GT: Summer Vacation Trips

looks familiar? tunnel going to SBMA

 This week's GT is all about fun, fun, fun summer getaway. Among our other summer vacation trips; there is one unplanned summer getaway that I would never forget. It was a couple of summers ago, my youngest son was barely 2years old that time. We went on a road trip to Zambales to visit a relative and after a couple of hours of hi's and hello's; we headed back home (to Pampanga).

ooops..I wonder where Gab is?

We passed along many beach resorts in Subic, and the kids were chanting "swimming! swimming!" Although our usually strict Dad hushed them down. He drove to one of the resorts in Subic. Kids were so excited and after we settled in a nipa hut cottage. All my three boys removed their clothes and went to the beach. I had to call them back to put some sunscreen.

father and son

 Good thing, MommyLes was a Girl Scout :) I am always prepared! Whenever we go out, I always bring along with me extra clothes. In fact, our compartment looks like a closet. The kids enjoyed that particular summer of 2008. They will surely remember how their Dad try to give them everything they want.

while waiting for the kids

Read more unforgettable summer vacations from the girls.

Weekend Blog Follower Caravan

I have been trying to join Weekend Blog Follower Caravan since it has started. Unfortunately, I was not able to do so coz I am always late in submitting my links. Anywayz, good thing I have been given the chance to join.
I hope you gain more followers and blogger friends as well. I will appreciate it if we can exchange badges.
Have a blessed Sunday.

Blue Monday: Easter Sunday

 Easter Sunday celebration filled with lovely blues.

 Easter celebration at Hotel Vida in Clark Pampanga.

 The kids had a great time and so is the Dad too!

There were lots of food (Dad and Kuya Jet didn't have their breakfast yet!)

I guess, even Kuya Gabby is hungry too.

But the my little boy Jeon would rather play than eat.

GT: Me and My Sundresses

For this week's Girls Talk, I guess all "girls" love clothes. There are clothes that I truly love- if only I can get back to my before-pregnancy figure.very deep sigh. (dream on!) Even if I am not sexy and slim as I used to (nax naman), I love sundresses. I have a couple of them (lakasan ng loob lang) and I still continue to collect them.

 

 And aside from sundress, I guess all women should have their mini black dress. I am still looking for the best mini black dress for my plus size figure. Mini black dress can be used at any occasion, you just need to properly accessorize it and find the perfect shoes to wear.

I am not really brand conscious when it comes to clothes. But when it comes to bags and watches, that is a different story. Let me just state that aside from these clothes, a pair of red stilletos and red chucks are part of my wish list. I guess I need to work hard to buy myself these simple luxuries in life.

Blue Monday: Refreshing Summer

There is no denying that here in the Philippines, we can truly say that Summer has started. We can definitely feel the scorching heat of the sun. It is the best time for vacation too! To date, we have no plans yet on were to go during the long weekend. Anyway, here are some Blue photos taken several summers ago.

Jeon in his first airplane ride to Cebu via PAL

Cebu's Tambuli Resort version of blue whales

The blue sea of Cebu

It was a great family bonding experience to go out of town. I hope I can make adjustments on our budget to accommodate another out of town trip again. 

Check out other wonderful blue Monday entries.

GT: Celebrity Idols

It is my first time to join this meme, I have been wanting to participate but I have been quite busy. Anyways, I am not really a huge fan of any celebrity. I watch the movies not because of who is in it, but mostly it is about the plot or the story. So I am torn between choosing Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston. I like the way they act, and I have seen a lot of their movies too.

These two are not just merely pretty faces, they can act and portray different kinds of character. I guess most girls have seen the movie Pretty Woman and it contrast to Julia Robert's character in Pretty Woman is her film Erin Brockovich.

As for Jennifer Aniston, I started to like her since her "Friends" days. I like her character Rachel Green whose famous hairstyle was copied by a lot of women. My favorite Jennifer Aniston movie is "Along Came Polly"; she often portrays a very cool and fun-loving character.

Learn more what other girls have to say about their favorite celebrities at Girls Talk.

Blue Monday: Boys Love Blue

 

 My three boys love the blue, they have clothes and other stuff which are blue. In fact, when we were choosing our house color, in unison they answered "Blue!"

