daily chronicles

we will miss you, inday lilith

2008-01-10T21:16:03Z

1/1/66 - 12/12/07

aston benjamin

2007-10-24T02:06:18Z

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

3 month old birthday

2007-08-29T17:08:13Z

august 25, 2007

countdown to aston's one year old birthday! 9 more months to go!

like father, like son

2007-08-28T01:41:07Z

i know, it's a little cheesy but i can't help it! lol!

aston's smilefest at 2 1/2 months

2007-08-21T13:31:28Z

happy 2 month old birthday baby aston!

2007-07-31T03:22:51Z

2 months old and growing!

one month old birthday

2007-06-25T19:48:22Z

there's no stopping him, he's growing fast!

happy one month birthday, baby aston!

he's finally here

2007-06-05T19:15:00Z

aston benjamin
may 25 2007 6:37 pm
6 lbs 12 oz
19.5 inches

baby shower

2007-05-07T03:14:51Z

all photos by AILYNNE A.R. thank you!

baby shower

2007-04-12T03:45:11Z

thank heavens for sisters!

baby tracker

2007-02-07T04:35:24Z

he'll be here soon!

it's going to be a boy!

2007-01-09T14:58:29Z

there's no doubt about it. it's going to be a baby boy for us! woohoo!

baby update

2006-12-03T18:04:44Z

12 weeks and 5 days (he or she is no longer a beanie baby!)

profile

leg, tummy, head

hand

it's amazing how this tiny baby has grown from a bean-shaped spot transforming into a 3-inch little fetus still constantly developing and growing to be a miracle gift that it's meant to be! we're excited!

funny questions and answers

2006-11-15T14:58:25Z

things you need to know while you're pregnant and getting ready to have a baby :

Here’s some advice.

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes
she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during
labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air
current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my
wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from
childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel
and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

just thought i'd share.

after 6 years

2006-11-03T16:40:41Z

our baby is due june 9, 2007. year of the pig.

not worthy

2006-09-26T01:57:02Z

the bag snob, blogger world's ultimate bag expert has mentioned my little fashion diary this time on my entry, the making of a kelly. thanks bag snob!

a day and a half in san francisco

2006-09-19T14:50:02Z

6 years

2006-09-02T02:33:18Z

6 years is a long time. ben and i have been married that long and we're still making it work. compared to our parents that have been married for about 50 years, this number is nothing. 6 years ago on september 2, we were in a garden saying our vows in front of our family and friends and believing we're going to be fine sticking together.

the roads of marriage were not exactly paved with roses and gold everyday but we made our own little sacrifices to make both of us happy and contented. happy anniversary, honey!

scenes from a hawaiian-themed birthday party

2006-08-29T00:52:58Z

happy birthday jillian and burke!

the legend is back

2006-08-24T20:18:39Z

if you think you fell in love with john legend after hearing his first album when it came out, wait till you hear his latest album when it drops sometime this fall. the grammy-award winning artist will be coming out with a new album full of smooth tunes that will captivate and tug every heart out there! to listen to his first single, save room, click here.

thanks to friend, jo, for the heads up!

i heart filipino food

2006-08-09T17:16:32Z

i miss filipino food, the authentic kind. and if i don't get the real deal, here's a few items that will make you drool. you've got food on your clothes, literally.

bibingka t-shirt

halo-halo t-shirt

these are all creations of filipino creative genius cynthia bauzon-arre. you can get all these stuff here. and she has even cute wedding gear, too.

workout

2006-08-08T20:35:10Z

that's a word me and my husband have been dreading to hear. simply to lift our butts and go workout. sounds easy, eh? not if you wake up at 6 a.m. and go home around 6 p.m. i know, no excuses allowed here since we have a couple of machines at home that can aid us in making this simple enough for us.

anyway, i'd like to share this new reality tv show about working out with jackie, a trainer/gym owner based in l.a., who works with major beverly hills/hollywood figures to achieve that hot fit body. jackie's form is the body i'd like to have. her abs are to-die for, her arms super-toned. it's full of beautiful people hugging the limelight, if they're lucky. the show's story is pointless but still drama-packed. as the caption goes, 3 % body fat 97 % drama.

so, until i climb on my elliptical again - there's no 3 % body fat my way. i do agree though, that my life's full of drama.

workout, tuesday nights at bravo channel.

texas no-tax weekend

2006-08-03T16:52:15Z

in the attempts to save back-to-school shopping money, the annual no-tax weekend is here starting tomorrow until sunday. i have been eyeing a few items i think i'll get, like this paul and joe for target kimono dress in teal which i adore. i already got the black one but of course everyone is bored with black and all the teal sizes have been snapped up!

i think it's also a great time to stock up on under $ 100 basic clothing like shorts, tshirts, pajamas, sweaters, socks, shoes from stores like gap, urban outfitters, old navy, j.crew, banana republic etc. and some specialty boutiques have no-tax weekend sale re-pricing everything to under $ 100, to lure more shoppers on this 3-day event. it will be a crazy weekend, so i better start early friday and hit the stores together with all the soccer moms out there!

this NEXT blog

2006-08-02T02:33:21Z

what do you do when a blog network featured your don't-have-anything-else-to-do hobby blog on their site?

you gloat a little and yet be humbled at the same time. thanks, kristopher dukes.

indian cuisine brunch

2006-07-24T15:32:29Z

it was a lazy sunday morning but ben and i managed to get out of bed and decided to skip breakfast and just head out for a late brunch at indika restaurant off of westheimer street. the last time we visited this exotic indian restaurant was from their previous home tucked further away at memorial drive. that location still attracted culinary fans despite the distance but rave reviews (including gourmet magazine) had led loyal foodies to frequent the place.

since their move to this closer-to-downtown location, the resto has molded into a colorful, vibrant space. with it's high ceiling and open design, the atmosphere has stirred a modern yet ethnic vibe. for our orders, ben got the grilled halibut with curry, pilaf and peanut chutney. he stated that his fish tasted "fine" - unsure of what he meant, i took a dive with my fork and tried his fish. it was actually excellent. the halibut did not have a fish-y taste to it and it was fresh and the sauce infused well with both the fish and pilaf. i tried the chicken tandoori chaat salad with naan bread, which i found very tasty and spicy for my taste. i love the combination of cool sour cream and the hot spiciness of this dish. enough of my amateur review. the food fare did not fail, as always.

servers were dressed in all black, which i found a bit hair-salon-uniform copy but the service was not bad and they have an excellent cheerful valet that you can trust. that deserves a notice since ben is particular with parking issues. all in all, with varied new restaurant trips we've had in the past weeks, this brunch deserved a little mention here since we've been impressed before and still do with it's new location.