Christmas Album 2013

CHRISTMAS 2013

A Chicago Weekend

Never fails. We are sad leaving Chicago but for a quick short weekend, we had a wonderful time especially when the perfect fall weather sets in. Sunny and in the high 60s. Crisp cold air and the smell of early fall, glorious weather indeed!

how was your weekend? 

A Lego Weekend

This is where we were this past weekend. A quick trip to the little guy's favorite place on earth. His favorite Lego characters and friends were all present ~ he had a grand time! 

It was a bit cold with an overcast on Saturday and Sunday in Carlsbad. But there was no rain, so we enjoyed the cooler weather. We just got back and the reality of 95+ deg warm humid weather jolted us back to hometown Houston. 

But it's great to be back home. 

How was your weekend? 

Spring Fever

We spent a few days in San Antonio/Hill Country and stayed at one of our favorite resorts. We just chilled and hung out to enjoy the last few days of spring break. This is us waiting for the valet to bring up our car to head out and explore downtown San Antonio. Aston being as silly as he can be! 

How was your spring break? 

Spring Break Style

I've decided to do a blog series of kids street style stemming from Aston's rodeo outfit post on my lifestyle blog, SWANKY::CHIC::FETE. He loves hamming it up to the camera (in this case, iphone cam) and is totally loving the attention. tTis 5 year old is also becoming a teenager in record speed and I am so sad. He now loves skateboards (finger skateboards are what we allow him to play) and basketball. No more superheroes or dinosaurs.

We travelled by plane last week and he insisted on wearing a hoodie coming back (but I forced him on preppy khakis and sweater on the way to Vegas) and like any normal 5 yr olds, his backpack was filled with crackers and coloring books. He has been pretty behaved travelling nowadays and with those necessities, he has been an angel!

here's what he was wearing : 

striped hoodie (similar here) // burberry jeans (pricey but he has been wearing it since he was 3!)

zara boys booties (from last year but similar here in blue) // quilted backpack (similar here) 

Weekend Scenes

Last Thursday we flew to Vegas to join my husband who's attending a course out there. Aston's spring break was about to start (officially starts today) so we decided to tag along. Here are a few iPhone shots to share : 

It was a pleasant trip despite the unfamiliar cold and rainy vegas weather. The Bellagio Conservatory is always a must-see everytime we go so we headed out there to admire the spectacular spring flora display ~ it was so gorgeous! We are flying home today, go back to work for a few days and then head out again to end the spring break week!

How was your weekend?

Vegas Report

Hello friends! 

We just came back from a very quick visit to vegas. It's always fun to witness the extravagant colorful fare that is las vegas and especially at this time of the year, it was over the top fancy to say the least. We accompanied the husband to his annual conference there and for a short visit, we all had a great time. Unfortunately, I had to endure travelling with a severe head cold and congestion and despite my foggy head, we had fun! 

While the hubs attended his meetings, me and my sweet sidekick aston had the perfect time bonding over brunch, shopping and treating ourselves with delightful desserts over coffee for me and milk for him. Although I'm sure he was disappointed we were not in Disneyland, on our way home he had the time of his life meeting our plane's pilots and crew - he was so excited and can't stop talking about it! 

It's great to be back home. I've got my to-do list on pause-mode because of our trip but I am determined to cross those out this coming week!  How was everyone's weekend? 

Snapshots From the Weekend

I hope you all had a wonderful three day weekend with friends and family. We surely did. in a whim, we decided to take a long drive trip to san antonio-hill country for the weekend and i'm glad we did. it was a great way to unwind and quietly celebrate our wedding anniversary. 

We stayed at this beautiful resort and spa and they are never out of engaging kids activities, poolside fun, spa luxury treatments, family entertainment and great hotel restaurant dining experience. 

For the labor day weekend, they even had foodtrucks come park in their sprawling lawn area and had live band entertainment to the delight of everyone. There is just something magical about dining on rustic tables and benches enjoying texas BBQ under the gorgeous sunset and then the sparkling stars!

 

We totally enjoyed the lazy river and pool slides and spent an early morning there to witness the fun
lazy river rubber duck race. At night, it was nice to hang out at the lobby lounge, had a quick bite and a cocktail and enjoy the live music provided by a really talented musician.  
The weekend was full of laughter, hugs and kisses and a short window shopping to scout holiday weekend sales. overall, it was what we just needed ~ a quiet laidback celebration of our wedding anniversary and the labor day weekend!

