a fight. Ah ha! Sweet smell of victory was ours for the taking!! Baby #2... BRING IT ON!!! Well, we're not preggo or anything. Just being a little too confident in our parenting ski-illz!!

So what are you thankful for?