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My daughter whom I simply adore

I always look forward to photo session day with my 13-year-old daughter. It's always important for us to have our mother-daughter bonding. In doing so, we are able to talk about her friends, school, likes and even her future plans.

What makes me truly happy is when people noticed us. Most of them say we're just like sisters. Dayne and I only have few similar facial features because she looks more like her father. So when friends say that we look alike, I just can't help but smile.

I'd like to thank my husband for nursing Lukas while I was having fun with Dayne.

When my faith is attacked, will I stand up or will I remain to be a passive bystander? - Didache, 8th June

Jeepney

Riding a jeepney is truly an amazing experience. For those of you who don't know, jeepney is the primary transportation mode for the Filipinos. It is also known as the king of the road.

I remember our old jeepney named RADICAL. The name was not conceived because my father was a teacher who majored in mathematics but because it's simply the sum of our  initials when added together. It signified our family.  R for Richelle, A for Anne, D for Danny, I for Ian, C for Chriselle, A for Annelyn and lastly L for Lovely. Radical was just a blue and silver metal plated, no colorful and flamboyant icons though I remember a rosary hanging in front of the driver's seat. It used to ply the roads of Marinduque, serving as a major transport of students from Gasan. Now, Radical is not in our possession anymore.

The Pinoy jeepney enkindles a feeling of nostalgia!

Pictures taken at Slocan Park
Dayne is wearing a loose outer top with a jeepney design from cotton on (I was surprised to see this design from an international clothing brand), singlet I bought from a bazaar while I was on a trip to Malaysia, summer specs from Charles and Keith and the denim shorts was given by my sister in law Kareen.

All worthwhile things take time. - Didache, July 30

Studs on Studs

It's Sam's 2nd birthday! Dayne decided to wear her top from Just G and her studded tights was bought by her grandmother from a tiangge in Quezon City, Philippines.

Dayne with Paula Liwanag

In life He performed wonders, and after death marvelous deeds. - Sirach 48:14

White Peplum

Summer is the time when you feel and look your most radiant.  You can display your simplest to the most ultra-glam summer dress. 

Recently, Dayne received gift card as a graduation present from the Estaris family. She opted to buy few summer pieces at Metrotown. Well, she knows that shopping is never  the best way to beat summer-based ennui. She's always reminded of our old Filipino saying maghigpit ng sinturon and we are lucky enough that she understands our present situation.

 Today, she grabbed her blouse with flared bottom hem also known as the peplum cut from H&M. Yes, peplum is back!

Fancy rings from her Ate Daine's birthday cupcake.

Lord, enkindle in me the fire of your love. - Didache, July 14, 2012

Happy birthday Daine! Enjoy the rest of your day!

Hearts in a Bustier

I find daily prayer the hardest when I'm not experiencing hardship. But when trials come my way, my prayers run deep and I utter them as frequent as my breathing. - Didache July 8, 2012

Happy birthday to two beautiful ladies, Ate Mariel and Marzia!