Add some icing

dress of my own design

photo credt : Sandra Fabie-Gfeller

I was under the weather the night before and the whole morning. I don't usually drink medicines so when I do, the effect is immediate.

My hubby accompanied my son to tennis while I rested in bed.

Still, had to do my commitment to be lector at Church which is for me one of the best things I've thought of doing.

Hang out after with our good family friends, another Swiss-Fil family. Had a great dinner and kids had fun playing, laughing while adults chatted the night away.

One of the greatest pleasures in life is having friends that add icing to your everyday.

We came back home tired but happy.

Embracing the weekend

floral top: Stanley Market, HK, belt: Mango , pants: ZARA

earrings: Alchemista

Cris, my photographer wanted this shot

photo credit : Cris

Had a 5-hour Board Meeting today, phew! It's really draining yet fulfilling when people exchange different ideas and study all angles for the benefit of the majority.

My hubby always tells me," You can't save the world "to which I always reply, "But I can try".

Picked up my son afterwards then cancelled the plan to watch "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid". My kids are bookworms and we try to watch the movies of books they've read.

Was just too tired to go to the cinema .Wanted a quiet time at home.

Hopefully we find time to watch sometime soon.

It's a long weekend in Manila, gotta get some rest.

Hope you get your well deserved rest too!

Happy weekend!

Seems like Kindergarten

with my BFF since Prep, Cel Go

w/ Cel & her sister, Mio

Attended the birthday party of my best friend's husband's birthday last night.

Happy birthday, Bits!

Vincent was coincidentally my classmate from college. Such a small world.

One of those parties that the whole family goes to and surprisingly , the kids are the ones begging not to go home.

I am just really happy that our husbands and children get along.

Change is the only thing constant in this world but in my world, one thing remains the same, my BFF.

Laderach chocolates

Purposely focused on the -rach

Hmmm, yummy pralines & truffles

I don't have a sweet tooth but being married to a Swiss who has a genetic predisposition to chocolates , well, I gotta try once in a while.

My husband brought home the Laderach chocolates which are made of the finest ingredients. Too bad, they don't have one in Manila though in Asia, they have outlets in Japan, Korea & Taiwan, in case you travel to these Asian Cities.

I gotta say these chocolates do melt in your mouth and who wouldn't want to experience that every once in a while.

Sweet tooth or not, having a Laderach is an experience.

If it's Swiss , it must be good!

Happy Easter!

Here's wishing everyone the hope and joy that Easter brings!

Happy Easter!

Easter without you

getting ready to take the plunge

goofing around

It's Easter morning, our first Easter without my hubby. He's still in Switz and be back in a couple of days. We miss him terribly!

Kids and I heard Mass then they went swimming. Lovely weather as it was still too early for the sun to dominate.

They gave me a card which melted my heart. They're old enough to express their feelings. A sideline in Hallmark could be in the works.

My hubby has just been gone for a week, longest time without him but we count the hours til he's back. Made me think how much harder for those who live their lives away from the family.

Right now, I just appreciate that the distance made the heart grow fonder.

Can't wait!

I-kat you!

Ikat dress : Culte Femme, bangle : Sapato Manila, bag : Kate Spade

On the way to dinner

Kinda blurry but I like the movement of the skirt

Ikats have been all over the magazines specially foreign ones for several seasons now ( am not counting). I love how this dress evokes happiness and fun.

It's Saturday evening, counting the hours til Easter Sunday. Had dinner with my kids after we spent the afternoon bonding with my Mom & siblings.

Holy Week is always a time to nourish our soul but also to nurture relationships with people we value.

Well, this Holy Week, am glad I-kat that!