Weekender plan

One of my sleepless mornings.Vanessa decided to wake up at 4:30 and not go back to sleep until 6am.I stood by her, she seems to be teething because she not such a clingy baby until yesterday.I'm just so lucky that Joel is always there when the going gets tough.He got Vanessa at 8:30 ,prepared her breakfast and off they went to visit Ned.(joel childhood buddy).They came back an hour or two later after I cleaned up the bedrooms and the kitchen.That was a relief.
We went to nordstrom cause I wanted to show Joel a leather jacket that I liked.he ended up buying 2 pants,a belt and socks and I changed my mind about the jacket.I didnt like the design and XS is too big for my small frame.When we got home I realized that tomorrow Nida and her husband are coming over for lunch.I have to go to the market today,i dont think I will have the time tomorrow.I have a tennis class at 11-12.So everything is ready for tomorrow except for my chicken curry salad.It's so easy to make Im not worried at all.
Right now Vaness is already in bed and I'm waiting for Joel to come home after a brief visit to his mom's house.I will sleep better

Happy 8 month birthday Vaness

8 months ago I was in the delivery room not knowing whats in store for me.Only thing I know is I am going to have a baby girl.But when you're in the delivery room,you'll never know what will happen next.First I thought I had it going to deliver normally but a minute later the doctor told me they have to do an emergency ceasarian section.It wasnt something that I look forward to but if it's the only way to get Vanessa out of my tummy then so be it.

But those we're the days.She is now quite a good baby to be around with.She is starting to crawl and understands some words like babye.hi five,kiss doggie,kiss mommy,sarhan ang bintana,patayin ang ilaw.Today we celebrated her birthday by going to her grandmothers house and having some indian food over at the house.It has been very fun with her in our lives.I think she has brought so much happiness to everyone ,my family,joels family my friends ,even the next door neighbor.

My Mommy and Daddy

Mommy's Full name: Emma Boysillo Holden
But everyone calls her: Em-em,ems
She was born: February 29, 1976
in the: Philippines
And She grew up in: Cagayan De Oro City
Her interest and hobby's are:Cooking,movies,music,play tennis,national geographic,books,travel.perfume,indian food
She doesn't like :being in an airplane, japanese food, short skirt,traffic




daddy's full name: Joel Roger HOlden
But everyone calls him: joel or jo
He was born: he said it's a secret
in:long Beach
he grew up in:Long Beach too
His interest and Hobby's are:books,movies,tennis,sailing,garden,shoes,good food
he doesn't like:not being able to sleep well,being too hot

A LETTER FROM YOUR MOTHER

Vaness,

The day you were born was a very special day.I went through a lot of medical dilemma but nothing will compare to the joy you brought to my heart the first time I laid my eyes on you .The road may have been long and winding but you were all worth the wait.I thank God very much for the gift and blessing of having you in my life.I know from now on,every morning will be a more exciting one,always looking forward to your new feats,new milestone,first smile,first word and all other things that you will eventually learn.

My wish for you is to become a responsible person,generous,kind and have empathy for others.That people will admire you not only for how beautiful you are in the outside but always remember and admire you for your inner beauty because thats what matters most.I also hope that you will someday recognize how lucky you are to have two cultural heritage to look up to,being a filipino-american girl,never be ashamed that you are born to parents who has a very diverse heritage.

I know it is my(and your dads too) responsibility to mold you into a fine human being.I will do my best to be the best role model for you.I will always love you.Like
Celine Dions song it says "When the world breaks your heart,no matter where on earth you are,you can come to me"I love you my baby.

Mommy

Introduction

Full Name:Vanessa Bene Holden

Birthdate: January 28, 2007

Birthplace: Long Beach,CA,USA

birth height: 20 inches

birth weight : 7lbs. 14 oz.

Parents: Joel and Emma Holden

Likes: Filipino food,mozart music,smiling at people,watch barney,walk at the park

dislikes: going to bed,bath in the sink (would prefer the tub),being alone for 20 minutes