How to keep in touch with long-lost friend

It was December of 2013 when I am about to send my holiday cards to my family and friends. I always think of my friend of mine. I wonder how she and her family is doing. I wonder where she lives after the Hurricane Katrina. The last time I saw her and her family was 2005. We visited her in Louisiana, New Orleans. We flew with my son who was two years old that time. We spent a week in their house. Unfortunately, we had misunderstanding. It might be my problem or her. I never stop thinking about her and her family. We used to be friend back in my home town in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

I search the YELLOW PAGE and type her name. There are many names and addresses. I found one name that has the same name of her husband. I wrote that address. I mailed her a holiday card. I also ask forgiveness about what happened last time. I am skeptical while writing the card. I pray to God that I hope that my card will not get back to me.

The holiday card did not return to me after Christmas which gives me a positive feeling. One day I got a card from her. I was very happy. You have no idea. She also includes her phone number in the card. I really like the card. It is beautiful and her daughter M decorated with stickers who was a baby the last time I saw her and now she is ten years old.

I called her and am so happy. I found out that she has a four-month old baby girl. She now has three kids. We talked for a while. I am glad that we forgive and move on with our friendship. I am so happy. I hope to see pictures of her family in Facebook.

How about you? Do you have a long-lost friend that you think? Do you wonder if you want to continue your friendship?

A new outfit for her dolls

I saw this outfit for her doll on sale at American Girl website. It was on sale for $7.50.
I bought three the same outfits for her dolls. The outfits are long sleeve top, pants and shoes. It also comes with a charm bracelet. You seldom see outfits on sale for that price that cheap. I grab the opportunity to buy three outfits.

After we opened all her Christmas gifts from Santa, the little K then dresses her three dolls with the same outfits. They all look like triplets. The dolls are all so cute. She is very funny indeed. She can create silly poses with her dolls. There is also a picture of her with her dolls.

This little girl of mine is very lucky to have the three dolls. I only had one doll when I was a little girl. How about you? Do you play doll when you were little?

Little K opening her American Girl doll last Christmas

Here is a video that I took last Christmas. Take a look at my little K opening her American Girl doll present last Christmas. She is one funny little girl of ours. Please excuse how she wears her Santa hat.  You can see how funny she is. M her niece also is helping her opening her present.

I have an American Girl doll magazines come every month. She told me before Christmas that she wishes that Santa will bring her American Girl doll. She showed the picture of the American Girl doll that she wants.
She wants this doll that has a light skin like her. The doll also has the dark brown hair like her. The doll also has round eyes like her as well. Do you know what she likes about the doll? She said because the doll has the underwear. I am telling you this little girl of ours is very funny.  The American doll wears a shirt, skirt, of course underwear and a boots. She likes her new American Girl doll.

Meet Ava the new addition to my little girl’s doll

My little K is such a girl. She loves to play with dolls. She has the two dolls from Dollie and Me. Yet, she wants a new doll to add to her dolls collection. This time she wants a doll from American Girl. I was hesitant at first to buy her a new doll. American Girl dolls are very expensive. It cost $110 for each doll. It is half the price of Dollie and Me dolls. I will not buy her for that. There is no way that I can afford to buy her a new doll for that price.

The husband spoils her. Can you blame her Daddy? My husband said to buy her a new American Girl doll for Christmas. My husband wants her daughter to grant one of her Christmas wish. You should see her Christmas list during Christmas. This girl will cost an arm and a leg. She is lucky that her Daddy will do everything to make his little girl happy. She does also looks like her Daddy. She can wrap her Daddy in her fingers. She names her American Girl doll Ava. I will show more pictures in my next journal.

How about you? Does your girl play with dolls? Will you buy her expensive dolls? My opinion is, American Girl doll is expensive because the material is a lot durable than her old dolls. You cannot picture her smiles and happiness when she plays with her doll.

Life begins at 40

Do you know that there is a saying “LIFE BEGINS AT 40”? Oh! God I do not know what it means. All I knew is that life starts the moment that we are in our mother’s tummy. Do you know what does saying means?

Anyway, I am very thankful to God for blessing me a memorable 40 years of life. I am very happy with my life. I love my family.  They are my world. I have friends that always by my side in bad and good times. They know who they are.

Today is the first day of being 40 years old. I had a wonderful but simple birthday. I am one lucky girl that everybody is celebrating Christmas which is also my birthday.  My birthday this year is extra ordinary because my husband’s eldest daughter and his grand-daughter is celebrating Christmas with us too.

We went to my husband’s eldest sister for Christmas Eve dinner. We received gifts from the. My kids were very happy to see everybody. We went home almost midnight. The kids went outside and sprayed reindeer’s food and Santa’s dust on the backyard. I am glad that Santa came. We opened their gifts from Santa. Everybody is very happy with their gifts. I received the Nook HD +. I also received a birthday card from my husband and from his daughter and grand-daughter. I had a small but beautiful cake.

Life is more blissful when you have a family that is simple and make you happy. I hope that this year is memorable like every year. How about you? How was your Christmas? I hope you the best Christmas with your family.

My kids received a letter from Santa

They saw Santa Claus few weeks ago at Day Road Park. They also brought their Christmas wish list and drop in Santa’s mail box. It was really cold that night. I am glad that we did not wait for a long line to take a picture and talk to Santa.

They had an awesome time talking to Santa. I am glad that they both told Santa what they wish for Christmas. We were surprised that the kids received a letter from Santa. This is what it says on the letter.
Dear K,
            Thank you so much for sending
Your letter to the Christmas Cottage!
I hope you have been doing well
This year, remember to always be on
Your best behavior as I am always watching
I will do my best to bring all
The boys and girls something special
From my sleigh. Mrs. Claus and the Reindeer
Say hello! Please get to bed early on
Christmas Eve and remember to sprinkle
Your Santa Claus dust on the snow!
Have a merry Christmas!
Your Friend,
Santa Claus


It also came with a Santa Dust. They will use the dust to spread on the yard tonight before going to bed.
I hope that Santa will come. We will see on the Christmas morning.