Thea's Simple 7th Birthday Celebration

**** warning: this is a picture-heavy post :)****

Yasmin Althea "Thea", my daughter turned 7 last April 25, 2013. We agreed not to hold a party at home with a lot of guests. We just wanted a simple yeat memorable celebration of her special day.

We originally planned an out-of-town swimming but due to my hectic schedule it did not push through. 

The kids and I got up early during Thea's birthday. I promised that I will take them to the park. We went to Ayala Triangle Gardens, ate breakfast at McDonald's, play a little at Time Zone, and did some grocery shopping at the Landmark. Then we had a simple "handaan" at night. We had spaghetti, fried chicken, and cake. 

 all prepped up, before leaving the house

 the birthday girl at the park

anonther shot in front of the fountain...

 another one :)

 Yohan enjoying their early morning play, it was his first time :)

 close up shot of bunso

makukulit kami 

 breakfast at Mcdonald's 

 arcade at Glorietta Activity Center

the birthday girl and her birthday cake

Mama Weng and Papa Rommel's Message to Thea:

Belated happy birthday, baby. We hope you grow up as a smart, talented, and responsible Ate to Yohan.Love you so much

I am a Less Active Mom Blogger

Hello world!!! 

My church duties, motherhood duties, and full-time job have been my main concerns during these past few months of 2013. In addition to that, I got hooked to reading e-books plus few games such as Candy Crush Saga, an addictive candy puzzle adventure hahaha. 

I already mentioned in my previous posts that I have a new nanny for my 2 kids. So, I devoted some of my time training her.So far, she's okey - responsible, kind, patient, and my kids get along with her easily. 

On the other hand, seminars, training, meetings and other work-related matter also took a large chunk of my time. We had a sort of sports tournament, too - the UDD Bowlympics 2013 held at the Metroclub Bowling Center here in Makati City. Our team landed second place in Division B (teams composed on not-so professional bowlers hehe). Not bad, eh. Here's  my team together with our Department Head. Me and my colleagues are getting hooked to bowling. 

I'm going out-of-town next week for a three-day Makati Shelter Plan writeshop in Camayan Beach Resort in Subic. 

I miss blogging, I miss my blogs. Now, I am contemplating on letting go of my other blogs and concentrate on this blog. I might get a domain and migrate this to Wordpress. Well, that's quite a tedious process so let's see what will happen next. 

Oh wait, before I end this post. I am proud to announce that my daughter is turning 7 on the 25th of this month. I have not prepared anything for her party yet. Well, she just want a simple swimming party and a toy shopping spree. She has a long wishlist of toys she wanted - a big kitchen set, electronic err battery operated musical keyboard, Barbie or Moxy Girl Doll, to name a few. 

Good day everyone!!!

Lemon on my Water, Lemon on my Dishes

There are several health benefits from lemon. I learned this from an officemate and based on further research on the Internet, studies show that lemon is for treatment of diseases like throat infections, constipation, indigestion, dental problem, fever, high blood pressure, kidney problem (kidney stones), and rheumatism. It can also help cure internal bleeding and, hair and skin problems. Aside from  this lemon is also good for weight loss. 

I am getting hooked to drinking warm water with lemon juice. I also put lemon in a variety of dishes such as pan-grilled pork, fried chicken, adobo and salsa for nachos. This morning I prepared fried chicken which was marinated in lemon juice, salt and pepper. This  coming weekend, I am planning to have a pan-grilled tuna steak. 

How about you, have tried lemons? 

Event: Expo Kid Year 5

As school year 2012-203 draws to an end, we, parents are looking for enjoyable and productive summer activities for our kids. For instance, my musically-inclined daughter who's in Grade 1 wants to learn how to play musical instrument. I've enrolled her to Voice lessons last summer, and this summer she's gonna be taking piano lessons. 

Thanks to fairs such as Expo Kid for showcasing a wide array of options to choose from in terms of summer fun activities.Now on its 5th year, this kiddie fair is organized by Mommy Mundo. 

See you on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the 500 Shaw Events Pavillion, Mandaluyong City.