Weekend pics 06-15

The story behind all these photos is available at An Angel's Journey. I set all the pics to open in a new window so you wouldn't have to keep hitting the back button. Don't be surprised with the new window.


The Ma-na-ma-nas


Picnic at the pool


Joy towing Jasmine! What great friends they are.


Melith warming up our princess.


Princess Jasmine watching the pool.


Field hand


Some pickers at work.

friends at work

Friends picking berries.


Learning the wave pool


It's ICY, mommy!


Our little berry girls.


This is my favorite!


Getting full!


I got more than you!


This is heavy!


Yummy!


Arrival at the farm!


Hard at work!


But still smiling!


Watch out for the bushes!

Happy Fathers day to all!

Like Daddy like Daugther

Happy fathers day to all the fathers out there! enjoy and have a great week-end!

Happy Birthday, Miss Jodi!

Thursday was a great day. I had the day off, and hubby didn't have to work until 3pm. That meant a little extra together time for us. We spent the morning together relaxing and having a little family fun time.

At one o'clock was Jasmine's ballet class. We arrive a little early, so I got Jasmine ready for class. After that, I went to our local thrift shop to do a little "me time" shopping. Daddy stayed behind to watch Jasmine perform with her class.

Miss Jodi was running a little behind, so was rushed while getting ready. It really wasn't a problem, as she had time to spare. She passed out some fliers about the end of the class session in 2 weeks. They will have a little party with food and a little performance by each group. This is going to be so great! Even hubby is excited to see it. He really does love to see Jasmine's excitement when she's into something like ballet. He went and got that day off from work, just so he could go! The class has gotten smaller, but they are learning more from the extra time Miss Jodi can give them. It's really nice.

Well, anyway, we found out that it was Miss Jodi's birthday Thursday. We wanted to wish every joy and happiness. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISS JODI! I've posted some pics of various days in her ballet class. Even Jasmine got excited about her birthday and said she wanted the same day for her birthday. She loves having Miss Jodi as a teacher, and she loves Miss Jodi.

Well, after ballet class, we went for lunch. Then we dropped hubby at work. Jasmine and I went to my friend's house, but that's another story for another time.

We just wanted to wish Miss Jodi a very happy birthday and great year ahead. Thank you, Miss Jodi!

Now for the pics.


Miss Jodi helping the girls with their excercises


Dancing to the song "Dem Bones"


Hula Hoop time!


Circle time


Another "Dem Bones" dance.


The doors on the bus!

I'll also be posting this at my other blog, also. Please give it a visit! Also, to all my visitors, I extend my heartfelt thanks for your time and comments. I love to read your comments and ideas. I'll be leaving my footprints at everyone's site in the next day or so, so keep an eye out.

Take care and God bless!
Ciao!

Photos by hubby.

A close-up of one flower in the bouquet.


Another close-up of another one in different lighting


Jasmine "helping" to water the garden.


More "helping!"


One of hubby's experiments.


This was actually taken in 2003 by hubby. We were spending time with our dear friends, Bill and Marietta.


Jasmine playing in the water from the hose. She was really "helping."


Another flower.


The bouquet. I think it is so lovely.

The photos in this post were taken by dear old hubby. He's not totally useless. Ha-ha-ha. The flowers came from a florist who gave them to me for free last night. The pics of Jasmine were taken while she was helping our landlady.

To read the whole story of the photos, go to my other blog, "An Angel's Journey". Maybe you'll get a laugh or two.

Thanks to all for visiting. I hope you'll keep coming back. I love your sites, and look forward to your messages and comments. God bless!

Ciao!

Intermission

Now for our intermission, brought to you by Fah Vee.

For those you unfamiliar with the German language, Fah Vee is the way Germans say… you got it, VW. The reason I’m bringing this up should be apparent soon.

As many of you know, this last January I had to get rid of my 23-year-old Mercedes 190E. That car was great. It ran like a charm, and it was so comfortable. There was almost no rust in the engine area, what a nice car. Of course, it was old. It wouldn’t pass inspection without ALL NEW brakes; pads, rotors, everything. And the rust on the door struts. Oh, well, we mourned her.

But mourn no more! I’ve been saving for a car to replace that one, and with hubby’s assistance, I finally made it. Monday we went to a used car dealer in the local area. We bought the Mercedes from him, so knew it was a good choice to go back. Lo’ and behold… my new baby. A 1991 VW Jetta 4 door sedan. And best of all, it’s maroon!

Hubby made an offer and it was accepted. We insured the car and registered it. Amazingly, we got it all done in one day!

This morning I took it in and washed it at the car wash, and gave it a nice coat of wax. Wow, I bought my very first car! With my own money! It’s great to save for things, and have a goal. I just hadn’t expected to be able to buy my own car so soon. What a great feeling. And the best part, no more getting up at 5 am with Jasmine to drop hubby at work! Here's a picture.



My new pride!

