The Party’s over… finally!

I thought nobody’s coming aside from Michelle and family (husband and 2 kids), my sister from LA with her husband, Sabiha (one of the nurses that I’ve placed) and her family (they also come with my sister from LA) and Analyn with her bf (Scott) and his 2 kids. I almost cancel the party because I invited a lot of people but only one of them RSVP (Michelle). I don’t know if I need to cook or what. I actually don’t know how to cook and I’m depending to my best friend here (Analyn) but I’m not really sure if she can help me cook since she went to Gardnerville for the night but she’s so nice she come up early and help me do everything. I cannot do it without her and my sister Myrna. They get so tired though:-( One of the cakes that I baked (cake for Robby/Thomas the Tank Engine Cake) is a mess. I did not wait ‘till it cool down, that’s why:-). We only have one cake (For Rachel/Barney cake) but its okay because Robby get so tired and exhausted playing with 12 kids, he went to our place early and I can’t find him so Rachel blow her candle without any problem. We did not cook all the food that I need to serve just bihon/pansit, cassava cake, fruit salad, chicken salad, pizza, ham (not filled with cheese because I don't know how to cut it), spring roll/lumpia (2 kinds), cake and ice cream because I don’t have any idea who is coming. I invited 27 kids all in all but some of them like the Alviso Family went for vacation in Mexico and they just arrived that day so they are so tired and cannot make it, some of them got confused about the date and went to our house late (the next day) and some of them are too far away (4 to 5 hrs drive). We’re just so glad that the Brach Family came even though it’s a long drive for them (more than 2 hrs.). Everybody have fun except that I missed my sister. We did not even have a picture together. They drive from LA to here and 12hrs going back to LA because they used a different route. It makes me feel guilty that I never spend time with her. I also did not take any picture at the party just a short video but my sister took some so I thank her for that. I did not do any games since the kids are all busy anyway playing with the long balloons outside, inside and upstairs. The kids also played “Simon says” upstairs and some of them played ball outside after they popped the balloons. The parents are also happy just talking to each other specially me:-) 2 of my friends from church that I never saw for a long time came over (Adelle and Michele). The kids also enjoy the T-shirts with Robby, Rachel, Barney and Thomas and the goody bag full of candies.

Money… money… money! Why are you so important?

My daughter begs me to crack a candy while I’m trying to bake a cake for my son. In my stupidity I crack it using my teeth and my crown cracked too. I’m so upset to myself. I thought no way its $3,600.00... I don’t have that amount of money right now. I can’t leave with it so I called my dentist for emergency. I got a very early appointment 9:00 am. I went to bed around 4am and this morning hubby tried to wake me up for my appointment but Rachel woke up too. I put her back to sleep but I’m already 10 minutes late. I called the dentist office if I can still go. The dentist office is very close to our house. It’s only 5 minutes walk but I did not even comb my hair :-) I asked my dentist if she could do something to repair my crown. Unfortunately, porcelain can’t be repaired. I decided to ask my dentist to put a temporary tooth until I get some money.

Yesterday, I bought a lot of groceries from Raley’s Super Market but hubby doesn’t like it. He said “You’re trying to save some dollars but it’s not good for your health. I thought just for this party besides he is the only person I know that is so picky with food. He said “I don’t like you to serve a crap”. Oh gosh… I almost want to kick him but I know he is working so hard so I just keep my mouth shut. To make him happy, I went to grassroots and to overland meat and spend a lot of money for food :-(

My kid’s birthday celebration is tomorrow and I have a lot of things to do so I better run now while my kids are sleep.

It's Robby’s birthday today!

Robby, my boy

Robby, my boy

With untaught joy

You’re the greatest gift
That we never expect

Now you’re four
Not a baby anymore

You’re growing like a weed
And your brain is ahead.

Your sweetness and wisdom
A young person you’ve become

I hope you always know
How much we love you so

written by Mommy Suozi

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Yes, my big boy is now 4! Time really flies :-) We supposed to go swimming in Gardnerville but its still raining. I decided to bake a cake ‘ORANGE GLOW CHIFFON CAKE” from Epicurious and cook his favorite food “Spaghetti” The bad thing is the cake turned out hard as a rock :-( It’s so embarrassing. Robby keeps saying “Mommy, I want a cake not a bread?!” I told him, I would try again on Friday for their party but to be honest… I am scared. I don’t want to do it now. I might just ask Adele, my South African friend to help me bake and decorate the cake. She’s very good on this. I just she don’t mind helping me.

The whole day for Robby is so exciting. As soon as he woke up this morning, they went to the post office. Gifts from Grandma “Bob’s mom” and card from Grandpa’s sister is waiting for him. As soon as he gets home he got a call from Grandma”Bob’s mom”… Robby’s just so excited telling Grandma about the gift. It’s Thomas the Tank Engine collectors’ set of DVD's titled The Early Years of Thomas the Tank Engine and also Thomas the Tank Engine Flash light with all the different sounds. He watches the videos the whole day! Auntie Myrna (My older sister) also called him. After dinner Grandpa (Bob’s dad) and Sandy (Bob’s step-mother) called. They both enjoy talking to Robby and Robby’s so happy when they told him that he has a gift coming. He is a typical kid that loves to accept gifts... ha ha ha :-) but I don’t like him to get used to it. I actually told everybody that is invited not to bring anything. He got too many toys and goodness it’s so tiring to clean up. We don't have space for more toys too. Anyway, After few minutes Mama and Papa “Robby’s Lolo and Lola in the Philippines” called then my brother “Robby’s Uncle Don” then after 10 minutes my 2 younger sisters called “Robby’s Auntie Lalyn and Auntie Darling” It’s a busy day but exciting day too for Robby. I hope this coming Saturday is a fun day for everybody and the weather cooperate.

