InMyShoes

10 Things I need to Plan for

2009-09-22T18:12:00.004-04:00

Here's a couple of things (not in chronological order):

1. retirement
2. trip to pi
3. our 2nd baby
4. my parens moving in
5. set up for my new "passion"
6. our kids college

feel free to join the in on ten on tuesday

Fire Truck

2009-08-01T19:04:00.002-04:00

Today is my ds' lucky day. Dh came home with a surprise for his ds~ a yard sale find that's working. Ds was so excited that he did not mind that the truck is dirty. Obviously, it needs a lot of tlc and a battery. Dh had to use his motorcycle battery to check it the toy is still working... and it did.

I'm sure ds will have a lot of fun with his new fire truck.

busy weekend

2009-07-17T10:33:00.002-04:00

This weekend is going to be a busy one. I'll be in my card class tomorrow. We will be working on 3 cards for xmas in july, then we still might be at my gf bday party, then my dh's uncle is hosting a cookout (that could not be missed), then I'll be back to woony for my crafty ladies' nite at Sonya's. If it's not raining, we will have a "drive in movie". whew! I hope this preggy will have energy for all these activities in a single day.

tfr

an update

2009-06-04T21:25:00.002-04:00

For all you guys who are wondering if I am still around, the answer is yes. It seems like I am on a roller coaster ride recently... We have a really good news (we're expecting another baby) and a really bad news (my mother-in-law passed away so suddenly). With my "first trimester drama" and losing my dearest Ma, I cannot tell you how tough it is to be in the middle of all of these. Things are very tough right now but with the gift of family and friends, we are hanging in there. I'd like to express my gratitude to all those who, in one way or the other, shared with our sorrow and loss.

I hope I can put all that I feel in words but sometimes it's better (for me) to contemplate on them. I am sad, very, very sad.

tfr!

QP

2009-05-12T20:52:00.004-04:00

Well, what do you think about this new look of my blog?
Just want you blogger friends to know that I am still around, just have a hectic schedule to ec drop lately... I hope you understand. Summer is fast approaching which means lots of work for me and make things happen.

hope everyone is having a good week!

tfr

10 Favorite Places to Shop

2009-05-12T07:00:00.003-04:00

I'd like to make it known that I'm not a shoppaholic (not anymore!). This list is composed of places that I would go provided my pocket would allow me... I don't have any recollection of when I was in the mall. I am happy about it... I frequent the bead/craft stores nowadays.

1. joann's
2. bead and wire shop
3. michaels
4. local grocery store :)
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April Top EC Droppers

2009-05-03T21:00:00.003-04:00

I'd like to say "thank you" to those who made it in my top 1o ec droppers list for the month of April. Have a great month ahead! tfd

Dropper	# of drops
Hot in Singapore	26
Renaescraftycorner	19
The Main Ingredient	18
Random Thoughts	17
Easy Bingo	17
Mira’s Web Journal	16
Juliana’s Lair	15
The Wonderful Things in Life	15
Tizzalicious Crafts & Cuteness	15
Lap Band Progress	14

PhotoHunt #18 - Walking

2009-05-02T21:52:00.005-04:00

It's been a week now since my df and I decided to go for a walk after work! I can feel the energy.... i have a lot of pictures on this theme but i chose to post these recent pics....

10 Words People Would Use to Describe You

2009-04-28T07:35:00.003-04:00

This is not an easy task for me to tackle but I'd like to be a good sport so here's my take:

1. awesome!
2. a drama
3. wonderful
4. *itchy/moody - hehe
5. talented
6. impatient!
7. goofy/funny
8. smart
9. shorty
10. sensitive

Most people would compliment me on something - that's why I had a little clue; the rest is just a product of my paranoia (j/k) *wink!

PhotoHunt #17 - Protect(ion)

2009-04-25T18:51:00.000-04:00

For this week's theme on photohunter, I chose to post my dh's hand (more like an arm- hahaha). I thought it's very fitting for the theme because this hand will do just about anything and will do all it can to its power to safeguard his family and its members from being damaged (i.e. mental) or harmed.

C.I.A. #16

2009-04-24T19:36:00.005-04:00

I did some chores while ds was taking a nap. Ds had been so good at sleeping in his toddler bed. We did not have any "incident" that we had to worry about - so far.By the time I had to get him up, I could not find him! My ds was lost! You can just imagine the panic I felt in an instant! Thank goodness I found him in his closet! I could not figure out how and why he got there but he's sleeping so peacefully in there. I got him there after taking a couple of shots and cuddled him until he woke up. tfr

10 Underrated Movies

2009-04-21T16:54:00.004-04:00

This week's on Ten... is all about underrated movies. I have to admit i have not been to the movies for a while now. Having said that, my list would be about that movies I've seen, and I thought were underrated.

1. Crash
2. Independence Day
3. The Thin Red Line
4. Road to Perdition
5. Munich
6. well, I guess that's all I have for now. If you want to play, don't hesitate to join! Click on the widget below to see/read other players. tfr!

card making class #4

2009-04-18T22:36:00.002-04:00

This month on cardmaking at bella, we did two cards. A slider card, and a shaker card. This is the first time I had a chance to make something like these.

slider card - closed

slider card - open to reveal a message and a gift card!

shaker card

another pic of my shaker card

We did two cards today because these babies take a long time to make. Actually, I just grabbed the rest of materials for my shaker card because I ran out of time - had to pick up ds at 12:30pm. The group were still working on the shaker when I left.

For my teacher, I'd like you to know that I enjoyed working on these projects. My shaker card came out awesome! I look forward to making more for family and friends. tfr

PhotoHunt #16 - Purple

2009-04-18T09:50:00.000-04:00

This week's theme on photohunter: PURPLE. I love this color and I love it even more on the wild flower that I'm going to post here.

