All Aboard

We've been eyeing to try this 45mins cruise along the Rhein river in Düsseldorf for quite sometime now but we were waiting for the right timing and since my ex-officemate from Manila visited us last weekend we thought that that was the right time!!!

The boat

Leaving the port

Those were sheeps along the riverside

twisted buidings

typical German houses

to beat the cold weather ......for me

for my friend and hubby

on board!

Even if the weather did not cooperate with us we still had fun!!!!!

Ensaymada

It is a Filipino sweet bread that I'm missing (not to mention craving as well!) now. Good thing a good Filipino chef based in the US featured it on his food blog.  Click here for the video and the full recipe.

Now, I'm hungry again!

For Her Crowning Glory

Eversince our baby girl came, I'm always searching for cute hair accessories. I bought several already, plain ones.....

 but now I'm inspired to make my own hair pieces for her, hopefully bolder designs....

So let's see....

Im joining Show and Tell Friday

No Occasion BUT....

....................we cooked the Lobsters!!!!

We just boiled the lobsters and added salt then served hot.
For the sauce, i prefer spicy vinegar (typical Filipino hehehe)

 Arrgh, our ordinary day turned into a celebration!!!

I am joining foodie friday

Our Comfort Food

SHEPHERD'S PIE

This is what I prepare whenever there's no more fresh meat in the ref. Its very easy and complete (i guess), there's mashed potatoes, corn, green peas and carrots. I just used worcestershire sauce to taste. And Viola, instant dinner!!!!

Gold Wash

I think this is the most enjoyable activity at Centro park.....for kids. They will get dirty and wet and after all the "hardwork and patience" a gold is waiting at the end.

Kids are serious in finding gold-like stones or pebbles.

The "gold-stones" are process on the left machine

hmm...how i wish they were real diamonds :-p

In less than a minute, the gold coin is ready!!!

Kids' reaction upon seeing the gold coin is priceless!!!

Red, Blue and White

Yes, that's our theme for this summer ....
 
 This is the finished product of what i posted here .  Even I, myself couldn't believe that i sewed the curtains and the throwpillow cases!!!

Yes!!! im a matchy-matchy type of gal!

First time to sew a throwpillow case :-D

fresh flowers is a must at home

I think I deserve a big round of applause....clap....clap....clap...clap!!!

I am joining in this fun party:

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Birthday = family day

Things have really changed since Louise came into our lives. ....even on how we celebrate our birthdays.

But i actually like the change....stress-free, laid back,  just enjoying the moment.

No birthday-off if you're a mommy

Magtahi ay di biro.....

 

I'm putting vibrant colors into our home.....

This will also stimulate Louise's sense of sight. 

My new favorite...

 

 I never liked this before ...not until i baked it myself...........Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting