Posts Tagged ‘Rolando’

A Day in the City

A Day in the City

Last weekend we had a wonderful time in San Francisco.  It was the first time Justice and Jasmine got to visit Grandma at her resting place and the first time that Ebru got a chance to hook up with her friend Filiz from Turkey. Our road trip started from Elk Grove.  It was our first [...]

Family July 23, 2010 12:53 pm 0 Comments

Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town

Last weekend the weather cooperated and we were able to take Jasmine and Justice out of the house.  After breakfast we headed out to Fairytale Town in Sacramento.  We both haven’t been there but have seen it on our way to the Sacramento Zoo and have heard of this place on TV. We were pleasantly [...]

Blog April 21, 2010 10:19 am 4 Comments

Kids Aren’t Cheap!

Kids Aren’t Cheap!

For those of you that know me I have always been a gadget freak!  I love all new high tech innovations and gadgetry.  I’ve always been one of the first to jump on the technology bandwagon.  The toy industry is no different from my old world of toys and devices.  What is different is that [...]

Technology March 30, 2010 10:35 am 3 Comments

If Grandpa Could See You Now

If Grandpa Could See You Now

One of the toughest things about our situation is being away from our parents.  Ebru’s family is in Istanbul and my dad is in the Philippines.  Both sides of the family are just too far.  We do what we can to bring our families closer to Justice and Jasmine. Last Christmas we sent my dad [...]

Family February 16, 2010 3:20 pm 6 Comments

Half Way There!

Half Way There!

Last week they officially passed their 6 month milestone!  Wednesday they go for the 6 month immunization shots and check up.  We’re guessing that they are about 16lbs each and about 30 inches tall.  We think that is above the normal for kids in their age group, especially for twins. This week we continued feeding [...]

Family February 8, 2010 12:27 pm 1 Comment

Justice and Jasmine’s First Haircut

Justice and Jasmine’s First Haircut

After 9 days of straight rain in Elk Grove we decided to weather the storm and go out to run errands last weekend.  Part of our weekend run included trips to Panera Bread, Target, and Nugget.  This weekend we happened to be near Cool Cuts 4 Kids and decided to get Justice and Jasmine a [...]

Family January 25, 2010 1:30 pm 5 Comments

Best and Worse Month

Best and Worse Month

It’s been awhile since my last post.  Justice and Jasmine have kept us very busy.  This is their 4 and 1/2 month.  In some cases it has been their best month and in other cases their worse. We have seen a lot of development this month.  They are definitely more aware of their surroundings, they [...]

Family December 13, 2009 3:50 am 2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Hi All, We just wanted to wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!  We are certain that everyone has something to be thankful for this year.  I know we are. From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! Your family in the blogosphere, Rolando, Ebru, Justice, and Jasmine (and Minik and Candy)

Family November 25, 2009 6:03 pm 7 Comments

The Devil is in the Details

The Devil is in the Details

I learning something in college called ‘instant gratification’.  At the time it was used to explain why Filipinos were not in politics here in the States.  It’s because of this need for instant gratification.  We want it now.  I’ll sign what ever it is so I can get what I want now.  Now, now, now! [...]

Lessons February 26, 2009 6:02 pm 12 Comments

Wear It Well

Wear It Well

Through out my adulthood I have always tried to keep up with fashion.  It was sort of an experiment.  There was some styles that were just too much to carry and others just too darn expensive.  After awhile I got tired keeping up and just decided to pick one style and go with it. I [...]

Lessons February 19, 2009 4:31 pm 18 Comments

Know Thyself

Know Thyself

So far I have talked about lessons from my Dad, Mother, Grandma, and Brothers.  This one comes from me.   It is lesson that took me a long time to learn.  It took a long time because I kept on making the same mistakes over and over.  It wasn’t until I stopped the chain of bad [...]

Lessons February 5, 2009 5:52 pm 8 Comments

Forgiveness

Forgiveness

I wrote about forgiveness in one of my other blogs, which one, I forget.  I won’t repeat it here, but this lesson is a simple one that took the longest to learn.  Why?  Because forgiveness it hard.  Forgiveness is hard when you think you’re right.  Forgiveness is hard when you feel someone has wronged you.  [...]

Lessons January 20, 2009 9:27 pm 0 Comments