Oh, and i still owe you our Disneyland adventure post! Stay tuned!

Las Vegas according to my iPhone

We are still traveling this morning and should be back home at the end of the day. Let me share some images from our las vegas weekend. We all had a grand time and i'm not looking forward going back to the routine work grind.

Have a great Monday all!
And if you follow my other blog, don't forget to join our summer faves giveaway. It ends this Wednesday, july 25th!

Daddys of Summer

Here are more lost pics from our San Antonio trip this past May. 

Ode to the daddies who sweat and swam it out that hot humid weekend! 

Hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating all the dads in your life this past weekend! 

Merry Month of May

It was surely a merry month of May last month. We celebrated Mother's day, Aston's last day in school and 5th birthday and Memorial Day weekend with a quick getaway to San Antonio. The month was packed with joyous celebrations! 

For Memorial day weekend,we stayed at the charming La Cantera resort up in the hills of San Antonio close to Six Flag's Fiesta Texas. The place is about 13 years old but the facilities and grounds are still beautiful with a nature trail, lagoon-style pools and endless activities for kids. 

The San Saba Plaza where they held wedding ceremonies & receptions. It has a Koi pond with layered landscaping of rocks and stones. It's lovely up there overlooking the hills. 

View from our room - we are just steps away from the jacuzzi via our sliding glass doors. So convenient! 

The grandparents at the old-world charming lobby with an exhausted Aston. We just arrived from our long 3-hour drive. 

This is a gorgeous view by the tennis courts. Sprawling golf course and lush trees! 

Every weekends this summer (and holidays) the Looney Tunes characters are there at breakfast! 

Aston trying hard to ignore the dynamic duo of Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny! 

Every night you get to roast your very own s'mores by the pool! So much fun! 

At San Saba Plaza

Check the resort's calendars as they also have petting zoo on Saturdays! 

Too hot to go outside? The kids can have fun inside the Kid's Club where they will enjoy coloring, crafting and so much fun activities that are geared for all kiddos! This is the same place you drop off the kids for childcare when the adults want some alone time (fees applies) for dinner or adult-only outing. Otherwise, it's free if they just want to hang out while you're in the area with them. 

For older kids, a video area/room with big screens are also available. Aston tried a hand with a video kinect game. He was so good at it!

More fun at the Kid's Club at Westin!

What are your plans this summer? 

The Birthday Boy

It's been a crazy week for our family. This delayed birthday post is way overdue. Last Friday, Aston celebrated his actual birthday waking up with some awesome news to drive to San Antonio for the long weekend and a surprise birthday cupcake for breakfast! What kid won't want that? 

We had been celebrating all 2 weeks long and this long weekend trip is the highlight of his birthday. We booked at a kid-friendly resort and we're excited to meet some friends there along with their kids too. We left right before lunch and had a pleasant drive to the country and our superhero was just beside himself. He knows he will be by the pool all weekend and will be hanging out with his buddies. 

Before we left for San Antonio, I made arrangements for a special treat for him during Looney Tunes breakfast which they offer at the hotel and their pastry chef baked a really delicious cake for him. He was able to share yet another cake candle blowing fun with his friends! 

Last two photos by friend, Nina

Mother's Day Weekend Recap

When I booked my husband's seminar a few months ago, I didnt realize it fell on Mother's Day weekend. We didn't have big plans but certainly we want to spend the day with loved ones especially with my mother and our little family. So, the trip was quick ~ we left Friday and back home Sunday afternoon just in time to spend Mother's day celebration with my folks, having an early dinner out by a lake. It was pleasant and nice. 

The whole weekend was delightful. Hanging out with my sister who lives in Chicago ~ sharing Gino's East pizza and stopping by a local Lego store with the little guy. The weather was cooler last Saturday and it rained a bit. But by the time we were getting ready to head to the airport, the sunny weather was out for a perfect Mother's day! 

Here are a few snapshots from our weekend : 

Packing for a quick trip to the Windy City

Arriving at Chicago's O'Hare airport

At the hotel's cool lobby

Dressing comfy for the weekend

Mother's Day breakfast with my sweet buddy


I hope all mother's get to have a wonderful Mother's day last Sunday!