Here's some facts about this flower:

Kingdom: Plantae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Violales
Family: Violaceae
Genus: Viola
Species: V. tricolor
Subspecies: V. t. hortensis

[credit]

I think they are wild pansies but wild or not, they are really pretty! tfr.

trip to the zoo

2009-04-17T22:24:00.005-04:00

It's been a week since I did not have to wake up early to go to work! We planned on going to the zoo today. I called my df and babysitter for her service tomorrow; in our conversation, she had mentioned about going to the zoo also but a different one. I know our ds missed her kids already so I figured we can still change our venue since we haven't bought our tickets yet! Off we went to the public library where we can buy our tickets for less expensive price than buying it from the zoo, the largest one in New England. They also have different passes for different family-oriented places.

On our way there, dh decided to give me a tour of the house he helps renovating (picture: 3rd column, 2nd row). It was a tour! That house is grand; but that's for a different post. After my little tour of that mansion, we were off to see the lions!

We arrived at the zoo around noontime. I was hoping to see my df right away so we can spend time at the zoo together. We did not find them soon enough, so we went on the route we normally go. Today, is just a lucky day for us, I guess! Dondi, the Gentle Giant Elephant - my ds' favorite in the zoo, is having her show in 5 minutes! We waited, watched in amazement, and enjoyed ourselves. While enjoying the show, I also learned that she's about my age and came from Thailand. She stands 8 1/2 feet tall, and she weighs about 8,000 pounds!

Phil, the trainer, uses positive reinforcement to train Dondi to do tricks and make other animal sounds. It's amazing!

After the show, we went to find my df while looking at some animals along the way. It was just a perfect day to be outside. We found my df and her family on our way to the petting zoo and the skyfari. It was fun to see the kids hug each other like they have not seen each other for decades!

Overall, it's a great trip and Dondi was the attention grabber! tfr

C.I.A. #15

2009-04-17T00:28:00.002-04:00

My ds just decided to help with my button-sorting task today. It's amazing how he knows where to put what color and smiles to my camera! what a cutie! tfr

10 Signs that you're getting older. . .

2009-04-14T08:29:00.002-04:00

1. gray hair
2. wrinkles
3. listening to a radio at night instead of watching a tv
4. all of the sudden you can't understand what the teenagers are talking about
5. i can't find my fave songs in the radio (perhaps, they don't play them anymore :(
6. backaches
7. eyeglasses
8. choosing friends wisely - and keeping those old friends
9. a little boy thinks that you had more than a hundred birthdays!
10. wisdom

Bonding with Khriss

2009-04-12T22:35:00.001-04:00

Last Friday, my dh, ds, and I went to witness our very df do her proposal for her dissertation. Please don't ask me about what she presented. The formulas are so beyond me! Her topic was about "Benchmarking Finite Population Means for Small Areas Using Multivariate Bayesian Regression Model". Okay so, I did not really know her lingo but I know after her long speech (more than an hour), we will have bonding time at my house!

I always enjoy being around her. She's the little sister I must long for since I was little! She's a fashionable geek, very down to earth, very loyal, and most of all she adores our little ds *wink/jk. She's one of life's little blessings that come along our journey of life. There are not any dull moments with her.

tfr

lunch bag mini album

2009-04-11T23:58:00.002-04:00

here's my installment on the lunch bag album that my df and I started. This weekend, we went to Bella in Johnston and found what a clever idea they did with the lunch bag. We went home and scrap til 3 am! I love having her around. I cherish every moment I share with her!

My album is not done as of the moment. I have a couple of pages to fill in with a lot of memories and then I should be done! tfr

PhotoHunt #15 - Triangle

2009-04-11T21:50:00.007-04:00

the word triangle means tri - three, and angles. therefore it's all about a closed shape with three angles. Triangles can be classified according to its sides [scalene, isoscles, and equilateral] and angles [acute, obtuse, right, and equiangular].

A scalene triangle has three sides of unequal lengths, an isosceles has two legs/sides of equal lengths, and an equilateral has three sides of equal lengths. That’s for classifying triangles according to its sides. Triangles can also be classified according to its angles: acute triangles has angles that measure less than 90 degrees, an obtuse triangle has an angle measure that’s greater than 90 degrees, a right triangle has an angle measure that is exactly 90 degrees, and lastly, an equilateral triangle has three angles that are equal (60 degrees each measure). The total angle measure of a triangle is 180 degrees!

Triangle is one of the most rigid, fundamental shapes. The pyramids that stand the test of time, has triangular faces... I can list more examples of the use of triangles but I am afraid I’ll bore you. Anyhow, this week's theme on photohunter is Triangle. I am posting a picture of the building with a tower in triangular sections. I go through this route every morning to the babysitter’s house. Tfr!

C.I.A. #14

2009-04-10T00:28:00.002-04:00

My ds showing some random act of kindness! Shatze is not feeling too well and this shot was just sweet!

10 Least Liked Foods

2009-04-07T07:35:00.000-04:00

This week’s 10 is a little challenging for me since I am not a picky-eater.

I am going to list the foods that I can live without. Okay, here's my list:

1. potatoes

2. hamburgers

3. ham

4. lasagna

5. chicken fingers

6. burrito

7. deer/duck meat

8. macaroni and cheese

9. veal

10. steak, the "rare" done

PhotoHunt #14 - Stripes

2009-04-04T09:49:00.000-04:00

This week's photohunter theme is stripes. I am featuring my ds' favorite hat (as he refers it)... He likes it a lot he'll wear it even if it's dirty! He looks for it in the morning and that would make his day. I wish I can be as simple as he is. tfr!

C.I.A. #13

2009-04-03T00:27:00.004-04:00

This is what I've got when I don't keep my eyes open! Actually, they're open; I took about a minute to go to the other room for his diaper. To my surprise, I saw him covered with a roll of toilet paper! He thought he was actually doing me a favor *wink! I just could not find it in me to get too upset, though, for he's just too cute!
I made it certain this is a teachable moment!
tfr

Thank you for your Time...

2009-04-01T22:34:00.006-04:00

Here's the List of this month's top droppers. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratefulness! Take care and have a Happy 1st of April!

