2.03 Carat GIA Certified
Polish-Excellent
Symmetry-Excellent
Her next baby is Green.. and here she is.. I had a hard time letting this one go..
stay tuned! watch out for her transformation..
Monday, April 4, 2011
Girl's Best Friend
This baby went home to her new momma, stylish Mrs. YHL.
2.03 Carat GIA Certified
Polish-Excellent
Symmetry-Excellent
Her next baby is Green.. and here she is.. I had a hard time letting this one go..
stay tuned! watch out for her transformation..
2.03 Carat GIA Certified
Polish-Excellent
Symmetry-Excellent
Her next baby is Green.. and here she is.. I had a hard time letting this one go..
stay tuned! watch out for her transformation..
Friday, April 1, 2011
Be Summer Wise!
I felt the scorching sun this morning as I make coffee in my kitchen and I knew that summer has definitely arrived! A very happy time for the children and moms too! I was relieved that school is over and I'm taking a break from tutoring also. This summer, I planned some activities for my kids to be busy and productive, away from cartoon TV and computer games!
I got them into ART this time. I enrolled them at Art Camp Bezalel to do painting, drawing and crafts at their Fort Bonifacio facility. Here are some of their works from the last 2 sessions and I'm glad they they are enjoying and using their imaginations!
I also want them to improve in MATH, so I enrolled them in ENOPI at Serendra branch. I like ENOPI Math because it encourages mastery in math skills and independent learning.
They will also join their school's READING Enrichment Class for 4 weeks. I started reading-out-loud with both my kids when they are 6 months old and I can say the benefits are profound for my children. Now they are 7 and 4, both of them loves to read and achievers in school.
And their favorite sport activity- SWIMMING.
When Dear son was 3 years old I enrolled him in swimming lessons at Bert Lozada Swim School. Check out their website they offer classes in many locations. The teachers are very good with toddlers. My toddler son was a cry baby but surprisingly, he learned his basics of dog paddling and strokes from his Teacher, Coach Joy. After summer class was over I hired Coach Joy to continue lessons weekly at our swimming pool in the condo where we live. He learned free style, backstroke, butterfly stroke etc. It has been 4 years since he started and swimming has now become an all-year-round sport activity for both my kids. My 4 year old daughter already knew how to swim on her own!
Dear son also joined Super Tri Kids events like this at age 6 1/2.
At the end of a hectic schedule for the day, Dear husband and I take turns encouraging them to read their Bibles and devotions before going to bed. They read one chapter each and we ask them questions like, "what is the story about?" "why did God punish the people?" The answers are very funny & amusing and I'm happy they are asking many questions.
Do they still watch TV and play with iPhones and iPad? Oh yes! but very minimal. I try my best to move my schedule around theirs so I can be with them and watch them in action. I keep them hands full, busy, creative & happy, well-balanced this summer.
I got them into ART this time. I enrolled them at Art Camp Bezalel to do painting, drawing and crafts at their Fort Bonifacio facility. Here are some of their works from the last 2 sessions and I'm glad they they are enjoying and using their imaginations!
I also want them to improve in MATH, so I enrolled them in ENOPI at Serendra branch. I like ENOPI Math because it encourages mastery in math skills and independent learning.
They will also join their school's READING Enrichment Class for 4 weeks. I started reading-out-loud with both my kids when they are 6 months old and I can say the benefits are profound for my children. Now they are 7 and 4, both of them loves to read and achievers in school.
And their favorite sport activity- SWIMMING.
When Dear son was 3 years old I enrolled him in swimming lessons at Bert Lozada Swim School. Check out their website they offer classes in many locations. The teachers are very good with toddlers. My toddler son was a cry baby but surprisingly, he learned his basics of dog paddling and strokes from his Teacher, Coach Joy. After summer class was over I hired Coach Joy to continue lessons weekly at our swimming pool in the condo where we live. He learned free style, backstroke, butterfly stroke etc. It has been 4 years since he started and swimming has now become an all-year-round sport activity for both my kids. My 4 year old daughter already knew how to swim on her own!
Dear son also joined Super Tri Kids events like this at age 6 1/2.
At the end of a hectic schedule for the day, Dear husband and I take turns encouraging them to read their Bibles and devotions before going to bed. They read one chapter each and we ask them questions like, "what is the story about?" "why did God punish the people?" The answers are very funny & amusing and I'm happy they are asking many questions.
