Milestone: Jelena turns 5 ♡

She was a prayer we wanted and waited for. She is an answered prayer... a source of joy and a fountain of sunshine in our lives. One day, she will be instrumental for a person's answered prayers.

then and now she is loved.

My pretty monkey, though reluctant at the beginning because she wanted to remain as our baby, was happy to celebrate her 5th birthday after being assured and reassured of our big love for her. Our celebration was very simple but fun-filled which is very much required to a very kinesthetic birthday girl.

Play is her favorite action word. She literally jumped with joy when she learned that we will go to Zoofari (beside Outback Grill, Bacaca Rd.) for the first time. The big playroom, variety of toys, the adventure, affordable weekday hourly rate, free use of wifi and the ample food serving of their cafeteria made the place attractive to both children who love to have fun and to caretakers while waiting.

loving the hues

they conquered the height and the obstacles.

happy birthday girl and ate

Play made my girls hungry. Eat. Our family loves to eat and resto-hop is our favorite family bonding. The Outback Grill, which is just beside Zoofari, has a very beautiful ambiance, good acoustic singer and commendable service.  We had their kinilaw for our appetizer. The fish was fresh and the serving was big for three persons. For our main course, we had their Zoofari Bounty. The taste was good but I was not that impressed because it did not seem bountiful for me. First, the tiger prawns were not available that time. Second, they replaced it with two small chicken after the haggle. However, the rice is limitless. Despite the Zoofari Bounty, We will still come back and try their other food offering like the burger and steak.

her favorite things in the resto.

the ambiance.

zoofari bounty.

kinilaw

cake from Joniel's

blow the candle.

I will always have a grateful heart for the and will be opportunities to celebrate love, life and relationships. Every moment is a milestone!

Milestone: ten at 10-10-12

Ah this is oh so late! This should have been posted in October but as they say, better late than never. Yes! My daughter's 10th is a clear indication that I am getting old (or older) but nonetheless I am enjoying every bit of our journey together despite the reality of aging. 

Jessica grew up being called by my name because Ateneo de Davao Grade School teachers, who were also my teachers, would see me in her. Sometimes, others would think that Jessica is my little sister. Today, I am  a witness as she grows to be her own lady--- very uniquely Jessica. She has been consistently part of the honor's list. Moreover, she is developing her basketball and singing skills. I can't wait for the day that I will witness her successes in life. 

For her pre- birthday celebration, we prepared a merienda cena at home for her Kid's for Christ band mates after their hours of practice.

the sissy peaks as AA blows her candle.

her mates are so prepared with the gifts, games and prizes.

never a dull moment

mamo's yummy teriyaki chicken

mamo's red sauce spag

mamo's very tender bbq

hotdog with marshmallows

crispy fries

tita Waling's very moist chocolate cake

And for her birthday, the fambam had a dinner at the new Coco's South Bistro branch in Matina, Davao City. The resto is known for its tasty Baby Back Ribs, Pizza and their family-sized serving at a reasonable price. 

a delish mini for her birthday cake

fish fillet with tartar sauce

Baby Back Ribs

Carbonara

Sorry, I think we were that hungry that I was not able to take pictures of the Pizza. 

Mamo, Lena and Jeka

lovebirds, eehh?!

It has been a wonderful journey with my family and I could not thank God enough for giving me such beautiful and lovely daughters. 

Delish Treat: Dexter's Pizza

Gastronomic Adventure is one bonding activity my family loves to do. In short, we love to eat and try out different restaurants and food chains. This weekend, we tried Dexter's Pizza at Caltex Starmart in Ecoland, Quimpo Boulevard which is very near SM City Davao. 

I was surprised that they serve big pizzas with very affordable prices. It was also advantageous for us that they have kiddie sizes (Php 60/each) because Jeka and Lena do not like the same variety of pizza. I must say that their pizzas were good and served fresh. Aside from pizzas they also serve wings and wedges. We ordered the 6 pieces at Php 125. 

Shawarma Pizza at Php 285 for 5- 7 persons

Spanish Sardines Pizza at Php 200 for 3-5 persons

I would like to share with you another good news for our family: Lena got good grades and improved already with her confidence in school and Jeka is an honor student again. Big thanks to my Creator for always guiding and blessing my family.

Aa's Honors Card

Until our next Gastronomic Adventure! 

xoxo, K