thanksgiving

  • Most Relaxed Thanksgiving Ever

    I think we have a new tradition that we would like to keep the next few years. We didn’t sleep in and woke up the kids at 7:30 so everyone could get ready for the 9 am Mass. Before we… Continue reading

  • Thirty Things for Thankful Thursday

    So many things to be thankful for today: 1. the sun shining through our windows… beautiful day!!! 2. a baby being loud beside me, trying different consonants and vowels (current favorites: b, m, h, y) 3. kids who love to… Continue reading

  • Thankful Thursday

    I think one of the moms at 4Real started this, and I don’t know if it’s still ongoing… if no, I’m reviving it! 😀 Counting my blessings on this August night: 1. beautiful 7-month old baby in our arms 2.… Continue reading

  • For Denise: Lechon Turkey / Pabochon

    Lechon Turkey/Pabochon 1 10-12 lb. turkey, rinsed thoroughly, giblets, etc. removed 1 cup fish sauce (patis) (or 2 cups kosher salt or 1 cup table salt) (available in Asian stores, a good Filipino brand is Rufina) 1/4 cup soy sauce… Continue reading

  • Food, Humor, Organization, and Gift Ideas

    Luxury for Mom: Started off the early morning with 1/4 cup of Mariebelle Aztec Hot Chocolate… just enough for me to handle in the dark hours of the dawn… Out of the Mouths of Babes Yena’s Quote of the Month:… Continue reading

  • Thankful.

    For a pro-life daughter. Who thinks. With her BRAIN. And yes, with her heart. But always with Christ’s will dead-center and in focus. Or at least trying her best. May Jesus be her Guide, always. May Mama Mary keep her… Continue reading