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Colorful, Artistic New Kit!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:22:00 +0000

This colorful and beautiful kit is already available at Scrappindigikreations, Scrapable and Scrapladies, made by the artistic designer Lorie. You can also visit her page and grab this freebie.

Here are my lo's for this kit! Happy Monday everyone! :)

Catch me! for Weekend Snapshot #56

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:44:00 +0000

When we've visited the Montreal Botanical Garden, this bird caught my attention. My daughter too was eager to catch this bird. She was running around and sadly, she was not successful! :) Have a great week ahead! Happy WS!

Officially Fall!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Leaves are starting to fall and their colors are just magnificent. It makes a total difference whilst the amazing maple leaves are changing its colors, it is really breathtaking!
The temperature is also going down, it's colder with a bit of rain showers in the morning or afternoon.
Saturday night, we've had diner with some Filipino friends and neighbors living here in Brossard. It is my first time to have a chit-chat with an Ilonggo and honestly he made me laugh! I don't have anything against Ilonggos huh? I know that Ilonggo's / Ilongga's are sweet and they speak a little differently from us Tagalogs, but the way he talk is really funny. I mean funny in the sense that even he's mad, he still sound sweet! For me, it's really cute! It's only then I realized that I had an Ilongga friend back in college. I just don't know where she is right now, but she is just a darling and a dear friend.
Ohh by the way, I believe that there is a huge difference between us Tagalogs and Ilonggos. For us, even if we are not mad, we sound mad and most people who really doesn't know us might have mis-interpretation about our tone.

Have a great week ahead dear friends and bloggers! Enjoy! :)

You're Kreative!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Thank you sis Joanne for this award! :)

Now, it is my turn to give this award away according the following rules:

1. The winner may put the logo on his or her blog.

2. Put a link to the person you got the award from.

3. Nominate 5 blogs.

4. Put links to the blogs.

5. Leave a message for your nominees.

I would like to pass this award to the creative bloggers Abie, Eds, Emz, Lorie and Sheng.

Bedroom furniture

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Last night when we were about to sleep, my 2 year old daughter asked me if we can sleep in the new room. "I want to sleep in the new room! new room!", that was her exact words. I was surprised because it was the first time she insisted to sleep in the new room. Ever since this BEDROOM FURNITURE arrived, I noticed this sudden change in her. At first she was afraid to stay there but now, she's spending most of her time jumping in the bed and playing with her favorite toys and playhouse in that room. I believe this PLATFORM BED is making her stay more fun.

Aside from the simple and elegant design of this BEDROOM FURNITURE, I'm not worried that she will fall down from the bed while sleeping or playing. This PLATFORM BEDS are not just designed for elegance but crafted for safety as well. As this is more important to me since I have a daughter who just love to turn our bedroom to a playhouse.

I'm glad that little by little, my daughter is enjoying her new BEDROOM FURNITURE most especially her PLATFORM BED. Sooner, she will be sleeping there alone without being afraid. I really can't believe she's growing up so fast. It's her second week in the daycare and she is not crying anymore. Also, she stopped calling herself "baby", she said she's a big girl now!

First day in the daycare

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Yesterday morning, i have to wake her up at 8:00am since we have to be at the daycare before 9:00am. It's only 10 minutes away from our place but the preparation will take a lot of my time, so we have to be really early. At the daycare, their breakfast will be served at 9:00am then some exercise, following activities at the park and coloring / writing activities. But maybe the summer is really over, it's getting cold here so going out might not be that fun.

The hardest part was when i left her in the daycare, I said goodbye to her and she embraced me tight. She was playing when i left so she didn't noticed. I really don't want her to see me go so I left quietly. After that, I headed back home to clean-up and got finished before the 12:30 pick-up time. I was at the daycare while they were having lunch and Elyse didn't noticed me. I was asked by the teacher to wait outside the room then she accompanied Elyse, telling her "Look who's here! See, i told you.. your Mommy will come back." Yes, she cried.. about 10-15 minutes and every time she remembers me. But the teacher said that for the first day, she did very good. She also said that we will see if she will cry a lot tomorrow or she'll be better, if the latter, then on Wednesday she will start her whole day stay.

