Earth Hour - Philippines, March 26, 2011

We participated in Earth Hour 2011! (so is our neighbor)



An hour of no lights and no gadgets for the kids is also exciting. We just sat down outside the porch while my eldest son played his guitar. We sung with him even though we're out of tune. It was a beautiful hour of family bonding for us... while saving the earth!

Mommy Moments - White

Hello there, mommies! It's good to be back!

White is the theme of our MM this week and I have these to share with you...


...the medals of my kids with WHITE ribbon. It's for Exemplary Conduct Awards. All my three boys got an award each and we're so proud of them!


I also want to thank our dear Lord for giving us such good kids. Thank you, Lord!

A day before Valentine

Since Valentine's Day falls on a Monday, we decided to celebrate it the day before. It was like most ordinary day because we just went out to the mall and eat out. What makes it more exciting is that me and my "boys" (hubby and my 3 kids) posed on the valentine's decorations in the mall. And we had so much fun!

And His Name Was Peter...

February 11, 2002 was the day Papa left us.

It was the day we thought and pray would not happen. But it did, so sudden yet peaceful, no hint whatsoever. He was just there lying on the couch, taking his afternoon nap after telling his dentist that he will visit her the following day. Then late that afternoon, while sleeping, our good Lord took him to his side to rest, to finally rest!

In commemoration of Papa's 9th year death anniversary, I will share with you again this poem we made for him (I have posted it before but I want to share it again)

AND HIS NAME WAS PETER
I knew a man
Who was not a fisherman
Neither was he a spokesman
But for me he was a great man.

He's not known to Never Land
Though he's been to many lands
It is to his homeland
Where he wants to be grand.

He was not a great ruler.
Nor was he a great teacher.
But, for me, he was the greatest of all fathers.
And his name was Peter!

Remebering Papa will not be complete without looking at his pictures with us.


This is our way of thanking you, Papa, for a job well done!

Chris Chronicles 1st Blogversary Giveaway!

Chris Chronicles is celebrating its 1st Blogversary this February! To celebrate, Mommy Chris, with the help of her sponsors, is giving away cash prizes and one two-column Blogger or WordPress template!

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Ain't it exciting?! This is the first time that I'd be joining a contest so I hope I win. Maybe, it would encourage me to be more active in my blogging. :)

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Mommy Moments - New Family Photo

This is our latest family photo.



Taken last new year's eve, with my mother-in-law. It is our latest picture where we had our "firsts". The "first" time we celebrated new year's eve in our home (we usually celebrate it in my mother-in-law's house eversince we got married). It is also the "first" time that my mother-in-law celebrate new year's eve away from her house. The "first" time I hosted a holiday party. The "first" time for the boys to enjoy our own fireworks.

I think I will make it a point to have a family picture more often.

Happy weekend everyone!



Photography is the simultaneous recognition,
in a fraction of a second,
of the significance of an event.

(Henri Cartier-Bresson)

Mommy Moments - New Achievements

Last friday is "card-giving day" in my sons' school. I got there a little late because the boys wanted to hang around for awhile before I get their report cards from their respective teachers.

As expected, all my three boys got a "Conduct Award" each. They've had it since the first quarter. I'm just so proud of them.



As for Kevin, my second child, he is working to get a "General Scholastic Award" which the highest academic award given by the school. He set this goal himself and this last quarter is very crucial for him. We just have to make sure that he has our full support.

JM, my eldest, got the newest achievement! He's got the "Academic Excellent Award" for the third quarter and he's done it on his own effort! The way he surprise me with his award also touches me (as most parents will feel). I arrived at their school at around 5:00pm and I went straight ahead to my youngest son's classroom to get his report card. JM got their also and waited until I finished talking with Phoebo's teacher. Afterwards we, JM, Phoebo and me, went to Kevin's classroom to see his adviser. On the way, we met JM's former adviser and she asked about JM's performance. I just said he is still a Conduct Awardee and his former adviser agrees. JM didn't say anything about his other awards. After my talk with Kevin's adviser, it's time to go to JM's. All this time, JM is with me and I just thought maybe his friends has already left the school that's why he's hanging out with me. As I enter his classroom, I sit for awhile since his adviser is still talking with some parents, I have to wait for my turn. I usually go to their bulletin board to read what's posted but that time I just sit back on the chair and wait. While sitting there waiting I look around and started to read their bulletin board. I read the names of the Conduct Awardees and I saw JM's name there. Well, I was expecting it already. Then, I read the the names of the Academic Achievers. It was just a short list, less than ten names were there. To my surprise, I saw my son's name! I was so happy! I said he knew all along but why not tell me firsthand. He said, he wanted to surprise me! And he did!

Good work sons! Keep it up! Mama and Papa is just so proud of you!