Hot Diggity Dog!

We hope everyone had a fun & safe Halloween yesterday! Miles had a good time dressed up as a hot dog! =) We trick or treated during the day and visited 2 offices. First, we went to the dental office I used to work at ... everyone loved seeing Miles. They thought he was the cutest thing! Miles had this look on his face that seemed to say "What's so funny?" Surprisingly, Miles didn't hate being in the costume. After that first stop, Miles fell asleep in the car while we were driving to the next office I wanted to stop at. So, we went to Meijer and Miles took a good nap! After that, we headed to the OT office I used to go to, and visited some friends there. The employees all dressed up as Disney characters. It was pretty fun to see them all dressed up! And they also loved seeing Miles. Miles was getting a bit hungry, so he wasn't as excited to be a hot dog for the people at the OT office. We stayed for 5 minutes and headed home. It was still fun to see everyone though. So, for Miles' first Halloween.. he might remember it as a bunch of ladies squealing with delight! haha


Tim went trick or treating with his "little" brother (for Big Brothers/Big Sisters) while Miles & I stayed home and passed out candies. Miles was dressed up in his costume for a little bit, but it got tiring to hold him as a hot dog the whole night. hehe It was a really fun Halloween.

U of M Trip!

We spent last weekend in Ann Arbor for the U of M Homecoming game. Tim played in the Alumni Band, so that was pretty cool. We arrived late Thursday night and stayed at my friend Carla's place for the whole weekend. It was really nice to hang out in Ann Arbor again. Had a lot of good food and enjoyed some bubble tea from Bubble Island =) Miles had a great time walking around Ann Arbor (in the bjorn). This baby of mine loves to look around. Tim got Miles a very cute Michigan hat and a hoodie. I really love it on him.

On Saturday, we got up and out very early. Miles did great and slept a good amount in the morning while Tim practiced with the band. It was so so cold outside during the outdoor practice. Miles and I watched a bit of the end. It was cute to see Miles all bundled up. He enjoyed seeing everyone and listening to the Michigan Marching Band. We tailgated with some other "fossils" (alumni bones) and also with Cass City friends. It was a really fun time. Tim went to the game and Miles & I headed back to Carla's and took a well needed nap!

My brother and cousin also drove up to Ann Arbor to hang out with us. We got to try out a new restaurant .. Zingerman's Roadhouse. It was pretty good. It was really fun to hang out with my family & friends - they loved playing with Miles.

Before heading back home on Sunday, we had brunch with my old college roommate and her fiance. It was their first time meeting Miles. I haven't seen them in awhile so it was cool to catch up with their life, their wedding planning, etc. We have so many weddings to attend next year!

I also want to greet Tatay (my dad) a Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great birthday!

New Mamas Party & New Food

I hosted my first mama party today. I invited a bunch of new mommies over to our house. I met them through prenatal yoga and childbirth classes. It was a nice time and Miles enjoyed seeing new babies. He even got to play with his birthday buddy! =) Miles and Mackenzie were the older babies of the bunch. It'll be nice to have other mamas & babies to hang out with.

Miles tried avocado for the first time today. I mixed it with some breastmilk and he really enjoyed it. I was really surprised. Miles hasn't really loved any specific "solid" food yet. He'll eat them but he's not super excited... so tonight was refreshing. Tim even got to feed him tonight. Miles missed having his Papa around this week, so it was nice for them to have some time together for Miles' dinner.

Playing at Home

Miles and I had a lot of together time this week since Tim had to go to Indiana for training. It was fun and somewhat tiring at the same time. I think Miles is going through the 6 month growth spurt since he's been fussy, whiny, taking shorter naps lately and waking up more frequently at night this week. Yeahhh, fun times. =P I think he is going through that stage of separation anxiety too. Anytime I'd sit him in his rocker or leave the room, he'd start whining/crying. And with this *cold* rainy weather, we've been stuck inside a lot more. But we've definitely had fun though. We played at home a lot more, had more time to just roll around, play with his toys, and read books. He enjoys reading books at night, it's pretty cute to see him turn the pages in an excited way. =) Miles also likes dancing around with me and also watching me dance (like a silly crazy lady!) in the kitchen. It's fun.

The weather was nicer today than the past few days, so we took the opportunity to go out. We went to lunch with a friend of mine and we also visited my former coworkers. They love seeing Miles and they would walk around the office with him. I'm glad that Miles is pretty good with other people still. The whole "stranger danger" anxiety hasn't hit him..yet.

Miles is getting more and more active by the day. It's so cool to watch him explore and roll over. He reaches for things when we're on the floor playing and also when I'm changing his diaper, he's very squirmy now. Makes for an interesting diaper change experience. =P This week, I noticed Miles has been understanding what I'm saying more and more. Whenever I ask him "Where's the balloon?", he'd turn his head & body and try to find the balloon until he finds it. So fun! I'm such a proud mama! =)

Fun Fun with Family

I'm really glad Miles has gotten to spend so much time with family lately. My oldest brother was here from the Philippines for a few weeks (here and Michigan) - and Miles really enjoyed hanging out with him. And this past weekend, we celebrated with Tim's side for his nephew's 3rd birthday. It was really nice to see everyone and to have all of the cousins play together. It was really cute to watch Miles and Sophia interact more this visit. They are getting more and more active - rolling around on the floor. Really cute to watch. =) It'll be fun to watch them grow up together along with their younger cousin, Abagail. Miles had a great time this weekend. He loved watching everything and everyone. I'm sure he enjoyed looking at all of the balloons at the party.

