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Remembering 2006

1. We went back to the Philippines for a vacation.

This is the first time my girls are going to the Philippines. We prepared them for it, especially Dawter T who is scared of flies. I was very excited because I haven't been back since my wedding. We had fun with our relatives. Managed to get to know my in-laws when we stayed with them.

2. Bebi A turned 1.

We had a carnival themed party. We tried to make it carnival-like. With cotton candy and popcorn booth, games and food. My lola, my mama, two aunties and sister D came and help out with the preparation.

3. Dawter T @ Pre-School

We talked to her a lot that she'll not be with mommy and daddy at school, even at the school bus. Our Dawter, the ever independent, didn't even shed a tear when her school bus picked her up the first time. It was the mommy who held back tears. She liked school, hates it when we tease her not go.

4. New Job

Transferred at a new workplace mid year. Truly blessed to have been selected. But, I had trouble adjusting with the work environment and colleagues. I almost, almost quit.

5. Furthering career growth

Ok, this is not exactly a promotion but last quarter of the year, Pre made a huge plunge by taking a course so that he can shift into a different arena. It was 3 months of sacrifice and putting his nose again into books.

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