A Blessed Christmas to all.

May the Lord fulfill you with His promises and bestow on you his Blessings. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year !

Photography by Rio.

From playing barbie dolls, coloring books and craft activities; now my seven year old daughter is learning to take a good pictures using my digital camera. I hope this is the start of a great hobby for her or maybe it can turn into a lifelong passion.

pretty little toes

Thanks for dropping by guys !! Godspeed =)

Mommy Moments- Grandparents.

It's nice to be back here in Mommy Moments and for this week's MM theme is about grandparents. My kids are blessed to have a loving and caring Obachan- grandma. My MIL is so sweet, loving and caring.. Actually, I love everything about her she's an amazing woman.

 MIL with her grandchildren

My parents are awesome, funny and most of all loving grandparents. My mom and dad are in their 50's healthy and young at hearts. In my teenage years, I despised my parents tight control over my sisters and I. Now that I'm a parent, I have become more appreciative of my dad and mom's parenting skills. I really had great admiration for them. Now that my parents are grandparents already I guess they are the best GP and GM.

 Mom and Dad

Our summer fun vacation with lola

Share your Mommy Moments with us. Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Food Trip Friday- Sashimi salad, Lobster and Hamburger steak.

Hello food trippers how's your day going ? Hope everyone is doing great today! By the way folks its TGIF and welcome to Food Trip Friday here's my FTF post for today..

Sashimi Salad

Lobster and Hamburger Steak

Join us here in Food Trip Friday Happy weekend =)

Mommy Moments- Grocery Day.

Hi everyone welcome to Mommy Moments and for our MM theme for today is all about Grocery Day!

I always bring my two angels with me when I do my grocery. I love taking my kids it's quality time, after all! My kids loves helping me shop. Kei usually holds the shopping list and she really knows what to do while Rio and I help her scan the shelves and push the shopping cart. I love it! It's fun

Join us here in Mommy Moments! Happy weekend everyone =)

A Blog With Substance Award.

Sending my thanks to  Chris of Mommy Journey for awarding me with the A Blog With Substance Award. Thank you so much Chris for considering me and for making my day.

I am a Happy Mom writing a Happy Parenting Story.

Ever since I have started blogging I have been Inspired, Grateful and Overwhelmed  This is my online journal. I write and express my views. It makes me feel better to express how I'm feeling.


Now, for the Rules:
Thank the blogger who awarded it to you.
Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five (5) words. example: WRITE HEART PEOPLE LIVE HAPPY
 Pass it on to 10 other blogs which you feel have real substance.

I love to share this award to ♥ Andrea of Memories As A Mom ♥ Dee of Dee's Notes ♥ Tetcha of Pensive Thoughts ♥ Yami of Pen, Paper, Pan ♥ Kikamz of just About Anything ♥ Willa of Food trip Friday ♥ Girls Rules ♥ Carlota of My Web-Blog Designs ♥ Every Thought Counts and ♥ Dhemz of My Life Perception and Inspiration.

have fun =)

Food Trip Friday- Cake

Gosh, I'm happy to be back!! It's been awhile since my last FTF post. I've been busy ~busy around here and I'm started on something fresh, new path and new adventures in my life right now. Anyway it's better late than never =) Here's my Food Trip Friday.

Slice of cakes 

with seven yummy flavors

Join us here in Food Trip Friday. Happy weekend ♥

Hubby and I marked our 9th year of married life.

I feel like I've gotten ahead of myself hmm. There are a few details I haven't told you about, like how I met my husband and how we got married. Those are some of my happiest moments that I would like to share with you guys. I first met my husband in the Philippines but moving to Yamanashi ten years ago was the best decision I’ve ever made. He was my boss and a former owner of a Production Company. He was shy, serious and a lil mysterious type of guy, I was working under he’s owned company. While I was working here abroad I felt so sad and I guess any person living abroad will feel the same. “homesick”. That time I was crying and hoping that he can send me back home even with or without my two month salary. But he refused to; instead he did everything to make me feel happy. From there we became friends and he started calling me four to five times a week. I have to be honest I didn't give my husband much thought at first. I was in a long-distance relationship and was just looking for a friend to hang out with and talk with occasionally. About a month later, hubby was trying his best to get my attention. He was literally asking me out for a coffee. If I didn't know him better I probably should have thought he was stalking me LOL ! As they say, surviving long distance relationships can be difficult. I believe it’s true; I had just gotten out of my long distance relationship. My husband and my fellow co-workers /housemates helped me to move on so I fall in with the crowd quickly; and from there Mr. Shy guy and I were dating. Our first date was really funny. He took me to Shinjuku Tokyo to watch the fantastic show and then we went to Gunma ken to visit my cousins. I still don't know if he was trying to impress me or if he was just polite to introduce himself. Fast forward 2000 was the year I got engaged. In February 2000, I had to leave my work for good because I felt that maybe I was pregnant. I was in the Philippines when I found out that my suspicion was true. After some series of tests my Obstetrics Gynecologist told me that I am pregnant. That day I called my husband to announce the good news. I was in tears while telling him (Congratulations you're going to be a Dad!). My husband was thinking of me that day. He was excited and he called me and told me that we should get married in June. That's why four months after I told him the good news we got married.. Hubby and I recently marked our 9th year of married life. We celebrated our 9th year wedding anniversary two days ago (yup, wonderful 9th years together. Being with my husband always brings out the best in me. I love you so much..