Elyse seems excited to tell me her stories, she said that she played outside in the broom broom / car. She said that she had vegetables and milk, but according to her teacher she didn't took her milk since it's in the cup. When i asked her if she like her school, she said yes! I told her that tomorrow we will come back again but she seems puzzled. Maybe she's thinking that I'll leave her again tomorrow.

Kids at play

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:53:00 +0000

Kids at play is here! Lorie's latest fun kit available at Scrapable, Scrapladies & Scrappindigikreations!

my lo's using this kit!

Weekend Snapshot #53

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:06:00 +0000

Saturday, we we're able to grab some stuffs from Old Navy in Champlain mall. Sunday, we stayed in the house and took a walk to the park in the afternoon. It was windy and cold outside but Elyse still enjoyed her swing ride. Have a great week ahead!

I miss you!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:44:00 +0000

Yesterday morning when she woke up and still in her bed, she just said "Daddy is in the office." Maybe she just realized that her Daddy already left for office while she was sleeping. So, I said "Yes, Daddy is in the office because?" and she replied "to buy milk for Elyse!". And as her morning routine, she didn't failed to say "Good morning Mommy.., "Good morning Austin.., Good morning Tasha.. " and so on. Around 7:00pm when Daddy arrived from the office and she rushed to him, embraced him tight and surprisingly, she said "I miss you Daddy!". We we're laughing with amusement! Having such a sweet little girl is indeed the most wonderful blessing. To hear those words melts my heart. Kids are truly amazing!

I have mixed emotions about Elyse going to the daycare. Yes, I'm lucky that I got a daycare for her but on the other hand, I can't hide my sadness for this milestone in her life. It's exciting for her but it is also her first step away from me. I'm afraid that she will learn to be independent, gain a lot of friends and discover new things. I can't deny the fact that she's growing up so fast, faster than I can imagine. Maybe I'm being too selfish but I'm just a mother. I will miss her mess, her voice, her tantrums.. everything. Although she continuously testing my patience, most of the time she's making me smile and laugh. She inspires me and makes me realize how wonderful life is.

Home Furnishings and Warm comforters

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:41:00 +0000

From time to time, I'm fond of checking the net for the home furnishings available online. And since it's already September and winter season is just around the corner, I have to search for the best offer available on home furnishings like set of comforters. I'm still patiently searching and turning the pages of catalogs from different shopping malls around my area and compare their prices. I admit that i can't stand a chilly day, most of all the -40 degree Celsius. So how will i survive on winter season? Our heater will surely help but of course a nice set of comforter will make me feel warm and comfortable.

At the home furnishing section, I saw this huge collection of comforters on sale. I'm specifically looking for hypo-allergenic comforters since my daughter has allergies. I also like this reversible comforter with the price practically affordable in it's class. I just love the smoke/chocolate color, I'm sure it will change the ambiance of our room. It is also available in different colors and the best part of this, I can order this online so no hassle of going to the mall.

Newest Kit Preview

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:58:00 +0000

Watch out for this fun kit available soon! I just can't wait, It's really fun! Have a great day everyone.

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Prison Break is back!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:32:00 +0000

Have you seen the Prison Break premiere last night? Wow!!!! Once again, it's a shocker! Did you know that Sara is back? Yes, she's alive! And that reunion between Sara and Michael gave me goosebumps! I missed them! This season looks like it's going to be a wild ride, surely my Monday evening will never be the same again..

But the first scene while Michael was writing a letter to unknown recipient, with his suit and tie, working in his office again makes me wonder what will happen this season.. It's going to kill me! :)

Until next Monday! Have a great week ahead!

Weekend Snapshot at the Botanical garden

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:39:00 +0000

Happy Monday to all! Here's my entry for the weekend snapshot.

We spent our Saturday at the Montreal Botanical garden. It was our first time to visit the place that was located just across the Olympic stadium. It was a huge garden and I guess we've visited only less than half of the total area. Next time, i'll make sure that we can visit the other areas too.

Homogenized milk and Daycare

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:55:00 +0000

Since we arrived here in Montreal, i started introducing 3.25% homogenized / fresh milk to Elyse but i wasn't successful. She still prefer the Nestle formula or follow-up milk. For the past couple of days, i started mixing it again in her daily diet and yesterday she wasn't aware that she's already taking pure homo! I'm so happy that finally she didn't bother to ask for "new milk" or "change to other milk". I was waiting for her reaction but she took it just like her formula.

