The most significant SNOW in NC in 5 years!

Aj was very excited when she heard from the news that there will be a snow coming. Finally that moment has arrived. Obviously, she was very happy. What can I say, she's been waiting for this since forever. She love playing in the snow too much I went to check online for Expedia Coupon. I might just score a good deal going to Appalachian Ski Mountains. This would be a nice surprise for my sweet baby doll. Don't you think?

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

In my attempt to serve the hubs with a decent meal, I went all out and got all the necessary things I needed for my Shabu Shabu Feast Style Dinner. This was our 9th year Anniversary celebration. We usually go out to dinner with AJ in tow during our Anniversaries. We actually really don't mind at all. It is always fun to celebrate it with our babydoll. This year we feasted on Seafood, Beef, different kinds of Veggies and the Noodles. It was an awesome experience doing this ourselves . Because we usually go to our favorite restaurant (Shaba shabu Thai Japanese Restaurant)if we are craving shabu shabu style dinner. Now that we could do it, we don't have to spend too much money and don't have to think about the 20% TIP since the restaurant we go to is FINE DINING. If you are not familiar about the tip system here in the US. It's customary to give 15% TIP of your total bill for a normal restaurant but 20 t0 25% to the more finer restaurant. If you are generous enough to give more than the guideline that would be greatly appreciated. The next time you go back expect a royalty treatment I can guarantee you that.



And this is what I prepared earlier. A simple BRUNCH to start our day!




I BID YOU GOOD EATING!

JANUARY BABIES!

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to my dearest Brother Rhod today (January 17) and to my dearest Sister JAM on January 21! I wish you both good health, good wealth and everything in between. I LOVE YOU BOTH ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT. MUAH!!!

Makes me want to SCREAM!

Who would have thought we would be spending our day at the mall waiting for confirmation from Ford (Auto shop) about the hubs car if it’s ready to be picked up. This was a few hours away before New Years Eve. We didn’t expect this at all but I guess we just got lucky! Unbelievable! Tsk!!! When the hubs discovered that his car wouldn’t start. He had to jumpstart it with my car. He thought that the battery was the problem. Apparently not! It was just a loose/faulty battery cable. (Doing this, he didn’t think that my car would be in jeopardy.)

I couldn’t help myself but whine “I’m supposed to be in bed right now warm and cozy and probably still dreaming” I said to the hubs. Well, you know my hubs, he just smiled and said don’t worry this will be over soon. You can go back to bed as soon as we get home. “Promise” he said. Yeah right! Of course I wasn’t able to go back to bed. Are you kidding me! There were a lot of things to do. I had to prepare and cook our food for New Years Eve. Finally, when I was done I was able to relax and rest my weary self. (Ugh! I just didn’t like waking up too early. I can barely open my eyes.) The hub was lucky I’m not one of those wives that just leave their husband at the auto shop and wait for their car to be fixed. 

Despite the car trouble our New Year turned out quite well and we had an awesome time. I really can’t complain. What a nice way to Welcome 2009. Or so I thought!

I was hoping that would be the end of our car troubles (at least not too soon) Oh boy! I thought wrong! I was about to pick up AJ from school but unfortunately my car wouldn’t start. Great! Now what? (First day back to school, Jan 05) *Sigh* My battery died and the hubs couldn’t jump start it. We had to call a towing truck. Grrr!!! AJ missed her ballet class, had to pay the towing company, purchase a new battery and pay for the labor. Whew! I was just wondering what’s going to be next? Geez! It scares the hell out of me, But who knows?

My brother is very lucky I never heard of him complaining about his motorcycle being in trouble. I’m sure he’s going to go nuts if he sees this
motorcycle parts he loves his motorcycle too much it’s like his 3rd baby. Maybe I should convince the hubs to get a new motorcycle and dispatch his old car. Less worries fewer problems. Yeah! Like that's going to happen!

Short Cook Order Anyone?

Suddenly the hubs craved for Instant Noodle Soup. We actually haven't had this in ages. Since he opted to stay and work here at home today, that's what I made for him for lunch. I threw in some frozen leftover ham we had from Christmas and added one beaten egg then I put a little drop of Sesame oil to the soup so at least it would taste like homemade. It could have tasted fresher if only I had green onions in hand. Oh well! That's all I had so I worked with everything I had on hands. This brings back memories... I loved eating this stuff when I was in college. I'm sure my brother Rhod would remember. Right,Bro? Hee-he...
Good thing the hubs planned to cook SHRIMP/BROCCOLI RISOTTO for dinner. At least we are going to have a decent meal for tonight. I'll post pix next time and the recipe.

Something for little ZOE!

We were invited by my friend for dinner to meet her sister and family who came to visit from Scotland. They have lots of good things to tell about Scotland. They’re encouraging us to visit and said they would love for us to stay with them. What a nice gesture. This would be great for our future plan to visit Europe. At least we won’t need to worry about our accommodation anymore. Right? So we told them that we’ll keep that in mind and we’ll give them a call immediately if we ever decide to do so.

Before they headed back to Scotland, we invited them for a simple brunch at home. My friend’s sister was impressed with my daughter’s bedroom that she asked where I got the bed. So I told her where but unfortunately they only deliver here in United States. She said she would love to get one because she wanted little Zoe out of their room (she’s been sleeping with them since she was born, now she’s three) so they could rekindle the fire if you know what I mean hahaha…. But she doesn’t know where to get it since she’s always busy and never have the time to scout for furniture in their area. She and her husband are preoccupied with too much work because of their growing business. That’s when it hit me and I suggested we go online and check ottoman beds and we found something similar that AJ has. I was so confident she would love this site since I have seen good reviews from their happy costumers and it seems that they never fail to deliver. She seemed happy and said would check the site again when she gets back home to Scotland. She wanted to check the site with little Zoe so the little one could pick whatever she wants since she knows they have something for everyone. She was very happy to learn that they have a wide selection of beds and they even offered 45% off on some of their selected items and free delivery on orders over £499. I was so glad I was able to help her. If you live in the United Kingdom and you are planning to redecorate your room and need a new bed, head on to http://www.time4sleep.co.uk/. They even swear you can have your best nights sleep with their beds. Who wouldn’t want that? Anyways, their collection includes timeless classics, alongside striking new contemporary designs that sure look pretty and comfortable. They always have the latest styles and their prices are unbeatable so you know that you’re getting the value for your money. Should you need any help choosing your dream bed, just give them a call and a member of their team will be more than happy to help you in every step of the way. Happy Hunting!

Holiday Splurges is over HAHA...

Now that the holidays are over, we can all finally relax and continue with our lives without stressing too much. Anyways Christmas has come and go just like that. As usual it was just the three of us again. Hey! I'm not complaining. We actually had a very nice Christmas. I just thought it would have been more nicer if we were able to celebrate it with our family in the Philippines. There's nothing compared to being home. Don't yah agree? Maybe next time. (I'm secretly wishing and so is AJ ahihi...)

NEW YEAR? Now that's a different story.