Training wheels

One of the tasks parents must learn is how to teach their children to ride on a bicycle. I was the trainer of my 6 years old daughter. My daughter is familiar with the two small supporting wheels on her bike and I removed it, before that I explained to her that she might not need the two small wheels anymore. This is something unknown to her since her previous bicycle had training wheels. After that I took her for training , I put her on the bike and gave her a push slowly as I grasped her t-shirt to avoid any injury. We spend almost 15 to 30 minutes each training.. Now she can ride on her bike alone. clap~clap~clap. I guess teaching her how to ride on a bicycle is one of my achievements.. Now I am a happy Mother bicycling with my Daughter ...

Mommy Moments- Motherhood.

Motherhood has completely changed me. The most completely and humbling experience that I've ever had and my life long journey that never ends. Motherhood is one of the most important jobs in the world and one of the best yet toughest learning experience that I've gone through. I'm very much happy and proud to be a mother... ( I can't imagine my life not being one).

~Kei and Rio you are my Life, my Pride and my Blessing. I love you with all my life~

My daughters have a tremendous impact in my life. They are my pride and joy. There truly is nothing I can say to capture what motherhood means to me but all I know is when they were born into this world was the best thing I have ever done in my life !!

Share your mommy journey here in  Mommy Moments Enjoy your weekend guys!!

Food Trip Friday-Homemade Beef Tongkatsu.

Thank God it's Friday and welcome to Food Trip Friday and here's my FTF for today =)

~Homemade Beef Tongkatsu~

Tonkatsu usually served with rice, miso soup and tsukemono in the style of washoku (traditional Japanese food). Recently, some establishments have taken to serving tonkatsu with the more traditionally Japanese ponzu and grated daikon instead of tonkatsu sauce.

Happy weekend =)

Sweet blog award.

To Chris of Chris Chronicles, thank you so much for giving me the Sweet Blog Award. I really do appreciate it =)

Blog Awarding Rules:
1. Pass it to 10 Sweet people.
2. Inform them about this award.
3. Link back the one who gave this award.

I would like to share these Sweet Blog Award to Enchie of My Kitchen And Beyond, Clang of Kizuna, Niko of Niko's Blog, Tetcha of Pensive Thoughts,

Have Fun :)

The father of the bride.

Quick Post ! Hubby was busy flipping through channels today and he came across this variety show that seems to be interesting, it’s about wedding speeches. The two of us we're laughing while watching it because the show was really ＨＩＬＡＲＩＯＵＳ. Gosh, from the videos we watched the father of the bride seemed to be the most stressed, nervous and had teary eyes. Actually the six wedding videos were very funny “thumbs up”. After watching it I was curious about these things, so I asked my husband what if he is the father of the bride. How does he feel if one of our daughters is getting married? I told him for sure he will do the same. He will probably lose he’s words during the speech or for sure he will cry the entire wedding ceremony lol. He answered YES. It is hard to think of it right now because I can’t deny the fact that I will cry like a baby and my body will be shaking like a leaf and then(he laughs) Well the truth is I remember your dad during our wedding just think about our wedding. I will be like him.

