Machiko and A Small Patch of Grass

I don’t know when was the last time we visited him.  It was that long.  It almost felt like we’re being irresponsible or worse, forgetful.  But Bianca was insistent that day to visit Lolo, rain or shine.

For a while, the sun was really out.  It was high, and hot, and everything was drier than paper.  We waited for the sun to be less angry, but it was soon blanketed with dark clouds.  On our way there, it started raining, and hearts were slowly feeling defeated.  To be honest, it almost felt like Lolo has been harboring hard feeling for us because we took too long to visit him again.

But then, it always rains when it’s about him.

On his funeral, it rained.  After two years of regular visiting, it started raining each time we planned to go.  Bianca proved to be the smartest of us all when she said Lolo is just testing us if we’ll still go in spite of the rain.  So we went.

And our littlest lady finally got her feet slightly damp by the small patch of grass covering the most loving man we’ve ever met.

 

In spite of the legs in that corner, I think this is a fantastic introductory photo.

Chuchi the Jumping Machine

My adorable niece has discovered the joy of jumping.  :)

This was taken during our Holy Week vacation in Baguio, which was also in time for Kai’s first birthday celebration.  While waiting for the rain to subside, Chuchi saw this trampoline in the middle of the mall.  Bianca was so sweet to accompany her inside.  It was her piece of heaven for 10 good minutes.


Baguio photos coming soon!

My nephew is adorable

So in the course of exchanging emails with cousins abroad (this is actually a very good thing, we should keep it up), I was given this cute copy of my nephew and his crazy hair.

I dare you to tell me he’s not adorable!

Annika Lorraine

On March 17, 2012, after 24 hours of grueling labor, our dear friend Aizza gave birth to her daughter with husband Carlo, Annika Lorraine.

Ten fingers.  Ten toes.  And she is one pink bundle.

Welcome to the world, little lady.

The DIY Party of the Year (3)

It was quite bothersome when the blank unpainted wall was framed by the ballon arch, but a spontaneous idea caught me and Jaja.  Two words:  sidewalk chalk.  For the rest of the party, that blank canvass became Chuchi’s personal graffiti message board.

In all honesty, I don’t think anyone expected it to be a hit.  I drew an exceptionally large greeting, mainly because nobody wanted to start writing.  Before we knew it, everyone was just scribbling.

I believe that the highlight of our day was Chuchi’s polka dot dress…

… AND HER RAINBOW CAKES!!!  The cupcakes are cakes right?  So yeah, cakes!!!

The icing started to melt coz it was such a hot day but Punky Porca did such an amazing job!  It was such a hit that it took a while for people to recover!  Hahaha.  There was a substantial amount of picture taking after this slice was made.

We had games and Chuchi had gifts and it was a truly blessed day.

No one loves Chuchi like she does. :)

Happy birthday, little girl!  We are already planning next year’s party for you!  We love you belly belly much! :)