The Aquino-Lazaro Christmas 2012

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HAPPINESS TODAY & BEYOND!

The last few days before the year ends were spent merrily with my three wonderful people. 

'Tis the season where I could enjoy spending all of my time with them and also the moments where  I could be a full time mom & wife despite the craziness of being in a hurry to do all the  preparations needed for the holidays. 

Of course amidst the crazy-busy scheds Oscar & I have, we still managed to gather everything on time before Christmas eve strikes. 

With a little Christmas Spirit this time of year everything comes together. 

We both did a couple of Christmas shopping, so we hit a last-minute shopping precisely for straight 3 days after work. 

We arrived in rainy, cold nights at home with Ora & Quad sleeping serenely. 

It’s been a busy year, but been a wonderful one! 

So many things to be thankful for. 

To render thanks for the great benefits we have received is to head on church and pray.

My God on that very evening knows all my heart's desires.

I thank Him for a wonderful family I have, a healthy heart he has given us.

Through the toughest times my God has always been my faithful God who stood still and will always stand beside me and my family.

 I prayed on that night with my kids and ended the prayer with,
 “Thank You for my sweet and happy kids.”

One great thing I agreed with was when Oscar said before going to bed was:
“Merry Christmas B, thankful kayo ko na nagkuyog gihapon tang upat for Christmas”… 

Yes, there were some rather stubborn hindrances but we prevailed, 

and we came out stronger! 

Guess, this’ the real essence of Christmas and I do believe that the holiday indeed brings magic to every one’s hearts.

 

I am certain that this is the man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. 

We’ve never been happier.

 It’s like finding that missing jigsaw puzzle–when I found him, everything just fell into place and connected. 

This is it, I believe, the worlds have aligned and I can’t be happier. 

 

Enjoy you family.
Build memories together that will last long after the lights are taken down and the ornamnets packed away.

Once again, she was her independent and playful self.

Early morning we get ourselves ready for rides going to Sta. Cruz were the Lazaro’s Christmas Party is awaiting. 

Annually all the apo’s and other relatives gathered to celebrate Christmas and it’s just so overwhelming the happiness this clan had shown on that very day. It’s not just celebration of Christ’s birth but also a celebration of our lola Inday’s good health and long life. 

I may not be part of them by blood but every year I get a present from Lola Inday and I am welcomed dearly whenever my family visits.

There were so many things Oscar & I are thankful for on her. 

She has helped us in so many ways without indecisions, she hailed me with

love and pure understanding during Oscar & I’s hard times. 

To Lola Inday, we your apo’s are all greatful to have a wonder Lola like you!

Cheers to more happy & long life!

(Dragging my hand while taking a photo)

Ora:  Tara na Mama Da. Uwi na tayo. 

Perhaps of all those crazy things she did during the event made her depleted of strength and energy. Even Quad who did nothing but cuddle with everyone suddenly got very tired after playing for a time.

For your children's sake, don't let Christmas become a list of to do's. 

If you have a list at all, let it be a list of moments spent together that love is shared 

... and remember always...

It should go without saying how important family is, especially during Christmas time. 

Of course,Christmas is meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus, 

but it is also meant to celebrate the love we have for the people in our lives and to share some special holiday moments with those that we love.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours. 
Enjoy this holiday by spending time with your loved ones. 
I know I happily am :)

The BEST of all gifts around any Christmas tree:

the presence of a HAPPY FAMILY all wrapped up in each other. 

Embrace the current season of your life!

Thank you for dropping by! 

Meno! Meno! 2012 Christmas Everyone!

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We will be having our Christmas party tomorrow, which promises to be fun and crazy 'coz wacky people will be hosting it.  

The holiday season is a perfect time to enjoy some down time from work and before we're off to our memorable Christmas shindig tomorrow, 

sneak a peek to this hilariously funny Christmas jingle! 

Here's our pre-christmas party vid! Credits to our ever dearest, talented Teacher Amy for making this video extra special. 

I had an ear to ear smile on the whole clips! 

Make your holiday celebration at the office extra special! 

Meno... Meno... Christmas everyone! 

Meno Gaia Team Ganbatte! 

Sir Nill, Shayne, Ora, Me, Abby, & Alex!
 

Embrace the current season in your life!

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NOTES: 12/14/2012 Stuffs I Got Recently.

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Just another random post here!

Something Wet & Sticky for our Kris Kringle activity in the office.

I got ETUDE Gold Caviar Eye Serum on our first day of  this activity.

Since labeled in Korean language, I had difficulty to figure out how to use this . 

