Bundle of Joy

Congratulation to my sister (Sela) for her new arrival. Beautiful healthy baby girl 9lb6oz born 27th Aug 2010. I was pleased to hear that both mom & baby are healthy and have been discharged from the hospital. After speaking with my sister on Monday morning I was assured that she's doing well. Unfortunately I couldn't make it to the birth but I was there in spirit. She's not new to being a mom, thought this will be the first one she'll look after....lol. I though I had the longest labor with my 3 boys but my sister topped it with 22hrs in labor.

Just imagine all the pain women had to go through and the outcome is a bundle of joy! Cheers to all the mom's out there and to all the expected mom's to be. I truly believe that becoming a mom is the biggest step in our lives and I totally enjoy every moment from the first day I found out I was carrying with my oldest up to now. I now have 3 boys, very handful but they also complete my life and I'm very greatful to the one up above for blessing me with 3 lovely children

To all my brothers & sisters (can't believe we all have kids, it was only yesterday that my little brother was still running around in his nappies) God Bless you all, much love from the Manuel Avengers!!!!

Red Lobster Restaurant

All seafood lovers, must try this place next time your in San Francisco. They have assorted mouth waterting lobster dishes, absolutely devilishes.3 of my favourite dishes: Ultimate Feast, Seaside Shrimp Trio & Admiral's Feast

Ultimate Feast, is a tender split maine lobster tail, steamed snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's favorite shrimp

Seaside Shrimp Trio
A generous sampling of our Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, savory garlic shrimp scampi and shrimp linguini Alfredo.

Admiral's Feast
Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, bay scallops, clam strips and sole fried to a golden brown.

Totally Love Travelling

Nike Factory Store - Vacaville Premium Outlets 

Vacaville Outlet Stores.... Totally love this place to death. Everytime I'm in the Bay Area, San Francisco, my sister and I always make time to visit the Vacaville Outlet Stores. They have the most amazing factory stores, Nike, Puma, Adidas, Gucci, Coach, Gap, Levis, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Guess, Polo, Ralph Lauren and many more. This is the best place to shop til you drop. They have the most amazing saving of around 70% - 80% off the normal retail price. Spending a whole day is so worth the 3hr driver from her house to Vacaville. Not only they have outlet stores but they also have cafe, restaurants, accomodation just down the road for those that love to shop and shop like myself. You can stay a night or 2. I would recommend this place to anyone. Can't wait until next year for my next visit :)

Just down a few more miles from Vacaville you can stop over to Cache Creek Casino Resort for fine dining and try your luck at the casino. My first visit to Cache Creek was 2008, we were at the Pier 39 at San Francisco watching the navy airshow. That was absolutely amazing (but that's another story). We drove from the city through Vacaville. Stopped at Vacaville for a quick shopping spree (didn't want to leave this place). Anyway our journey continued to Cache Creek, by the time we got there it was dark. After driving through the darkness and only the lights from on coming vehicles. Out of nowhere you can see the most beautiful lights from a distance and it gets better and better as you drive closer. We pulled up to this huge entrance with a lovely waterworks at the front (totally breathe taking). The atmosphere inside was warm and welcoming, but unfortunately I go stopped for ID (this place is really strict on under age people entering the casino area). Luckily I had my ID with me showed the security and we proceed inside. Gaming machines of all kinds everywhere.... I can just picture my mother in law going crazy at this place. We carried on to the Harvest Buffet restaurant, so many mouth watering dishes and you don't know which one to select. So many lovely seafood dishes (my favourites). The other amazing thing I saw, was the true invention of cicagarette lighter..... at the underground parking they have cicagarette lighters like a normal pole just on the kerb. All you have to do is put your cicagarette in and the it automatically lights it for you. Like you don't see flame or anything it just lights it.... How awesome is that!!!!!

Cache Creek Casino Resort

Miss Elizabeth Azryah Luriju Taukolo

My little name sake with her dirty mouth from eating chocolate biscuits..... Oh so cute, love you baby girl.... mawhhhhhhhh

Justin Jay Finiasi Makaveli Manuel

Here's the baby of the family, Justin Makaveli, born April 2000
His last year at Primary School this year, and then Intermediate next year. Loves playing rugby league, touch and swimming. Justin's been playing league since 2006 and has been nominated player of the year for the last 4 years and also most valuable player twice. His goal is to become a professional league player

Richard Taylor Inasio Manuel

Our little China man "Taylor", born Feb 1999, currently at Intermediate School. He came out top of the class overall for the last 2 years. Decided to return back to playing rugby league this year. Loves reading, playing PS3 online and swimming.

Luke William Ashleigh Sia Manuel

South Auckland Raiders 2009 / 2010
His first time playing American football, he did really well and lost a few kgs along the way. Luke's our eldest son, born May 1994, currently studying Business Admin & Computing level 2-3. Loves collecting hats, and have recently created a feature wall of hats in his room.