Hello blog, it's been a while.

 Finally I am back!

But first, let me take a coffee!

Hi everyone, I know that it's been a long time since I have a blog post, my apologies to everyone. How are you guys doing? As for me, everything is good and my kids are doing great! They are all grown ups, my eldest is now in university and my youngest is in senior high school. Yay! time really flies fast. It seems like yesterday they used to play barbie dolls, love watching their favorite shows in Disney channel and everything about their childhood I miss all of it. They are still sweet and loving, but I miss how easy it was to make them happy... They used to like simple things then they grew up and everything change, my youngest used to like cuddling. Now when I hug her she goes into a panic mode and says are you ok mom? lol! things were much simpler. I just miss it (sniff)

By the way guys we have dogs, austin the poodle is 8 years old, kelly the frenchie is 4 and the youngest is maxipot the maltipoo is 2 years old. Oh I love them dearly ,they are my happy pill!  About me, I am a working mom busy juggling between home and work and then I started my Youtube channel last year yeah! I enjoy posting videos but still miss writing blogs. So now here I am. I hope you still have time to visit me whenever you have time. 

I know that I neglected this blog for the past years and I really didn't give much time or effort since I made this blog. Before, I never thought of creating content that speaks about who really I am as a person, what are the things that I love or inspires me. Like I didn’t share with you guys about how I enjoy cleaning my house or a simple routine that I make everytime I do my house chores, my love of nature and the joy that it brings to me. My faith in God, that I want to share with you, like the bible verses that I read today and what I have learned in that verse etc.... So, here guys I have a lot of interesting stuff to tell you. As I get older, I know now what is important and what is not….. Being content and having a simple life is far better than having too much of everything. Simplifying life finds inner peace…. I am still in a long process to achieve that, but in God’s grace I will have it in Jesus name. 

So that’s it for today. I hope to start my new Life with Mommy Jac's blog 2.0 version soon lol! Have a peaceful and healthy weekend to all of you! God bless us all….

Congratulations Rio on your Graduation!

My dearest Rio,

Who would have thought that you’re now officially a Senior Highschool student 👩‍🎓 wow! Congratulations my sweetie, words are not enough to describe how proud I am of you. You made it anak! All the hard work pays off. But first I want you to remember these pieces of advice. Part of me wants to think you are too smart and too good to fall into making bad decisions, succumbing to peer pressure, etc... However, there is another part of me that refuses to be a naive parent who is blind to the truth. As your mom, I want to impart the value of education and choosing the right people to be in your life ... 

Rio sweetie we are here for you always anak! To guide you every step of the way. To protect you and most of all to support you. I love my little one. I pray to the Lord for his guidance and protection and may God grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. Good luck anak. I am always here for you no matter what I love you.

 Mom.

Quote of the day... Love begins at home.

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action. ~Mother Teresa

                             

Flight to Singapore...

We all know that being a mom is the toughest yet the best job in the world, because the payment is pure and unconditional love. I can’t even imagine my life not being a mom because I am what I am today because of my children, and they made my life complete. I will forever be grateful to God for blessing me and giving me the best job in the world....

14 years of love and happiness.... Happy anniversary my love.

Dear husband,

You are the love of my life. Our marriage has always been my greatest source of peace and happiness. I want to thank you for the wonderful 14 years we've spent together. We've known each other for so long and we manage to stay strong. Sweetheart, you don't know how happy I felt when you kissed me on my forehead and gave me a hug before we went to sleep! I appreciate all the sweetest things you do just to make me happy. No matter what whirlwinds surround me, I can always count on your support. You've always been an example of selfless love. With each passing year, our love has grown, and we've just become more in love with each other. On our wedding day, I promised to love you, I promised to be here for you in good times and in bad, and to love you with all my heart. Happy 14th year anniversary, Sweetheart. Thank you for always being there for me and thank you for loving me. I love you so much....

Let's celebrate! Congratulations on your Graduation day.

A letter to my daughter on her Graduation day.  

Congratulations Kei!

Dear Keina, 

First of all congratulations on your graduation. I know you're excited about starting middle school. You know that I am excited too right, but just give me at least a day to digest and accept the fact that you're not a baby anymore. Promise I won't get too nostalgic and do all the whole misty-eyed.