This month is really flying by! Every weekend has something going on. I'm getting myself and the house cleaned and ready for a little party I'm having this weekend. I invited a few new mamas over to my house. I'm excited for it. I always like having Miles interact and see other people and kids.

Thank You Card

I made a quick thank you card on Shutterfly tonight.. I got a coupon code for 15 free ones. Gotta love free stuff. It's just a simple, little thank you card to give out to sweet people who give presents to Miles. =) People have randomly given him stuff and we're so thankful.
If you embed your Shutterfly project on your blog, Shutterfly gives you a discount for a future order - that's pretty neat. Here it goes:

Stationery card

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Happy 1/2 Year Birthday, Miles!

Dear Miles,

Happy 1/2 year birthday! We can't believe how fast time has gone by. You are such a wonderful, smart, happy little baby. We love watching you grow and explore all around you. We love how you look at everything with such wonder. It's so fun to watch you develop physically too. Lately, you have been rolling over and reaching higher and higher too. We wonder when you'll start crawling! You also smile so much - it makes Mama and Papa so happy to hear you squeal with delight. We also love hearing you talk. You chitchat so much and your facial expressions are so .. expressive already =). Mama also loves sitting around and reading books with you and .. we also love to watch you "read" your book on your own. You have made the past 6 months so wonderful. We look forward to the next six months and we'll throw a great 1st birthday party for you! =)

We love you so much,
Mama & Papa

We celebrated Miles' 1/2 year birthday today. We went to church in the morning, Miles loved it. He was looking at all of the stained glass windows and the little girls sitting behind us. He is such a ham! =) We headed home after church for Miles' noon nap. While he was sleeping, I quickly made a cake for him. Tim played flag football while Miles & I stayed home. Once he got back, we just hung out a little bit at home and then got ready to go to the pumpkin patch. Miles loved walking around at the pumpkin farm. He was so happy happy to watch all of the little kids running around and jumping on the big balloon pillow thing. The weather today was absolutely perfect. Felt like a great summer day. During our drive back home, Miles zonked out. It was so precious to see. He was reading his favorite book during the drive and a few minutes later, he was asleep!

At home, we celebrated with half of a birthday cake and a balloon. We sang to him and let him try to blow out the candle, hehehe. (I can't wait to plan his 1st birthday in six months, hehe) Miles really loves the balloon. =) It was cute to watch him watch it. Tim and I are so happy. We can't believe how blessed we are with such a wonderful baby. Miles has really changed our lives and we're loving it.

Enjoy this video from a couple of weeks ago, it makes me smile every time I watch it:

Michigan Trip & Wedding #3

Our Little Road Warrior

Last weekend, we headed to Michigan for Wedding #3. Before the weekend, we picked up Tim's mom - she was staying at Tim's brother's house for the week and she drove to Michigan with us. She had a fun time sitting by Miles throughout the car ride. 

We have attended 1 wedding per month for 3 months in a row this year. Miles has attended them all. This wedding was #3 for us and it was Tim's high school friend, Danielle's wedding. It was nice to see them again and their wedding was very lovely.. held at Dow Gardens. After the ceremony, we walked around a little bit and took a bunch of pictures. Miles enjoyed looking at the fountain and the different colorful flowers.

On Sunday, we drove down to my cousins' place.. my aunt and uncle finally met Miles in person. It was cute to see my Aunt play with Miles. It was also a nice surprise to see my friends Carla and David (newly engaged!) =) Since we had such a late start to head back home, Tim and I decided that Miles and I should go back home on Wednesday instead. The road trip back would have been a bit too much for Miles. So, Miles and I stayed with my brothers for a few more days and took the Amtrak back home. Miles was a trooper during our train rides. He did great. But now that we're home, I think it's taking a little bit of time to adjust back to the routine.

Mama's Birthday

Last week, I celebrated my 28th birthday with my favorite guys. Tim really made it a special day for me. It started with a surprise birthday breakfast in bed. And then we all headed to church. Later on, Tim and I had to go to a Parent Orientation for Miles' KinderMusik. heh It felt kind of funny/neat to go to a parent orientation for our little baby. 

After that, Tim took me on a dinner date while our friends watched Miles. It was our first time leaving him anywhere...(other than my parents at home). It was nice to spend some alone time with Tim. Miles was ok for most of the time we were gone until 15 mins before we got back =P He just missed his Mama.. 'cause once I held him, he stopped crying instantly. Tim also surprised me with a little ice cream birthday cake.. and we shared that with our friends too. =)


It was a great birthday. It's so surreal to spend a birthday with my own baby.. life is so precious. I am so grateful for my life and all of the wonderful people in it.

Wisconsin Trip

For Labor Day weekend, we headed out to Wisconsin to see the newest Khoury baby! [It's also another state for Miles =) ] Miles did pretty well driving to Wisconsin.. fell asleep in the beginning of the trip which is always a good thing. We arrived at Jalal and Mary's new house late afternoon on Friday. It was so nice to see them again and of course, we were very happy to see Abagail! She is a cutie. =) Congratulations to Mary and Jalal =)

It was a nice trip - we also got to spend time with Tim's mom and Tim's oldest brother and his family. Miles got to play with a few of his cousins in this trip. It was cute to watch Mena and Miles laugh together (I will upload that video soon). We ended up staying longer and got to hang out some more. =) Jalal and Mary have a lovely house, very comfy-feeling.


On our drive back home, we made a little stop at Sprecher Brewery. Tim and I have been there before and did their brewery tour. This time around, we just wanted the goods! Hah! Tim bought our favorite beer and sodas. I'll only be enjoying the sodas. =)

Here's a little video of Miles playing the piano at his Amu Jalal's house. =)