Family Baby Shower

We had our family baby shower today hosted by my mom and Aunt Juliet.  Chris and I are so blessed to have such wonderful family on both sides.  I loved seeing my Big Fat Filipino Family mingle with Chris' Cute Little White Family!  My mom and aunt prepared everything and worked so hard to put on the baby shower.  I am overwhelmed by everyone's love and generosity and Baby Jake is so blessed to have all these people in his life.  I know that today was not the last time that this baby is going to be showered with so much love!

Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  I love Fall season, the food, and spending time with family.  This year, I have so much to be thankful for:

First of all, I am grateful for the life that is growing in my belly and my heart goes out to those who have lost their little babies or who are unable to bear a child...

For my husband who treats me so well, who makes it his purpose in life to make me happy, who rushes to my side when I am aching in any way, who relieves my stress, who makes me laugh, who takes care of me and provides for me, who makes life complete and beyond satisfactory...I love you babe!  I'm so happy that you're my life partner and baby's daddy.

For my family...for my siblings, my parents...I know there will come a day when they will no longer be with me and until then I plan to show them just how much they are loved and appreciated.

For my in-laws who welcomed me so warmly from the beginnning.  They are the perfect in-laws!

For the BEST girlfriends in the world...I am blessed to have an abundance of close girlfriends that I can go through life with, have girl talk with, dance, drink (pre-pregnancy), and karaoke with, celebrate many milestones with, have fun and enjoy breakfast/lunch/dinner/coffee/dessert with :)

For our home that we love so much...thanks to Mom and Dad Harrison.

For the opportunity to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist.  I am so thankful for my education.

I thank God for all the blessings in my life.

Model Mom

We were at my parents' house tonight talking about the baby and childcare and I thought I was being realistic by saying no one wants to be with their child 24 hours a day.  My mom said, "Why, I would.  I wouldn't mind that...I didn't work when you guys were small."  I felt so selfish right then and there! 

My mom is the most generous and selfless person that I know.  She always puts other people's happiness before hers, which in itself makes her happy.  I love and appreciate her more than she will ever know.  I hope to be just like her when I become a mom.  Jake is so blessed to have her for his grandma.