Happy 8th Birthday King!

Our dearest King turns 8 today.  Even though his MOm is no longer with him, we made sure that every moment would be a fun day for him and the whole family.

In line with Cordova's tradition, the birthday celebrant gets to choose where he would like to dine on his special day.  King chose Yellow Cab, since the one nearest our place (Eastwood) was inaccessible due to Charice Pempengco's concert, we ended up at Greenhills SanJuan branch.  Far, but again, the birthday celebrant gets what he wants :)

Then the whole family went crazy at Timezone...

We went home a little past 12 midnight.  Tired but happy.  King's birthday brought out the kids in us :)

Happy Happy Birthday King! We love you!

HappY FaTher's daY

A rare treat/event for the Cordovas.... All complete to celebrate Father's day.  Since Papa loves anything to do with fish, and we have kids to consider, what better way but to celebrate it at Manila Ocean Park.

I was smiling the whole day, and I noticed it too with my Mom and siblings.  I just didn't want the day to end.  I wish Papa could relax more an dedicate more time with family, that business is not everything.  At least, when Joaquin came into the world, Papa had more reason to enjoy life.

Happy Father's day Papa, I pray to have more years to celebrate Father's day with you.  I still have lots of things I want to buy you, not that you ever asked, but I'll be in constant depth to you... for all the things you've taught and shown me.  Love you Papa!

And to the other man in my life...

Happy Father's day Hun!  Thanks for trying to be the best Papa for our Biggie boy :) We love you!

aLmoST dOnE

Last two weeks at OJT.  I can't believe it's almost over.  I'm so used to the system that I felt I'm already employed here, just with no salary though. lol.

I will miss the new friends I made...

I will miss the dishes I learned to make...

Of all kitchen sections, I will miss most the Japanese...

Over all the experience at H Hotel is an extraordinary one.   I thank the school for trusting me enough to send me in this prestigious hotel.  Chef J gave me a grade that she said I very well deserve.  I was elated.  I knew I gave it my best and I got rewarded. I was smiling from ear to ear and happy with my added knowledge.  When I got home to my son, he refused to come near me.  I coaxed him to eating and sleeping with me but he wouldn’t budge.  He said flat in my face, “Ayoko sa yo Mama, palagi mo ko iwan, always wala ka.” I left H feeling a winner, I got home as a loser mom.  The price you pay for knowledge.  I hugged my son, said sorry, and promised that I’ll make it up to him.  If he only knew that I’m doing this all for him.  One thing priceless I gained from this training is that I realized my priorities in life.   It used to be Student, Mom, and Wife, now it’s Mom, Wife, and a Student. 

hAppY 4Th yEAr anniVeRsAry!

A week before the release of schedules, I begged Chef Jesse for day-offs on our anniversary :)  She made a mental note, and said yes.  Come the release of schedule, the day-off given was not I requested.  I approached her and I reminded her... Yey! She just forgot it and said I just go ahead with the original plan! Yey!!!  Tagaytay here we go!

I challenged Hubby months ago that he better plan our anniversary on his own.  Why?  Well remember last year that he totally dumped our anniversary for his rowing?  Now, part of his forgiveness, is to make it all up for all the future anniversaries to come. Hehehehe...

The day started with breakfast at Taal Vista Hotel :)

wherein Joaquin was serenaded to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars :)"

Then off we went to check in at Summit Ridge Hotel...

Where we checked out the neighboring sites... or fake cardboard sites.. lol

Where my boys swam to their hearts desire...

Then we heard mass at this cute little solemn chapel...

Then we had dinner at Buon Giornos...

 

Little boy awoke to fog. which he didnt like at all. lol.

Before checking out, we had breakfast at their dainty little restaurant run by CCA

Then we had a late lunch at Army Navy...

Over all it was one of our best celebrations :)

MoTher's dAy

Joaquin is sick today.  A really bad case of diarrhea.  One might complain, "Why of all days!" But not me.  I am just happy that it is my day-off, that I can personally take care of him.  Nothing beats the look of your child's face when he sees that you are right beside him in times of pain and uneasiness.  My heart melted when Joaquin wants nothing but just me.  Nothing is more rewarding than to hear your son call out to you, "Mama. Mama ikaw lang gusto ko. Mama sakit tummy ko, dito ka lang"

So if one might ask, how was my mother's day?  ... It was perfect :) The way it should be.

Hunnie's 32nd birthday!

Hunnie always as simple... would like to keep things... uhm...simple. lol.  Like his 32nd birthday celebration.  No frills, no fuss, none whatsoever... just the three of us :)

We had lunch at Taal Vista HOtel, were I think the buffet was a steal!  Hun did I think 5 rounds! lol lol.  The staff was really pleasing and accommodating.  Love them!

They even surprised hunnie with a birthday cake!  How sweet of them :) which of course disappeared in a matter of seconds. lol.

Then we headed of to the garden area overlooking the Taal volcano to goof around. :)

Little boy had a blast!  That's why he was so tired that he immediately fell asleep as soon as he hit the car :)

my drEam kiTchEn

I've read and reread THE SECRET, but i've never made one post nor made my visual board.  Hope it's not too late :P

My dream kitchen...

 photo courtesy of kitchens.com

Nothing fancy, functional with clean defined lines :)