2012 In One Page

My original post got deleted even before I get to save it. Crap. 

Anyway, 2012 has been a great year. And I don't have to say that Maddie made the year greater than it could have been. 

January - We went to Taiwan to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Maddie's Chinese Birthday with Steve's family. Maddie celebrated her birthday there, twice! Loved much? :) 

In a beach side in Kaoshiung 

February - We threw Maddie a Sanrio Themed Party for her First Birthday. I had fun organizing it, I'm not too sure Maddie enjoyed it as much as I did. Haha. 

Maddie's 1st Birthday Party

March - Freence got married and Maddie's first stint as a Flower Girl. Wynstelle also celebrated her First Birthday this month. 

April - The family went to Korea for Holy Week. It was Maddie's first trip to Korea. I visited Steve in Taipei as he accepted an offer there. Maddie also started walking on her own this month. Quite a milestone! Thanks to Gymboree's padded play area, helped the baby girl fight the fear of hurting herself. 

May - Went to Taiwan with Maddie and Mom for a week. Maddie started her Kindermusik class as well. Maddie got her first bag from Steve this month. 

Maddie in Kindermusik 

June - Went to Dubai and Paris with Steve and it was first time in Paris for both of us, that was amazing! Can't wait to go back to the City of Lights. Maddie started her class this month, as in real school. 

July - Maddie's first trip to Singapore and first time in Universal Studios. Went to Taipei to visit DH and spent two hours on the plane with NBA players! 

August - Went to Hong Kong with Jenz for a night that ended up being two nights due to a typhoon in Manila. Started renovation in the new house. 

September - Celebrated my birthday quietly, with just my siblings and my family of three. Inlaws also came for a visit as well as to attend Dad's induction. Watched Maroon 5's concert and it was the best concert everrrrr!! 

Adaaaaam!

October - Visited Steve in Taiwan with Maddie. Maddie skipped Halloween this year. 

November - Went to Hong Kong with Steve, kind of an anniversary trip. And spent a weekend in Hong Kong with Steve. 

December - The holidays went by so fast it almost feels like it never happened...except for the dent in the bank account. Haha!

This year, Maddie learned the Alphabet Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Jingle Bells, Barney Song, Happy Birthday. Can count 1 to 10 effortlessly, up to 15 with prodding, 20 with help. And 1 to 10 in Mandarin. Can also speak in phrases and short sentences. She also enjoys dancing. 

As for Steve and I, we are currently in a "long distance relationship", haha! He's in Taipei for weekdays and back in Manila for weekends. Not easy for him but amazingly, he's been commuting from Taipei to Manila for six months or so now.