It feels like yesterday when you were my newborn baby, I cried at how beautiful you were. I made a promise to you then that I would always be there for you, that I would do anything to protect you and that I would be the best mom for you. That day when I first held you in my arms. I knew deep in my heart that it was love at first sight.

As days and months passed, you crawled, walked and talked. I still remember your first word was "dada", did you know that your papa was so thrilled when he heard that! But you know anak, I initially thought that it would be "mama" or "mum mum" lol. Ok then you had your first steps, your first favorite disney character is winnie the pooh and your favorite colors are yellow, red and pink.

And we went off to kindergarten... I remember how excited you were when we enrolled you in kindergarten. From there you met your best friend. When you were in kindergarten you stunned all of us with your newfound interest in piano. We are so impressed by how quickly you learned to play the instrument, that's why at the age of four your Papa and I decided to pursue your interest in playing the piano. I think the part that impressed me the most was seeing you in a long dress on stage watching you at your first piano recital with teacher Suzuki. It was a very successful event and you made me so proud of you. I also remember your first day in elementary school vividly. In grade three you made a beautiful sketch of a dress. I thought it was just a hobby at first, but now you want it to be a career in the future. I promise that I will support you in every step of the way :)

Mom's advice. Now that you're entering high school, I want to impart the value of education and the importance of choosing your "friends" wisely. Always be yourself as I told you so and remember that in every journey or career path you'll choose or pursue in the future. I'll be here for you to guide and protect you. ( sniff ) Don't worry I'll stop crying eventually this is what you called tears of pride and joy!  

Keina, sweetheart, be my baby a little bit longer. I want to tell you to freeze! Pause or hold right there you are growing up so fast. Look at you now! My little baby is growing up to be a young beautiful lady. Again my sunshine, congratulations!

May our dear Lord continue to bless and guide you, don't forget to Pray and Good luck on fulfilling your dreams sweetheart. As long as you are doing the right thing and doing it with love and passion just go for it! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and work hard for it! In time you will achieve any goal your heart's desires. Just dream, believe in yourself and pray ...

~ Delight yourself in the LORD, 

and he will give you the desires of your heart. 

Psalm 37:4 ~

Keina, I Love you beyond words could ever describe. I will always be your number one fan, a cheerleader, your bodyguard, cook, driver, best friend, superwoman and your forever Mom! 

卒業おめでとうございます中学校にいっても頑張ってください。

パパより

To my angel mom.

One year and five months have passed since you left us. Certain pain feels fresh like yesterday! I guess it's gonna take a lifetime to even accept the fact that you're not here mom and I hate this feeling of emptiness in my heart :( If only I could turn back the hands of time I'd do anything to have one more laugh, one more cry, one more argument and one more hug with you mom.... You'll alway and forever be in my heart! Rest in heaven mom, I love you....

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

         I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

Mommy Moments - Christmas

It's been a while since I've written a blog post. My apologies to all of you. I've been busy for the past months and I didn't put much time and "energy"on this site as I wish I did. Frankly speaking I've been so sluggish and not inspired! But it feel so good to finally sit down and write again. So I would like to say thanks to Chris for the wonderful MM theme this week.....

 Mommy Moments theme for this week "Christmas"...

Only two weeks till Christmas and I can't wait for it to come. The Christmas decorations around me, the Christmas songs and all the stuff that reminds me it's Christmas; always bring a happy smile on my face. Those are a few of my favorite things about this season....

 Our Christmas tree is up and it looks fabulous to me!

Since the Christmas season is right around the corner, let's talk about "Christmas "

For me the magic of Christmas is the excitement of my children on Christmas Eve, when they see their presents under the Christmas tree and as they open their presents knowing they have got all they have asked for Christmas is absolutely priceless....

These presents are from Santa two years ago....

Christmas is a wonderful time in our house. My eldest daughter is 10 and my youngest is 8 years old but still believes in Santa, even though many of their friends have stopped believing about Santa Claus. I'm not sure for how long they will continue to believe it, but it is absolutely precious to see them get excited about Santa Claus .
This year they asked for an AKB48 stuff for their collection on Christmas. This is a hot ticket item for girls who loves AKB48 girl group and I wasn't having any luck finding it in the stores. My youngest daughter told me that she would ask Santa for it.... Good luck to me and H! Whew :)

My children get gifts from Santa still....

We wrap the presents from Santa each in a different theme for the kids. This year my kids has pink heart gift wrap paper.

