This year, my company hosted our Xmas party at the W Hotel in Newark. This would be another rare opportunity that Ed and I would ship off our precious little cargo, our munchkin, Adrian off to Grandma's for the evening! As a member of the social committee, I'm pleased to say that this was the BEST Xmas party to date as the number of compliments we received from our coworkers were never ending! This year, in addition to the usual great food, DJ, dancing, raffled gifts etc., we had casino tables for some friendly gambling! We had tables for Craps, Spin the Wheel, Black Jack etc. We even had prices for the top 3 people with the most chips! Unlike last year (when I took home an awesome tiny little green Ipod Shuffle), I didn't win a prize from the raffle (boo!), but I did collect enough chips to take home 2nd place for Casino challenge!!! $12,700 chips total (1st place had $14,000!) Yay! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but nevertheless, it was nice not to go home empty handed! :)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Winner of a Wine Set @ My Company's Xmas Party
This year, my company hosted our Xmas party at the W Hotel in Newark. This would be another rare opportunity that Ed and I would ship off our precious little cargo, our munchkin, Adrian off to Grandma's for the evening! As a member of the social committee, I'm pleased to say that this was the BEST Xmas party to date as the number of compliments we received from our coworkers were never ending! This year, in addition to the usual great food, DJ, dancing, raffled gifts etc., we had casino tables for some friendly gambling! We had tables for Craps, Spin the Wheel, Black Jack etc. We even had prices for the top 3 people with the most chips! Unlike last year (when I took home an awesome tiny little green Ipod Shuffle), I didn't win a prize from the raffle (boo!), but I did collect enough chips to take home 2nd place for Casino challenge!!! $12,700 chips total (1st place had $14,000!) Yay! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but nevertheless, it was nice not to go home empty handed! :)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Brandon's 1st Birthday Party!
We've attended lots of kiddie birthday parties this year, but this one was extra interesting! Little Adrian was getting lots of attention from a 21 month old little Audrey! First, they played "house" together." Notice how well they shared the space together and allowing each other time at the window?
Then they went to sit down together. It wasn't long before Audrey reached around and tried to place her little arm around my little Adrian!
Little Adrian sat still, as if frozen and didn't know what to do. Then Audrey got all shy as the adults were gasping on what had just happened, while snapping crazily away on their cameras! Little Adrian decided he wanted out of the "sticky situation" and ran to his mummy! :)
Happy 1st Birthday, Brandon!!! :)
Then they went to sit down together. It wasn't long before Audrey reached around and tried to place her little arm around my little Adrian!
Little Adrian sat still, as if frozen and didn't know what to do. Then Audrey got all shy as the adults were gasping on what had just happened, while snapping crazily away on their cameras! Little Adrian decided he wanted out of the "sticky situation" and ran to his mummy! :)
Happy 1st Birthday, Brandon!!! :)Sunday, December 6, 2009
Our Little Photographer!
Adrian is so used to being in front of the camera since Mummy is super snap happy, he decided to *steal* daddy's SLR to have a taste of what's it like being behind the camera. Go easy on Daddy's expensive toy! :)
Friday, December 4, 2009
Polar Bear Cookie
We have a very sweet chef at our cafeteria who is very fond of kids. He knew about my little 16-month old and gave me a polar bear cookie to take home to little Adrian. To show our gratitude, I took a picture of Adrian eating the cookie so that I could share the picture with Takis the following morning. Thanks for the cookie, Takis!!! :)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Our little Coder
When Daddy has a brain fart while coding, guess who comes to the rescue? J/K! No, we haven't put the little guy to work yet (but we should!) :) For the most part, Adrian doesn't usually interrupt us when we're tapping away on the laptop unless he needs our attention. But then there are days that he just want in on the action, like today! :)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Winner of our Halloween Costume Contest!
Last month, my work hosted a Kid's Halloween Costume Contest where employees were encouraged to vote for the cutest Halloween picture. 17 contestants participated - some parents even submitted separate pictures of their kids to increase their odds; all vying for that coveted 1st place win! Well, guess whose little munchkin reigned supreme? Yup, that would be my little monkey below who tied for 1st! As a result, I've dedicated my cubicle wall with his montage below! :)
"Battered & Bruised"
Yup, if our family car had a voice, that would be her complaint! The poor SUV just 1+ year old has not only been hit in the front, but now also in the rear!
Exhibit A below is an accident that Ed endured earlier this year while going to Tahoe for a ski trip! Even though, he wasn't technically at fault -- the car in front had spun out of control and was sitting at the bottom of an on ramp like a sitting duck, Ed ended up taking the blame since it was our SUV who hit the car! :(
Exhibit B below occurred this past weekend with the family riding inside! Thankfully, nobody was hurt! The young fella behind us admitted to not paying attention to the road and had taken his eyes off before slamming on the brakes when he looked up and noticed our red brake light at an intersection. Luckily, the Mitsubishi Eclipse was no match for our SUV as the SUV itself didn't budge and nor did we experience any whiplash!
I'm thankful that nobody was injured at any of these accidents and hope that it doesn't occur again. Be careful and stay safe on the roads during the holiday period folks!!!
Exhibit A below is an accident that Ed endured earlier this year while going to Tahoe for a ski trip! Even though, he wasn't technically at fault -- the car in front had spun out of control and was sitting at the bottom of an on ramp like a sitting duck, Ed ended up taking the blame since it was our SUV who hit the car! :(
Exhibit B below occurred this past weekend with the family riding inside! Thankfully, nobody was hurt! The young fella behind us admitted to not paying attention to the road and had taken his eyes off before slamming on the brakes when he looked up and noticed our red brake light at an intersection. Luckily, the Mitsubishi Eclipse was no match for our SUV as the SUV itself didn't budge and nor did we experience any whiplash!
I'm thankful that nobody was injured at any of these accidents and hope that it doesn't occur again. Be careful and stay safe on the roads during the holiday period folks!!!
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