SY 2010-2011 is officially over!

Last wednesday was the last day of leyna's exam! (whew!!!) Which would mean .... it will also be my break in sending her to school everyday.... (hehe). Leyna has been mentioning that she will soon be on Kinder 2 and kinda excited with even just that thought of it at the moment. Can sense that she wants to grow up fast..... (huhuhu). Well, part of raising a child..... and soon.... she will have a mind of her own....

Anyway, monday and tuesday for leyna would just to be in school for the practice of their moving up ceremony which will happen on wednesday. I dont know what award (if there's any, hehe) she will receive but am still thankful that she has finished this school year. I would like to thank the OLLES (Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Camp Phillips, Bukidnon, Phils.) Nursery/Kinder Teachers and Assistant Teachers (Ms. June, Ms. Laila, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Neneng, Ms. Hilde) for their patience and support in teaching the kids. Again my greatest thanx....

Leyna's Zip Line experience with her dad

Hello everyone! It has been over a year since my last article and have promised myself to write again. Here it is..........

My sister Lea from HK has always been planning to visit the Dahilayan Zip Line and Park here in Bukidnon, PH everytime she comes home for a vacation but because of a very hectic and short stay the plans of going there was always postponed. Fortunately, on her last Feb vaca we were able to go and experience the adventure. The original plan was only my husband and sister will ride since i've already experienced it before when my cousin from NZ also visited last year. By the time we arrived at the park, my daughter Leyna has kept on telling us that she wants to ride the zipline too. At first I was a bit reluctant for her to ride cause I was afraid she might not be able to handle the adrenaline but she was persistent and since her dad and aunt will be riding with her, we gave in to her request. While the attendant was putting on her harness, she was very excited and was still had a very wide smile but by the time she was hanging on the line she had a very serious face and was holding on dearly. I was waiting for her to tell us that she wants to back out but she never did! (waaahhh!!! brave girl!)

When they arrived, she kept on telling us that she wants to ride again (hehe) I really admire her braveness and have never thought she DID IT and wants to do it again! Really really brave......

Nursery Week Celebration

Leyna school celebrated nursery week. There have been activities which showed their ability and capabilities as nursery students. The highlight was this morning where they all danced. Each kinder level presented a dance which showcased some of the dances from different countries.

Activities like these makes her look forward to attend school everyday and never want to miss.

Christmas '09

Christmas is already here... The day before christmas was spent at my father's farm. My siblings and families where all present and had lunch together. It was really nice that my sisters' eldest son and youngest daughter was also able to spend it with us and since their mom is in thailand working and still in the process of working out her visa. After our lunch at the farm, we went straight at my brothers' house and waited for midnight to arrive, but we all fell asleep and woke up only with the sun brightly shining and in time for us to go to church at 6am. After church we all had breakfast and is planning to go to my aunts house today at 11am.... will be bringing updates later....

Merry christmas everyone!!!

Leyna's Coming Birthday

Leyna's birthday is Dec. 22. At this early, I have already started buying some stuffs for her birthday to avoid the rush.

One time, we went to a store which sells party stuffs and I had Leyna choose a design for her party bag. After we bought the bag, she has been inviting her friends to come to the house on her birthday (hahahahaha). We have been joking her that we wont be having a party on her birthday and instead just hear mass since we dont have a budget for it. She wouldnt agree and insisted to have a big celebration on her day and has said that it will be her grandpa lucio and grandma lumen who will spend (hahaha). She knows who to go to when she wants something if her parents wouldnt want to spend on.

My husband and I have been lecturing her that she couldnt always get what she wants but problem is her grandparents always give what she desires cause she knows that she is loved by them soo much. Hope her cousins wont get jealous (hehe).

Anyways, there's still a lot of things to prepare and still have ample time to finish it. Hope she will be very happy on her special day.

Leyna's Ears Pierced

After Leyna's class this morning, we went straight to the hospital so she can have her ears pierced. While we were waiting for her doctor to arrive after her rounds from the ward, her close classmate also visited the hospital since she and her other 2 siblings were sick ("tonsilitis" due to eating candies and chocolates).

Her classmate asked her what she doing at the hospital? And noticed that their was a mark on her ears. So she said that she was going to have it pierced and was just waiting for the doctor to arrive. Since her classmate had her done years ago, she said and just assured Leyna that its not painful. Then came her doctor and it was time for her to go inside... while the doctor was positioning the piercing gun, Leyna was still in good mood and confident because of the assurance of her classmate. But by the time it was pierced, she was kinda shock, shouted and cried so hard. She wouldnt want to have her other ear pierced and shove away the doctors hand but we have to or else only one ear will be pierced (hehehe). She hadnt stopped crying until we arrived at home and had explained to her that she looked good with her new earings and looked "sosyal" (hahaha). And when she looked at the mirror and saw how she looked and realized that it really looked nice, that was the only time she stopped crying.

Oh well, their is always a first time for everything. Hehe...

How to make burger patty

My daughter and husband love to eat hotdog, spam and the like..... Since we have been eating this over and over and has become some kind of monotonous, I have to think of other alternative to make it more interesting and something for them to look forward to. I came across an easy to prepare homemade burger patty recipe and hope this could be some help for your kids.

Beef Burger Patties

1 kilo ground beef (I use chuck meat)
¼ kilo ground beef fat
2 tsp barbecue seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp grated red onions
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well, using your clean hands.
Continue mixing until the mixture becomes sticky, coming together to form a ball.
Weigh. Patties weigh anywhere between 150-200 g each.
Form into patties. I like mine thick. I use a round mold for consistency in size.
Chill and when hard enough to handle, wrap individually with cling wrap and freeze.
Thaw as needed.
Grill.

Enjoy......