May the season brings you new joy and the new year brings you hope, good health and prosperity.... Advance Merry Christmas to all.....!

Food trip friday. Hamburger steak and fried shrimp.

Happy weekend everyone, welcome to food trip Friday.... Here's my food entry for this week...

~Hamburger steak with fried shrimp~

Have a blessed weekend to all...

Congratulation Rio...

Another reason to smile, I went to my daughter school observation day today. I am so happy that her drawing received a recognition! Simple but unique diba, saan ka naman nakakita ng bubbles na iba iba ang kulay kay Rio lang ! Again to my baby, congratulations mama is so proud of you. I love you anak.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Extraordinary, Loving and Amazing moms!!

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Mommy Moments : White.

I'm back here in Mommy Moments. Our theme for this week is WHITE....

2010 Summer Fun activities..

"Hugs and Thanks and Lots of Love...For you MOM.."

Here's my favorite lines from this book..... 

♥ If I never had a mother like you, who cared enough to set me straight when I needed it...I wouldn't be the person I am today.

♥ Every day, you looked after us, worried about us, fed us, and loved us without expecting anything in return. You see, MOM, I know now and understand that you actually gave me two lives: My OWN and YOURS!!!

Forever missing you Mom... I love you!


Join us here in Mommy Moments. Have a wonderful weekend.....

Food Trip Friday #104- Homemade Fried Prawn.

Thank God it's Friday and welcome to Food Trip Friday here's my FTF entry for this week!!!

Fried Prawn

Join us again next week here in Food Trip Friday have a blessed weekend food trippers.....

8.9 magnitude earthquake the most terrifying experience of my life...

 Pray for Japan

Quick Post!!! A shocking 8.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the east cost of Japan last Friday March 11, 2011.... I guess one of the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan which triggered a huge tsunami, has killed hundreds of people left thousands are still missing.. I had gotten used to earthquakes during 9 years in Japan but never experience what I felt last Friday. Grabe!! I thought that things were coming to an end parang movie ng 2012 . Geeze! Never felt so terrified throughout my life ngayon lang talaga....

8.9 magnitude earthquake the most terrifying experience of my life...

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Hubby and I went out for lunch in Cafe Sion when a shocking earthquake rocked the northeast cost of Japan. Hindi namin pinansin yung unang tremor, we thought it was a normal passing earthquake lang not until a strong aftershock rattled that lasted for about 4 to 5 minutes. Grabe, that was the time na lahat ng nasa loob ng cafe nag panic, so I went out on a street immediately, joining the people from the surrounding buildings. We are there on the sidewalk street, some of us were crying and screaming already. The first thing na pumasok sa isip ko was to pray. After I said my prayers hinanap ko kaagad ang asawa ko nung nag pa-panic na ang lahat yun pala naiwan sa loob ng cafe para tulungan yung  ibang staff ng cafe na hawakan yung ibang gamit na maaaring bumagsak.. Grabe nagpaka bayani si hubby!!!So eto na, while we were outside the cafe another strong aftershocks.... Buildings was swaying for about 30~ 40 seconds it was visibly shaking, the staircase from the other building had all just run down loudly ratting against it's side. Gosh! I never thought the panic I felt that time started to run to fear na......
I can't hardly sleep these past few days. We are now experiencing a nuclear catastrophe and more aftershocks every half hour or less, rolling blackouts since yesterday pa and it looks like the news of radiation leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked panic buying in Tokyo and other cities... Oh my Gosh I hope maging maayos na lahat.... Let's continue to pray for Japan, we need all your prayers!!

You are one in a million!

Your love is matched by no other. I thank God for his greatest blessing; making you my mom.

~One in a million~

I've been brought up by a wonderful and caring mother, a mother who would wish all the world for her children, a mother who would ensure her kids happiness and safety. That's my mom! She's my biggest fan, my confidante, my best and true friend. She saw sunshine through rain and good in the midst of bad; she was one in a million.
Now that she is gone, I realize I will never come close to being the wonderful person she was, she dedicated her life for us, she didn't ask for anything she was an amazing woman. My mom did everything possible to make my world a beautiful place to live in. One thing is for sure. I'll never be the same and will never feel whole again.
I miss you mom! The warmth of your hands, when you held mine. The giggle of your laugh, the look in your eyes, saying I'm here for you.. Every time I think about you mom makes me love you more each day! Good bye mom I love you with all my heart.

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

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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

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