May 2010

These are the first few pages of my altered book journal which talks about my maternal grandmother.

On the left is a brief description of my grandmother’s family and on the right is a photo of my grandparents. Love this photo of them. This page spread is quite chunky – I used modeling paste to create the texture.

On this page spread, I did a collage about what I remember most about my grandmother. Whenever I would visit her, she was always in the kitchen cooking. I loved the food that she prepared. I also wrote a few things about her – mostly describing her when my mom was growing up. My aunt supplied the information.

It was interesting to see that while I was doing these pages, Mica and Rinoa were very curious to know who they (my grandparents) were as they saw the photos. They also couldn’t wait to see what else I put in the journal – they very much want to know more about my family history. I love it!

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World Meet Dexter

May 18, 2010

After months and months of endless pleading from the girls, I finally caved in. World say hello to Dexter, our new 3-month old Boston Terrier.

Mica: Mommy, can we name him Sirius?
Mommy: Sounds too much like ‘Serious’.
Mica: How about Lupen?
Mommy: Ah, no.
Rinoa: How about Harry?
Mommy: No.
Daddy: How about Guinness? He’s the same color as a Guinness.
Mica: Nooo.
Daddy: How about Stout?
Mica: No.

So why Dexter? You know – Dexter Morgan – the Blood Splatter Specialist from Miami.

Thanks to Grandpa for buying him for the girls.

Rinoa: Mommy, I’m so happy that we finally have a puppy!
Mommy: I’m glad.

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Cucumber Sandwich

May 17, 2010

A few days after I recovered from the flu, this was all my stomach could handle. Anything heavier than this, my body would reject. I didn’t mind though, I love cucumber sandwiches!

slices of cucumber and avocado
with cream cheese and mint leaves
on pumpernickel bread
Next time I’ll try it with Mascarpone cheese and alfalfa sprouts. Yum!

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