~ My wedding day ~

My dad is not an emotional type of guy, but I guess I was wrong, the strong man I’ve known for years got emotional and nervous too. I remember when we were walking down the aisle. My dad was cool and I was the one who’s getting really nervous and stressed out and honestly, I just wanted the wedding to be over because I was so nervous. So my dad was trying to make me feel better. He told me to smile and don’t cry because this is my big day don’t get nervous anak, in my surprise as I look at my dad’s eyes I saw him in he’s hilarious “tears of joy” (that’s what he called it) I just busted out laughing while looking at him! Funny because he keeps on telling me don’t cry anak at your own wedding but the thing was he’s the one who's crying. Well, I remember somewhere in the middle of me and hub’s vows, my dad and mom started to cry, which of course, made me cry. After the wedding my parents both came to our hotel room to congratulate us. Then my dad told me he accepted the reality that he needs to "give me away" then he started crying again. Now as I end this post I guess it is proven that the father of the bride is the most nervous, an emotional wreck during her daughter’s wedding day. Have fun =)

I'm taking my time off from blogging for a week or two.

I had a very busy day for the past few weeks and I’m preparing some papers/documents for my mom. We're planning to invite her for vacation next month. Not only that I am also working on household chores, PTA activities, and other stuff that I feel like I'm a superwoman already whew! To the point that I wished time could take me as far as 24 hours. So I’ve decided I need a break!! I thought that this is the right time for me to take my time off from blogging for a week or two. I feel like with so many things to do I have a little time to do them. It is hard that I need to take my time off, especially because I dearly love this blog !!! I love my blog because I've learned a lot of things, I’ve been exposed to a lot of great resources that I would treasure and have otherwise missed. I am thankful for the great opportunities like I’ve made connections with people that have lasted for years, people I haven’t shaken hands or talked with face to face, but I would consider my friends.. To all my friends and readers, thank you for your love and understanding. I’ll be back soon, promise… 

                                                                                                                          Lots of love Jac.

Happy Birthday Seiko :)

As the candles get added to your cake I'll be looking forward to adding many more years to our friendship! Happy Birthday Seiko. May you have more birthdays to come I love you ate thank you for being my friend. I wish you loads of happiness on your special day God bless you !

Lots of Love Jac =)

Sunshine and Sisterhood Awards.

I receive a very special award today from Andrea of Memories As A Mom. Thank you so much Andrea, I was surprise and honored at the same time to be awarded with Sunshine award and sisterhood award. This is pretty cool I got two awards woot~woot!!!

~The Sunshine Award~

The rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post;
2. Pass the award onto 12 bloggers
3. Link the nominees within your post
4. Let the nominees know they have won the award by commenting on their blog
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received the award

~Sisterhood Award~

The rules are similar to the first award:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate up to 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

Now I would like to pass these two awards to my wonderful friends in my blogroll list. Have fun guys =)

Food Trip Friday- Steak and Shrimp.

Hello food trippers welcome to Food Trip Friday how's your day today? My day has been pretty good just sitting here drinking a hot cup of coffee. Anyway! here's my FTF for today...

~Steak and Shrimp~

Have a blessed weekend everyone =)

Pixel Bug Weekend- Golden Week 2010

The end of April through around May 5th is called GOLDEN WEEK (National Holiday law). Many Japanese take paid time off on the intervening work days, but some companies also close down completely and give their employees time off. Golden Week is the longest vacation period of the year for many Japanese..

~Celebrating traditional Golden Week holiday with my Family~

With my Angels, Enjoying the gorgeous weather in Sakamiko Paddington bear’s club.

We had a blast it was a great place for a nature lover like us. If you want to go and see the beautiful forest and lakes. This place is worth a visit.

How's your weekend guys? Join us here in Sassy Mom's Pixel Bug. Have fun !!

Food Trip Friday- Steak

Thank God it's Friday and welcome to Food trip Friday. Here is my food for today =)

Steak

~Bikkuri Donkey Restaurant  ~

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Mommy Moments- Red and Blue.

Last week I wasn't able to post my Mommy Moments entry. I was busy preparing some of the documents for my mom. We're planning to invite her for a vacation this month and I'm still recovering (READ THIS !) after I fainted ten days ago, I still have some bruises specifically on the left side of my rib cage and on my left leg.. I'm good after what happened! Thank God that noting serious naman!!!
Anyway! Here's my Mommy Moments  RED!

 ~Captain Hook~

~Mr Incredible~ 

~Kei'~

~Rio in Red~

~Favorite Wii game~

And for Mommy Moments theme for today is blue.

~Mickey Mouse~

~Chef Mickey~

~Kei~

~Rio~

~Rio's School Project~

Join us here in Mommy Moments. Happy weekend =)