Your little widgets will be posted on my sidebar for the month of March. Again, that's just to say "Thank You, I appreciate your time".

Dropper	# of drops
The Ups,Downs and Sometimes Insane World of Freelance Writing	25
The Main Ingredient	17
Renaescraftycorner	16
Conversations with Moms	16
Thrifty Creativity	15
Living well	15
Bargain Central	14
Web-Blog Designs	12
Juliana's Lair	10
Lovely Pink	10

I also want to thank those droppers who did not make it for this month's. I hope you can make it to the top list next month! tfr!

10 Things in my TO-DO List

2009-03-31T08:09:00.000-04:00

Here's my to-do list to date: [this is the "super Me"]

1. play with my boys
2. prepare the garden
3. do "book" work
4. make jewelry with the beads I accumulated
5. scrapbook
6. make some cards
7. blog, EC drop
8. inventory
9. digi-scrap
10. housekeeping...

there are a lot more on my list... it does not end!

easter playdate

2009-03-30T00:55:00.005-04:00

Here are some of the pictures I took at our easter playdate. There were five other toddlers in the house. This has been the largest play date we ever went! The most we went to prior to this was three - including my ds. I was a little concerned about how my ds will behave since he’s “deprived” of a lot of other little friends. Ds only has the babysitter's kids to play with on a regular basis (they're cute and they love him so much but they're much older) and us! Sometimes, he sees his cousins (who are way too old for his age group) at Nana's. So, one could imagine how things could go on the difficult side...

They started out at the host’s playroom with a lot of toys my ds and other kids could not decide what to play with first! There were times that it seems only one toy exists. With mom’s coaching and hinting kids to take turns, they just played happily. We then proceeded to color the eggs. My ds seemed like he has done it all along, hehehe! He loves to color but on papers so I helped him with decorating his egg. The pictures I posted here were carefully chosen to conceal the identity of other toddlers. I just want to play it safe.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

After they're done at the playroom, 1) they started to color - only one coloring book seemed to get noticed! but they were very good at sharing; 2) they took some time to talk about what they just colored (in their own words!); 3) teamwork!; 4) ds having trouble deciding which is his favorite color this time; 5) ds decorating the egg while mommy's holding it; 6) ds patiently waiting for the egg to turn green - he knows his color!; 7) ds putting fake grass in the paper basket; 8) his work of art - very proud of him - aww!; 9) we went home with some goodies!

Today, I thought it would be nice if I was some SAHM. I centainly enjoyed being with other moms and watching in amazement how my ds grew so fast! I wonder were I was when everything transpired! At any rate, today is a blessing! tfr!

Saturday with Ana

2009-03-29T00:55:00.005-04:00

My ds and I went to visit a newly-found friend of mine who has a three-year old son. Ds' new friend was very friendly and welcoming to us. He's very articulate for a 3-year old and he shared his toys! They enjoyed each others company as well as we had! tfr!

PhotoHunt #13 - Hand

2009-03-28T21:48:00.000-04:00

This is a hand that sticks on my beads, and such. (lol) My ds enjoys playing along with me! I enjoy every moment he wants to be on my lap while I am making some jewelry... Before I know it, he will be big enough to fit on my lap or too busy to be with his friends. I love the attention he gives me. tfr

C.I.A. #12

2009-03-28T00:27:00.004-04:00

This picture was taken early in the morning when my ds woke me up with his "momma call", and some banging noise. To my surprise, he was already wide awake, and everything in his crib was out on the floor!

I'm still wondering how was he able to throw the mattress out of the crib! He was so happy here that I could not find it in my heart to be upset. He helped me put everything back in. tfr!

10 Things I like doing on Vacation

2009-03-24T22:17:00.001-04:00

1. sleep more
2. take a lot of pictures
3. eat out
4. stroll/ go sightseeing
5. sleep
6. play more
7. take more pictures
8. find beadstores
9. enjoy the water (beachbum!)
10. being "lazy" with my hubby!

Jewelry session with Carolyn

2009-03-22T00:53:00.004-04:00

I went to my df’s house to have a jewelry making session with her. I like the fact that I can get away with my “boys” for a few hours and have some girl-time. I’d like to thank my dh for giving that “breather” I enjoy being around constructive people and my df is one of them. Tfr!

card making class #3

2009-03-21T23:17:00.003-04:00

This month's Lesson on card making is using the ultra thick embossing using the melting pot. It was cool! As always, I enjoyed learning something new and creating something I have not done before.

Here are my goodies! We made a pin, a charm and a pendant. Maybe I can have my hands on a melting pot and some ultra thick embossing powder. I'd love to do this again... soon! tfr!

PhotoHunt #12 - yellow

2009-03-21T21:47:00.007-04:00

It's Saturday once more, and today's theme on photohunter is yellow. I browse through my big bulk of digi pictures and found this pretty yellow buttercup squash flower. tfr!

C.I.A. #11

2009-03-21T00:26:00.004-04:00

I chose this picture on my weekly CIA for my ds. You can see that he's waving his hand toward the direction of the green salad. I have a little picky eater and I don't get tired offering him anything that I think might tickle his palate. :) He ended up eating half of it and fed me the rest!

I am glad that my camera takes a pic without the flash, he did not really know that I was "stalking" on him. tfr!

just my day!

2009-03-17T22:55:00.003-04:00

Today is the second day in a row that I am late for work! It bothers me to insanity! I am not sure why I cannot be where I want to be when I want to be!!! ugh! I promise tomorrow will be better! Tomorrow is another day.

Disclaimer: Late to work means later than I normally expected.

Craft Night #6

2009-03-15T00:39:00.006-04:00

This month's Craft is hosted by Nancy. She lives quite a ways from us but the drive was not a problem since SS and I carpooled. She served as my gps while I managed the wheel. It was great to have someone to chat with while driving. I enjoyed the drive, I hope she did, too.

