Chloe's First Bronze Medal :-)

My daughter Chloe joined the Elocution Contest held last Friday at their school. She was one of the 6 finalists. In such a short notice, I helped her practice her piece. It was her first time to join, and I was quite desperate, hoping for someone to help me on how she will deliver it.

Well, glad that Chloe was not a shy-type person like me. She was determined and eager to learn, however, there were instances that she got tired and would not listen to me anymore. The best way I could do was to understand.

Finally, on the big day, she presented it in front of the 3 judges and some of the audience who watched the contest. Chloe placed 3rd and got a bronze medal.. so, yey!! I was very happy that for a first-timer, she was able to compete and somehow impressed the judge. Below is a video of Chloe reciting her piece. Hope you like it ;-)

With her English Teacher & Class Adviser

Remembering My Dad

Last February 19, 2011 was my dad's 10th death anniversary. It seems like yesterday since I last saw him. Of course I still miss him but I know life must go on and I know that he's in a better place right now. My dad died of cancer (maxillary fibrosarcoma) and I can't help but wonder how life would turn out to be if he was still alive. He had never seen all his children got married and never had the chance to see his grandchildren... But that's life ~ it's unpredictable.

My mom, my brother, my sister in law and us went to Oro Gardens to visit the grave. My aunt and her grandsons were there, too, and we hired a prayer leader to pray with us. It was a nice family gathering. We only missed my other brother and his family for they were in Manila already. And after visiting the gardens, we went to the mall and had lunch in there. Sharing to you below the pictures taken on that day:

Me and my baby girl Zoe


My Girls ~ Chloe and Zoe


My family. Despite the heat, baby Zoe showed her megawatt smile :D


Beside my brother's yellow car =)


My family at Oro Gardens


My little girls having a good time at home