summer

it's ironic that my summer, who's very good in speaking in english, was the entry for tula in the recently held ACSAC competition. i really didn't expect her to win because during her early practices, she was not that thrilled in performing. although she was able to memorize her piece, and the actions needed, i can sense that something was still missing. i can vividly remember that during one of those practices, she told me that she's not good as her kuya. i didn't boost that. in fact, it made me think...why would summer say that? did i expect too much from her?

in their last day of practice, a day before the contest, she wants to go home early but because there was much polishing to do, she was not able to. i saw summer cry. on the contest itself, summer was number one. i guess she was startled to see those three judges starring at her that she didn't talk on the first call. on the second call, she did talk...but there was no action. no movement. 

i was disappointed a bit but i didn't dwell on it too much. this is not the last time after all....

there she is, standing like a quiet little girl

before the contest

thinking?

wacky! ...taken after the contest

we love you baby!

forever!

grow

Last barangay election, october 28, was Kate and Ced's birthday celebration. thank you to them that they invited my kids rain and summer to celebrate with them. one of the program's highlight was the dressing up portion of what you want to be when you grow up...it's a good thing that rain don't want to become a jeepney driver anymore (siguro nahiya kay kate =D). pilot na daw sya and my summer instantly told me that she wants to become a chef instead of a nurse. 

ang cute nilang tingnan. i can't believe i already have my little pilot and little chef =D

being a mom is definitely the greatest blessing!

summer, alyhanna - her schoolmate, rain and idk...hehe

principal at summer's school, teacher beth

i am blessed!

group hug! 

happy birthday ced! summer, giving her wish to ced.
sabi nya...ced, may all your wished come true!
mana sa akin! =D

and finally, my little pilot! gosh...ang tuition fee! 

lipstick

dawn, my one year old sweetheart got my last fave lipstick inside my bag and this is what happened....goodbye maybelline lipstick. am now stuck with avon.... =D

united nations

Last October 12, 2013 summer won the ms UN title at their school and i'm a super proud mom! =D congratulations baby!

summer...can vividly remember when she was in the ICU after birth.
am so glad she survived!

this picture was taken before the UN parade.
incidentally, both of them won the mr and ms UN award

thanks cai for the very lovely gown and beautiful
headdress!

summer was left with ms mexico for the ms UN and
first runner-up...

finally, she won! =D

salad

i was cutting the camote tops one night when dad asked me kung ano daw ba ang gagawin ko sa camote tops. i told him, i'll make a salad. daddy asked me how....(parang board exams like? me how na tanung??) so i told him magpapakulo ako ng water then kapag kumulo na yung water i'll blanch the leaves. kala ko naman tama ako.....mali pala. dad told me na mawawala daw ang nutrients pag blanching kaya he taught me how to make ensaladang camote, malacanang style! hahaha

here's for sharing...

- wash first the leaves to remove dirt, et al
- you can use baking soda in removing the dirt. just let the leaves stay in water with baking soda for awhile before you rinse it
- you can also use vinegar in removing dirt. same procedure with the baking soda. rinse after.

after rinsing, place the leaves in a pan. be sure it's water free.
add salt to taste.
cover. fire should be in low heat.

stir the leaves occasionally. put back the cover after stirring.
you can get the leaves once they are limp and water appears. 

top it with onions, (tomatoes if you want), ginger
and kalamansi  juice

and there you go!
BEST ENSALADANG CAMOTE EVER!
after i tasted it, i told daddy that he's a good cook!
he gave me such a big smile!
LOVE YOU DAD! =D

mug

after three years of being together, one of the pairs broke kaya honey and i decided to get a new set of cup for our coffee time. bye old mug! i will surely miss how big you were....sob....

my old mug...we were together for three years...sob!

our new mugs. parang medyo maliit....

model

it's been awhile. i tried to write once in a while but every time i am about to post, something eventually comes up. the worst thing is that my laptop broke down but now, it's semi fixed so i'm back! =D

so for updates.....

yesterday, we went to SM Masinag to support summer's first modelling exposure. she was so shy to walk at first but perhaps, seeing the kids there walk with glee encouraged her. she did try and it was not bad for first timers! - sabi nga ni jennel, si summer talaga, manang mana sa akin =D

here are summer's pictures. i am confident to say that if they could have chosen who the miss photogenic for the day was, am sure my daughter has it! and am not just saying this because she is my daughter......of course! mother's pledge.... =D

i didn't asked her to pose. i just told her i'll take her picture.
she sat  and that's it! =D

summer playing with her bracelets

looking at her dad...

with miss patty betita =D

summer's first time!

peace anyone?! =D