Their Christmas Wishes

There are   many events that I captured in photos but haven't got the chance to write yet due to lack of time.  I miss the days when I was just starting to blog because I would write  about the things that happen right away.  Nowadays, I am lucky to  write  one in a day.  We are just too busy that I can't really  focus  my time in blogging.  But anyway, these photos were taken during the last day of school last school year.  Imagine that, this was seven months ago!

 We were  already starting to pack our things  on this time as you can see in the picture, there is a box.  By this time, our basement is getting full with  packed boxes.  The process of buying a house takes a long time.  I remember putting a bod  on a house in January but we didn't get to move till June.  

 She was very excited on this day because she works hard in getting high grades all through the school year and I promised them that if they get all hundreds in their report card, they will also receive a hundred dollars from us.  She was however devastated when she had one 99 in her report card.  I told her that she will get the reward anyway but she still cried because she really  studied hard.  

Rewarding our children with their effort is a good incentive for them to strive hard.  Since both of them really tried their best effort to maintain their  high grades, hubby and I are getting them what they want for Christmas.  We already got  the  one wish that she really wanted since last year that  we weren't able to get.  I am sure she will be surprise to  have the violin for Christmas.  I am still looking for a good deal for what  our son  wants.  It ain't the weather king but something that he wants to try in music.  We might just go back to the  the music store in our area to get it since I can't find it  online.  Their Christmas wishes will come true this year.  

Moisturizing Lipstick for Fall

"Boss Babe Comin' Thru"

October - Beauty Box 5 

October is almost done, how time passes by so  fast!  A lot of things happen, a lot of things have been accomplished at home, and a lot of things have changed.  October was a  month of surprises for  my family.  Hubby and I have been working on   some home improvements and glad to see some  things getting accomplished.  The only day off we have is Sunday but it is all good, I love  DIYs!

 My partner-in-crime for sick over the weekend but glad that she have recovered quickly.  I had to sleep in her room for two  nights to  take  care of her because she couldn't  sleep.   Soup and ginger tea were part of the healing process for her.  The change in the weather  really affects a lot of us.  When the kids goes to school and  some of the  children  in school are sick, chances are, they will get  the sickness as well.  Hopefully we killed all the germs that made her sick. We sanitized the house  over the weekend.

 The contents for this month's Beauty Box 5 items include, ivory lace highlighter pencil by chella, Femme gold or red fragrance from Color Me, custom nail appliques by Emery and Ivory, moisturizing lipstick by Real Her, and ultra hydrating body cream by Amlactin.

 My favorite is the fragrance and the lipstick.  I also like the hydrating body cream, it is a must have for my skin that easily dries up whenever the cold season starts.  The body cream  gently exfoliates and it deeply hydrates.  I will ave to buy a  big size of this body cream.

 The citrusy note of the Color Me perfume is so nice.  I like having this  tiny bottle perfume in my purse, it's a nice  hing to have especially when you go somewhere.

 I am not fond of using  custom nail appliques so it is my least favorite of the five products.

The moisturizing lipstick  is a nice one as it is a perfect marriage of  gloss and matte.  I love  the shade and the fact that it doesn't make my lips feeling cracked or dry.  It's funny whenever I put a little bit of make up on, my husband or my kids would ask "What's the occasion?"  Lol.  I just don't use make up too often so it's an odd thing for them when they see me with make up on.

Disclosure: The owner of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review.  I was provided with the product/s mentioned  to help me  facilitate this review but  opinions are my own.

Music: A Comnon Denominator

Last Wednesday was the second game that Jr. Dons team played against the Steubenville Central Saints team. The first time was at their turf and this time was here.  Our son was very happy that some of his friends came over to watch the game.  Ut was a really fun time.  I got to catch up with one of my close friends so that was really a great time for all of us.

If there's one thing  that all of these angels in the photo have in common, it is music.  They all played piano and they all love to sing in the school choir.  I haven't had the time to look for the guitar center kcmo for the  instrument that my daughter has been  wishing to have but as soon as we have the funds, I will start  looking  and comparing prices.  

Celebrating Life

Our daughter  is  slowly evovlving into a young lady.  It's not visible on her physical development as she is very little but in the  way she talks, care of herself, and the way she acts with other people, she's definitely   growing and developing into a  fine young lady.  She told me about her crush from her brother's football team.  I am fglad that she doesn't hide these things from me.  It is always nice to keep an open communication with our children.  

 Anyway, last Sunday was the Grandparents' Day so we all went to Gables Care Center to be with my father-in-law.  We went to church first since the kids had to serve  in the altar during the mass so we arrived a little late for the party.   

 Aside from Grandparents' day celebration, we also  celebrated my FIL's 94th birthday in advance.  His birthday  wasn't until  the 14th but since everyone works and could not make it on his actual birthday, that's why we did it 3 days earlier.

 We haven't had the opportunity to be with the whole family for a long time so it was a little awkward.  I used to feel comfortable around everybody but lately, I just wasn't feeling it.  Maybe there's something wrong with me that I am feeling this way or it might  be  other reasons.  Even my husband  feels awkward around his own family   so I really don't know.

 I do however still feel the same  around Dad and  his sister, she is the sweetes  person I have ever met with the entire family.  I feel like with her, I can be myself.  Anyhow, this is about celebrating life so I have to be present  for Dad.  He look a lot better now that he is no longer drinking and that he is being taken care of everyday unlike when he was still living by himself at his house.  Gables Care Center does a great job in taking care of him.  Now that he no longer drink alcohol, he gain a little bit of weight and he look a lot better .   

On the side note, it's hard not to play favorite with this month's Beauty Box 5 content.  The five products  inside the box includes  daily moisturizer, finishing powder, facial wipes, hair turban, and teeth whitening gel.  

My favorite is the happy hair turban that I uses to dry my hair after I took shower.  I have a long hair so I always  love to wrap it with a towel after showering, the problem with that is,  the regular towel is heavy.  With this turban, I can dry my hair in a snap.  My other favorite thing is the teeth whitening.  The tube is good for one week of use so I will have to update you next time if it works or not.  

As I have mentioned above, our daughter is going through a phase where physical grooming is a big part of her daily routine.  She love to do her hair now and she actually asked me to buy her facial cleaning products.  I told her to try the brand I was using  and she liked it so that's what we buy for  her ever since.  She's happy that there is a cleansing facial wipes included in the box.  She also like the  moisturizer.  

BeautyBox5 is really a good subscription if you want to try  5 different products every month. 

Disclosure:   The owner of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review. I was provided with the product/s mentioned to help me facilitate this review but opinions are my own.

Little Fashionistas

 On the  first week of school, the bus did not run yet since my children's school  started a week earlier than everyday else.  Our friend's daughter had to come home with  us for  two days because her parents cannot pick her up due to their work schedule.   We set up things to do for them after school.

 The girls played dress up and did a little fashion walk  while I shoot lol.

 They had fun,  even the dogs had to join them.

 These little fashionistas had so much fun.

 Ms. Bumble Bee  wore one of  my daughter's Twirly girl dress.

Then they played piano since  Bumble Bee also  plays piano so they had fun with that too.  They don't need an ultimate nullifier because we did not use our guitar.  Boardgames, puzzles building, baking, and playing outside was part of the fun they had.

My daughter wants a baby sister and she found it through Ms. Bumble Bee.  I can't believe she is now in first grade.  I used to babysit her when she was a little baby and now she has grown.