Weekend Snapshot #83 - Pixar's Up

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My family and I enjoyed watching Up, Pixar's latest animated film. It's a funny and heartwarming movie about a 78-year-old balloon salesman named Carl Fredricksen. His strong love for his wife Ellie pushes him to go on an adventure of a lifetime. He ties every balloon he owns to his house and flies away to South America. His plans become complicated when he discovers Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer outside his home as it soars in the sky. That is only the start of the adventure. I recommend that you watch the movie and join Carl and Russell in their journey.

Yohan wearing his Up t-shirt.
Photo taken at ATC.

This movie has made it to my family's list of animation favorites. If you've already seen it, I'm sure it made your list too. Am I right?

Photo taken at SM Lipa.
Just admiring the Up display.

Weekend Snapshot #82

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Last Saturday, Jules and Yohan made apple pie together. It was a father and son bonding moment.


Yohan had fun helping his Dad knead the dough and sprinkle the nuts. Ironically, my son doesn't like apple pie. He just loves helping his Dad make it.


I had the privilege of having the first slice...


It was yummy!

Weekend Snapshot #81

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My son loves building stuff using his City Series blocks (similar to Lego). The small structures usually come with instructions. I was desperately helping my son with his windmill when hubby came home to the rescue. I was relieved when hubby was nice enough to fill my shoes for this task. :) Yohan was so pleased when it was finished. Yohan made the wheel barrow and truck all by himself.

Weekend Snapshot #80 - Ice Age 3 Happy Meal

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My son is looking forward to watching Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Hubby and I promised to take him to the movie theater soon. Yohan was glad to dropped by McDonald's to take advantage of the current Happy Meal featuring characters from the said movie.

McDonald's Twister Fries

Yohan's first three choices are Manny, Diego and Momma Dino. He also recently acquired Sid and Ruby (not included in the photo). He needs three more to complete the set.

Weekend Snapshot #78 - Creamy Baked Dory

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Happy Monday! Sorry wasn't able to take pictures last weekend. I hope it's OK if I share photos taken several weeks ago.

Hubby made Creamy Baked Dory for lunch; inspired by the baked fish he ate at the restaurant. He tried to replicate that dish at home and I think he did well. Here is hubby's recipe:

1. Preheat oven. Put fish fillet in a baking dish/pan. Season fish fillet with salt and pepper.


2. Heat 2 tbsp. butter in a saucepan at low heat; then add 2 tbsp. flour. Whisk thoroughly. When the mixture attains a paste-like consistency, add cream gradually while whisking to avoid lumps. Add grated cheese until it melts. Season to taste. Set aside.

3. Arrange spinach leaves on top of the fish fillet.


4. Get the mixture previously prepared and pour it on top of the fish and spinach.


5. Add some grated cheese on top. If you have mozzarella, the better.

6. Bake the fish around 25 - 30 minutes.


7. Serve the dish as is or with side dish(es) of your choice.


Enjoy the meal. :)

Weekend Snapshot #77

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These are snails or locally known as golden kuhol. Hubby bought some at the market for his culinary class.

Below is the final product - Escargot (just one of the dishes hubby and classmates made for their French Cuisine theme).

Weekend Snapshot #75

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I had a quite and relaxing weekend at home with the family. In the midst of a rainy weekend, we had ice-cream. :) It was our first time to try Selecta Gold Series Berry Strawberry. We enjoyed this extra creamy ice-cream with bits of strawberry fruit.




So now that we've tried Selecta's Gold Series Berry Strawberry and Chocolate Truffles, there's just one more flavor left to try. Hazel Nut Brownie here we come. :)

Weekend Snapshot #74

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Last weekend my family and I went to the mall to shop for Yohan's school stuff. We were able to buy all the required school supplies plus new shoes, school bag, lunch box and other school essentials. Yohan is an incoming Prep student this June. The first day of classes is June 8, 2009.


After shopping, Yohan requested to have some snacks inside the store. I wish all stores had mini snack bars inside :). We had some popcorn and cupcakes for snack.

Weekend Snapshot #73 (Mother's Day)

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day celebration. I was a little sad because I miss my mom very much. I remember how special last year's Mother's Day was because my parents were here. If only I could always celebrate this special day with my parents.

Let me share a part of the card I sent my mom for Mother's Day. I'm so blessed to have a kind, loving, thoughtful and generous mother. I love you Mom!


This is Yohan's Mother's Day card. I made copies of it to give to some relatives.


Hubby has culinary class every Sunday but he came home with a sweet surprise for me. He bought me roses and a tub of ice-cream that I have been craving for several days. Yohan loves wearing this shirt every Mother's Day. He has been wearing it for three years now. I guess this shirt has to retire because it's already small for Yohan. :) This shirt will always bring happy memories.


I've been craving for Selecta's Gold Series Chocolate Truffles for several days now. I was disappointed when I couldn't find it at the nearby store. I think it's sweet that hubby went searching for this particular ice-cream on Mother's Day and I'm glad he found it. Yummy!

Weekend Snapshot #72

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Ferrari Model Cars 2009

Last December 2007, hubby collected 6 Ferrari toy model cars in one of Shell's promotions. This year, Shell has come up with 7 new Ferrari cars with real engine sounds.

We started with three models. My hubby, son and I each had our turn to pick one ...

Our first Ferrari batch.

Hubby's pick: FXX

My pick: 599 GTB Fiorano

Yohan's pick: F430 Challenge

After a few weeks, we were able to complete all 7 cars. I took this photo last night...

Yohan's complete Ferrari toy model cars.

You still have until May 17, 2009 to collect all 7 new Ferrari models.