ExPeCtInG ThE BeSt

Father, You know what I am going through. Give me more faith and more victory. Open my heart and make my life perfect. Give me the endurance and integrity in my life. You know what I need Lord so I pray that you help me through this and make me better than I used to in Jesus name.

Relaxing Time

Forget all the stress and enjoy the beauty of Gods’ creation. It’s refreshing; the surroundings just put me back to the reality of my existence. The time being outside with my kids today is something that I really treasure. I realized that I am so blessed and what is going on right now is just temporary. God is just trying to give me a lesson and to make me stronger than ever. He is not done creating me :-)

I’m so glad I went out today. And, Yes, I finally got some sleep! I slept for 2 hours today and I feel okay. I don’t feel tired, sleepy or groggy. I have a lot of energy.

I and my kids went to Tahoe keys Blvd. They have a small park there and it’s walking distance to the Lake. It was fun for my kids and me. Then, Robby suggested going to the library but crazy me who forgot the dates and day. We went to the library without knowing that today is Sunday. The library’s closed. I thought my kids are getting tired so I decided to run to the grocery for a quick shop. On our way home the kids are beg me not to go home so we went to church. It feels so good being there again. I ignored God in my life when everything is fine. I feel guilty but God is a forgiving and loving God. Anyway, after the praise and worship, I heard Rachel crying in the nursery so I went and comport her. Rachel fall asleep and Robby wants to go home. We left the church early but I still feel the difference in my Life. Thank God for waking me up and for your mercy.



Here are some of our pictures at the Tahoe Keys.

Is it going to get better?

Yes, I'm still awake... I just finished taking a shower. I stayed longer inside than usual. The kids are all asleep and hubby's already in bed too. Hubby wants me to go out today so I cleaned the whole place, washed all the dishes and laundry so tomorrow as soon as I wake up, I'm ready to go. I've been inside the house for almost 2 weeks now so I think hubby is right. I'm getting crazy again:-) He wants me to go shopping with the kids but I don’t think I can drive going to Carson so I'm planning to just go to the park and/or to the Lake. I need to do something for my insanity. I'm not being nice to myself so I better listen to my husband before it's to late. It's to easy for me to get depress and staying inside the house will not help me. Anyway, I better go to sleep.

BuSiNeSs?!?!?!

Ok it’s been my 3rd day that I never get any sleep. Yes, I feel groggy or floating paper but I really can’t sleep. I feel depressed and frustrated. I don’t know what to do with my business. The recruitment industry is down and our clients are gone. It’s so upsetting but what should I do? I can’t relax and my brain doesn’t stop thinking. I talked to hubby again about relocating in a big city the other night but I just waste my time again. I used to live in a big city for more than 5 years in the Philippines and I can’t imagine myself living in a big city again specialty here in America but because of what is going on right now, I want to do it. But hubby really don’t like it and he’s been busy too for almost 2 weeks now trying to finish the drawing of the house that we’re going to build. I saw a job for Mechanical Engineer in Sparks, Reno the other night but hubby think it’s not worth it. Although I thought it is because the salary is by weekly and it’s more than 4k every 2 weeks. That’s a lot to my imagination especially right now that our business is not doing good. Unfortunately, hubby used to get double of that rate almost 9 yrs ago and also he said that he wants to build the house so he is not looking for job. But gosh… I feel crazy when I don’t get any money. The situation of my business right now makes me upset so easy. It’s so hard when you used to get a lot of money and then all of a sudden it stop. My heart is full of what ifs’ and fear. I wish I am like my hubby that is so relax but I am not. He keeps telling me to trust God… yeah, I do trust God but I need to do something. I can’t just sit here. Anyway, I sent some proposal again to few hospitals just hours ago. Hopefully, I hear something. Okay enough of my drama. I better go back to work.

EaSy DiNnEr

Hubby helped me cooked dinner and this is what we ate.

Grilled Fillet mignon with pappy’s choice seasoning; sweet potatoes with vanilla extract, sugar and cinnamon; Stir fried veggies: broccoli, carrots, and snap peas with lots of garlic and Hot & Spicy Szechunan stir-fry sauce. Woo… it is really hot and spicy. I can’t eat it so hubby ate all the veggies because I can’t take the spice but it’s my fault. I cooked it that way.

American food is really easy to prepare and its yummy too.

FaCeS?!

Ha ha ha ha ha... I don't know what's going on with me but I can't sleep. Anyway, I feel so bored and look what I did... Goofy but that's me when I don't know what to do.

Mommy, having a hard time?!

I’ve been busy searching for birthday ideas including cake recipes for 2 weeks now. I still can’t find a yummy one. Hubby is right; I’ll just get anxiety for what I want to do for my kids’ birthday. I got upset today when I found out that the t-shirts that I ordered online is not good for transfers. I tried to call the company where I bought the t-shirts but I’m going to loose a lot of money plus I need to pay a re stocking fee. I don’t know what to do now. I am so excited about this party for my kids but goodness; it’s hard especially for someone like me that don’t know how to cook. I never tried to be a host until I get married. I know, I’m still learning but I don’t want to make a mistake and I want the best party for my kids. I already make a list for food that I need to cook, games, decorations, supplies, stuff for the goody bag but that I still don’t know what to do for the t-shirts. The design is ready to be print out. I should order another set of t-shirts but I already spent a lot of money to the t-shirts that I ordered. How I wish I can exchange it but I can’t. I should sleep now. Maybe tomorrow when I wake up I get a better idea.

Anyway, here’s the picture of my kids and me that I captured today from the web cam.

You're Invited! Dual Birthday Celebration

It’s Robby and Rachel’s celebration. Join us at Chris Haven Vacation House, 1277 Kyburz Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA on October 29, 2005 around 3:30pm.

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