Friday Mommy- Daughter Date

You all know how the Three Little monkeys love books. I try to read all the books they do read but unfortunately I've been so behind! How can I catch up with all 3 readers in the house. One versus three? Not fair! In fact I don't even know what series KC is reading now which brings me to say "slacker mom". Ha!

As KC's prize for getting all A's for this school year, she got another book series, and was almost shrieking when she found them because apparently, it's hard to find especially together! I can see myself in her where my heart would pitter-patter every time I can borrow a book. Yes, borrow--- my parents can't afford books! But that's another story.

Anyway, on Friday, KC and I went to the mall to bond. First stop--- Starbucks! The  girl loves her Starbucks. Then we just wandered around Target--- my certified crazy hellhole! We went around the mall some more and just window-shopped. She laughs on how I go gaga over make-up even though I don't buy or how I notice everyone's handbags. Ha! We saw some stuff and laugh at the same stuff. Funny how we do that!

Then, we "accidentally" ended at Crumbs which just opened a new branch at South Shore Plaza. Oh, how the princess devours those humongous cupcakes! Question, if they are big, are they still called cupcakes? And why are there mini cupcakes now? Isn't cupcake mini for cake? So now, there is mini for mini? What about cake pops? Hahahahah! 

Anyway, we went to Barnes and Noble in search of that one missing book of the series she is currently reading. Boy, was that a mistake!

 She was giddy as can be when she found " oh my God, this is crazy, I thought I can't find these anymore ever, this is so great, I love you mom" kind of giddy. Who can ever say no?

Oh we'll, I'd rather spend my hard earned moolah buying books for the Three Little Monkeys than whatever else.

Oh by the way, I may or may not have gotten more David Yurman pieces. May not. 

Have about you, how do you bond with your kids?

Gone Fishing

You can take a girl out of the islands but you can never take the islands out of that girl. Oh yeah! I'll always be an Aparriana.

I would still love the ocean, the breeze, sand, sun, the smell of it all, the seashells, the blue waters, the crushing wind, the golden sunset and the blanket of darkness. Oh, I can't tell you enough but needless to say, I feel lucky to have called the Baystate my new home because Massachusetts is a home to the US' best beaches --- Cape Cod is close by my city. 

This is my view on the way to Falmouth. Lovely ha, especially driving besides a Ferrari. Hahahahah. I can dream and dream I do!

Needless to say, I splatter every time I am within sight of ANY body of water. It reminds me of my whole being! I could tell you it reminds me of my childhood but that would be a lie or an understatement--- because the water is my life! It is my family's bread and butter. My whole being!

Any chance I get, I take advantage. With my life now though it's a little hard. But hey, we go all the time. Pool, sea, ocean--- even ponds!

Today let me show you my happiness!

To show you how happy I am! Not that I need to! 

While Mr. Hubbs is busy fishing, I just soak in all the array of senses the surrounding brings! By the way, he caught 61 fishes! That's my man!

What better treat than this? Whooh! Perfect punctuation to a wonderful day!

The hard part of fishing? Cleaning the fish! But don't worry my friends, after all, I am from a fishing village whose livelihood is fishing. So it's easy for me. Anyone needs lesson? I have to be honest though, I feel like buying it is easier! Hahahahah, but the point is the fun and bonding time I spend with Mr. Hubbs is priceless. Don't you think?

Oh well, nothing beats fresh produce! 😘💃. Makes me happy every time!

KC's Honor's Banquet 2013

Hi. Once again, KC is invited to this year's Honor's Banquet. To those  unfamiliar to this, it is a year-end activity given by the school to honor academic achievers for the school year. Honors is awarded to students who earn all A's and/or Bs with allowance to one C and High Honors is all As with allowance of one B. Of course, my little princess is High Honors. Woohoo, I am such a proud parent.

Going to the Farm on Sunday

Hello! Feels like I can update the blog better if I write after an event--- no need to sit down and think about anything.

So this Sunday, after hearing mass, we drove to Smolak Farms to strawberry pick! Only the farm is still closed for picking! Bummer! But why be sad when you can do something else. Besides, with the Llaga PE in tow, we can never run out of fun things to do.

Just on the way there, I heard so much giggling from my passengers---3 girls. I heard singing, boy stories and plain silly jokes that erupted to big laughs! Oh, if only I can tell you all their stories, you won't believe what a 45-hour drive can do!

The farm is not as big as other farms we've been to but definitely still picturesque. Check out these views.

Due to some poor planning, strawberry picking was not available and would only start this coming Friday. Bummer! We went all the way to the North Shore for nothing. By the way, the houses we passed by were humongous, nothing short of mansions considering they all are in a golf course. Duh! Sarcasm alert!

But we are not to be defeated. We still enjoyed the interesting farm animals and Sunday was Dog Day at the farm ( who knew?), it was still a lot of fun. The farm baked goodies were absolutely good. See how much fun we had here.

Always excited to be with Kuya

Oh, Id love me some massage. Wait, its for dog only.

where's the ice cream shop?

Check out this antique jetmatic water pumps

Oh, how they love it!

Farm model?

my property is as far as the eye can see? really?

Jem, the future veterinarian

Oh, this is a show off !

What' a farm without this little farm house?

And, if you go to the farms, do not forget to eat their baked goods. They are all so good. Fresh off the oven!

Yummy cake?

Afterwards, we went to Boston at Quincy Market for some afternoon sightseeing. We watched some street performers and just basically relaxed.

 The cousins all bonded together via pets, ice cream and yup, taking selfies! Oh, to be young and carefree.

Afterwards, we capped the day with seafood dinner at The Clam Box. Awesome Sunday!

How about you? How did you spend your weekend?

Refresh, Renew, Restore and Relax

I finally got to hang my thrifted frames that were intended for the half- bath down the main floor of the house but, as usual and because I am ME--- it never happened.

So for a whole year it sat sadly waiting to be hanged--- no pun intended. But alas, yesterday I had the willpower to do so but in the main bathroom upstairs. First, because I am not ready to peel the stickies I used at the other bathroom and second because I have nothing else to hang in this so empty space. In short--- for a short time. But then again, it's ME so you might see this for a very long time. Lol

AND if you notice a frame out of line, please do not leave a comment or shoot me an email. That's the way I roll--- I just eyeball , no tape measure or linear bar. Who needs those when you are in a rush or if you are the best? I am such a good home maker, ha? Insert sarcasm here. 😂

Josh And Pictures

I always remind the kids to smile when I am taking pictures. These kids, they run as fast as they can whenever they see me pointing the camera to them. That was then, this is now. Lol. They are well trained.

Josh always willingly pose for me. He flashes the most beautiful smile every time. I picked him up from school today and since he will be leaving this school soon, I asked if I can take iPhone photos and he obliged.
Enjoy!