Seven. Up.

Couldn't help but smile after seeing this post that was upped by FB.

It's Baby Noah's baptism!

Can't believe this was 7 years ago. 

Hopefully, we'll see Noah and the whole TX crew again soon.

Noah's Arc

When Noah left the Philippines, he was just a 1 year old baby.

We had this big family portrait, and he was the newest addition and the youngest one in that shot. Biboy and Liz also had him baptised before they flew to the US.

That felt like it just happened yesterday, but in reality, it's been more than 2 decades.

Now, Noah is all-grown up, and just graduated from college.

Our Noah is not a Respiratory Therapist!

It's so mice to have seen Noah's story arc progress through the decades. And it's exciting to see where his story will take him next.

Two cute

Seeing photos of my “Apos’ make me smile.

So you can image how big my smile is when I saw 2 of them in one photo!

Noah and Olivia are just 2 bundles of cuteness! And they’re growing up so fast! 

Wowo hopes to see you soon.

Fab Four

A few weeks ago, this supremely cute and astonishingly smart little boy celebrated his 4th birthday!

Happy 4th Birthday, Noah! Hope to see you soon!

Two cute!

This is just so adorbz!

Saw this photo of my 2 apos enjoying the outdoors and the sunny weather in TX.

Can’t wait to visit these 2 cuties and play with them, too.

Texas Pool boys

Ate Lissa and family have finally moved to TX! This makes me excited because TX has a special place in my heart. 

When we were in Mexico for the Exchange Programme, we'd often crossover to TX to get our fix of all things American. Among them is Tex-Mex food, which is sorely missed by my tummy and pallette. With their move to TX, particularly near Houston, will be able to get more legit Tex-Mex food easily! 

Not only that, their new home in TX has a swimming pool! Which makes me think that our visits there should be in summer to make full use of the pool But as early as now, it looks like Miguel and Noah are enjoying it already!

We'll swim with you there soon, boys!

Hey, Go, Sister!

It's Ate Lissa's birthday today! And it feels like it was just yesterday when we celebrated her 40th birthday at Italianni's in Gataway.

Between that time and today, she's gone beyond being my Ate to being a Wawa to 2 adorable kids - Noah and Olivia!

Hope to celebrate with you again in Gateway soon, Ate. With the kids and grandkids in tow, of course.

No(ah) argument there!

It's customary for Pinoys to teach foreigners Tagalog. And, more often than not, the first things they teach them are funny phrases.

Just like in the case of my grandnephew, Noah.

This is one of the Tagalog phrases that he can say:

Of course, he pronounces it as: "Puugeee ahkow."

Well, just one look at him and you have to agree. He's a "pogi" boy indeed!

Can't argue with that.

And incidentally, today is the birthday of his Dad, my eldest nephew - Jul!

Happy Birthday, Jul!

Why so serious?

Looks like my nephew and grand nephew are busy and seriously watching something on the small screen. Their intensity makes me wonder what is it their watching.

Wish I could be there with them in Utah. Hunched down and seriously watching with them, too.

The Fabulous Baker Boy - I mean, Baby

Baking runs in the family.

As kids, we'd watch our Mom work her baking wonders in the kitchen. She'd make chocolate cake from scratch. She'd also make chicken and pork empanada. And of course, one of our all-time favourites - her apple pie.

Growing up, Ate Lissa would also bake, too. She has this signature baked goody - Macaroons! I still remember how we'd go to the grocery to buy desiccated coconut, and she'd whip out those yummy macaroons in batches.

Then, I got into baking, too. Thanks to Mom's old Nora Daza cookbook, and followed by the Maya Kitchen cookbook that I bought with my savings, I started dabbling in it, too. I remember making my first apple pie, my first caramel tarts, my first cake, and my first batch of chocolate chip cookies, too.

While he was in school, our Javi-Davi-Doo got into baking, too. His recipe for S'mores Cookies is still posted on our refrigerator. And I'm going to try and bake that sometime soon.

Now, there's a new baker in our next generation. Our baker baby - Baby Noah!

Ate Lissa posted this shot of him as he was helping make a birthday cake for Javier. And judging by how he's handling those baking tools and that cupcake paper, it looks like he's going to be a great baker, too.

Start them while they're young, that's what I always say.

Christmas Cuteness

Let me celebrate the joy of Christmas Day with the joy of seeing my adorable grandnephew Noah in full Christmas attire.

Seeing this is one of the best gifts this Christmas.

Cutenesaurus Rex

This midweek cuteness is brought to you by my grandnephew, Baby Noah!

He's growing up so fast! I wish I could see him more often.

Boys of summer

This is such an adorable summer photo of my 2 favorite boys, my nephew Javi and grandnephew Noah.

Can't wait to see you again, kids!

Baby love

Nothing brightens my day than seeing photos of my Grand nephew, Noah. Just like this one:

Good thing Ate Lissa posts lots of photos of this adorable little baby!

Can't wait to see you again, Noah!

Lolo Love

Being Lolo to this adorable little boy is one of the best feelings. Ever!

Hope to hold you again soon, Baby Noah!

Baby in da club!

Another adorable photo of my adorable grand nephew!

I don't know what he was doing when this was shot, but he looks like he's ready to hit the club.

Can't wait to see you again, Baby Noah!

De-light!

Someone adorable can't get enough of the street lights in Clearfield!

I swear, that smile just lights up my day!

Hello-ween!

Yes, Halloween was a few days ago, but I can't help but talk about this tres adorbz photo of three adorable kids.

What makes this photo special is that it's the first Halloween of Javi in the U.S., and it's also the first Halloween of Baby Noah in a costume. (And trick or treating, too.)

I don't know about tricks, but this photo is a pure treat for me.

Monster Cuteness!

Today's unbearable moment of cuteness is once again brought to you by my grandson, Noah! (And yes, he's all monstered out for Halloween!)

I have no words...

Two Edgardos, Four generations.

What's not to love about this photo?

Not only does it represent 4 generations of Morales guys, it also has 2 Edgardos in one frame. We have my Dad, Edgardo, and his great grandson, Noah Edgardo.

Lucky boys indeed!