Lauren and her Lolo

Lauren and Lolo Lito


Lauren with her baby sister Lea

Lolo is short for and another term of endearment for that magic word "Grandfather"

I grew up with my grandmother, on my dad's side, who lived with us until the time we moved to Canada. She stayed behind in Manila, looked after by my aunt and cousin, because she failed the physical (medical check up). She was a very good cook. She also baked great tasting cakes, pastries, and other treats. I remember a time when I went with her to a baking contest; don't know whether she won a prize, but to me and my siblings, we all loved her cakes and other desserts she prepared.

My grandmother on my mom's side mostly spent her time living in the province (country) where she looked after their land / hacienda / sugar plantation. She'd come to Manila every so often to visit and when she did she'd bring all kinds of goodies from the province- one I recall and loved was a treat called "kalamay-hati".


Kalamay hati

It's officially summer

And we have been blessed with beautiful weather the last few days. Thank You Lord.

I have been riding my bike regularly and it feels great too.

Even got Tita Nil a bike- a folding bike from Uncle Pilo. We'll see if she will ride it and like it. We'll give it a try later.

Happy Graduation Trishy!!

Our baby girl, on her Graduation Day!!

Congratulations Trish!

Mom and I are proud and happy for you!!

Tour De L'Ile de Montreal 2011

Bike ride on a sunny spring afternoon

10 THINGS TO EMULATE FROM JAPAN

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been
elevated.
2.THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude
gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get
something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just
understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will
they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared
for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did
just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters.
Only calm reportage.
10.THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves
and left quietly

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Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 What Love Is "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers." - 1 John 3:16 Dr. Michael DeBakey, the famous heart surgeon, once received a letter from an 11-year-old girl with this question, "Is there any love in an artificial heart?" Love is elusive; yet, we long for it. How would you define love? Most everyone knows it is real, but who can really describe it? I can't define love, but God's Word sure can. The Bible says, "Love is patient and kind, not envious, selfish, or arrogant. Love doesn't keep records when people let us down or do us wrong. Love forgives. Love is happy for others' successes. Love is very optimistic. Love bears all things; it believes in others and what they can be, thus putting up with a lot. Love hopes for the best in others. True love never gives up; it just keeps on keeping on; it means a commitment to love a person whether they love us or not. Is love found in an artificial heart? I'm afraid not, but love can be found in an old heart made new by the power of the Great Physician, Jesus Christ. Recent Prayer Requests
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Snow outside looks so fine

Snow, so beautiful to look at, specially when it’s close to Christmas. It is mild outside, good for a brisk walk and the same time enjoy the scenery.

just a little bit of breeze

a fair amount of snow covering

even the birds nest’ enjoy a layer of snow covering

Christmas tree decors

These were hand painted by the kids when they were younger.

So nice to see them grace the Christmas tree year after year.

Merry Christmas and Many More Blessings this 2011!!

New Rain-X wipers

Drove over to Canadian Tire last night to get some new wipers installed.

I got the Horizon Rain-X ones sold exclusively by Canadian Tire (according to their TV commercial).

I can see clearly now.

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Are you ready for a ride

are you ready for a ride out in the cold, snow covered roads

Disney World Vacation - Day 2

Up, up, and away we go!! ;-)

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Succeed!

Expand Your Skills to SUCCEED at Work -1. Start working enthusiastically.2. Understand who you really work for.3. Concentrate on building your character.4. Care about the people you work with5. Exceed what is expected of you6. Expand Your Skills to SUCCEED at Work
Ecclesiastes 10:10 says,

"If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success" (NIV). It's important to work smarter, to sharpen your ax. You waste less time when you do this.

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What a difference a haircut makes

And it only takes a few minutes, and under $20.00 for my haircut. :)


Before


After

I look forward to my next visit to Tony and Mario's. ;)

PBAM action at the Westhill Sports Centre

PBAM stands for the Philippine Basketball Association of Montreal.
Pictured here are some of its loyal supporters / backers.


Jimmy Aquino, Jake Maguigad, Ed Vasquez


Jimmy Aquino, Jake Maguigad, Lito Espinosa

PBAM is on its 35th year! Wow! Talk about Longevity!!
More Power!! Alive at 35!!

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, waves to the crowds from the sunroof of his SUV

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, waves to the crowds from the sunroof of his SUV, upon his arrival in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Ahmadinejad is making his first state visit to Lebanon at a time when tensions have mounted between Iranian-backed Hezbollah and American-backed parties. The growing crisis has raised fears over the fate of the fragile unity government that includes both sides and has managed to keep a tenuous calm in the conflict-torn nation.

(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Ok, what’s really interesting to me is he was on board an American made SUV, most probably an custom armoured clad SUV. Note the Chevrolet insignia on the front grill.

On our way to Toronto

Somewhere along Highway 401.
Nice to have company on such a long drive- ~6hours.

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Recipe for Blueberry French Toast

We had the monthly Men's Breakfast this morning at Fairview Alliance Church. This was one of the dishes served this morning.
Thanks Richard (Kenyon). Thank you also for sharing the recipe with the gang.


Recipe for the Blueberry French Toast

Are we there yet?

Do you know which way we are going? Is your GPS hooked up and running? What GPS?


should I go left or right?


Ok then, let's go right


where did Uncle Pilo go, this car looks like his car

Happy Birthday Lauren

Happy Birthday Lauren!! Lolo loves you!!

Lauren's Elmo Cupcakes

Tita Pam and Tita Trish made this cupcake for Lauren Joy. Happy 2nd Birthday Lauren!!

Lolo and Lola loves you!!

Reception after Bobbit's Funeral

Mita (Bobbit's sister) and family (husband & son), hosted a lunch reception at the Ambassador Chinese Cuisine restaurant in Richmond Hill, suburb of Toronto.


Lito Espinosa, Mita (Carmelita Kangleon Chang), Sani Concepcion


Lito Espinosa, Mita (Carmelita Kangleon Chang), Sani Concepcion

Homeward bound

ETA was 9:53pm. After making a few stops along the way, coffee, snacks, gas, etc., we arrived in Montreal, safe and sound, Thank You Lord, at 10:30pm. Pretty good. ;)