Finally after googling for about half an hour,  Tada!  I'm enjoying my wet and sticky gift.

 So here's what caviar skin food looks like.

Next  is a good deal of  this classy white bag. A gift for myself before Christmas.

Now that holiday season is coming isn't it a good time too to share your blessing with others? 

So here's a little from my family!

To the recent Typhoon Pablo's victims,

May you too have a blessed Christmas despite the difficulties you are now facing.

Embrace the current season of your life?

Thank you for dropping by!

NOTES: 12/1-10/2012. Happy Holidays!

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Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing.Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears, 
Let us get back our childlike faith again..

 Another year of celebrating a merry Christmas at home.
To begin the season, sneak a peek on our shining  ornamental door.

WELCOME TO OUR HOME!
The house that has become so safe and familiar over the past 3 years. 
This is where Ora has grown and Quad was conceived.
This is where we grew into a family and became better people.
This is our first real home...

Ora has been so good in helping me for a night of quick decorations.

We just had a night, perhaps just a few hours of doing these stuffs.

And I'm overwhelmed with her compliments as we light up the lights.

Amidst the pressures in work, there were times I appreciated stuffs like when a student would ask you things like: 

How was life before now that you're a  wife/a mother celebrating holidays with your kids? 

The answers I usually gave to my students when I'm being asked  was quite a different one this time. 
This became an opportunity to reflect on the things I am blessed with.
Out of the blue, in hearted manner I shared to her the new level of happiness I have now that I am a parent to my beautiful kids.

When you become a wife/a mother, you know now where you're going. 
Everything has direction. Yet not all journey is wonderful but as you wander along with wonderful people behind you,your husband and your children,  

you know in your heart that you're going somewhere... 
...and ... it's beautiful!

 My Christmas long before I got my two little angels 
were just as plain as it could be. 
Spending Christmas right on the four corners of my room while neighbors outside were  merrily shouting cheers of joys.
My children's singing now fill our home with laughter and pleasing noise.

Plain occasion is  now  a  great  one.  

On a special day where I spend it sleeping and doing nothing now has given me more chances of spending it worthwhile.

The money I earn from work is now worth  spending!

We are excited of so much things for this season. 
So much things to be thankful for.

As we approach another blessed Christmas,
may lovely happy times decorate your holiday season.
Warm, wonderful memories brighten your days.
The wonder of Christmas be with your always!



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PHOTO NOTE: 12/7/2012

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NOTES: 11/19/2012

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Breezy wind. Cool air coming in and out of house that day. 

God's way of letting us know that a wonderful day ahead for us , we must enjoy. 

The pair of shoes I bought for Ora has just arrived, who was in awe upon seeing it. 
It's  that pair of shoes I want her to wear on Christmas Eve. 
But I just don't know if this still looks fine when we reach that day. 
She's wearing it for straight 3 days and she's loving it! 

Once she's done having bath she would ask everyone to get her shoes in the cabinet. 
So after days  and nights of wearing it, I realize I have to keep this thing out of her hold.
I 'm still in my moments of planning what pair of dress I could by for her to complement with her shoes. 
So I'm keeping it for now and I can't wait for Christmas to arrive!  

Days seemed so slow but months have gone so fast.

Her eyes tells stories.

She is a princess-dragon. 

Sometimes, a princess and a dragon. 

 Days spending with her, I notice she's getting used to our home activity. 
She' s beginning to learn when to make poses although a bit late sometimes so there were instances I captured  blurry photos from her. 

Unlike Quad who is always on pose, mimicking my  expressions so thus, I got this shot.

It's a good day to spend with him so much. Most of the times when he see me sitting in corners, whether I'm eating, watching TV, reading, he would sit on my lap and just cuddle with me.

However, there were times too that I might not sense that I'm already bugging him. 
Through all these times, I see a little boy who still gets his way on being cheerful. 
He teaches me that in life, no matter how tons of  aggravations you may have, keep your cool and just cheer for an intense joy.

Yes. He will always be. 
Specially on those moments of laughters around the house. But when he hears Ora cry, he does too.

I so love those times that he would  run with Ora, filled with giggles and we were the only household who even at the wee hours of the night still laugh our hearts out watching these miracles blissfully playing. 

They're like flowers to me, making a great  wonderful  garden. 

When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment... 

Georgia O'Keeffe

Like her I'm still learning how to keep my balance. 
There were times I fell off , there were highs and lows, but I stand  and keep moving.
With Oscar's help we create an order with good rhythm  and harmony.
To me, with a little balance, we have something to look forward.




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