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Happy Birthday Part 2

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Collage of beautiful things past created by kind batchmate Chelit.

Happy Birthday Part 1

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My youngest has been here since Wednesday.. A very long call from my Mama :-)Bless her :-) My eldest son skipped work to be with us.. Then a call from my daughter made earlier than usual, layered and lathered with lots of updates and laughter; And a few minutes ago a call from another son.. Yes! Of course earlier, messages, messages and messages from friends and relatives on the social networks.. Seconds ago, a nice thought in a nicely created card from Belle.. Seems to be complete, but not really.. card from my children posted on the social network we all know And yes, our living room area's plants decided to bloom their flowers japanese bamboo with five flowers bonsai of a kalachuchi variety

My sons' friends from the neighborhood

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An old photo with my sons carousing with friends from  their childhood . Heartdy, Jorie, Krisas, Allan, Alex, Lentic girl, Boom, Mario B,  Joseph my nephew,  and one face I could not place.. With Jigs and Dash

Congratulations to the Newly Weds

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The venue of the wedding was grand at the Our Lady of the Abandoned Church. One fabulous and awe inspiring altar that was. And the couple seemed to be totally at ease with each other. young but hopefully they both possess the maturity required to face the rigors and everyday challenges every married couple face as they embark on this lifetime journey. The groom is one of my youngest son's high school best friends. They've been through countless boy and adolescent moments. And now, here he is facing a new adult beginning. My gut feel about the bride is that she must be a wonderful person and can make her husband happy all the way!

I Wish there Were Tutors Before

Kindergarten was a blast for my grandson last year. He just breezed through it and with flying colors. But it is a totally different story this year. He is in first grade and looks like he needs a little support to get him through the smooth transition from Kinder to big school. I am now traveling down to memory lane and looking back I wish I had one for my math and statistics college courses. If only this kind of help were available then, I would have encouraged me venture into an Engineering or Business course. But, come to think of it, my math difficulties were addressed through the help of some senior students who were just too willing to offer their time and skills to get me through my college maths. For my nephew who is  currently New York based,  I think he might have to get nyc tutors based on what his Mom intimated to me. My favorite cousin says her son badly needs help to prepare him good for an impending examination. Test preparation is important especially if the tu

Friends from the Past

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Both Godparents to two of my children; one is ninang of my eldest and the other to my second eldest son. This pic was taken in the U.S. where one of them is visiting from the Philippines. Wooow this pic brings back too many fun memories!

Joyful

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Happiness is a grand daughter. It's her impishness, the funny and endearing baby ways that really bring joy to me and my family. Wasn't that yesterday when she was just a baby? Now she's walking, talking, continuing to regale us endless..