#ALMbisyosa Series: The #ALMbisyosa daughter

“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” 

― Elliott Erwitt

My mom loves taking pictures, she wants to capture every moment especially during occasions.  I remember when I was a kid, she would let me change outfits, do some make up, hold the telephone and pretend that I am talking to someone and she will take pictures of me.  So don't wonder why I love posting pictures, with or without occasion, because mana ako sa nanay ko.   But of course, the "heritage" of taking photos will also be passed on...to my lovely daughter..I 'm posting some of her "ARTE photos" here so you will see and just make the judgment!

#ALMbisyosa Series: Alyanna's Official Senior Prom Photo

This is a little bit late, but I would still post it.  Some of the photos during the prom were posted already in my FB account.

Here's my young lady....

Cocktail dress:  Foz

Red Shoes:  People are People

Necklace and Bracelet:  mine

My letter to Daddy Boy

Dear Dad,

I am and will forever be thankful to God for giving you as our father. You've been a very loving father to all of us and to your APOs. I know that you know how much I love you, and how much you will be missed by our family. Alam mo Dad, you somehow prepared me before you left. From the time you whispered your last words, your goodbye to me, somehow I realize na siguro inadya mo talaga na ako mag-asikaso ng bills, funeral arrangements, death certificates, etc. I really feel sad Daddy, remember you asked me 2 days before you left? "kung okay lang ba ako?" and I said "Yes, Ako pa!" and you replied - "oo kaya mo yan, Matapang k naman" and you kissed me... yun na pala last conversation natin. Also, the next day, niyakap kita but you did not hug me back, I should have been more sensitive, I should have felt that there is something wrong, I could have brought you to hospital earlier. But that's how it is, I think, God has his own reasons and I shouldn't question HIM.

Dad - thank you.. these are the words that I kept saying to you and to myself. Thank you for the LOVE you have shown us, to Mommy and to your Apo's. Please guide our family - especially si Mommy (promise -di ko na sya aawayin), si Kuya Jo, Ate Lhet, Kuya Alex, Kuya Allan, Kuya Arnel at si Karl.

I may not have my own perfect family , but I know that you are proud of me and you support my decision. Salamat dad ha, for always believing in me. Salamat sa lahat. I will not be tired of saying thank you and I Love You even if you're gone.

I still cry when I think of you, ksi Dad, namimiss talaga kita. But I know, the pain will be over soon.

I LOVE YOU DADDY!

My Miguel and UmiZoomi

It's been two months since I last posted here in my blog. I decided to post what happened yesterday, yes - YESTERDAY was a scary day. My baby boy had an accident at home and he was rushed to the hospital. He got wounds in his forehead and it needs to be stitched ---ooooouuuuucccchhhhh!!

I immediately followed to the hospital to check my baby - he looked okay, he's not crying anymore, he was able to play while waiting for the surgeon. But when his Doctor arrived, and started to stitch his wounds, he cried very hard :(

When we went home, I asked Julianne (our househelp) what happened, she said Miguel was watching cartoons when he asked for milk. So the yaya prepared milk and Miguel went off bed and started to jump like Team UmiZoomi..and there...he hit his forehead so bad that cause 4 stitches!

Oh My Miguel...we should stop watching flying characters .... you made mama worry too much...

Thank you Daddy Boy and Mommy Nita!

On May 7, 2011, our family will celebrate a very important milestone of our parents - their Golden Wedding Anniversary. We thank the Lord for giving us wonderful parents. who taught us on how to deal with life . We dont have a perfect life, but We live happily! thank you Daddy Boy and Mommy Nita, we love you!

Here's a video I prepared for the wedding:)

PASAY City Receives 127 Pneumococcal Vaccines from a MOVE Dance!

As I shared with you a month ago, I am an advocate of children that's why I continue to MOVE. On April 28, GSK Employees, together with doctors and sales team, and Pasay City MOVEd by doing their share in promoting awareness on pneumonia and IPD (Invasive Pneumococcal Disease). Now, 127 children will be saved from the disease, thanks to Glaxo-Smithkline for pioneering this advocacy and continuously supporting the different organizations to help eradicate the disease amongst children.

here's the video of the MOVE dance..

The reason why I MOVE...

You might be asking why I join MOVE events - Step Up Against Pneumonia. It is because, we had someone from our family (my nephew) who is a victim of IPD (Invasive Pneumococcal Disease) and is now suffering from its complication (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis E). He was just 3months when had pneumonia, then had german measles after a fews days while still in the Hospital. I remembered that we had to do the baptism inside his room, because we've been moving the baptism many times so my sister decided to push thru with it.

