Hello, Miguel Iñigo Gabriel

Welcome to the latest addition to our growing family ...

Miguel Iñigo Gabriel Soriano or " Baby Migo"

Born: November 11, Wednesday

Time: 1052am

Place: Medical City, Pasig

Weight: 7.3 lbs

Length: 20 in.

More about Baby Migo's birthing post to follow ... For the meantime, I leave you with our first family picture with Baby Migo.

black friday shopping

Just can't wait for the Thanksgiving or Black Friday Sale. I've been saving up lately so I can get the kids shoes and clothes for the holiday season. AsI browse the web for possible must have's for the little girl, I saw this really elegant, and nice looking equestrian apparel that will suit her perfectly. I so love the nice outfit, looks comfy and glam especially paired with the tall black riding boots. I even so want the set for myself! LOL. I just wish I have enough funds to buy the entire outfit. From the shirt blouse, pants, boots and accesories. It will be a very classy outfit for the little girl, don't you think so? And not just for this holiday season but for all-year round wear.

on weight gain

Excessive weight gain during the last weeks of my pregnancy is an understatement. I can't believe I grew that big and fast! Though as per my OB, I am still at my normal weight with 20-25 lbs allowable treshold, but nevertheless, I am still big comparing my pre-preggo body. How I wish I can go back to my old weight 5 years ago. Those days wherein I can eat all the sweet cravings I like without worrying gaining additional pounds. Thus, now I am thinking of taking an effective diet pills to speed up my weight loss. Any suggestions?

Nov 1, 38th week

at 39th week : Nov 11 full term

Christmas Gift from Margaux

Thanks Margaux for the lovely Hello Kitty convenience store. Sam loves this early christmas present ... just as she wished for! Now she's a proud owner of Hello Kitty mini village. Hehehe!

I haven't bought yet for Samantha's MBAP baby, Estong (Alpha's cutie kiddo). Was about to get him this week his Christmas wish, unfortunately with Migo's impeccable timing, need to hold all my shopping activities for the meantime. Let's see.

vacation planning

The husband and I already started talking about our travel plans for year 2010. You see, with the new addition of a baby in the family, going abroad or long vacations should be well planned. Not only we should be financially ready, we need to consider the emotional and physical readiness of the kids when going out for long trips. And since the husband and I thinking of going to Hawaii early this year, bringing our five year old daughter may be feasible but to consider bringing our new born son ... it may not be wise or practical decision at this time.

And since we already planned to spend seven days in Hawaii to attend his telco-conference, our aunt based in Florida begging us to consider flying to Florida and spend time with her and enjoy beautiful orlando vacations. She's willing to shoulder our additional domestic airfare from Hawaii to Florida just to allow us to enjoy the tropical weather on the East Coast side of the US. Tempting, huh?! Her offer is really good and will save us a lot of money, but the husband I haven't decided if we will take her offer. Going on an extended vacation may be difficult for us especially it is still school time for the little girl and with a little kid in tow. Anyway, no definite decision yet. Let's see, we still have a month to decide if we will take the travel offer.

home improvements - the living room

Since I plan to do some home improvements lately, I plan to do some minor changes in our living room. As a start, I so want to prepare our living room with a Christmas theme atmosphere by putting some home accents like with a splash of red and gold colors. From corner center pieces, accent chairs or pillows, table centerpieces and even rugs. I saw on the web area rugs which I think will be prefect for my holiday theme effect. A small area rug will be nice focal point of the house, and getting the deep red color will just be perfect to match the festive mood theme of the house. Anyway, the price is very competitive and it even offers free shipping for items priced above $75. Great deal, huh! You, any plans for home improvement this year?

at 38 weeks ...

... I am ready to pop! Tummy really pronounced and you can see I am already quite top heavy already. Just waiting for the the big day! LOL.

Anyway, this shot was taken last November 1 to celebrate All Saint's Day at Heritage Memorial Park. This special holiday is done to celebrate memory of our loved-ones. Together with me, the little batinella Samantha who enjoyed our picnic and play time at the park.