We decorated the back of a regular hand mirror. I was not really sure what to and how to design mine, the colors are overwhelming, but in the end I settled for a random, out-of-nowhere design. I love it. After that, I had to design 2 other smaller hand mirrors.

I am contemplating on doing one of these with my niece when she sleeps over. I think she will enjoy it.

tfr!

C.I.A. #10

2009-03-14T22:43:00.003-04:00

Friday, ds and dh stays home while I go to work. This picture was taken just before I left for work. Ds is so involved in reading his book that he didn't mind me leaving. :(

Friday night Hang-out

2009-03-13T23:33:00.000-04:00

Friday nights is the time my babysitter (and df) and I hang out to scrapbook or just chat. Tonight, we decided to make spring rolls! Her dh bought her a new food processor for the kind of spring roll I make. We used turkey for the meat and the vegetables are the same, (carrots, onion, scallions, cabbage, and pretty much whatever you want), then fried them in a boiling hot evoo.

We had two different kinds of "paper" (as what my df calls the springroll wrapper). I thought it was cute... She got some wrapper from a grocery chain while I got mine from my friend's store who sells Asian foods and vegetable. We decided we need to get the wrappers from the Asian Store because it works great for the mixture that we made.

Df is getting adept at wrapping the rolls now that if you just look at the finish product, you would think that you bought the rolls from a Chinese buffet somewhere. I am so glad she enjoys my dish and does not mind preparing it for her and her family. tfr!

Photo Hunt #11 - Four

2009-03-13T21:46:00.005-04:00

For this week's theme, I was pondering on taking a picture of a four-leaf clover... but who am I kidding??? There's still mound of ice in my garden and there's no way I can be that lucky! Instead of whining about what I cannot have, I thought of taking pictures of my ds with any three kids during the party we attended this Sunday. I never realized how difficult the task was until I was trying to keep these lively kids still. Here are my take on the theme ~ FOUR.4 kids playing under the table
please don't ask me how many times some of them bump their heads...
they're too cute!

4 kids happily anticipating desserts4 kids enjoying their treats!4 kids playing 4 kids taking some rest!

monday, monday

2009-03-09T22:12:00.004-04:00

Behind the dark cloud is Mr. Sun! I need to see the mr sun - I need to see the goodness out of the bad, and "the beauty in the tragedy" as what my df puts it nicely.

Statistics say that Monday is the most stressful day of the week. It's the day of the week when most people admit themselves, or go to the doctor/hospital for heart ailments. It's triple stressful when a Monday falls close to a weekend.

I am feeling this stress really badly. From people at work.... to dear mil at the pcu... to the .... I know I will go on and on at this... I am going to stop now.

The new mantra for me is: "I can't control anyone but MY actions."

tfr!

C.I.A. #9

2009-03-07T22:42:00.003-05:00

Here's my ds reading the numbers in the elevator. He is really into it that he did not even mind me taking a picture. Normally, he would turn his head away from me when he knows I am pulling my camera out to take a pic.

He can read his letters and numbers with out a doubt - this time, he's making a career of it (it seems). tfr!

PhotoHunt #10 - Space

2009-03-06T21:45:00.007-05:00

This week's theme is space. Here are my take on that...

The pictures above depict my little new hobby corner that my dh made for me. I really appreciate all that he did for my little space! The other picture shown below makes me realize how minute my little space is compared to what my camera can capture!

Another snow day... in paradise~

2009-03-02T11:32:00.006-05:00

This winter weather is not getting to be any funnier than this. We have a good 10 inches outside and the radio is talking about us getting 4 inches (yet again!!) this afternoon. I guess, I'll just enjoy this little time off from work.

Love-Ya-Award

2009-03-02T11:14:00.003-05:00

My new found blogger friend, Dhoy, was so kind to spread this lovin' award. Thank you very much for this award. This is my first blog award ever! I'd like to spread this award to as many bloggers as I can, so feel free to grab this award - you are definitely welcome to.

These kind bloggers aim to find one another and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of this award are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who can choose eight more and include this text into the body of their award.
I want to pass some lovin' to Mira, Babettte, Lou, lanie, Carlota.

tfr!

PhotoHunt #9 - thankful

2009-02-28T21:43:00.006-05:00

This week's theme in photohunter is Thankful. I chose to post the picture of my ds because I am most thankful for ~ a son, healthy and happy. I am also thankful for all the other blessings that were (and will be) bestowed upon me, my family, and the people I care for (...and don't care for).
tfr!

C.I.A. #8

2009-02-26T22:39:00.002-05:00

Ds thought that a roll of poster is such a nice toy! We went back to school today so I can finish some important issues. So, while I was busy with my work, I caught ds playing with the paper and had fun with it! tfr!

Roses. . .

2009-02-25T21:40:00.001-05:00

I found a very talented glass bead artist who delicately make little beads with roses "painted" in the glass! Beautiful is an understatement to what she can create. She maintains a blog [click here] for you to keep up to date to her newest creations.

tfr!

2009-02-21T23:12:00.004-05:00

My Dh and I were invited to gather at our df's house. We decided to go since it's been a long time since I had a chance to meet them. Again, I'd like to thank the host, Mira, for the opportunity for us to meet new friends. It was nice to know that Lou, Barb, and Dhoy are paid blogging as well! I need to get a seminar from them! It was also great to meet Josie and her pretty little girl again. Thank you ladies for being so friendly. We enjoyed your company. God Bless! tfr

C.I.A. #7

2009-02-21T22:35:00.002-05:00

My ds is so fascinated with any writing utensil lately. You may notice that he cannot let go of his wagon, either!

PhotoHunt #8 - Warm

2009-02-21T21:42:00.007-05:00

We're on a tailgating party at my neighbors this cold December day. My dh and ds are enjoying the snow on the ground, the food being served, and the company while I was next
to the fire.

