Thanksgiving

This was our thanksgiving turkey!
Rick made it and everything that goes with it. Yummy!

Honey May and Me

Last November 16, Honey May came over to visit. It was nice seeing her again. We haven't seen each other ever since we left the Philippines and that was more than two years ago. So, we had fun catching up and simply enjoying each other's company. Rick and I showed her around our area, which didn't take so long since it's so small! She laughed at me when i told her about the big city here with a population of 8,000.

She loved the lake! Which is good coz that is, in fact, the big seller here in our area. Although Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State, we have quite a bit of lakes around here too. We stopped at a couple of cheese houses and saw the gross looking moldy cheese! She took pictures of everything! Too bad though she wasnt able to see a black bear in our yard or even a deer! It was deer hunting season so i guess the deer was hiding some place safe! Then, we had Friday Fish Fry at Nick's! There's really not a lot do in Spooner. It is such a small town...

The next day we went to Minnesota. Went to see the Capitol, the Cathedral then drove down Summit Avenue where the old victorian houses are and some are castle look alike. It's a pretty neat street if you love historic places like she does. While I, didnt care much for it. I like modern stuff which makes more sense than an old creepy house with vines all over the wall! For all we know the place is haunted! I wouldnt want to live in an old house even if it's for free! Go ahead Honey May, laugh at me! *-*

When the day was almost over, we went to the Mall of America, the largest mall in the country, where we just walked around and took pictures and not buy a thing! There was just too much to see and too many stores to go that we were lost half the time! Finally, we bought a couple of tank tops from Banana Republic. I'll always think of her when i'll wear that top. I'll think of the good times! Past, present and future.

It was really nice to see a familiar face after living here for quite a while. Seeing her made me miss my family. My sisters, which she's also friends with. My mom and my dad, whom she helped while they were busy during tax season. My brothers, who likes to tease her. It's really nice having a friend like her. Hopefully this friendship will last forever and stay stronger as years go by...

Mechie - soon to be Mom

Kay-kay is pregnant! Finally! I am really happy for her. I am glad too that she had told everyone in the family about her good news. Coz i dont think i can keep her secret any longer! I am going to be an aunt soon! It's a first in our family and that's why i am so excited. She told me that she's feeling a lot of weird things in her body. I felt sorry for her but it'll be over soon... She is gonna be a great mom. I remember how she takes care of everybody at home. She was like the little mom and i was like the little dad. She cooks while i yell at everybody! :-)

Rick asked me if i was okay with her getting pregnant before me. I told him i am perfectly fine with it! I know things happen in God's time. I am glad too that my parents will have a grandkid soon! A tiny bundle of joy! It'll change the family. I am just so exicited! and kay-kay getting pregnant gave me hope too because we both have the same condition but she was able to conceive. So, no sad stories for me! I am excited and very happy for jong and kay. Wohoo! Way to go! More to come!

Kay-kay, you're not an ATE anymore. You're gonna be a MAMA!

Mechie and Jong, congratulations! We now have a greater reason to come home. Maybe we'll see you guys in a year!

Normal

I finally had a normal weekend. No work and no emergencies. So, i was able to do some shopping. I bought another pair of boots, purse and a couple shirts for Rick. We got a good deal for all of them. Although we were ripped off by that guy selling coupons! It was community appreciation day so there were people selling coupons for $5 by the door at Herberger's. With that coupon, you get $10 off your purchase at the store and additional 20% off on regular priced items. But, that wasnt true! By the time we checked out, we couldnt use any of the coupon! 'Coz stuff we bought were already on sale! The problem is, everything in the store is on sale! Arrgh! There goes our five bucks! What a scam!

It was my mom's birthday last november 3rd. I wasnt able to call them (again!) coz i had to work! i dont know what's up with my schedule! It seems like whenever it's somebody's birthday i have to work really early! It sucks! I only sent her an e-card and she said that the card made her cry... awwww that's so sweet. I didnt mean for her to cry! I just wanted to let her know we miss her and how much we love her. We do miss being with the family.

Anyway, i have to get going... Tom Cruise is waiting for me and it's getting late! Have to wake up early tomorrow for church.