Dayne's Earring Organizer

I never really thought that the sweet little girl I used to dress up with colorful clothing, cute froufrou outfits with large ribbons and laces ( as in walang reklamo, suot lang ng suot! ) will suddenly turn into a young teenage girl. I guess I should prepare myself in handling teenage mood swings and just allow myself to have fun in raising a teenager.

Recently, Dayne became fascinated with feather earrings so we have decided to make an earring organizer. She loves the bohemian look!

To make an earring holder you will need the following:

- a used picture frame, size depending on your choice ( We used an old frame of a canvas print with a stand instead of disposing them.)
- hot melt adhesive ( Since we don't own a glue gun, we turned on the gas stove to medium heat to melt the glue. - Dayne's brilliant idea! )

- plastic or wire mesh ( you can find them at thrift stores or home depot )

- scissors ( you will need a metal cutter if you decided to use aluminum or wire mesh )
- ribbons (optional ) We just wrapped its edges with ribbon to eliminate its sharp and rough surface.

She prefers a purple ribbon but we don't want to waste another dollar for it.

Dayne's new earring holder! She deserves a chocolate smoothie for helping me, don't you think?

Thanks to DIY projects, we were able to overcome the winter blahs.


No matter how much we don't understand God's ways or how long we wait for His answer, let's keep on believing and hoping that God will see us through. God's promises will never be broken.- Didache, 28 February

Beautiful Blessing

Being an expectant mother again after twelve years gives me a new perspective, another amazing experience to share with Archie and Dayne.

At last the doctor considered to discontinue my HGT monitoring! I just have to adhere to same diet regime.

Labor is comparable to getting ready for a marathon. I need to be prepared! Walking and squatting are the ones I find very helpful.  Sometimes Dayne would escort me on my morning walks.

It's about four weeks before my estimated due date and we hope everything goes well.

Jesus is our doctor. His gentle love heals. - Didache, 25 February

A Simple Birthday Lunch

 I'm truly thankful on my 35th

I have no plans of celebrating my birthday but my husband opted to cook pancit. It has been a tradition in their family. He told me to celebrate my 35th year of life with joy and gratitude. 

And how can I be so heedless of my birthday wish?

DIY napkin rings

 

 Dayne's favorite

A surprise birthday cake from Kuya Dondon

Enjoy your weekend!

A Hearty Breakfast

The best way to start a Valentine's day morning is by having a hearty breakfast with Archie and Dayne.

Egg on toast adorned with fresh fruits.

Smile - a fantastic reward of motherhood

May we always seek You in our desires this Valentine's day. Didache, February 14, 2012

Just Us

A journey of discovery and growth

Taken at Bintan, Indonesia

Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day. - Barbara De Angelis