Stampin'

2009-02-20T00:13:00.006-05:00

I went to my df's house to try my skill on stamping. Guess what, I think I went overboard just stamping all afternoon! I thought it was fun just trying all the beautiful stamps my df has! This girl has all the stamps you can imagine! The day was not enough to even have the chance to look at each one... I am glad she opened her drawers of stamps for me. I went through the 4th drawer and I was happy... I did not have the chance to count how many drawers there were ~ just so many! :)

I realize that stamping is a very relaxing (as well as very addicting) hobby. The time I spent at her house was very "fruitful" now I just have to grab someone to use the stamps I made so "I can justify why I have way too many" - hahaha! [This quote sounds so familiar]

My stamping venture was a little overwhelming if my best buddy freddy did not help me... He is a cutie! He likes to help and never fails to do so whenever I am at her mom's house.

Freddy playing next to me. He even tried to stamp his paw on my paper...

My best, Purrfect Friend Freddy was a big help today!

A photogenic Freddy and I! I had to take this picture for someone before I bid goodbye!

Ethel is such a cutie, too! She's photogenic as well..

Feb 14th

2009-02-14T22:48:00.000-05:00

I am so happy to go home with a little package outside my house from ProFlowers. My dh is so thoughtful to do that and so does my little son! They're the two most important boys in my life and the flowers are just extras that warm my heart.

lovely colors

lovely bunch!

tfr

photo hunt #7 - Nautical

2009-02-14T21:36:00.003-05:00

A picture taken at a New York dock. tfr

card making class #2

2009-02-14T20:20:00.001-05:00

Today, my df from school, came with me to try her talent on making cards. I like the fact that I can have some company during a 20-minute drive to the class. When we arrived at the store, we were welcomed by the Chocolate Fest that the store's owner prepared for the ocassion - Feb 14.

we took a break to say "cheese"!

First fun card we made for the day! I love the bees! It was fun to measure and fold the paper to make this stand up card. I am sure my df will love this card...

This is another fun card. They call it diorama. I enjoyed making this project and am planning to make some more!

This one is a gift card insert. Isn't that cool??

This is a project I made from the store's "make and take" table.

Another project from the "make and take" table.

tfr

C.I.A. #6

2009-02-12T22:38:00.002-05:00

Our ds love chips so much, he knows how to help himself with his dad's pringles!

still here. . .

2009-02-11T21:10:00.004-05:00

Just in case you're wondering if I'm still around... the answer is still -yes. I just have to be on top of my "list". I wish there's more hours in a day but I know I'm just wasting my time wishing - hahaha

Craft Night #5

2009-02-08T15:27:00.003-05:00

Amy is our host for this month's craft night. We made fleece blankets this time. The blankets are very soft and so easy to make. All you need is a fleece material (of course), a pair of scissors, and a pair of hand to tie the two strips together (if you want to finish fast!)

Carolyn and I decided to work together on our blanket. I made the strips while she tie them...

we switched tasks..

Nancy and Sonya working together...

Here's our picture bragging about our newly knotted blankets.
Thank you, Amy, for being a really nice host and a good teacher.
I love my blanket so does my ds.

tfr!

Photo Hunt #6 - bridge(s)

2009-02-07T21:36:00.004-05:00

Here's my take on this week's photo hunt. I took this picture while my dh is driving through Uxbridge, Ma. tfr!

C.I.A. #5

2009-02-06T22:37:00.000-05:00

This is a pic of my ds explaining to me why he wiped some of our drawing on the blackboard. From what I can gather, he's trying to make the sun and mountain look better!
Have a great weekend everyone!

PhotoHunt #5 - furry

2009-01-31T21:33:00.004-05:00

My furry - good friends enjoying their gifts from my df. Thanks Carolyn for making me friends to your kids. take care, tfr!

Mira tagged me

2009-01-31T16:24:00.005-05:00

I've been tagged by a good friend, Mira of A moment to exhale.

1. Have you ever been on TV?
*Yes. When I watched my wedding video, I see myself in there. :)
2. Have you ever sung in public?
*Yes. religious public. Is that counted?
3. Have you ever dyed your hair blond?
*No, it's not in my plans yet.
4. Have you ever eaten frogs' legs?
*Nope. Wish I did.
5. Have you ever received a present that you really hated?
*I did received something that I really did not like but I didn't remember hating it. I think what matters most is the thought.
6. Have you ever walked into a lamp post?
*No but I witnessed my little brother did when we were still in grade school. He ended up with a huge bruise on his forehead. I didn't do it.... promise! He was not paying attention and so did I.
7. Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people?
*Yes with my dh's help. I do most of the cooking, though. I just let him wipe the tables and what not... *joke
8. Have you ever fallen or stumbled in front of others?
*No.
9. Have you ever done volunteer work?
*Yes, both in the Philippines and in the U.S.

I am passing this to Daisy of Rainy Dazeee. Have a great weekend!

tfr!

C.I.A. #4

2009-01-28T21:30:00.007-05:00

Here's a picture of my son driving his four-wheeler, inside the house, with his eyes covered! I guess, I'm just preparing him for that multi-tasking life ahead.

tfr!

C.I.A

2009-01-26T20:50:00.002-05:00

This is a weekly edition of a photo blog. My homework is to find a candid photo of my son every week and brag about it. It may be wordless since "a picture is worth a thousand words."

You are welcome to brag about yours, too, just leave me a comment so I can check it out.

Thanks and have a great day!

tfr!

guess what...

2009-01-25T23:12:00.003-05:00

I just like the look of this picture. I thought I'd share with you. tfr!

Photo Hunt #4 - Chipped

2009-01-24T21:32:00.003-05:00

Someday I will be able to fix these chipped beads. I must be out of my mind but I'm still hopeful. take care, tfr!

McKale's 2nd bday!

2009-01-24T20:25:00.004-05:00

Today marks another celebration ~ to give thanks and rejoice ~ for another 365 days that we spend our lives with our ds, McKale! We are so glad he's happy, healthy, and growing (in love)...

This birthday cake was made by the local dairy farm. Our favorite ~ Wright's dairy farm.

Our ds blowing his candle with dad's help.