My nephew is as young as my daughter (Micaela), they were playmates, they were classmates in Pre-School, they play internet games together, they even danced during Mayca's 6th Birthday - the last dance he did with his cousins, but he did not finish Grade 1 - that is when his body started to deteriorate (physically and mentally). We witnessed how fast he changes, forgetting our names, nadadapa, nabubulol and now he cant speak and even sit on his own. This is really painful especially for my sister. It took us time to find out what the disease is, and how will it be cured.

If there was IPD vaccine available 10 years ago, we could have prevented the disease that my nephew got, an incurable disease :(

That's why I MOVE - and will continue to MOVE to help spread awareness how serious the disease is and it is preventable by a vaccine.

Alyanna - on her official JS Prom Photo

help Bannister Academy look for Scholars!

MECHANICS:

Bannister academy is giving out a 4-year full financial scholarship to deserving high school students. One (1) boy and one (1) girl will be selected.

Who is qualified?
• Anyone who is eligible for transfer to 1st or 2nd year high school*;
• Demonstrates good moral character;
• Has a strong drive to excel

*It is necessary to present supporting documents of eligibility

How many entries can be nominated?
• You can nominate only one (1) entry.

What should the entry contain?
All entries should include the following:
1. Your name and your relationship to the nominee
2. Basic Information of the student:
- Full Name
- Address
- Date of birth (date-month-year)
3. Contact details: Landline number, cellphone number and e-mail address
4. A 300-word essay by the student, answering the question, "How can I change the world?”

Where should I send my entry?
• All entries should be e-mailed to changetheworld@bannisteracademy.com on or before March 9, 2011.

When will candidates be selected?
• 10 finalists will be selected, 5 girls and 5 boys. The Names of finalists will be announced on March 11, 2011. They will be contacted personally and through their registered guardians.
• All finalists have to take an entrance exam and interview on March 14. Winners will be awarded on March 19, during the Bannister Open House.

My baby is now a young lady:)

Okay, I admit, I accept --I am a stage mommie ! ...been planning for the JS prom of my eldest daughter since November of last year.  Got Cheena Ng Lio of Amour  to design her cocktail dress.



here are the photos of the "prep time"

Making a quick call to her friends:)...

dressing up!

now the hot pink cocktail dress!

Group photo with her friends:)

Ah basta, I will always be part of my children's milestone....any objection?

Regalo

yesterday (June 2) was my birthday. didn't plan for anything as i think i can celebrate it this weekend. i received 2 very special gifts from my family: one is a letter from mayca (see letter below) and 2 is a "make-your-own-cake" version made by Mayca, Alyanna and Marlon. just want to share with you guys that little, mushy things make me really happy..and i reallly appreciate it...:)
happy birthday to me.....!yay!

It's Confirmed, I'm having a baby BOY!!!

This is really exciting, am having a baby boy..My girsl are so happy and of course, Marlon is so happy. At last, we 'll have another man in the house...am so excited to see him...

Expo Mom: A Discovery Expo for Moms and Their Families

EXPO MOM: A Discovery Expo for Moms and Their Families

Moms, bring out your pens and mark the 17th of May on your calendars.

It’s going to be a day of mommy discoveries all under one roof at EXPO MOM, THE mom event to be at this 2008. To be held at the Rockwell Tent in Makati, EXPO MOM will feature everything that moms would need and want for herself, for her child and for her family. Interactive booths and activities will allow expo visitors to discover what’s new for moms in the market today: products and services that are mom-targeted. child-focused, parenting-related, and family-oriented.

The expo will also feature some of Manila’s best preschools the most fun party planners, interesting classes for kids, top consumer moms and kids brands, and a lot more. You can also head to the mom resources center for new insights on pregnancy and lamaze, breastfeeding, support group information, even services for special needs children. At the Moms Mean Business! section, Expo Mom pays tribute to mompreneurs (mom entrepreneurs) by showcasing products and services which were inspired by motherhood itself. A special sale of these usually home-based enterprises will truly be something to watch out for at Expo Mom.

EXPO MOM was conceptualized with moms in mind, where moms will be inspired to enjoy the experience of motherhood to its fullest.

For information log on to www.expomom.com or call 780.9898/ 09189300313. This special event is brought to you by: MOMMY MATTERS, the leading brand of breastfeeding apparel in the country and Rome Kanapi and Lin Fernando of the Philippine Association of Childbirth Education (PACE) with support from Johnson & Johnson’s Top to Toe, Stemcord, Cerelac Gold, and www.mommypages.com.ph.

First Encounter with my new life:)

Am sharing my first encounter with my baby..here he is...10 weeks and 6 days old. 3.9 mm with 168 beats per minute.

Wala lang, i just want to post my Mayca playing chinese garter...