MM: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is over, but to me....it is an everyday celebration in my house. Hubby and son don't cease to amaze me how much they love me. And I feel very important and loved all the time! Everyday seems like a lucky day for me! Here are the cards my men gave me...and I so love them :-)!

At church the children sang songs for us while the young men handed us a bar of chocolate :-)!

MM: Black and White

Oh well, for some reason I don't have pictures of Jacob with black and white toys and so I just want to share these photos of us wearing black and white :-). My share for Mommy Moments this week.

Back in VA when he tried his new Formal/Sundays best attire.
This is taken back to TX before church :-)
And of course, our wedding day :-); Matt and I are still both slim here.

MM: Rainbow Color

During the Texas State Fair, there was a parade before they close the fair for the night. We happened to be there at night and able to witnessed it. It was very colorful and magical! We loved it! Here is my share for 'rainbow color' theme for this week on Mommy Moments!

Flowers and butterflies....aren't they pretty?

Jake...wasn't looking for he is busy watching the parade.

And finally, Jake on the race car ride! He had a blast!

MM: Birthday Photos

This was Jacob's birthday party at home with friends last year. In three months time, he will be celebrating his 7th birthday. It would be different this time for he will have it celebrates three times; in the Philippines, since we will be there in July, here in Texas with friends, and in New Mexico together with my in-laws. It will be a blast! I am excited myself though it isn't my birthday, lol! I guessed am excited for him.

The spiderman cake...
opening of gifts....
and the pinata!

MM: Our Summer Plans

Summer here in United States doesn't start till June. So we still have two more months to enjoy the spring and Jacob's school. We are excited for his upcoming activities: the field day and the musical show. Anyway, since this week is all about plans for the summer, we have plenty of things to do this coming summer. First of all, our trip to the Philippines! It is exciting because for the first time, hubby is going to meet my family; second, we plan on going to the Hundred Islands, Subic, Batangas, Tagaytay. There will be some swimming, sight seeing, visiting friends and relatives, and who knows what else will happen. Though Jacob will be off to school for two months, we still plan on spending at least an hour or two everyday doing some review and preparation for 2nd grade. I bought a book review for first and second grader respectively, and those will help my son not able to forget what he learned and will be learning this year.

What about you? Any plans with your family this summer? Join us by clicking the button above and share yours with us! And by the way, thanks for stopping by and leaving you sweet comments here :-)!

MM: Congratulations!

First of all, I'd like to congratulate my son, Jacob for being able to adjust with his new school, teacher and classmates this school year. As I mentioned before, he had hard time during the first four weeks of of school. He had anxiety, wouldn't want to go to school, crying, and sleepless night. Just the thought of going to school made him cry. He couldn't eat and do what he loves doing. We were worried for him. Thank God it is over now. Two more months and the school will be over...and with that we'd like to "congratulate" him. Great job son! You did it! Being the youngest in your class, you were able to rise up to the top and proved us how smart you are! You always excels though your teacher always tells us how talkative you are, lol. We are also proud of your achievements when you got medals from your karate school. Great job son...Daddy and I are so proud of you! We love you Son!

MM: Purple

This week's theme for Mommy Moments is "Purple." I couldn't find any purple clothes or toys in Jacob's room and so these are the only photos that have purple color; hope these work with the theme. :-)!

Jacob's collection of Corduroy books.
Taken during his 3rd birthday with his purple balloons.
Christmas party at LDS church 2009; my share on.....

Mommy Moments: Green

The theme for this week's Mommy Moment is Green and here is my share.

Taken last year during Easter Egg Hunt here in Heartland.

During one of our State park visit in one of the old farm At Cedar Hill, TX.

Jacob's field trip when he was a preschooler back in Virginia in 2009

MM: Dear Daddy/Honey

Dear Daddy/Honey,

Words cannot express how much Jake and I feel for you. We love you and appreciate all the things you do for us. Thank you so much for being so understanding, loving and patient with us. Thank you for being a good provider and a responsible head of the family....most of all, for being a good example to Jake and I and for being you. You always says that "I inspired you" but I want you to know that you are my inspiration, too! We couldn't live without you and you know that. Whether being so dependent on you is bad thing or not...I will always depend on you...my lover, my friend and soul mate. We love you and will always will.