After we shared the ice cream, cake, and some of my dish, we then shared a microphone to do karaoke, and opened the gifts. Auntie Sue and Zak gave our ds this awesome guitar! Lola Connie ~ savings bond and a music book, Brit-Brat ~ some shirts that are looking forward to summer! A lovely card from Ate Khriss. We also thank Ate Khriss for the help in everything especially for taking those beautiful pix. In behalf of my ds, We thank you guys for your generosity. I originally told people that you're invited if you won't bring anything. I guess, they didn't hear it..... lol

tfr!

McKale's bday

2009-01-23T23:27:00.001-05:00

Sometimes it's nice not to worry about what's going to happen. To just enjoy the NOW. Well, I did not really have anything planned for today. I only know that it's my ds 2nd birthday, and that we're going to pick up Ate Khriss from Worcester Ma for her scheduled sleep over at our house. But before I forget, I have to hurry home from picking Khriss up since Steph and her kids will be at the house and then I've got a call from Gerry that they're also going to come. She's with her three kids. And I've yet to meet the last addition to their family! Her new 3month old baby, Christian! I'm going to meet him for the first time. Ohh the cuddly little babies are just a joy to behold! Gerry and her kids arrived around 6:30pm. We were finishing the spring rolls and the Philippine style spaghetti then, they help me finish up in the kitchen, then we shared our blessings, including the cake that Gerry bought for my ds.

Thank you guys for coming and for sharing in our happy moments! tfr

My lucky day

2009-01-21T23:03:00.003-05:00

It's not that I don't feel lucky everyday but today is just a little special. My df gave me a little something for my digi - scrapping today and a classic album! Yoohoo! I am just so happy about that.... Now I can start my venture on the digital scrapbooking. You can check my other blog to later when I'm not so hesitant to show you - ;-)

My other good news is that my other df, stopped by my room today to drop off some leap frog goodies for my ds. What a nice surprise! It's just awesome to count our little blessings sometimes. I really appreciate their gestures.

Well, that's it for now, have a nice night!

tfr

historic inauguration

2009-01-20T22:25:00.003-05:00

I wish I can find the video I made of the inaugural speech that our new president made. I thought it was interesting to watch in the future.

I will keep you updated if I found it.

tfr!

MLK weekend

2009-01-19T22:30:00.002-05:00

well, my three-day weekend was well-spent... we are now done with my little corner except for just a few little hooks to put on here and there; and then I will be up and running with my projects! I am so happy that my dh is sooo supportive of me. I figured you should know that ... *wink!

I have work tomorrow so g'night. tfr

My new Studio

2009-01-19T00:49:00.003-05:00

To sound more like a pro, I called the little space (that my dh prepared only for me) ~ a studio. We it's mine and I think I can call it anything I want. I love the fact that I can see through the window and enjoy the sunlight in the afternoon. I appreciate my dh for finding time to make me happy. I know his schedule is very hectic but he still finds time for me and our ds. tfr!

C.I.A. #3

2009-01-17T22:13:00.003-05:00

The smile in my ds' face tells me that he's got something I don't ~ Food and his favorite toy. We're busy packing to go out to the "cold world" when before we know it, ds is also busy with the food he's suppose to let his hands on for lunch! He's helping himself here, and he's ready to dive in - with Chuck.
tfr!

Photo Hunt #3 - hat

2009-01-17T21:32:00.003-05:00

too cute for their hats!

If you look closely, you will see someone wearing a hat! that's my ds!
tfr!

card making class

2009-01-17T20:24:00.004-05:00

I am officially hooked into card making! I love it very much! I am grateful that a very good friend of mine invited me to do some cards. We go to Bella Art, in Johnston, where you'll find nice, friendly people, and really nice stamping, card making materials.

my df & I

Today's technique is using a regular bleach to beautify papers! How exciting! I did not realize we can use a bleach to make cards... Here's my creation...

The pear pictured in the middle is made from white glossy paper, we stamped alcohol ink on it, let it dry, stamped the big pear picture with versa mark, emboss, then wipe the inside with bleach... I love what came out of it!

Bleach is applied inside the outlined picture on the bottom right of the card.

We stamped with bleach on a nice bazzill paper.

I'd like to thank Sarah, our teacher, for guiding me to make these nice cards!

tfr

deep freeze... bbbrrrrrr!

2009-01-14T23:02:00.004-05:00

I've got a phonecall from my df and colleague this afternoon. She is an angelic bearer of good news! No school tomorrow! yehey for now. I will worry about longer school days in the summer!

North Dakota's temperature as of post time is -24 degrees, my df who teaches in Vermont has a temperature of -12 degrees! I feel the chills just thinking about it! Log on to check the severe weather update/warnings.

Don't forget to get those pipes running so they won't break. Be safe, bundle up, and stay toasty at home. tfr!

Craft Night #4

2009-01-11T23:11:00.004-05:00

It was my turn to host the Crafty Ladies party this month. I was a little nervous since it's my first time but my group mates are so supportive of me that I cannot complain.

I made vegetarian spring rolls in addition to my regular ones and vegetarian bijon and a regular bijon since our president is vegetarian. It was fun to make some vegetarian meal since I rarely make them. It's all worth the time and effort when my guests enjoyed the meal. They had seconds, and "seconds-and-a-half's". I also want to thank Amy, Nancy, Carolyn, and Tina for bringing desserts.

We made "dna - bracelets" and I could not complain about any of my students. They all tried to get an A in the rubric (lol). Everyone had fun (I think) and went home happy with the memories and ... what else but the bracelet they just made!

For all of you ladies, Thank You from the bottom of my heart. I enjoyed your company! tfr

C.I.A. #2

2009-01-11T22:00:00.003-05:00

I wish that you can hear his excitement just by knowing that the two pens work at the same time! Ohh the joy of being a baby!

tfr!

Photo Hunt #2 - Aftermath

2009-01-10T21:31:00.008-05:00

Just imagine all the trouble this little pair went through in the rough seas.

