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!

Pastel

Nowadays, I have to battle for my computer keyboard with Lukas who wants to be cuddled continually. This scenario often results to redoing my blog entries. I can never blame him! I love to snuggle him as much as I can! And although I'd rather work in silence to organize my thoughts, I've trained myself to work with the sounds of  the Gigglebellies, Albert Einstein and One Direction. Surprisingly, I can squeeze my blog in between diaper change, tending a four month old baby and  daily household chores.

Last Tuesday, my eldest requested me to take pictures of her. I couldn't say NO (minsan lang kase!) so I held Lukas using a baby carrier sling given by my sister Richelle while having photo session with her. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your intelligence rely not, be mindlful of Him, and He will make straight your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6

Happy birthday Papa! We love you so much!

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!

Christening Day

In acceptance of our precious gift, Lukas, we made a promise that we will raise him in Christian faith and we will shower him with so much Christian love.

At this point in time we cannot afford lavish spending so we opted to have the simplest christening celebration.

DIY baptismal invites. Special thanks to my sister Richelle who did the editing. 

DIY baptismal favors and decorations

Special thanks to Tita Cereza Nambio-Estaris for his beautiful christening outfit.
Photo credit: Kuya Toto Sager

Baby cap from Kuya Toto
Photo credit: Kuya Toto Sager

 Kami po ay sobrang nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng dumalo at tumulong sa amin.

Simula ng dumating kami dito ay kinaharap namin ang maraming immigrant issues ngunit sa dami ng tumulong sa amin ay di namin naramdaman na kami'y malayo sa aming pamilya.
Salamat po!
Kuya Jonjie, Ate Mariel and Jilleanne Ricana
Kuya Dondon Ricana
Tita Cereza, Tito Ramon and Daine Estaris
Kuya Toto, Ate Joy, Marzia and Mikkus Sager
Edwin, Lisa and Paula Liwanag and Nanay
Cat and Mark Cuaderno
Amalia and Rob Malapitan
Ireneo Estrella
Kuya Tootsie and Ate Marie Masangkay
Ate Jane and Kuya Dondon De Leon
Alona Agojo and hubby
Joseph Aaron Dominguez
Daisy Carvajal and Rea Samson
Kaye Liao Banez 
Mike and Kat Colasi 
Cathlei Agbayani

Advance happy birthday to the most wonderful father, Papa Danny! We love you Papa!

One Lacey Sunday

black singlet from Women's Secret, black lace hi-lo hemline from Forever 21, hand-me-down pants from Marzia, color block flats from Urban Planet

Jesus dispenses no matter how big or small our situation may be. He gives upclose and from afar. He actually knows our needs before we ask Him. He understands! But there is one thing He wants us to realize. He responds to faith. - Didache, June 30, 2012

Happy Canada Day!