Happiness is...at Shangri-la Boracay

Our arrival at the docks, via Shangri-la's own speedboats

our room

the beautiful beach

relaxing at the gardens

reception area, getting ready to leave

at the docks, getting ready to leave

What a beautiful place to relax and unwind...till next time!

Happy 4th Anniversary!

Happy 4th anniversary my dear! Has it really been four years since we became husband and wife? I still remember that day really well...

You were so handsome that day....

And I wore a lovely gown...

I felt so beautiful.

I was so excited to get married....

And so happy that it was finally here.

My mom cried, 'coz her only girl was getting married.

But both our families were so happy for us.

We had a great big party for our family and friends.

We laughed a lot and had a blast.

We had singing....

And dancing...

And had a great big feast!

But what I remember most was how ready and happy I was to finally be your wife. I was ready to start our life together and build our dreams together. And I remember the vows and promises that we spoke to each other:

"I, take you, to be my husband,

to have and to hold,

for better or for worse,

for richer or for poorer,

in sickness and in health,

to love and to cherish,

from this day forward until death do us part"

And to this day, I still keep this vow close and sacred to my heart. Thank you for four wonderful years together, and wishing for a lifetime more of happy memories, wonderful miracles and wishes to fulfill. I love you.

*Photography courtesy of Pat Dy.

Happy 1st Anniversary Pappy!

Dear Pappy,

 I can’t believe how fast time went by and we have now officially crossed the one year mark of married life.  The past year had been a very busy year for us.  We were able to travel and visit new places for our honeymoon, buy new furniture together, move to our new house, had some fights, and we even had the time to make a baby of our own.  I don’t think I can remember a time in my life when I have laughed this much, nor cried this much in a year!

 I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you have done for me, and continue to do for me.  I know the last two months have been very hectic and stressful for you, not only at work, but also at home.  Though sometimes it may seem like I don’t appreciate what you do for me, I want you to know that I am thankful for every little thing that you do.  Like doing the grocery shopping, or doing the laundry, or taking me to my doctor’s appointments, or putting lotion on my feet, or massaging my back when it is aching, or doing the Christmas shopping while I am stuck in bed (on doctor's orders).  I’m sorry if I am cranky or weepy sometimes, you can blame those episodes on my being hormonal.

 I hope you enjoy your trip to China with your family this time, coz this might be a last for you in a long time, hehe.  The next time you go on another trip like this, you might have to be hauling diapers and feeding bottles as well. 

 I am looking forward to the year ahead when we welcome a new addition to our family.  I’m sure you will be as good a father to our child, as you have been a good husband to me.  I can’t wait to hear our baby start calling you “Daddy” and have you wrapped around his/her little finger, hehe. 

 I love you Pappy!  Hope you also have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!