After the storm, my son is always happy to go outside!
He's waiting for his dd so they can both go plowing together.
tfr!

hubby list tag

2009-01-04T22:30:00.002-05:00

Tag from Mira of Random Thoughts

this picture was taken few days after we met

Can you remember the day you first met your hubby? Yes
When was that? sometime in the past, about 9years ago
First impression. down to earth, natural, unpretentious

Were you attracted to him?Yes.

Were you friends before he became your bf? Yes.
What was the sweetest thing he did for you? He went half the world to meet me.

What are the things about him that you are thankful for? I have a lot of things that I am thankful for about my hb. For one, he puts up with me. He puts us (our son and I) on the very top of his priority list, he will do everything to make us happy, and by doing so, he makes himself happy!

This picture (on the right) was taken few minutes after the new year of 2009. As you may already notice, we both look so ready for our beauty rest except for McKale of whom we don't know where he got his energy from!

Few years and a happy, healthy son after: we are still in love! We are counting the wonderful years we spent together, looking forward to the many years to come.... to learn from each other, and to grow deeper in love...

*Now the rules are simple.

1. Foremost, link back to the person who tagged you.

2. Pick your sweetest picture when you were still friends and post it on top of the questions and answers.

3. Another pic now that you are together post it after the questions.

4. Share to how many friends you like. Be sure to link them and send them a comment about the tag.

5. Enjoy doing it

6. Let your hubby read it too

God bless your love and friendship more

I'd like to pass this tag to anyone who wants to share their wonderful memories to people.

My New Scrap/Craft Corner

2009-01-04T21:01:00.001-05:00

I can hardly wait to move in my new little corner. We are almost done and I am so excited. I helped paint the walls and the shelves that dh made for me! I am just so grateful that we have our very own handyman in the family. Friends are welcome to stop by and spend relaxing time to scrapbook or make jewelry in no time!

tfr

Photo Hunt #1 - Hope

2009-01-03T21:31:00.007-05:00

As I look at this picture of my ds by the beach, I could not stop wondering what he's wondering about, what he's hoping for. Whatever it may be, I hope that he will have answers for them. ... soon.

An afternoon with Freddy

2009-01-02T22:57:00.008-05:00

Carolyn and I had a blast today. We went to Tiverton to check out a new beadstore that she found online. It was a ride but I wasn't driving so i don't have any complaints. (hahaha) We proceeded to "visit" another "mom-n-pop" bead shop on the way back to her house. It's nice to sometimes go out with somebody you like to hang out with and one with the same inclination as yourself.I am thankful that I am blest with a new friend.

This is a picture I took of Carolyn...She is showing off the beads she just bought from Tiverton. It's so gorgeous! My little camera could not justify how pretty it is! Especially if you know that she got these freshwater pearls for almost a steal! Unlucky me, that was the only pack that's on sale. Anyway, I am happy for her.
Another bracelet that's freshly created by Car when I took this picture. I love the black and white combi! "It also scare the bad spirits away!"

Another look at the bracelet...

Best buds, Freddy and Lucy... They both adorable. Freddy like to climp on me when I'm visiting. He likes to "help" me with my beading... He acts like a little kid, trust me, he does!

Carolyn is putting on her new bracelet for the first time. . .

Freddy is checking out my jewelry box. I think he recognizes that his mom made it for me!

" What have you got in here?"

THE END!

tfr!

C.I.A. #1

2009-01-01T22:12:00.002-05:00

Ben and McKale were so nice that they even shared

the fruits that they both liked.

tfr!

12 Fruits Tradition...

2009-01-01T21:44:00.002-05:00

Here's wishing you all a great year ahead ~ a bountiful 2009!

tfr!

Best of 2008

2008-12-31T15:27:00.002-05:00

best food

my native dish: lumpia, bijon, gulay
my dh dish: pasta, home-made pizza

best book

The Power of Now (by Eckhart Tolle)

best friend
my dh

Hanging Around in the Basement...

2008-12-30T16:33:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone! I just want you to know that I am still alive and kicking... I am enjoying the time I can spare for my ds and dh. My ds is napping right now, so there's not a lot of exciting things to do. My pictures are downloading... and seems to be up soon. I will be sharing them through kodak gallery and multiply.

I hope the 2008 is a great year for you and 2009 will be even better! Happy new year from my family to yours! tfr

The Pellizzari's Xmas Party

2008-12-28T11:08:00.003-05:00

My df held an advance New Years Party at their residence last night. We tag along our little boy and we're off the meet new friends. It's always nice to meet new friends and rekindle old ones. We had a lot of fun! We enjoyed their company, the food was good, and above all, they're very good host.

Our X-mas Party

2008-12-25T11:10:00.003-05:00

It's our little tradition to invite family and friends to our humble abode around this time of the year. We dine together, have some laughs, talk just about anything, and of course, we don't forget to take out the mic and sing.

Singing along (karaoke) is a lot of fun. I enjoyed watching my neice who does not speak a word of my native tongue sing my native song! And be good at it! It's amazing. Once again, I'm reminded that music is a universal language.

This year, we enjoyed the company of my df L and her dh and ds, my sil and her ds and dd, and everdearest gf and adopted gm, Lola Connie.

It's around this time of the year that I wish (more than other times of the year) for my two worlds to be one! Well, wishing is free so I might as well wish for the impossible!

gifts for McKale

2008-12-20T11:11:00.003-05:00

For our ds, my dh and I decided to get him a little something to open on the Christmas morning. We bought him a collector's edition Hess Truck, this is our little tradition for him. He really loves trucks and vehicles of any kind that we thought getting him a truck that sounds like one would be cool!

We also got him some socks and shirts from Gymboree and children's place(my favorite kids' store)! I thought that that was too much, gosh! They're so expensive! I guess our ds deserves some nice clothes once a year. (I am just so used to hand-me-downs, good wills, consignments clothes, etc).

The best gift of all, that I know for sure we can offer him, is our love, attention, and care. I hope that we can instill that in him as he grows up.

