Weekend Snapshot #71

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Barney Birthday

First of all, I'm sorry for being an absent blogger for several days. I attended successive events which have kept me away from blogging. I'm back and eager to visit my favorite blogs.

Let me share a fun birthday we attended over the weekend. It was the 1st Birthday of hubby's niece and goddaughter, Yvaine. As you can see, the party theme was Barney and friends.

Cute birthday banner featuring the celebrant and her favorite pals.

Party Giveaways

Personalized M&Ms (each M&M has the
celebrant's picture and personal message).

Poolside venue with colorful party decors.

Yohan participating in the "Shopping List" game.

Yohan chose Lightning McQueen for his body tattoo.

The finished product.

Barney made a special appearance in the party.
In the photo: Yohan's Tita D and cousin S.

Stylish Patio Furniture

Summer is a perfect time to take advantage of the sunny weather. It's nice to spend more time outdoors. I personally like spending time at the garden and lanai. When the weather is nice, I like to entertain guests at the lanai because of the relaxing ambiance.

We have a small covered lanai with patio furniture. Two weeks ago, I had some college friends over. The weather was perfect so we spent the day at the lanai. My hubby cooked several dishes and my friends brought some dessert and wine. Our lanai can be accessed through a sliding door from the dining room which makes it easy for guests to get food from the dining table and back outside. I really enjoyed that get together because my friends also brought their families with them. My son had a great time playing with the other kids. I brought out a bamboo mat and some toys for the kids. They had a wonderful time playing outdoors while my friends and I enjoyed a good chat.

The lanai is one of my favorite areas in the house. I like the open space surrounded by plants and flowers. I would like to make our lanai more appealing by adding one of those patio umbrellas. I would also love to replace some of the plastic chairs with stylish wicker furniture.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day to all! I just got back from the beach with my family. We stayed overnight at the beach resort. I really had a great time. My son, Yohan enjoyed playing in the sand while hubby and I went snorkeling. I saw a lot of beautiful fish but sadly I saw something else ... a discarded junk food foil pack. Unfortunately, it was too deep for me to retrieve. I feel sad knowing that some people are so irresponsible when it comes to trash. The sea is not a garbage disposal. I hope that people will learn to care more for the environment before it's too late.

Secure Future Health

Family medical history can have a great bearing on one's health. Whether you like it or not, you can be affected by certain ailments that run in your family. Sad to say, we have a family history of diabetes. My maternal grandmother had diabetes when she was still alive. I have several aunts and uncles who have developed diabetes at different points in their lives. I am happy that my mother did not get diabetes from her side of the family. However, it does not mean that I am totally safe from diabetes. I learned that Type 1 diabetes can be occur in people under age 40. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, occurs later on in life. I'm more concerned about Type 2 diabetes because hereditary genes can make a person susceptible to this medical condition. The thought that there's a chance that I might develop diabetes, no matter how slim, scares me.

I value my health that's why I am open to procedures that could help improve my health and prevent onset of diseases. I read that C'elle can protect you from acquiring ailments that run in your family such as stroke, diabetes and breast cancer. I'm grateful that people like me can be shielded from ailments experienced by some members of the family. I'm fascinated that menstrual blood stem cells can help secure your future health. For a limited time, you can avail of the C'elle's $299 offer which is $400 off the regular price (Promo Code CN400). I think it's a gift because you now have a choice to change what you thought is inevitable. I believe that acting in the present can give you greater chances of protecting your future.

Weekend Snapshot #70

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Smile Good Enough To Eat

Yohan was thrilled to see a cute smiling face on his plate for breakfast ...

You could tell from Yohan's eyes that he just woke up. :)

BreadTalk's JJ Baby - chocolate filled smile.

My favorite - BreadTalk's Cheese Floss

Photo Hunt :: Purple

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I love these mini blueberry cheesecakes that my hubby bought from Tagaytay. I think they are small yummy purple treats. :)

Gift of Good Health

When I see my son playing and having fun, I realize what a great blessing I have in life. I'm thankful to have a healthy child who has the chance to experience the wonderful things that life can offer. Good health is so precious and people should not take it for granted. One of the greatest fears I have in life is someone I love getting sick. I'll do everything I can to protect the people I love especially my family against sickness.

I'm fascinated by how science and technology have developed outstanding ways to safeguard people's health. I found out about the incredible advantages of Cryo-Cell for children. I think it will benefit children all around the world. I found out that this medical technology allows parents to cryogenically preserve their newborn's umbilical cord blood stem cells safely and securely. I realized how this medical advancement has the ability to protect the health and future of children around the world. I could only wish that I have known this while I was pregnant with my son. I'm not sure if my husband and I are still going to have another child but if we do, I believe that this medical procedure is worth taking because it will safeguard the health of my child.

Let me share an actual Cryo-Cell Customer Testimonial:

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When I was pregnant with my second child, we wondered if one bank was enough? Finances were tighter and should we spend the money? Then we realized that his brothers blood might not match for the new baby. The next day, stories were breaking about how Cord blood had saved or changed the lives of children, one cancer, one cerebral palsy. Then we discovered that a friend was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. He didn't bank his daughters blood and wished he had. Three years prior, I lost a friend to renal cancer when she was 29. We felt like it was our answer.

We are just beginning to see miracles that this blood can bring. We have two "life insurance policies", that is how we look at it. If anyone in the family gets ill, there is a chance that the blood could save our lives. If we don't use it, then it is there for our son's children."

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mother of Parker and Davis

Cryo-Cell International Client

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Aloha Friday #65

Rules: Post any question on your blog on a Friday, share your answer and sign Kailani's Mr. Linky. Then have fun answering the questions of fellow participants by visiting their blogs.

What movie are you looking forward to?


My son is a big fan of the movie Night At The Museum. We have a DVD copy of it and I can't remember how many times I've watched the movie with him. Yohan is very excited to watch Night At The Museum 2. He is very curious about the new characters. I'm looking forward to watching it with him.