Photography

My DH has gifted me with a Nikon D40X. I have been trying it out with my kids and soon will be starting my formal lessons. Cant wait. Here are some of favorite shots.

Honey Bee's Birthday and Albay's Birthday

It was Honey Bee's birthday a forthnight ago. I made her a special cake with pink swirls and blue flowers. I remember when my sister and I had loads of fun with our cousins. Our kids are just like siblings. Just the way we want them to be.

I made cupcakes for Albay too but wasn't able to take pictures. I used two icings on this one. Chocolate buttercream frosting which I haven't done in ages and my new favorite, Italian Meringue.

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Meeting Mr. Jollibee

DH and I met Mr. Jollibee at an awards night recently. I couldn't contain myself that I had to confess that I was meeting our Idol. Here goes my conversation:

Me: Sir, idol na idol po namin kayo.

Mr. Jollibee : Ay okay.

Me: Puede ba ho magpapicture. Ito po ang asawa ko.

Mr. J: Sure.

Me: Kami po ang may-ari ng G.

Mr. J: Ay maganda yan negosyo.

Picture, picture...

Is this the little girl...

DH and I were stunned and awed at the sight of our little angel walking down the aisle. Aside from the blushing bride, the little girl stole the show. As she walked down the aisle, light bulbs flashed and a loud Ahhhhhh could be heard.

She enjoyed the experience so much that she was used the dress the whole day the day after.

Happy Birthday Honey

We just finished our Bratz Genie Magic Party and we had so much fun. I hired one of those bouncing inflatables from Jellie Bellies. This was a hit with the kids and the adults. I myself jumped on the inflatable with Ines. In line with the theme Arabian Nights because this was a Bratz Genie Magic Party, I served Shawarma. All the adults and some kids loved it. And it was so affordable, almost half the price if you get from any party planner. This is the same Shawarma stand in Ortigas Home Depot. I also served Soft Serve Ice Cream from Mhel. I got this supplier from an ad posted on Streettalk. We did our own cheese french fries. For extra crispy fries, these were fried twice. We also serve our own spaghetti bolognese and carbonara. I love the Bratz cake I made for her. It was a 4 layer chocolate cake that I make all the time. Nice and moist and not so sweet. I used her doll and propped it on her cake. Also made cupcakes and was able to source out stickers at Divisoria Mall with the Bratz Genie Magic Theme for the toppers.I used the same stickers for the balloons and planted them in the entrance of our house using ... pvc pipes to hold them up. Also last minute we got pink tool and used it to decorate the cake table and buffet table. This last minute addition was the idea of Mr. T our cousin. The placed look so dressed up. Thanks Mr. T.

Slow Connection

Ever since that earthquake last December 26 at Taiwan happened it has affected the internet connections in this part of the world. i haven't posted in a month because of this.

Merry Christmas Part 2

Our family celebrated the day with my side of the family. The kids prepared a Boom Tarat Tarat dance . It was fun reminiscing when my sister and I would have our own choreographed dance with matching costume. Side A, Side B. Haha . We would even charge Nana and Lolo, Tito P, Nana Chit to watch our performances.

DH and I woke up early to prepare the Garlic Prime Rib. It took forever to roast it. We covered it with a garlic and thyme crust. It was a 10lb and was wiped out. So good. For sidings we had pesto potatoes. Mama made her Sea Bass which I wasn't able to eat. Sister T brought salad and I tossed some candied walnuts and mandarin oranges on them. Delish!
And the dessert.... The Kid and I baked the day before Carrot Cake and Butter Cupcakes. DH gifted me with a Kitchen Aid Mixer Artisan 5 Quart. Just the one I wanted 2 years ago. Hmmm making all my wishes come true. Well I digress... So I made this Cream Cheese Frosting made of 5g of Trans FAt whipped Cream, added Low Fat Cream Cheese with Sugar Free Pudding and Low Fat Milk (we are aiming to be the biggest loser here). SIL brought me The famous Mati Fruitcake which I am not sharing with anyone. Yummers. Oh and she brought some Carrot Cake as well made by her SIL. The spread was good.

And what have we learned this Christmas. God has blessed our little family a thousand fold. I always pray to God for continuous protection of DH and my 2 kids. I pray for continuous projects and success for the business, I pray so that we will be able to meet all our payables and I pray for both our families.

To my Nana and Tita Ki, Merry Christmas. We missed you this year but look forward to seeing you.
To Tita Rocio and Uncle Chito , Merry Christmas. The kids send their love to you. Let the Lord lead us to make the right decision always.
To JJ and Sharon and Alex, Merry Christmas. We are looking forward to the next one.
To Bro, SIL and kiddos, Merry Christmas. Thanks for urging me to put up this blog.
To Mama and Papi, We love you and Merrry Christmas
To Sis and FIL and kiddos. Boom Tarat Tarat!!!
To all our relos Merry Christmas.