That “Money Shot” Family Christmas

Trying to get that perfect “money shot” with family and kids is an adventure in itself. Blinks, giggles, distractions everywhere… but somehow, those imperfect moments become the best CLICK: Oooops no one’s ready! CLICK: Tita Mari and Marion not looking at the camera. CLICK: Well everybody looks happy here, but Remi got hungry and a…

Best Christmas Surprise Ever!

I had the surprise of my life this morning while Jack and I were having Brunch with Pat. Out of nowhere, someone tapped me on the shoulder … and boom … it was my son Tim! I was still talking about how we hadn’t planned our Manila trip yet because he’d been so busy with…

Cherishing the Journey

Eight years ago my life changed in an instant. Today, I don’t just mark the years since my stroke—I celebrate the life I’ve lived because of the second chance I was given. In these eight years I’ve gathered memories like treasures: spontaneous road trips, lazy café mornings, laughter echoing with friends, and travels that reminded…

Bloganuary: “My Fave photo…”

What is your favorite photo you’ve ever taken? The prompt ask for my favourite photo. But asking that from someone who takes millions of photos is really a difficult task. So let me look at it from a different perspective. Which photo makes me so happy? Which photo gives me a lot of unforgettable memories?…

Teach them well…

“I believe the children are our futureTeach them well and let them lead the wayShow them all the beauty they possess insideGive them a sense of pride to make it easierLet the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be” – The Greatest Love of all From at a very young age we taught…

I am smiling…

“What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it’s the courage to raise one.” — President Barack Obama I am smiling because I have you beside me as the father of my beautiful kids… Happy Father’s Day Jack ❤️ It is FD here in Australia, I don’t know why we…

Patricia

“We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.” – Harry Edwards Just a few months back, I and my husband were asked by my daughter, Patricia, if we were willing to pose for a photo as a subject for an interview about her. Of course we agreed…anything for our daughter, right? We…