Christmas Eve 2018

2018 was a fun year for us and we did a lot of things with our kids.  I can't believe it is now 2019, time really flies!  We had a relaxing Christmas at home.  We attended a Christmas Eve mass and then went to bed early.  Even though the kids are 13 and 11, they are still excited for the Christmas morning to open some gifts.

I miss seeing the Christmas pageant  that the kids at St. Joseph School used to do but this year, there is none.  Our former  music teacher  is no longer teaching music and we have a new one.

Our daughter served at the altar and our son was part of the choir.

Aside from piano, our daughter also plays violin so we got her this music note stand which she can also use as an easel.  She love to paint so this is a double purpose thing she can use.  I also prepared a box full of girly stuff for her to use ie; lotion, hand cream, snacks, undies, etc.

Our son love watching the  series "Attack on Titans" and he wanted a shirt that has his favorite characters in it so we  got him a couple of long sleeves shirts.

We also got him a new pair of shoes.  We got my husband  a weight lifting belt, shoes,  knee sleeves and  other  fitness gears, that's all he wanted.

They got me a pair of Steve Madden purse and wallet.

We spent our first two days of 2019  putting away Christmas Decors.  The weather has been very nice for the last couple of days so we took advantage of it while it is not freezing outside.  Today, I was able to run outdoors which was great.  

Christmas Eve 2014

We went to Church at 4:30  even though the mass  doesn't start at 6.  The kids had to practice for the Christmas Pageant that would occur before the evening mass.  

 The church was well decorated for Christmas.

 The fourth graders  are part of the bell choir this year, their first time participating as bell choirs.

 They were at the back so you can hardly see them.  I recorded some videos but I haven't download it yet.

 I think that they did  great  considering that it wasd their first time.

 The first grade wasn't involve in the pageant this year but hopefully they would be included next year.

 Photo opp after the mass.

 We went straight to my Father-in-law-s house after the mass.  He was resting when we arrived.  My sister-in-law said that EMT's came to the house earlier and checked on him as he wasn't feeling well.   Glad he was okay.

After an hour or so, we came home and had fun at home.  The kids went to bed early so Santa could come by and bring them surprise in the morning.  

Happy new year to all of you, thank you for being part of our fun 2014 journey!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I just want to thank you all for being  part of our  virtual journey.  It's been  a pretty interesting experience  ever since I have started blogging.  I have met  some genuine friends and acquaintances.   I even  thank God for those not-so genuine ones  because it is them that I learned how to deal with very different  people.

I Am Thankful

For the Food in the table

For the  obstacles that we got thru

For the lessons that we learned from experiences.
For my husband, my children, pets, relatives and friends.

Above all, thank you for all the blessings that comes our way everyday!

So for all of you who are reading this Thanksgiving  note, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and happy Thanksgiving Day from my family to yours!