Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s already 2016! Time flew by really fast for me for 2015. Life was busy and I couldn’t keep up! It’s a year that has many ups and downs and opportunities for learning.
So before I set up camp and list down my #LifeGoals for 2016, let me just have a look back on the year that was…
January
It was our first new year here at home and that was when I discovered how hard it was to host a party.. and how messy! We had a Lemonade-Slash-Barbecue Party.
We had an impromptu trip to Baguio because we had to fix Ianne A.’s registration there. I was still pregnant with Twinkle at the time.
February
I had fun cooking with Pancit Batil Patung with Lenovo Yoga Tablet II.
It allowed me to cook while looking at the recipe because the tablet can be hung from a small hook.
March
We had a staycation at Solaire Resorts and Casino. It was our first time there. They have such a beautiful swimming pool.
It was also the month when Ykaie had fun at Quezon Memorial Circle.
April
peanutbutter♥ and I had new wedding bands which I’m having a hard time to fit into my fingers until now..Waaahhh! My fingers became fat and chubby ever since I gave birth.
May
Ykaie and Chellie enrolled in the Mcdonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop. It was her second time but a first for her cousin Chellie. They had a blast!
I attended the Downy Timeless Event with my Kumares! The event was held at The Peninsula and we were really dolled up.
Ate Arlene and Bradzen came home and we ate at Mesa Filipino Moderne and Hoy Panga!.
We also had a chance to try Magnum Manila in SM Aura before it closed down.
June
Before the Summer finally ends, we had two more out of town trips: Club Punta Fuego and Villa Melissa.
Then on June 25, I finally gave birth to our second daughter: Periwinkle Moone!
It was the highlight of our year and the second best thing that ever happened to us (first was the birth of Ykaie, of course). Ykaie was a proud ate!
July
Twinkle’s first movie at two weeks old: Minions… LOL!
We celebrated her 1st month with a Ballerina-themed party. Weeee!
August
We took Twinkle with us whenever we go out like when we we went to Fishermall for the first time. We had merienda at Cold Layers.
Then dinner at Pedro N Coi‘s….
September
Twinkle celebrated her 2nd month with a Minions Party!!
And she finally learns how to smile! This was taken when we had dinner at Pino Restobar.
October
Twinkle kept me occupied for most of the day that I was only able to make one Halloween recipe for October: Blood and Bones (Cheesy Bread and Marinara Sauce). I hope I can do better this year.
Twinkle is such a cutie and we started taking food shots with her!
November
November is the month when I finally learned how to appreciate beer. As a matter of fact, I even had beer pairings with it. Check out this post about San Miguel Premium All Malt Beer Paired with Mussels and Fries.
It was fun dressing up Twinkle and she’s starting to be quite the little fashionista.
December
The Kumare Bloggers (#KumareClub) is finally a thing! Can you believe we had a “photo shoot” at Le Petit Souffle and that’s what we put in our Christmas card. We had a PR Appreciation Day in early December and went around Makati to delivering cakes to agencies who worked with us. That’s our way of thanking them and showing them how much we appreciate them. Shucks, I haven’t even blogged about it yet.
Ykaie and I still love cooking and baking. It’s our favorite bonding activity…. besides eating, of course.
My tatay was already sick but he slowly got weak when he got blod clot on his leg veins last October. We happily celebrated Christmas at home and he was still our Santa Claus. He was the one who distributed gifts to his grandchildren.
2015 was such a fruitful year for me. It had so many ups and downs that it was hard to say goodbye to but another chapter of my life is going to begin again in 2016.
My #LifeGoals for this year???
First thing on my list is I’d like to lose weight. I ballooned into 209 lbs when I got pregnant and now that I’ve given birth I’m a whopping 185 lbs!!! *sob* I’d like to become at least 130 – 140 lbs. Ykaie and peanutbutter♥ are overweight too so we’d be doing this as a family. Health is wealth, so in this we really have to invest in.
2nd thing on my list is I’d like to update my blog more often, — as often as I did when peanutbutter♥ was still in Dubai and Twinkle doesn’t exist yet. I’d like to blog daily if I can, on both The Peach Kitchen and here.
3rd – I’d like zero backlogs please. I know it’s next to impossible but I’ll do my best.
4th – I hope to be a better friend, wife, mom, sister, and daughter. I hope to improve all aspects of my life in 2016.
Let us all have a bountiful, happy 2016. Cheers!
Happy new year Kumare. What a wonderful 2015. Im wishing that 2016 will be a better year. Cheers!!!
Gosh ang bilis ng panahon.
Happy New Year! Oo nga ang bilis ng panahon.
2015 sounds like it was a busy year. There is nothing like a new baby to take over your life’s schedule
So True!!!
Belated congratulations on your second baby girl and 2015 sounds like it was an amazing year full of opportunities. Wishing you the best for 2016
Thanks Anosa!
Congratulations on your new addition…she is so beautiful! It looks like you had a fun-filled, adventurous year! I hope 2016 is as amazing for you!
Thank you Vicki!
2015 looked like a great year of adventures and fun moments with the family. I’m loving your positive goals.
Thanks Liz Mays!
Wow I sure hope your 2016 is as wonderful and blessed as 2015 was! Beautiful photos and some great adventures. Congrats on your beautiful new addition!
Thanks Carmen!
Wow, you’ve had more amazing things happen in one year than I’ve had in 5. You make me want to get out and go do something fun! I really love April though, that’s my anniversary month and those bands are GORGEOUS!
Thank you Cat!
And what a wonderful year it was! Congrats on having a such a beautiful family! I wish you and your family many good memories in 2016
Thanks Kayla!
What a year! Congrats on your new addition! She is precious! Glad your family has such a fun year. .
Thanks Wendy!
Congratulations on the birth of your baby. What a terrific idea to include a highlight from each month in one place. it’s like a yearbook.
Thanks valmg!
I think the biggest highlight would be having new members to your family. You really had an eventful year filled with adventures.
Yes, that’s really the best part of the year. Thanks Franc!
It looks like you had a truly remarkable 2015. I hope 2016 is just as good!
I do hope so.
It sounds like you had a busy year. I like how you journaled your year in a blog post.
The swimming pool looks so inviting and relaxing.
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter.
Thanks Fitness and Health!
It sounds like you had a wonderful 2015! Your pictures are beautiful and congratulations on your baby too! I hope you get to achieve your goals for 2016 although there are some things I see you are diligently practicing already (being an amazing mom, wife, and friend). Have a great year!
Awwww, thanks Martine!
It looks as though you and your family has had a blast. Wishing you all the best in 2016.
Thank you Chantal!
It looks like you guys had one amazing year! Here’s to an equally awesome 2016!!
-I love your wedding bands btw!
Thank you so much Hannah!