Valentines 2015

I thought of putting a big blog comeback by posting a lengthy post last Valentines but usual life got in the way. Valentines is a bit busier than usual for me because it almost always coincides with the Lunar New Year and these two are my busiest times aside from the Christmas holidays. Hunter's birthday is also a day before Valentines so while everyone was looking forward to the romance, I was actually running around finishing orders and organizing Hunter and his cousin Tacio's birthday.

Days before Valentines, we were fortunate enough to be invited again in GMA to be part of their Valentine feature. It's been five years since I started doing this little guestings and I am grateful for the opportunity. I still get a bit giddy just before the show. I'm just so thankful I have such a supportive little team.

with my ever-reliable SA Aiza

My supportive hubby who went straight to the set after a night shift

Studio Valentine Set-up

Checking my make-up at 3 am. A must after an all-nighter!

Paolo and I knew that we won't be having any Valentine date or getaway since he just started with his new job and is on-call even on weekends. Although busy, my schedule is very flexible so I do make the adjustments for the family when things get a bit hectic. Three days before Valentines, I got my gift from the hubby which is something I had been checking out for over a year already. I love it!

Y for "Ysa Yason" according to the hubby.

I also got 2 dozen red Ecuadorian Roses. Red has never really been my color but I think it is growing on me. =)

Sorry for the cheesy holding-the-flowers pose. I just had to! =p

Standing tall and proud in our new living room which is another post altogether!

Each rose is as big as a closed fist. If only they last a bit longer. 

We had to "celebrate" earlier since we decided to throw a simple 3rd birthday party for Hunter and his cousin Tacio who also celebrates his birthday a day after Valentines.

 I'm that mom who likes celebrating her child/ren's birthdays. No matter what I have to do for the next few days or how busy life gets, I need to be DIY-ing and doing things for my family. Creating memories especially for kids is one of the most important things to me. I can only hope they will appreciate it someday and look back with fondness.

I can't believe its Hunter 3rd already! His First birthday was just like months ago and his Second birthday celebration in Chicago was just like last week! Goodness, Hunter is just speeding along and I'm barely catching up!

Trains, Cars and Screwdrivers! A few of their favorite things 

DIY decors for our two boys

Desserts come first!

Everyone's favorite spot

Having their "secret" conversations

Simple feast for the family

All homemade!

Papa Pao/ Tito Pao

The boys didn't really care as long as they have their lollipops. =P

It was a happy day with family. I wish we could have invited more people but since it was such on a short notice and celebrated right smack on Valentines, we figured our friends will have plans. As long as the two little boys were happy even just with their pops and cut-out trains---everything is just swell. Until next year.

I thought we were done with all the Valentines hoopla but the morning after, I saw a little package at the foot of the bed. Another surprise! 

A sweet bucket bag chosen by Paolo. He figured the wallet was my choice---this one he chose for me. Makes it all the more special and sweet. 

One thing I've learned about family---when you do all the special things for them to show your love---you get it back tenfold. No need to demand. To find The One---you have to be The One. ;)

Cheers to love and family! ❤