Of course, their messy bedroom uses blue bed covers and electric fan. Even their curtains are blue, too bad I have no picture available.

Their love for blue is also apparent on the clothes that they wear. Most of their shirts are in the shade of blue.

Hope you enjoyed my share for Blue Monday and have a great week ahead :)

Friday Fill Ins- New Home

Starting this week, my entries for Friday Fill Ins meme would be on my personal blog. I have decided to all mommy memes on my parenting blog. Here goes my Friday fill ins:

1. I can't believe __it's weekend once again woot!___.

2. __Relaxing weekend___ for everyone.

3. How can I _tell my boys to clean their room with being a nag? whew!____.

4. __Fried fish___ was the last thing I cooked.

5. Six of one __dozen___.

6. __Diet?___; nonono!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to __finishing my articles___, tomorrow my plans include __bringing hubby to the doctor___ and Sunday, I want to _relax and unwind____! 

Mommy Moments: White

"Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. 

Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool." - Isaiah 1:18

This Bible verse never cease to amaze me on how forgiving our Lord God is. White is always associated with purity and cleanliness. For this week's Mommy Moments, I am very glad to share with you photos of my kids looking so good and angelic in white.

Jet Gab Jeon

Taken in 2008

Next Friday is the start of Summer vacation, there are more Mommy Moments to capture and share. Until then, I hope you'll enjoy your weekend with your family.

ABC Wednesday: "J"

My family is rich is letter J; all of my boys' name start with it. Did I do it on purpose? Maybe in a way, because I like to scribble the letter "J". The cursive letter "J" fascinates me for some reason unknown to me. Anyways, let's start with DadEngr.; his name is JOEY

Then my 'tween and eldest son's name is JUAN RAPHAEL we also call him JET

My middle child's name is JUSTIN GABRIEL, that is Gab for us but Justin to his friends.

My youngest and the preschooler's name is JEON AENIED, and everyone calls him JEE.

I think these four J's are enough for the ABC Wednesday entry for now.

Blue Monday: My First Entry

This is my first entry for Blue Monday since I feel so down today because of the fever,cough and cold; I opted to look for pictures that would make me feel high. And I mean literally high, here are some of the photos taken on the 16th Hotair Balloon Festival last February.

TCP Entry: Nell

In 1994, the movie "Nell" won the Best Actress award for Jodi Foster. In this week's TCP theme, it is all about movies which won Best Actress award. I remember watching this film in the movie house with my cousins. I think this movie came after another very good movie Schindler's List. 

Here is the plot of the movie based on Wikipedia:

"When stroke victim Violet Kellty dies in her home in the North Carolina forest, the town doctor, Jerry Lovell (Liam Neeson), finds a terrified young woman hiding in the rafters of the house. She speaks angrily and rapidly, but seems to have a language of her own. Looking at Violet's Bible, he finds a note asking whoever finds it to look after her daughter, Nell. The sheriff shows him a news clipping from which he surmises that Nell (Jodie Foster) is the dead woman’s daughter, conceived by a rapist.

Jerry seeks the help of Dr. Paula Olsen (Natasha Richardson), a researcher working with autistic children. Almost immediately Paula discovers that Nell's language is English, based partly on her mother's aphasic speech after a stroke. Jerry and Paula begin a grudging friendship, although he detests her coldly clinical, analytical tactics."

This is a must see movie and I suggest if you can find a copy of this film take time to watch it  and you will definitely be moved by the excellent acting prowess of Jodi Foster. There is no doubt she truly deserved the Best Actress award.

For other interesting and award winning movies, check out other TCP entries.

Mommy and Me Monday: Kids and Their Grannies

Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Jeon with Mamita

Jet with Mamita and Pop

JetGabJeon with Ima

Jeon and Lola

For my Mommy and Me Monday entry, I chose to feature the other "moms" in my kids' life. I guess I can say my kids are very lucky to have grannies who love them so much (and they spoil them too!).

Mommy Moments: Green

Last week was all about Orange, now we will all go Green. It is very timely because my son Jeon, would have their school program and they will be wearing their green PE uniform. So this pictures are fresh out of the memory card. Although I have one photo of my son Gab, the day when got circumcised. I hope you enjoy the photos.

the green stage

Ayaw mag smile

oops..that is after Gabby got circumcised