Happy Easter!!!

Bbrrrrrr... Still too cold up here to get out and take pictures.

But we managed to move things around and

squeeze ourselves in what little space we have for a quick  pose!

Hope y'all have a blessed Easter and great week ahead.

Rewind, rewind, rewind..

It’s been 4 LONG months! 

Blame work that has held me hostage since I came back 

from a 5-week short vacation in the Philippines. 

Blame the cold that sucked all the energy out of my poor tiny brain body 

so that outside work, there’s really just me and some retail therapy.

Okiiiieeee, enough alibi! 

Lemme do a little recap here then together 

we cross our fingers  for up to date posts in the coming months...

I celebrated my 31 years of youthfulness back in November. 

Can't find a better, more decent picture of me except this!

at Cancun Mexican Restaurant

I missed my traditional Thanksgiving list for 2012 but 

I surely have a LOT to be grateful for, “my cup runneth over!”

Took the day off before actual thanksgiving holiday.

Below is video the hubby took while 

we waited for DJ Fancher to drive us to Minneapolis.

Told my mom that we will be spending the holiday in Minneapolis 

so we can't do Skype for a few days.

I have been looking forward to this since the beginning of the year.

Mom was clueless we we're headed home to the Philippines!!!

And yeah, she was too surprised, she would not open the door at 2AMish!

The dogs would/could not stop barking, we woke up the entire neighborhood.

at home with our baby Ada

It was a long tiring trip but it was beyond wonderful to be home!
Definitely, well worth everything.
Quality time spent with the family was most precious.

It was a very merry Christmas for us.

But time flew by so fast.
It was time to come back.
As per mom's request, we did one more pose with our hats on.

at Cebu International Airport

Back to the winter wonderland safe and sound.

Just in time to celebrate 6 years with my ever awesome guy!

DIY: Lace Pencil Skirt

After too much time spent on surf shopping

(yes, my very own term for online window shopping ,lol),
it was beyond relief to have
stumbled onto this cream lace pencil skirt.
I knew, however, that more than I needed, I wanted a black one too!
Thankfully, my frugal mode got partially activated
that hindered me from adding the black option to the shopping cart.
But the itch was annoying enough,

compelling me to find means to get what I want.  

Then the search for sewing patterns and DIY tutorials began.
I finally found this tutorial and this. Both are very easy to follow.

 The only change I added was to use my favorite pencil skirt for a blueprint
rather than taking my measurements.
I love the outcome as it catered to my desired fit and comfort.

Why, hello!

I missed sharing my most recent sewing project 

that I wore last Sunday.

Got caught up with pingpong after church 

so ended up too worn out

to post anything here.

Not today! I got a brand new energy.

Probably because of the antihistamine I took yesterday

to relieve me from pollen allergies.

Anyways..I have two things to share here..

One. The apple cheesecake bars 

I found on Pinterest (recipe here).

 It was so easy to make.

 Lookie, how yummy!

Two. I got to wear my very first purchase from Modcloth.

Maybe my last chance to wear short sleeves 

before summer officially ends.

Notice the lace-y sleeve under the dress sleeve?

I knew I have to make some alterations on the sleeves

and maybe the bust area (as well?)..

In the meantime, I decided to wear a lace tee underneath

to hide what needs to be hidden

because I can't wait!

The color is very pretty, I just can't resist!

Got my dress on sale!
They have some good classy items
that are modest and some that can be modesty-fied.
They add new items everyday
so I diligently watch for them everyday too.
So if you haven't, try Modcloth.
Happy back-to-work day tomorrow!