Do they still watch TV and play with iPhones and iPad? Oh yes! but very minimal. I try my best to move my schedule around theirs so I can be with them and watch them in action. I keep them hands full, busy, creative & happy, well-balanced this summer.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Planning For Oz!
One of the things that consumes my time these days is because my family, including my in laws are going to Sydney and Gold Coast for the Holy Week. I've been given the task to plan, book and search for hotels, tickets, visa, tours etc etc..
I've been a frequent visitor to Tripadvisor website. I love it! I actually make decisions which hotel to book based on reviews from "real" consumers.I also check the photos taken by "amateur" photographers or travelers so I won't have "high" expectations, you know what i mean? professional pictures are deceiving! Each picture is flawless and all rooms are pristine and new, I'm not sure if it's photo-shop but it look so unreal.
It's been a decade since the last time I went to Australia, so I'm kinda excited to be a tourist again and do all the touristy thing. I'm bringing my kids which makes it more exciting and fun. It will also be their first long haul trip, my testing ground before I decide to bring them to USA soon!
See you soon, Oz!
I've been a frequent visitor to Tripadvisor website. I love it! I actually make decisions which hotel to book based on reviews from "real" consumers.I also check the photos taken by "amateur" photographers or travelers so I won't have "high" expectations, you know what i mean? professional pictures are deceiving! Each picture is flawless and all rooms are pristine and new, I'm not sure if it's photo-shop but it look so unreal.
It's been a decade since the last time I went to Australia, so I'm kinda excited to be a tourist again and do all the touristy thing. I'm bringing my kids which makes it more exciting and fun. It will also be their first long haul trip, my testing ground before I decide to bring them to USA soon!
See you soon, Oz!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Simple Joys
I haven't shared/blog anything about what happened for the last 4 weeks! Been so busy, during and after the trunk show; never ending mommy and house duties! I'm not complaining but just saying that comparing my life 10 years ago being single has totally change and I love that I have a family to take care now, who I know needs me and I love taking care of them back!
Now that my kids are 7 and 4, they're a lot easier to handle and bring along with me wherever I go. There is already sort of a routine at home like what time they wake up; get them ready; go to school with them; yaya bring hot lunch to them; I work while they're in school; kids back home at 3.30; rest; I tutor them; I cook dinner Monday to Friday; nightly family devotion lead by DH and finally, tuck them in to bed :)
These are my blessings everyday and I thank God how my life has transpired to balance time with family, friends, work, leisure, travel, etc.. I am happy where I am right now and God allows me to live my dream, everyday. Thank You Lord. You are Amazing.
Just last weekend DH and I took the kids for a beach getaway with good friends BP and AP and their kids. I'll share some photos that I took, the simple joys I share with my husband, kids and friends. If you have a lot of stress I suggest you MAKE time to go see and feel the ocean, the mountains, lie down and breath fresh air.. I guarantee it will bring you back to a right perspective..
Now that my kids are 7 and 4, they're a lot easier to handle and bring along with me wherever I go. There is already sort of a routine at home like what time they wake up; get them ready; go to school with them; yaya bring hot lunch to them; I work while they're in school; kids back home at 3.30; rest; I tutor them; I cook dinner Monday to Friday; nightly family devotion lead by DH and finally, tuck them in to bed :)
These are my blessings everyday and I thank God how my life has transpired to balance time with family, friends, work, leisure, travel, etc.. I am happy where I am right now and God allows me to live my dream, everyday. Thank You Lord. You are Amazing.
Just last weekend DH and I took the kids for a beach getaway with good friends BP and AP and their kids. I'll share some photos that I took, the simple joys I share with my husband, kids and friends. If you have a lot of stress I suggest you MAKE time to go see and feel the ocean, the mountains, lie down and breath fresh air.. I guarantee it will bring you back to a right perspective..
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| Siblings off to the beach! |
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| kids swam all day! |
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| Pork Adobo with Veggie Meat & Tofu |
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| Lettuce, Arugula, Pomelo & Walnut Salad |
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Happiness Part 2
This is a super late post! These pieces are not included in the teaser slide show and most of them are sold! Anyway, If you like these babies I will be happy to make a similar version for you!
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