I'm still actively searching for a good daycare.. the reason why I'm not visible in the blogosphere these days. I have visited a lot of daycare and I'm so so happy that i found a very good, clean, organized and educative daycare just 10minutes away from my place. The Romanian owner is very nice, she's a bit strict with her policies but i guess she can work things out. I guess she's experienced in her field, i trust her and i know she can take care of Elyse. I was surprised when she told me not to bring Elyse's feeding bottles, and on her first day i don't even have to stay, it's a bit strange, I'm getting nervous too because I really don't know what will happen. But she assures that Elyse will get used to it. According to her, "she will be fine!". She told me not to worry too much. She knows the feeling of a first time mother and leaving my precious daughter behind will never be easy, most especially she is my only child but she made me understand that it's only for the best. It will be the first time that Elyse will stay in the daycare and will be away for 8 hours a day, 5 times a week. So, my husband who was also surprised, laughed over things after i told him the scenario. He said "good luck" to her and hoping she can easily pull things off.

Now, we are always telling Elyse that soon she will go to school and she just have to be nice to her classmates and teachers, that mommy and daddy will go to office so she can have more toys. She said "yes" but this morning when she woke up and i was not beside her, Fred told her that mommy is in the office.. she cried a lot and screamed "mommy, mommy!". Well, good luck to us! September 8 is her first day in the daycare. I hope that Elyse will cooperate well with us! I really hope that "she'll be fine!".

Happy weekend to all!

LP # 22 Ayaw Ko

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Ang unang beses na sya ay ginupitan ng buhok. Dito ko sya nakitang nagwala ng ganito. Noong una enjoy sya sumakay sa mini car na upuan, ngunit nung i-ready na sya para sa gagawing paggupit ng kanyang buhok, sya ay nagsimula ng umiyak at sumigaw ng "No!" Maligayang araw ng Huwebes sa lahat!

Newest kit and lo!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:19:00 +0000

Happy Monday to all! Here's the newest simple and sweet kit from Lorie called A Simple Life. I love the colors, it is really pretty!! You can grab this at Scrappindigikreations, Scrapladies & Scrapable.

and my lo's!

I love shopping!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:53:00 +0000

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~Credits: Paper & Elements Created by Kim Jensen / Layout by JennyL

1. Don’t remove the credits when you post the image.
2. Please link back to the person who tagged you
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too
4. You need to pass this tag to many friends you think loves shopping.
5. Come back at BARGAIN.SALES.DEALS. and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.
6. Enjoy Shopping !!!

SHOPAHOLICS : 1.) A Slice of Life 2.) Jenny Said So 3.) Simply Jen 4.) This and That 5.)Bargain.Sales.Deals. 6.) Me and Mine 7. ) Little Peanut 8.) Creative in Me 9.) Pea in a Pod 10. The Shopaholic in Me 11.) Life's Simple Pleasures 12.) My Planet Purple 13.) Women With Xtarordinary 14.) Women With Extraordinary Life 15.) Princess Vien 16.) Me, Myself and I 17.) My Life

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Thanks Joanne for the tag!
Now, I'm sharing this tag to all shopaholics in my blog list. Feel free to grab!

LP # 20 Liwaliw sa Disneyland Paris

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:36:00 +0000

Ang aking pamilya ay mahilig magliwaliw, siguro ito ang pinakagusto naming gawin. Isa sa mga lugar na na-enjoy namin ay ang Disneyland sa Paris. Pakiramdam ko, kahit ako ay bumalik sa pagkabata. Ang aming anak na 2 taong gulang ay sobrang nag-enjoy din sa kanyang mga nakita lalo na sa "It's a small world" na ride. Ito ang isa sa mga paborito nyang kantahin at laruin. Ang kanyang mga laruan ay madalas nyang pinaglalaruan at pinaiikot na animoy nakasakay sa carousel habang kinakanta nya ang "It's a small world". Maligayang araw ulit ng Huwebes sa lahat at ang aking pagbati sa matagumpay na EB!

Online Diva!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:28:00 +0000

Thanks Abie for this tag!

The button is a Flair created by Litzie!

RULES:
1. Post the button in your blog.
2. Please link back the person that gave the button to you.
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
4. You need to pass the button to at least 4 people that you think are also divas in any way.
5. Come back here and leave your post url so you can be added to the master list and help increase our rankings.
6. Please add to the list below a reason why you love being online all the time.

