life and Instagram

Life is strange and exciting at the same time. As much as we want to live an easy going life, we also have in us to plan and make the most out of our days. Michael and i know pretty much what we're doing for the next 12 months and where we're going. Seems like the next year will pass us by in a flash.

But today is December 21st and the year hasn't ended yet. I have been Instagram-ming our dailies and i love how easy it works to upload a photo! These are photos from my timeline this month. Looking forward to more moments like these in the next year. Here’s to 2012!



1. Slowest moment of my day.
2. Anika insists on doing her own nail polish.
3. Feet up and munching on fries in the car.
4. Meet cutie. Also known as Michael.
5. Anika watched Pocahontas as soon as she woke up.
6. Made popcorn for the kiddies' afternoon movie marathon.
7. Izac writes his letter to Santa.
8. Contents of his letter.
9. Anika came home from the school Christmas party.
10.Anika's love note to us.
11.Bey Blade time!
12.Here's how she is when Izac wins.



1. Anika wears a green bracelet. Made from the extra Christmas ribbon.
2. Daily coffee time together with Michael.
3. They say they are partners in crime.
4. Love note from Anika.
5. Off to swim class with Lola.
6. Anika's stash of lip glosses and nail polish.
7. Girl time with Anika.
8. Stamp on my hand by Anika. She says the stamps would make us stronger than the boys.
9. Work station. Where Michael and i spent most of our time in the last two months.
10.Chocolates made by Mimi. The Mediterranean Sea Salt is my favorite!
11.Raggae Anika.
12.Promised myself to 'Stand still and take it all in'. I have also asked Michael to do the same.

Aaaand, since i'm still up and can't sleep. i'm sharing the songs we enjoy this holiday season.

1. All I Want For Christmas - Nat King Cole (Izac and Anika know this song by heart)


2. Winter Wonderland - Peggy Lee


3. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin


4. The Merriest - June Christy


5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Dean Martin


6. Happy Holiday - Peggy Lee


7. The Man With The Bag - Kay Starr