Elfin' McKale

2008-12-19T22:47:00.000-05:00

Have a Great Holiday from our home to yours!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

See you next year! tfr

Survivors

2008-12-14T23:14:00.003-05:00

I stayed up late tonight to watch survivors 2-hour finale. It was fun to see Bob, the Physics teacher from Maine, win. I was rooting for him all along. I knew he could outlast and outwit anyone in that contest.

Craft Night #3

2008-12-06T23:27:00.006-05:00

This month's craft night is hosted by Carolyn, our club's "1st president". Tonight, we are going to do three different projects that we can use for the holiday. We made 3 different shapes of gift boxes, 3 tags, and 3 bows.

here's one of the boxes I made! I love it!

here's my take on the 3 tags. it was fun to assemble and make!

here's one of the bows I made. I enjoyed making them. the other two bows are the same with different patterns. ( not pictured here )

as you can see, we're having fun! wish you were there...

my purrfect friends. I bet they're having fun, too.

We took this pose before we bid goodnight to the host.

tfr!

C.I.A. # -4

2008-12-04T21:55:00.003-05:00

"don't worry, daddy, I won't let you down..."

I am Thankful for. . .

2008-11-27T19:55:00.001-05:00

1. the really adorable smile my son exudes when he knows momma thinks he's cute!
2. my "boys" showering me with kisses when I get "booboo's"
3. mds and mdh are healthy and happy
4. my dear brother still fighting and getting stronger
5. nanay got a good news from somewhere
6. being able to get up early in the morning
7. being able to get mds ready and going for his own day...
8. students are "nicer" these days
9. actually (refer to #8) I am really focused on a very few good ones...
10. a lot of piles of paper work on my desk when I left it work- -
11. a nice time chatting with friends on the phone
12 knowing that i am cared for
13 being capable of caring for people
14 gas in here is about $1.91 about 3 dollars cheaper than last year (around this time)
15 the aroma of different pies mdh baked
16 the family being united
17 the fact that I am still sane ( at least I think I still am)
18 the amount of beads I accumulated --- and still loving them!
19 the talent that was given me
20 making a little difference in the lives of young people
21 being loved
22 the laughter that fills our home
23 my adopted family being nice to me
24 my co-workers and other people's kindness to me
25 all the pictures I collected of my ds when he was little... I am not planning to stop clicking anytime soon...
26I'm still breathing . . .

and i am thankful that I can find the thankfulness in my heart despite some challenges.

I hope that somehow people can think about things they can be thankful for... tfr

Our Weekend

2008-11-22T23:49:00.005-05:00

My df dropped her "babies" off for me to take care while she and her hubby went to buy something for their kid's gifts for xmas. I thought that it would be cool for us to switch role this time... this df of mine is my ds babysitter. I did not think twice before agreeing to take care of her kids. I love them so much and they love my little son... what else is there to ask for?

Her kids and I decided to spend our afternoon making cookies and playing outside. It was a bit chilly out this afternoon but that didn't stop them from having fun! The picture above exhibits just how much they had enjoyed the afternoon in our little yard! We keep going in and out of the house for a "re-charge".

My df picked them up after a couple of hours as they promised. I actually wished they were late, but they weren't. .. so I just have to let them go...

My dh, ds and I proceeded to my mil house for a visit. One of the things I love about dh is that he loves, takes time, and take good care of mil. We were glad to visit and to know that mil is doing great. Ds and her had a little time with a book together. It was just a sight to see!

We then went to visit aunty and uncle and played with their cats Devil and Trouble. When ds realized we had to go home since he had a homework needs to be done. I wished there were more than 24 hours in a day...

Our weekend is one of those that I like. It's nice to spend time with people you care about.

new haircut

2008-11-22T01:10:00.006-05:00

I decided to say goodbye to my ds' baby hair. He did very well during the haircut session. He was so good, he didn't even cry. He sat there like he had his hair cut a million of times!

Spring Roll 101

2008-11-21T22:00:00.005-05:00

Several Friday nights ago, my df and babysitter decided to hang out after work and do something. Sometimes we scrapbook together while our kids play. My ds and her kids play well with each other that we don't really have to worry about them. Her kids are a couple years older than mine but they play like they're just the same age. They like each other soo much which is a great help!

Today, we decided I teach df how to make/wrap spring rolls - my version! She was a really good student. She takes mental notes, listens carefully, and asks questions... whew! I wish my "kids" at work are attentive and curious like her... then I will be happier.

This picture is of my df who is intently trying what I showed her. Wrapping spring rolls is fun!

The other picture is obviously the goodies we made. They're ready for the taste test. I thought they passed the kids taste test since they're done before we know it.

I enjoyed being with my df and her kids today. I am so glad that we get to be friends. Soon, she will be making lots of spring rolls herself! tfr

Craft Night #2

2008-11-15T23:00:00.001-05:00

The drive from Worcester was not that bad. I arrived to my destination on time (i guess) after dropping mds to his daddy so I can be with the crafty ladies. It's Sonya's turn to host the craft tonight. We are going to embellish a wooden frame with scented pinecones! I cannot wait to get my little hands on them! I am not that artistic in this department but I am not afraid to make mistakes and laugh at it...

Here are some of our pix:

caution: ladies at work exhibit #1

Carolyn and I

Our generous host, Sonya, her baby, and friends

exhibit #2

exhibit #3

exhibit #4

exhibit #5 (mine!)

ps- Sorry ladies if I did not label who did which - I'd like to give credit where it is due. . . that's the reason why I just labeled them exhibits. tfr

To Do

2008-11-12T06:05:00.002-05:00

There are things I need to do during the week that I really need to do. I wish I can just put the list in a "to-do machine" and the machine will spit out the things already done. I wish I wish I wish, but deep inside I know I've got to do them all, by hand. Well, whatever it is I need to do, I will be happy to share with you in the weekend. For now, I really need to go and "force" myself to be enthusiastic to drop my son to babysitter and to go to work.

Have a great day!tfr