JR's early birthday gift

Since early this year, JR has been talking non-stop about playing Foosball. So when he switched to his new job this month, he had mentioned how he would miss playing Foosball. Ok, I have been thinking about getting a surprise b-day gift for him and I thought this would be perfect for him this year. His b-day is not until end of October so I thought I had lots of time, right?!? Wrong! Just a week and a half ago - he was talking about wanting to get one right away! So I had to be sneaky and try to dissuade him from getting one this year. I told him we still have the trip and wedding to think about so he shouldn't buy it yet. But no, he still wanted to get one and so I decided to get his friend's help to stall him. I contacted him last Thursday and he told JR that they will get it next week - which gives me this weekend to decide! Well, I called my uncle on Friday night to see if I can borrow his van but I found out that he was working ...darn!!! So I decided to visit the place anyway on Saturday morning - and yes, I had to make up a lie that I had some hair appointment that day ...well, I still had a short hair treatment so technically, it's not a whole lie....hehehe! I went to the store and talked to the guy ....and I was able to haggle without even trying too much! I was even able to cut the delivery cost to $20! Anyway, had to ask my sister-in-law to tell JR that we don't have to go to my in-laws until 2 pm that day so that we can wait for the Foosball table to be delivered (JR's uncle's b-day lunch was on that day which is why I had to go in the AM). And it worked cuz I was bale to pull it off!!! Here's a pic of the Foosball table:



Yes, JR's very happy that he has a Foosball table now! I told him that it will be his b-day, wedding and X-mas gift rolled into one!!!

One more major supplier booked!

We have finally booked a hotel for our wedding preparations - Crown Plaza! Sooo happy that we've booked all the major ones! Check out our wedsite for more wedding info!

Wedding entourage

Yipeeeeee! I'm soooooo happy that our friend, Roel, will be coming to Manila to be our best man!!! I'm really glad that one of our closest friends will be able to there with us - he's known JR since their FCAR (Ryerson) days. At least there will be someone from the groom's side since my in-laws will not be able to make it to our wedding. So .... I'm happy!!! Also, we've confirmed that JR's cousin, Bam, from Manila accepted our invitation for her to be in our wedding entourage as well!!! So our entourage is finally complete!!! I can finally send the list for the invitations!

More wedding suppliers booked!

Whew! I finally booked more suppliers! I have booked the following:

1. Tet Hagepe for the female entourage's gowns
2. Katrina Valenzuela for invitations
3. Rey Casedo for male entourage's barongs
4. Sunday Cabagay of Kablooms for flowers for entourage and church
5. Kaye Cunanan of Cunanan Catering for cocktails at the reception

I've made a downpayment with Tet and will be making a deposit with the others next week. Gosh, I'm sooo excited! Now my small stories for each one. Since Tet was recommended by Ade (a good friend of mine thru W@W), I didn't really have any reservations on booking her. She was so nice pa on the phone when I called her. With Trina, I've only dealt with her thru email, but she replies very promptly - grabe! In less than 2 weeks yata, she already made a mock up invite for me - free of charge! With only a few modifications, she will make another mock up invite for us and after our final approval, she will be making our invites na! She can do it in 2 weeks time lang - oh, and she doesn't require any minimum # of invites to order - wow! Now, Mr. Casedo naman is the same, very prompt with emails - and the best part is he does home service to take measurements and I think he also delivers the finished products - wow ulit! Sunday is another W@W find, Jonna, another W@Wie was raving about the work done sa wedding niya. After checking the pictures, I liked it anman and was relieved na very reasonable yung price - galing ulit! Then last but not the least, Kaye was booked thru email din lang - she adjusts to your budget din and I know na sarap din yung menu niya for cocktails - yummy! Well, that's the latest update on our suppliers ....can't wait !!! In less than 3 months, we'll be in Manila na :)

September is here....

And so the first "ber" month is here! which means, we're exactly:



And I'm just ecstatic about all this! But first...school starts tomorrow for Jarrod. It's his first day at the new school since we moved to Mississauga. Went shopping for school supplies this weekend and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be :) I will drive Jarrod to his new school tomorrow and I think I'm more restless than he is... hehehe!

And now wedding stuff....well, trying to finalize the invitations, menu for cocktails, getting my shoes :) and female entourage gowns...ok, still have to get a barong supplier for the male entourage ...oh and the bridal car.....I think that's it in a nutshell!!! Whew! Oh, and confirm bookings with the hotel!!! Well, I guess I have my hands full for now :)