Now for some blessed sleeping in! Thanks to everyone for your visits, they really make the blogging world nice! I’ll try to visit everyone after I wake up, very late!

We'll return to "Daddy Daughter Day" part 2 tomorrow!

Ciao!

A Daddy's Tale

This weekend was a nightmare for hubby. 4, count 'em 1...2...3...4..., days off. That meant he had to watch that little horror show that is our daughter, the princess. Actually, while she had some bad moments, it was a great time for us.

It started with "daddy daughter day" part 1.

Daddy and Jasmine dropped me at work Friday morning. And what a lovely morning it was. It was warm, but not hot, and clear, without being blinding. They went around the store and daddy bought Jasmine a "Little Einsteins" DVD. When it comes to some high quality bonding, they were "cooking with gas!" After their little jaunt in the store, they went to BK for lunch. Daddy said Jasmine had an appetite bigger than his! (I find that hard to believe!) They sat there a while enjoying their together time and their lunch. Now this is great, Jasmine didn't act up, and daddy didn't get frustrated. They sat there laughing and eating and looking at passersby without any problems.

Driving on... They left BK and went out to take some pictures and explore our little village some. What better way to bond, than sharing time doing something you both love? Apparently, anything is better than that. That's when Jasmine excitement motor went into overdrive, sending daddy's frustration meter into the red zone. Jasmine was throwing these old cuttings of weeds and grass all over herself and wouldn't stop. She loves activities like this. Well, daddy tried to stop her, with his warnings, to no avail. When he asked her if she wanted to be punished, she defiantly told him "Yes, punish me!" That was it! Daddy bundled her into the car and home they went. He put her on time out, and she told him "No!" I guess she discovered defiance and rebellion. We had hoped to put that off a couple more years.

Well, after they got home, daddy put her on time out for a while. She refused to listen and told him to go ahead and punish her. Finally after a couple hours of sitting, acting up, and sitting some more, she was daddy’s sweet little princess again. They finished off their together time playing games and pretend. I was happy to see them playing nicely when I got home. “What” I thought, “a nice time they must have had, bonding and playing!” Hubby filled me in later. I had nightmares about their day! Oh, well, they’ll get used to it. I’m just glad I’m not as stubborn as daddy. (Of course, daddy says Jasmine inherited her hard head from me, but I doubt it!)

There’s a little more to the story, but first, an intermission.

Ciao!

Our little model

Surveillance by daddy!


Ready for my photo shoot!


See, I'm pretty!


How's this one?


My close-up

Hey, all!

Just wanted to share some of our princesses pics. I hope you like them. She is so much the little model. Of course, she also wants to be the photographer. Figure that one out!

Thanks for your visits.
Ciao!

Despidida

Hello peeps!

I just wanted to update my blog with some of this week’s happenings. I’m busy with my full time work now. I thought I could still manage to update my blogs more often, but I guess that sometimes it’s hard to do both. The job I do is very tiring, but rewarding.

For the past couple days, we had very good weather. I buy Jasmine a surprise mini-pool so she can enjoy the summer days. She loves splashing and playing under the sun in her “swimming pool.” that's how I spend time with my sweet little princess. I am off every Thursday for her ballet class, and Sunday we have family day. Monday our local grocery, where I work is closed, so that’s mommy daughter day. I end up working every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. It’s a nice little schedule, it allows me to have some money for myself, and gives me a break from full time mommy duty.

Friday, my friend Emily and I planned a surprise going away party for our co-workers who are leaving next week. One is headed for San Francisco, and the other one, Girlie, is going home in Pinas for 3 months. We are going to miss them a lot since we worked together for couple of months now. Emily and I prepared some yummy food that we brought in to work for our coworkers. Even the cashiers loved the food we had. Almost all the workers there enjoyed the food we brought.

Today at work, we talked about how we’re going to miss them, and that we hope someday to meet again. It’s not that busy today, but not bad either. Time passes by so quickly when you are busy working or talking to your friends lol :-). Manang May gave me a memento, a polvoron mold and some colored tissue paper for wrapping it up. So, maybe I’ll make some polvoron and see how it tastes. Maybe, someday I will make some for sale. Anyway, talking about business, I already had many orders for egg rolls, but no time to make them now. I guess I will just have to take serious time to do it. I just want to relax after work and during my off time, too. I still have to do chores, but that’s O.K. I’m glad I took time to cook today before heading to work. Hubby loves lasagna, and I love beefsteak Pilipino style. So, now I don’t worry about cooking. That’s why I have time to sit here and do my update about our adventures.

Before I end this, I would like to thanks all my visitors for passing by and leaving some footprints in my blogs. I’d also like to thank Manong Romeo for encouraging to work, which helps some, too.

You all take care, and wish you all a beautiful weekend with your friends and family.

Ciao!


Our Surprise foods

The Bagger's

Soon to be in San Francisco

Girlie and Manang May we gonna miss you guy's.

Our little girl enjoying the mini pool

With her water gun