This was during his first birthday, We let him feed himself with the spaghetti and cake so he will enjoy his birthday.
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When you take your family on vacation, you want to get the most out of it. Vacations are a special time for a family, and they do not come every day. If you are looking for that perfect place where everyone will come home satisfied, then you should look into a vacation in Branson, Missouri. Known as the entertainment capital of the Midwest, Branson has many different ways for your family to have fun. If you like live theater, then you will want to check out one of the 49 live entertainment theaters. Or maybe you would like to take your children to one of the local theme parks. If you make your hotel reservations at either the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, you will be very close to all of the action including antique shops, specialty boutiques, and outlet malls. At either of those hotels, you might be able to enjoy their "third night on us" package where your third night is free. This special offer is subject to availability. Your evenings will be just as fun. You can go to the Trofi Restaurant within the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, or you can be amazed by the beautiful water fountain that has a fire and light display going in rhythm with the music of downtown Branson. Personally, I would love to see that after a long day of shopping. For live entertainment there is the Polynesian Island Fire Show, the Cirque Montage, and Dolly Parton. I have always liked her! No matter what you choose to do, it should be a jolly time for everyone. Since I have never been to Missouri, I am hoping that my husband takes me to Branson soon.
He wasn't walking yet in these picture, he was just playing with the music in his walker.
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If you are like most people, you need some kind of vacation every once in a while. If you want to have the time of your life on your vacation, then you should go to Branson, Missouri. Branson is affectionately known as the entertainment capital of the Midwest, and it deserves this label. My husband tells me that Missouri is absolutely beautiful, and I can not wait for us to go there someday. In Branson, you will find everything that you desire for a vacation. There are many local shops and boutiques to satisfy your thirst for shopping, and there are plenty of quality restaurants for eating out with your family. The Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel are conveniently located right in the middle of all of the fun and action of Branson, so you will have the best hospitality during your stay. If you go there, make sure that you experience the Payne Stewart Golf Course. Even if you do not play golf, you will be amazed at the overall beauty. My husband would most certainly play some golf if he had the chance. I think that I would prefer to spend an afternoon at one of the lakes near Branson and get some sun. Then I would really like to see their scenic river walk and possibly squeeze in dinner at an elegant restaurant.
There really aren't too many things that are more frustrating than when somebody says they'll do something and then doesn't go through with it. If you are a single person with no attachments in life, it hurts. If you have a spouse and kids, then you aren't the only one affected. It hurts your whole family. I know that when some of you read this you will agree that it really stinks when this happens. But, this works both ways. Let us all remember to honor our own statements as well. Think about what you are saying when you commit to something. Make sure that you will be able to do what you are saying, and make sure that you do it in the time frame that you said you would. Thanks for listening.
Weekend just over and we started our week with busy appointments here and there. Got up so early for a 10:00 o clock appointments for my almost 37 weeks pregnancy. We supposed to only have one appointment for today but ended up having three (3). Of course the buckaroo was with us in every waiting time and had to bribe him with juice, cookie, or anything to munch on and toys so he would stop yelling, screaming and squirming because he got tired setting on his stroller while waiting to be called. We came to the doctor’s office with shoes on and came out with just socks minus the shoes.
However, for the past appointments we had, everything was great, baby's measurement, size, health and everything. Well, today's checkups as usual they checked my weight which I gained 132 lbs, blood pressure; normal, urine was fine, fetal heartbeat- 140 which is normal, height and fetal size; was okay but still has big question mark, baby's position was good; head down, cervix; internal examination both rectal and vaginal which according to my doctor I am already a finger tip dilated and some concerning issue about my wheezing and cough. So, the check up went well, but the doctor had to order us for another ultrasound to see the baby's growth. She said, the baby was kind of small, so they sent us to the ultrasound and had to wait there for another 30 minutes. My husband was pouting already because its Jake's lunch time and nap time and he was getting restless. The ultrasound result came out pretty good, the baby weighs 6 lbs. 2 ounces which is very normal for my size plus I came from the Philippines, where most people are petite or have small genetics compared to Caucasian. I wasn't happy with the person who assists us during the ultrasound, she wasn't friendly at all and she didn't give us the pictures of our baby (from the ultrasound). We headed home and this time it was me pouting and hungry. After our lunch we had to leave again for my general practitioner appointment regarding this darn cough. He run some test to see if something wrong with my heartbeat, if I have asthma, allergy or something and found out nothing. The cause of wheezing and coughing was probably from my pregnancy. He prescribed me other medication and advised to keep using the inhaler or pump. If things not getting well after a week an x-ray exam will be conducted to check my chest. Monday wasn't over yet but I am freakin tired already. Hope you guys had a relaxing monday.
These are some pictures of Jake playing with bb Dallas when we went to vegas last January. 
Everytime we go to the mall we always take Jake to this playground at the mall where in lots of kids playing too. You just have to watch your own kids there because there are also other big kids who played like they own the playground and running around like they never see little kids. I call them "kids with no mercy" hehehehe
I already posted this photo before when our little monkey swinging on his own in this cute little swing.
When we were at the backyard grilling out and playing with the swing.
This is his latest video, playing on his own. His only playmates around is his dada or mama, poor lil guy.
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There is no better time than during the summer to go on that special family vacation. The kids are out of school, and everyone can have fun and bond as a family. Branson Missouri is a place for that kind of vacation. My husband has been to Missouri, and he assures me that it is one of the most beautiful areas of the country. In Branson, your children can enjoy some of the local theme parks, and daddy can get in 18 holes of golf at the Payne Stewart Golf Course. For mommy, there are many local shops and boutiques for afternoon shopping, and there are many local restaurants where you can dine out at night. For the next day, maybe the whole family can go to one of the local museums and later enjoy some live entertainment theater. Also in Branson this summer is the Father's Day Salute, the National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City, and the 10th Annual Clown Jam. If you plan your vacation in Branson, then you should plan on staying at either the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. Nobody treats you better than Hilton when you are away from home. Maybe you would like the Hilton Bed and Breakfast Package, where you enjoy (at a great price) breakfast for two everyday that you are there. Just get to Branson, check into the Hilton, and let the excitement take over from there.