Love Always,

Cecile

MM: Dear Jacob

Dearest Son (Jacob),

I hope you realized how much joy you have brought into our lives. You are the answer to our prayer. God entrusted you to us; and we became HIS partners in nurturing and guiding one of HIS Spirit Children. We (Daddy and I) love you so much! We may not be the perfect parents for you but we are doing our best to bring you into light and truth. As I always tell you, both our lives were at stake when I gave birth to you, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am willing to give my life to you because I love you. Our prayers is for you to grow up as a God fearing person and a good citizen of this world. You are a 'Child of God' and I want you to always remember that! May you learn from the things Daddy and I taught you…to Always ‘Choose The Right’ (no matter what).

Love you always,
Mommy and Daddy

One month stay at NICU....
our First Meeting :-).
Sleeping peacefully on Daddy's belly :-).

MM: A Song for Our Daughter, Ruth

This song is dedicated to our daughter, Ruth who passed away even before she was borne.

This reminds me and my husband when we lost our first baby on stillborn. The lyrics of this song is what exactly we felt when we were grieving for our lost. "I remember thinking, "this is not real/true, this can't be happening, this isn't happening. I remember both of us crying out, I remember Matt crying out, I remember him holding me, and both of us sobbing." On that moment our bereaved life changes in the instant." I still cry every time I think of her... and blames myself for I think that it was all my fault why she died. The doctor tried to explain with me that it wasn't my fault or the things I did or didn't do. Can you blame me for feeling that way still? I love her so much! Though I know we would be able to be reunited with her someday, knowing that she not here, makes me feel empty still. She was back to Heavenly Father for a reason of which I don't know...but am sure she is happy that we are doing our "best" here on earth just to be with her someday! I know for sure that "Families Can Be Together Forever.....someday."

"ONE MORE DAY"
sung by: Rocket Club Band

I'll never get to hold you
I'll never hear your sweet voice sing
I'll never get to say 'I told you so'
I'll never read to you, or get to teach you anything
But you'll always be my hope
You'll always be my first light
You're always gonna be Daddy's little girl
You'll always be the strength I need to make it in this world
I only wish for one more day
I'm gonna miss your first day of school
I'll never see you turn that page
I'll never see you in your graduation gown
And I'm never gonna see you coming of age
But you'll always be my hope
You'll always be my first light
You're always gonna be Mommy's little girl
You'll always be the strength I need to make it in this world
I only wish for one more day
Sweet angel of mercy
Coming down to comfort me
Faith, sit right here beside me
I never want you to go away
I'm always gonna wonder how you'd look
Always gonna wish I took your place up there
You'll always be our hope
You'll always be our first light
You're always gonna be our little girl
You'll always be the strength we need to make it in this world
We only wish for one more day
We only wish for one more day."

MM: New Family Photos

Here are our latest family photos taken last year and early this month. Where we spent Christmas with my in-laws in New Mexico after I was discharged at the hospital. And we had so much fun!

Early this month where Jacob posed with her Christmas project. He was very proud of his 'post office' found in Whoville.
In the mood for picture taking after church.
Chilling with me at his grandparents house while waiting for dinner.
Us, taken by my FIL; he didn't zoom but it was still good picture.

Father and son bonding :-).

Mommy Moment: Jake's New Achievement

In November of last year, we enrolled Jacob at Karate and he likes it. He's been on karate lesson for two months now and is still enjoying and loving it. He not only made friends, but also more focus now. Just last before the end of the year, he got his new belt (orange) and attended his first tournament and was with "great punches and cool kicks". Yup, he got two medals for that. That was his new achievement so far!

He was shy showing his medals:-); but was very happy.

My share on this week theme's on...

MM: Jake's New Toys/Stuffs

Christmas this year was well spent with my in-laws in New Mexico. It was a long travel but it was worth seeing my in-laws again. We had a blast especially our little guys here. He was able to go sledding, played with his Aunt and Uncle. He got a lot of cool presents like twisting car, mouse trap. bike, scooter, book, star wars lego and etc...

His fave of all the gifts, the book "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."