Sean intently watching his English Time program

 He is now capable of mimicking what I do. I was folding the laundry while he was crawling around a couple of month ago. When he looked at me, I hid my face behind a pillowcase and played peek a boo with him. He loves this game.  He then came closer an picked his father’s shirt and hid his face behind it. That’s so cute!!

And then the other day, I was trying to make him laugh so I twirled and twirledd. He likes that and makes him giggle. Later in the afternoon, while he was walking around the living room he started to twirl too!! He is quite a cute monkey if you ask me. Although it’s cute when he tries to copy me, I should start being conscious of what I do because he will copy everything he sees now.

I guess it’s pretty safe to say that both moms and non-moms enjoy the benefits of getting everything you need in one place.   Take for instance my relatives in the US.  Their local Walgreens store has become nothing short of precious to them as they can do so much in so little time, all under one roof.  My aunt and uncle can get both their prescriptions filled at Walgreens by walking in, calling, or driving through.  Immediately after, they were able to grab a gallon of milk, and got my cousins flu shots- all in less than an hour. Talk about convenience!

The not so pleasant news is that Walgreens is longer a part of Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network, effective January 1, 2012.  No thanks to unsuccessful contract negotiations between the two.

Good news is that there is a silver lining to this cloud.  Walgreens is staying loyal to its customers by choosing not to increase their prices.  Moreover, they are offering a special discount on annual memberships to its Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. This gives patients the chance to keep their own pharmacists at a competitive price.  If you get a family memberhip, your $10 each year will cover everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents under the age of 22, and even your precious pets.  Individuals may join for as low as $5.  Other benefits include:

-Savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications
-Discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies
-Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services
 
Stay in the loop and show your support by liking  Walgreens on Facebook and following Walgreens on Twitter  Walgreens on Twitter.  For the health of my relatives, I will do just that.

Carlisle Brass and Jedo Manufacturers:

Carlisle Brass, a leading manufacturer of door furniture, offers a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs crafted out of the highest quality brass. According to the company website, 9 out of 10 of the top house-builders choose their products.

Carlisle features levers on a backplate in brass, chrome and Florentine bronze finishes. It offers several collections, including the Classical Collection, which features classical styles and the Period Suites group where “tradition meets technology.”

Their collection of levers on a round rose offers a contemporary look. The Serozzeta Design combines classic British and contemporary European styles and was designed exclusively by Carlisle Brass to complement your modern interior design. The Carlisle Brass levers on a rose collection also features Manital, Italian designed levers, Porcelain Levers and the ultra-elegant Period Suite levers to make your door a vision of beauty.

Carlisle Brass also has fine collection of additional exterior door hardware, including pull handles, letter plates and letters. Additional door furnishings include architectural quality cylinder latch pulls, bell pushes and escutcheons with key holes.

Jedo, another quality producer of door accessories, uses a wide selection of base metals and finishes ranging from polished brass to polished or satin chrome to pewter. Jedo also makes door handles in traditional and modern designs. Whether you want a lever on a backplate, on a round rose, a pull-door handle or a lever that creates an “Olde World” look, Jedo likely has something that fits your tastes and needs.

Knobs and Knockers:

Those who prefer to use knobs to open their door have a large variety of choices. Knobs come in traditional styles in brass and chrome as well as in modern-trendy styles. You can also get diamond-cut knobs made of glass.

The knocker you put on your door can add to the ambiance of your entrance. You can choose a basic urn-shaped brass or chrome knocker as well as a knocker in form of a lion. Knockers can be a work-of-art adorning your door or a simple, but classy ring.

Bargains:

Although prices for door hardware vary depending on the type of metal, quality, item and brand, shoppers can look for bulk packages to help save money. Some packages can, for example, include all the necessary equipment for about three internal doors – levers, spindles, latches, hinges and fixings. You can also search the web for discount deals on door accessories.

Let the hardware on your doors make a statement about your sense of style and taste. Shop for the best hardware at the most competitive price today.

 Company Profile:

 Screwfix is the UK’s largest direct and online supplier of trade tools, accessories and hardware products. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, we despatch tens of thousands of parcels every week for next day and weekend delivery to tradesmen, handymen and serious DIY enthusiasts all over the UK.

Click here to view the full range of door furniture from Screwfix.com

Being the obsessive party planner that I am..I have already started organizing this when Sean just turned 6 months. Well I asked hubby first if we can go and celebrate it in Manila so that friends and family can meet Sean. When I got the go ahead I started planning like crazy. I first thought of Peter Pan birthday theme but I couldn’t find a  nice costume so I decided to go with Toy Story theme because it’s more flexible in terms of the costume.

It was fun fun fun!! We had about 70 close family and friends (including the kids) on the party. It was so nice to see them so excited and happy to finally meet Sean.

Sean was not in the best mood in the beginning actually because he just woke up and it was a bit overwhelming for him to see so many people in one room plus the music was really loud so I asked the sounds people to put it a bit lower. He warmed up a little later and started smiling.

Anyhow, he wore this cute Woody costume his godmother Ana from Germany sent him. He looked adorable in it

Specia thanks to Mye of  for designing the lay out for the photobooth.

I can’t thank our friends and family enough for celebrating with us and being such beautiful parts of our life, especially Sean’s. He’s a lucky boy!

• Venue – Legend Villas

• Birthday Cake – Project Happiness Bake House
• Cupcakes – Project Happiness Bake House
• Magician-  this was also included in the kiddie package of Legend Villas

• Host – Ayie –  Her services was also included in the package I bought. She didn’t just host the party, she also did a balloon show for the kids.

• Food/Party Area – The party was held at the Banahaw Hall in Legend Villas.

• Prizes  Divisoria Mall–10 major prizes was included in the package so I ask my brother to buy some more. I knew that there would be cool items to be found in Divisoria, it’s just a pity I had to delegate it to my brother as I would have enjoyed shopping for the prizes myself

Special thanks to Firefly Toothbrush, Guard Insect Repellent for sponsoring some of the prizes too!!

OMG!!

It is so amazing!! I know I should brace myself because I would have to start running after him real soon.

A year ago I was still waiting for you to decide to come out and now you are out and about!

You are busy making momma run after you all the time. You love playing and laughing. We do a lot of hide and seek and you think I am a magician when I transfer quickly what I have on one hand to another hahaha but you are catching on to me!

The other day while you lying on your crib, you suddenly stood up when you saw this group of pretty korean girls singing on the telly and you were smiling at them!

Oh boy I hope you are not gonna be too much of a chickboy! You are growing too fast and me don’t likey !

You only have 2 teeth up to now but that doesn’t stop you from being my little vampire. Just this morning you tried to bite me, thrice!! I don’t know you were thinking, trying to bite momma’s ankle?? :p

When I caught you doing something he shouldn’t be doing like touching a cord or the lamp, you would quickly run  away from it with a mischievous smile. Actually I find it hilarious when you’re being naughty but I know I should not let you see that I find it funny because you would keep on doing it and it will be a big headache for us later on. Oh my goodness…looks like I have to prepare big time running after you little guy…good opportunity for momma to lose weight .

But you are a very friendly baby when you’re in a good mood that is, you get excited when you see people visit us like uncle Frans.

I see these changes as bittersweet but hey it’s a part of life. This last year has been an incredible journey for all of us baby and your Papa and i are looking forward to the years to come. I am sure you have a lot in store for us .

Here’s a little video I made composed of your pictures from your birth up to now.

Happy Birthday baby!! I love you love you to the bones.