desserts & fruits = FOOD TRIP!

In cultures around the world, dessert or pudding is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. The word comes from the French language as dessert and this from Old French desservir, "to clear the table" and "to serve."

 ..to complete every meal...

The etymology is linked to the medieval practice of a two part meal. During the first, nobles (at a high) and servants (separate) would eat together in the same room. During the second - dessert, the noble family would retreat in separate private quarters for an intimate part of the meal without servants. The food consumed during dessert included but was not limited to sweets.

So sweet!!!!

YUMMY-LICIOUS!!!!

Filipinos are well-known to be food lovers.  We not only eat three time a day, instead we have snacks or meals in between.  That is one of the reasons why Filipino foods are also considered as one of the best foods in the world.

Baby's Journey : She Turns 1!

Being first-time parents, everything seems so exciting!  This time our little Kaizle turns one and we want the celebration to be simple yet fun, memorable and personal.  

 Metamorphosis....

 Reminiscing before turning 1!

Baby's Journey : First Beach Swimming Experience

Date : April 30, 2012

We already had several trips to beaches with the little girl but this was her first experience swimming (or bathing) on the beach.  Our little girl seemed anxious at first, but her Papa was very supportive of her and motivated her through encouraging words. After a few moments of playing with water, the little girl learned to love the beach.  She played with the water (while her Papa was holding her other hand) and the sand.  

We decided to go home after almost an hour of bathing, however, we had a hard time convincing the little girl to change her wet swimsuit to a new set of dry clothes since she has been so busy playing with the water. 

Good job Papa & our little girl!  Until our next beach bonding!

So excited... Keep blabbering "beach.. beach"

Mom's Journey with the Little One

Angels fly above you. They know that we love you. So, we watch you dreaming now. We wonder if you know….

   

 Before we knew your name. Before we saw your eyes, your chin, and your nose.

Before we counted your fingers and toes, we asked Heaven for someone wonde rful as you and every prayer and wish came true.

We dreamed of you before we knew your name.

We are thankful for you. You know we adore you. So we watch you dreaming now. We wonder if you know…

Before we knew your name. Before we saw your eyes, your chin, and your nose.

Before we counted your fingers and toes, we asked Heaven for someone wonderful as you and every prayer and wish came true. We dreamed of you before we knew your name.

We dreamed of you before we knew your name.

Sessions with Nature

I pick up several fruits that fell on the ground of my parents' backyard.   Then I was inspired to take photos.   It was an instinct that even it was a bit of a messy surroundings yet you cannot ignored that it is worth to take a photo of it.

So, here they are :

The Best Job Ever : Motherhood

While searching for I-don't-know-what in the internet, this article catch my attention and I decided to also post it here because I can relate much on its content.  Credits to the author of this article whoever he or she is.  

Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom - I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Remember that behind every successful woman, is a basket of dirty laundry.
- Unknown