TYVM

The damage may be overwhelming... so is the care and help we have received .

Thank YOU.

A Christmas DIY

hello!.. I actually had a Halloween DIY but that already is off season.. so here is a Christmas one.

I had an old sad garland sitting in a chest

+

my kids hula hoop

+

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TADA!!!!!



Magic! in 2 steps, well 3, add some lights!

=)

Here comes the SUN!

After a week of rain... the sun is out.

Had a beach weekend!

My weekend read... Looooook! Im'm 13 again!

Sweet dreams--- (you know this if you are  35 years or older)

Think I read all the Sweet Dreams books?!

I heart you Paul S.

hihi =))

Philippines :)

The Philippines .

We have at least 7,000 islands, and I always say so many of them are not used, seen, developed and enjoyed.

 I joke that we only use 1 for holidays-- Boracay. 

BUT last weekend we went to fantasy Island Balesin, 20 min from take off  to landing!

My photo canon s100

iphone

with M----iphone

iPhone

This little plane freaked me out a bit!


Cant wait to go back!!! =))

TGIF

Hello

a little DIY this friday.

Turn any scarf into an Infinity scarf!

you just need that hair tie! TADA!

HAPPY WEEKEND

=)

Thursday DIY

Weeding some of the kids old clothes, this was too cute to give away. 

I had an idea!

Hmmmm- lets see what daughter has to say when she gets home from school..

:@

I heart you.

Feeling nostalgic about our last vacation, I found a way having it forever in my hand!

look!

Thats my silhouette against the   clock in Musse d'orsay in Paris

and look its almost noon!

sigh***

take me back!

order yours here

80 candles

Two of my BFFs had a joint celebration. Both are 40 years old!!!

Being and having these girls as bffs is such a gift!

Took a day trip, a day is never enough!

...sorry, if we had 80 candles this beautiful place would be set on fire! haha

This is 40!

My fav- June.

Every year, June is a very merry busy month. So many birthdays , school opening etc etc. 

This year I turned 41-- whoa! That is a lot of candles to blow but  not just that but a lot to be so very thankful for =) My heart is bursting with so much gratitude <3

isn't this like from the set of the princess diaries! teehee.

thank you Mich Araullo I love this dress

Thank you.

Our summer highlight

Our youngest brother got hitched recently!

Where else but in paradise Island Boracay !

Here are some photos..

yes yes the sand is like flour!!!

and that is a Gown!


We had the best fun, family and friends all together!

Thank you Miko and Mimi for bringing us all together in one place--- paradise!

It really is more fun in the Philippines!

Summer cramming

Its summers last leg-- well at least for this part of the world...

doin everthing summer:

a drive to the mountains

a bbq

 parties leading to my brothers wedding 

and a bit of a highlight ---> SJP a our restaurant woohooo!!

have a fave day thursday!

=)

projects zero

My DIYs have been put on hold. 

We had a short break from Manila heat and escaped to Tokyo.

Perfect spring weather I must say!

did you know that there is 1 vendo machine for every 5 people in Japan! cool!

We went on those Japanese photbooths, and look! we've been amine-d!!!

kawai!

hmmmmm

I stumbled on these images one evening....

CUTE!

DoItYourself.

I got into the mood....

from nothin.. to something!!

TADA!!!!

Hello.

I'm back  from a long break that went on till HOly Week..

Its officially  summer vacation!

We headed up north to escape the heat in the Metro.. 

Cooling off and kids having old school fun-- scrabble!!!! =))/ smores!!!

2004 -------2013
they're bf's just like their moms!!
growing up too fast!!!

Happy Easter!!

Friday I'm in love

DIY Friday

some people use their wine boxes for ...

(via pinterest)

I found the useful for....

TADA!!!

to organize daughters messy growing bag addiction..

It also gives more closet space!

I love it!

Happy weekend!

Happy Weekend

Its going to be a long weekend!

We will be heading south for some fresh air !

Happy Friday!

A Secret.

I wanna share something i discovered a a few years back, I've never see anything like it before, 

I got curious, bought it and just now recently I tried it for a test drive. 

Its this weird looking half-moon velcro I got in Japan.

I see them quite a lot now, so get yourself one, it works!

No one will know its there, hidden! 

best part is no more teasing of the hair at the crown =)

see..

Here I am doing X (peace) hrhr...

SSSS snake!

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI

happy chinese new year!

Lets all welcome the year of the snake !

To all 1972 ers, born year of the Rat, here is our horoscope for this year..

(via) click to find your own zodiac

The Rat is an interesting Chinese horoscope sign that's full of contradictions. Then again, aren't we all? The rat will see lots of change this year of the Snake but the Chinese 2013 horoscope for Rat shows that many of those changes can be quite positive. It's up to each individual to use their knowledge for good and to discover their true potential this 2013 year of the Snake. 

2013 horoscope - The Rat In Love 

The 2013 year of the black Snake can be a difficult year for the Rat in regards to love. Those who are already partnered are going to see their relationships do one of two things: bloom or die. There will be no in between and you should be prepared for the inevitability of lots of change. Whether it's good or bad is up to you. 

The Chinese horoscope 2013 for Rat also shows us that there is a high chance of loneliness for the Rat. This doesn't have to be a bad thing. Of course, it may come because the Rat ends a relationship or doesn't get the guy / girl he or she wants. But it could also be a good time for the Rat to focus on what's really important: themselves. If you find yourself alone again this 2013 year, just take a step back and remember that it may very well be a good thing. 

There is also the chance for great, true, and lasting love this 2013 year of the Snake. But it's all about change. If you're already partnered, then you will need to make a point to grow your relationship. If there's one thing the Chinese 2013 horoscope for Rat shows us, it's that there's no place for standing still. If you let it fester, then it will simply die. 

2013 horoscope - The Rat at Work 

Once again, change is the name of the game for the Rat in 2013. If you already have a job you love, then you might see your job duties expand even more or a new management position arise. Don't be afraid of this change. The worst thing you can do this 2013 year is to stand still and not accept the new opportunities in your life. 

If you're not working, then you can expect to see that change as well. When you first start your new job, make sure you show all your strengths immediately. You have a tendency to hold back and keep to yourself but that won't serve you well this 2013 year. You need to make sure your new employer knows just how important the job is and just how qualified you are to do it. 

This would be a great 2013 year of the black Snake for you to do some volunteer work. The Chinese 2013 horoscope for Rat shows us that 2013 is a year for rebirth and renewal. Why not show the universe that you're prepared to help out wherever you can? Find out if there are opportunities in your area for helping people learn to read, beautifying the neighborhood, or anything else. You can truly change the world with your unique skills and attributes. Don't be afraid to try.

eat pLay love

PLAY...

When we heard that the hubs were having a golf tournament first thing of 2013 in Bali!--- the wives booked flights at fastest speed  than that  winning golf swing!

nice view, great course = Champs!!
Congratulations!



LOVE
Everything on this trip was LOVE

The People

our BFFs for life!


The Villa

can't decide -- is it better daytime or night time?



The Shopping




EAT! (drink)


best satay ! -- UBUD


Thank you Bali 13 years was too long -promise to see you soonest!