I'm Back (and Hopefully) for Good!

It's been a year since my last blog entry. And a while since the last emotional, hugotera, patama meme's and just-wanted-to-share kwentos. And now, I'm back. Hopefully for good.

I was just busy with life. LOL And every time I would think of posting something, I feel kinda lazy since Emerald, my older laptop, was kinda slow.. and my internet connection always acts up. This time, with my younger lappy, I'll try my very best to post stuff again, and share my happy ordinary everyday buhay with you.

Year 2015 was a very busy, blessed and successful year for me and my Indians. It has brought us blessings, more than what we asked for. Hopefully, I can make kwento our adventures for that year.  Perhaps, one kwento at a time.

And when 2016 came in, aba, it felt like the blessings were overpouring pa! (Sana naman this post won't give it a jinx!)

The events weren't really all literally perfect, but we've made the best out of every moment. So I guess, that makes them perfect in that essence.

There had been downs din naman, but I have learned to let them go and move on.

So eto, let's move on. Ajah for more kwentos! Soon....


Xoxo,

Lorie

Indoor Adventure Weekends :)

The indians tried out a few new things these past weekends. I didn't know that there was this wall climbing gym thingamagee in Imus, until my new friend Nicai invited us to try wall climbing.

Excited for this new indoor adventure, I got the kids' bags readied and headed to the gym.

And Pukoy finished his first climb! Hi- five!

Wall climbing's another fresh new experience for my kids. I didn't even know that this sports can also cater to kids of Allson and Allison's age.  I am grateful to have met Nicai and Washington. They made this day a very exciting and memorable one. :)

Xoxo,

 

Lorie

Aton Gets a Haircut for a Cause

Aton likes her hair this way. Straight and long.

 

One day, she came across a youtube video about kids undergoing chemo. She asked me why the kids were losing their hair. Then I showed her some more videos. And we came across an ad asking for hair donations. I told her I use to donate my hair for a cause when I was younger. And her Ninang Nice, too. 

 

I asked Aton if she wanted to help these kids in need of hair donations. And she was very excited to make her donation-- that same day!

 

We needed to cut at least 12 inches off her hair for donation. And here was the before and after photos:

I am so proud that my little Aton was more than willing to share her hair to the kids in need.

 

Very selfless. Just like her Nanay. Lol

And she got an e-certificate from Cuts Against Cancer.

Mommy's so proud of you, baby.

We're going to share our hair again, I guess, by 2016? :)

Another Day Out with my Indians

I promised myself that I'd treat my #threelittleindians for a day out after Christmas. So, here we go... Just before the first school day of 2015 kicked off...

First Stop: Cosmic Kidz

Picture first, before we got ourselves registered.

Hahaaay.. My #threelittleindians...

Too much excitement =)

Anika: Mommy, over here!

Like a boss...

A selfie with bunsuy at the (i forgot na what this mirror is called)...

Second Stop: Tempura Japanese Restaurant

I really can't get enough of this pogi I am dating today.. LOL

My #threelittleindians' Rule#1 is about SHARING =)

Third Stop: Tom's World

Fourth Stop: SM by the Bay

There's a sort of a picnic area by the bay.  We dropped by to roll over and take a few pictures..

 

We attempted to wait for the sun to set so we can witness the Manila Bay sunset. Pero attempt lang. Nainip sila after 5 minutes of waiting. LOL

So, we just strolled and took pictures na lang everywhere...

Final Destination: The MoA Eye

The first three pictures were taken when they just hopped in the car.

On these next series of pictures, they were enjoying the ride as we go up...

Aton was still joking that the ride's going to be scary...

Joke lang yang cry nyang yan.

Ayan oh... She was laughing hard pa..

And was still enjoying the scenery...

But when we reached the top... This was how she reacted...

Allison: Allson, natatakot na ako!

Allison: Allson, totoo na'to! Scared na si Ate mo!

Allison: Kukoy, anu ba! Totoong natatakot na ako!

I think, gustong tumawa nitong baby boy ko, pero naawa na sya kay Ate. So, he placed his arms around her. =)

It looked like he was telling his Ate.. "Don't worry, Ate. Wag ka na scared. I will protect you."

Sweet Pukoy =)

'Twas another adventure with my kids. I hope we can spend more time like this. Habang babies pa sila, I'll make sure we'll enjoy our everydays together!

For the love of my #threelittleindians,

Xoxo,

Lorie

Allson and Allison's Frozen-Inspired Birthday Partey :)

Now, for a little late blogging on our Frozen-inspired party ❄️

I have already shared in the past how much I am into frugal party planning. This party, so far, was the best I have ever planned and executed with a not so big budget. 💁

Let me share with you what we had for Allson and Allison's birthday bash....

Starting off with the venue. We initially planned on holding it at Pizza Hut the District, but since the place was too small to hold our expected number of guests, we opted for Kenny Rogers again. This was the second party we had at Kenny's, so I am familiar na of the contract and stuff, and the great food. 👍 

Our stage was set up like this:

We got DIY'd Olaf, Anna, and Elsa standees, DIY'd balloon columns, and snowflakes (from National Bookstore).

We had VIP passes (courtesy of Tita Ginny):

and (again) DIY'd invites for our guests:

I have again commissioned Cakes and Memories for these Olaf and Elsa cakes:

And made a hundred vanilla cups to compliment them. :)

My #threelittleindians dressed up resembling Anna, Elsa, and Hans:

Bought tinnie winnie tiaras for the little girl guests 👸:

They looked pretty wearing those tiaras. Happy ako as most of them were dress code compliant! Hehe.. Here are a few of our pretty little guest princesses-- 

Then, I got these stuff for the game prizes and loot bags: 

Everything was all set. So, Tito Bubbles the Clown commenced the partey by introducing our celebrators.

The first game was... (Hindi na ito surprise. Lol) the longest "happy birthday" greeting.

We had some magic show..

And a bubble show, too. :) Tito Bubbles had the kids experience being inside a big bubble.

And oh, that's me! Haha... Ayoko talaga ng nagsasalita in front of an audience. Hehe..

Big thanks to our guests. Big big thanks! Most especially to the Special Science Class of D2CS! They have afternoon classes but they all managed to come and celebrate with us! 😃 Nag-apologize na naman ako kay Teacher Mina and Teacher Irene before and after the event. Hehe.. Sabay bigay ng invitation, then cupcakes. Haha.. 😝

Thanks, too, tita Lia for this family picture:

The party was fun! And really, a successful one! Parties don't really need to be expensive.👌 I am always proud of sharing this party to my mommy friends. Nagugulat sila when they discover that this really didn't cost much. Hehe 😉

For the love of my #threelittleindians,

Xoxo,

Lorie