Online Divas:1. All Merging in the Path of My Life2. My Big Picture3. Walk on Red with Me4. Supah MaMa Wannabe5. The Stories of a Now SAHM6. When Mom Speaks7. Kathycot Cooking With a Twist 8. Coffee Table Conversations 9. My Precious Niche 10. The Shopaholic In Me 11. Our Journey to Life 12. My Life 13. Your Blog here

Reasons why I am an Online Diva:
1. Litzie - It helps me pass time when I’m at work and don’t have any patient to attend to.
2. Kathycot - Because it serves as my past time plus it gives me moolah for my kapricho’s
3. Jacqui - keeps me updated with all the online sale ; chikas and tsismis also from my online friends.
4. Eds – I looove being online the whole day and I’m definitely addicted to blogging (even at work but with exception- when I’m with Aj- Family First!)
5. Jody - I love writing, I love sharing stories about myself, my family. I also love reading stories from other people. In other words, I’m tsismosa! Hahaha.
6. Peachy - because I am ! I enjoy the online world, it keeps me up to date with my friends , and my family.
7. Abie – I think I’m online almost everyday. It helps me get connected and get updated with my friends and relatives. It is also my way to pass time, to share my thoughts or just share anything about me, my life, and my family.
8. Yvelle- I just love being online and getting connected with my friends and family back home.

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I would like to pass this tag to other online divas: Lorie, Mommyallehs and Sheng

Lil Mermaid is here!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Here's the latest kit designed by Lorie called Lil Mermaids & Friends, now available at Scrappindigikreations, Scrapladies & Scrapable.

and my lay-outs using the kit:

New Guest Creative Team!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:39:00 +0000

Have you seen this? Yes! this is the "new" thing I'm talking about! I was chosen as one of the guest ct's for LorieM. Thanks again Lorie! Happy Monday to all! For more info about the Summer Snapshots kit, please check my previous post here. Cheers!

St. Joseph Oratory in Weekend Snapshot

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:54:00 +0000

Our friends from Toronto stayed with us over the weekend so we toured them around Montreal. We visited the St. Joseph Oratory and here is my shot. Have a safe and great week everyone!

Dating 101

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:18:00 +0000

1. When was your first kiss and where?
Secret! ;P

2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last?
It was 13 years ago before I met my husband. It lasted for 3 years.

3. What age were you allowed to date?
After college, but I guess i started dating when i was in high school (which is of course a secret!) :D.

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager?
Got drunk!!! lol.... By the way, i don't think it's because of love. I'm just one crazy teen. It is the reason why I'm not taking anything with alcohol now. :)

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret?
5 years. The secret? Nothing is impossible if you love each other. Everything else will follow.

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down?
We're on our 4th year when he proposed and another year for the wedding preparation. So, 5 years.

7. How did you know he was the ONE?
I just knew it!

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date?
After finishing her studies!!!

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent?
I think i will be strict. But who knows it might change.

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating? Don't let those guys fool her around. Be smart and responsible.

Tagging: Everyone in my blogroll! :) Have fun!

It's cool! It's fun!

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:33:00 +0000

Watch out for this! It's cool, it's fun! I'm sure you will love it. ;)

I (Don't) Hate These Chores

noreply@blogger.com (yvelle) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:36:00 +0000

Thanks Sheng for this tag. :)

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This meme is pretty simple.

Here are the rules:
1.) List down the household chores you hate and why. Do you think you can survive without helpers and nannies?
2.) Copy the image.3.) Tag as many girlfriends you want, the daddies and hubbies can also join.
4.) Add your blog's link in the domesticated divas linky love. You can add all your blogs.
5.) Leave ME a comment and I'll add you up in the masterlist.

DOMESTICATED DIVAS: Living the Healthy Life / Sripe & Yellow / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Something Purple / Em's Detour / Insights from the Grocery Cart / Living A'La Mode / Joy's In Life / Sheng's Simple Thoughts / My Life /YOUR BLOG HERE

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My answer:
As my husband said, no other house helper would be better than me. :) I just love doing everything in the house. So, it's not a hate for me.

Now, I would like to pass this to:Eds, Jane, Jody, Melisse.