Tea With Mom

Jane received this lovely carnation last night, alongside an invite for Mothers' Day celebration this coming Sunday. This is actually from Evangel Family Church, our home church here in Singapore.

So as early as now, let me greet the mother of my daughter, a Happy Mothers' Day! You are doing a great job and I appreciate your every effort. You are really (as we Filipinos say it) the light of the home. I love you dearly.

And to my mom, thank you so much, for everything.

Evangel Family Church meets every Sunday at 9am and 11am for the Chinese and English Services respectively. For more info check out Evangel's website.

Butterfly Kisses

I have known this song probably since my days in university. I used to think it's a beautiful song, with its poetic narration, amazing melody, and of course the wonderful voice of Grammy Award-Winner, Bob Carlisle.

But never it had such connection to me until I heard it again weeks after Ashrie’s birth. I couldn’t fight the tears, my eyes just welled-up and in no time I found myself crying, thinking about her on her wedding day. To note that she is only a few weeks old that time.

Ever since, this song has been a personal favorite, and no song (so far) has ever touched me as a father than this one. My heart’s desire is to still be "there" on her special day, and see her children if possible.

To Ashrie, as early as now, I would like to say, it has been a privilege to be your dad. I love you so much.

Let me end this post with the lyrics of Butterfly Kisses and a couple of our cherished photos.

Butterfly Kisses
Bob Carlisle/Randy Thomas

There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

Sweet 16 today
She's lookin' like her mama a little more every day
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

All the precious time
Oh like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin' and I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm loosin' my baby girl
And she leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more man this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin' and butterfly kisses

2010

2012

And oh! Happy Third Birthday Ashrie!

Ashrie's Sweet Shoppe

We celebrated Ashrie's Third Birthday exactly on her birth date and we are so thrilled to share with you the photos from her party.

Unlike her previous birthdays wherein the food is catered, it is doubly hard for us to prepare for this one because we cooked the food and also prepared all the necessary and some would say, optional decorations. (Well, for any event, I think every minute detail counts.) We even baked her birthday cake! So even if I didn't have any sleep on the eve of her special day, I am very pleased with what we have accomplished, and the wide-eyed reception from my friends.

So before I share the photos, let me thank all those who graced the event and those who sent their generous gifts. A BIG THANK YOU to all of you for sharing with our joys as our little darling turns three.

We welcomed our guests with this door sign

Pompoms and vintage-inspired bunting
(shown in the next photo) adorned the ceiling

Ashrie's Sweet Shoppe

Ashrie's Birthday Cake
We baked this Chocolate Fudge
with Creamy Vanilla Frosting
(Our first try!)

The Birthday Girl checking out the sweets! 

The Sweets Buffet
Chocolate Mallows and Polvoron
(all the way from the Philippines),
Marshmallow Pops, Cupcakes,
and Meringues

Not on the rack anymore but the ZARA
saleslady was kind enough to search
this fully-sequined ballet flats when
we couldn't  find anything that
matches her dress.

Daddy & Ashrie

Ashrie & Mommy

Me&MyGirls

She's now three, how time flies! Don't grow too fast baby! Daddy and Mommy loves you dearly!

For a complete set of her birthday celebration photos, you may visit the Me&MyGirls Facebook page. The link is on the sidebar of this webpage. Thanks!

Ashrie and April

It's the month of April again! It's probably the busiest month of the year for us, second to December simply because it's Ashrie's birth month. This year is extra special because we could throw a Saturday party exactly on her special day.

This year, Ashrie's party theme would be a Sweet Shoppe! And as much as I want to discuss the details, I would rather save it on her post-birthday blog post.

So that's all for now, we'll definitely keep you posted.

Funny Little Bunnies

Although this has nothing to do with the real essence of Easter which is about Christ's glorious ressurection from the dead. I find this amusing in a certain way. Also, Ashrie have loved this video about bunnies preparing easter egg chocolates for the longest time.



A vintage production dating back to the 1930's but it's still bringing smiles and giggles to kids and kids-at-heart today. Happy Easter!