Last October 7, Sky and Chloe’s school celebrated the Feast of the Holy Rosary, and our twins got to dress up for it. Sky was Papa Joseph and Chloe was Mama Mary.
Sky wore a long dark-green robe with a blue sash over one shoulder, and he couldn’t stop grinning. Chloe wore a light-blue veil with little flowers on it and held a blue rosary. In their photo together, both of them have their hands folded in prayer.
Dressing up was fun, but the day was about something bigger: the Feast of the Holy Rosary, when we remember Mary and pray the rosary together. It was sweet to see the twins learn about it this way, by stepping into the story themselves.
And of course, their Kuya joined them for one more photo.
These are the moments we started this site for. We don’t want to forget the small costumes, the folded hands and the big smiles before they grow up too fast. 🙏
After two days of class suspensions, the kids were finally able to finish their periodical exams. Anyone with kids in school knows that feeling: the schedule gets moved, the reviewing drags on, and then, at last, it’s done.
It was also a special milestone for Basti. During his first week at De La Salle University, he had his Freshman Walk, one of the first big moments of college life.
Proud Daddy Pao insisted on driving him to school during the second week of September. It made the moment even more memorable.
Exams finished, a new school chapter started, and one more milestone to remember. We’re cherishing these little moments and celebrating new beginnings, one family moment at a time. Animo La Salle! 💚
It had been one of those long days. By Friday evening, September 4, Paolo and I were both tired, and we agreed we needed a night for just the two of us. So we had a Fri-date at Ambit Cafe & Bar.
With five kids at home, nights out for just the two of us don’t happen often. When they do, we don’t need anything fancy. We just want good food, a quiet table and time to actually talk.
The place
Ambit is a café and a bar in one. The first thing you notice is the trees inside, with little warm lights wound through the branches and green leaves hanging over the bar. The tables are dark wood, the lights are low, and the “ambit” sign glows above the counter. It felt cozy and relaxed, the kind of place where you stop checking the time.
What we ordered
We shared a little of everything: truffle, spinach soup, salmon sashimi, cake, and cocktails for the two of us.
The salmon sashimi came out in thick orange slices with pink pickled ginger on the side. The spinach soup came in a small black pot, just right for a tired evening. One of our cocktails was a pretty red-and-white layered drink that looked almost too nice to stir. We also had pasta with garlic bread, and we finished with cake, because date night isn’t complete without dessert.
Something for the kids
Before we headed home, we ordered a sushi bake to take out for the kids. Date night is for the two of us, but it always feels good to walk in the door with something for them too.
Our last post here was back in 2021. If you scroll down far enough, you’ll find the twins’ baby shower, their baptism and their very first photoshoot, from back when the biggest news in our house was a new set of tiny socks. Life got busy after that, as it does, and this little corner of the internet went quiet. We missed it, though. Looking back at those old posts reminded us why we started this site: so we’d never forget the small moments that turned out to be the big ones.
So before we start posting again, here’s a catch-up on where everyone is now.
Basti, 17
Our eldest is now in college! Basti is a freshman at De La Salle University, taking Business Management. It still feels strange to say “college” out loud. It feels like yesterday he was the one helping us hold his baby siblings, and now he’s the one with his own schedule, his own plans and his own big decisions. We’re very proud of him.
Ethan, 14
Ethan is in Grade 9 and has been doing taekwondo. It’s been great to watch him grow stronger and more focused, and a little more confident every time he steps onto the mat. He’s also become a big brother the twins really look up to.
Stephen, 12
Stephen is in Grade 7, after his Moving Up ceremony last April. These days he’s our proud homebody. If there’s a choice between going out and staying in, you already know which one Stephen picks. Every family needs someone who keeps the home warm, and he’s happily taken the job.
Sky and Chloe, 8
Our twins turn 9 this December, which we can hardly believe, since this website literally began with their baby shower. Sky, older by a few minutes, does taekwondo like his Kuya Ethan, so now we have two in the family. Chloe, our only girl, loves drawing and painting, and we’re looking for art classes for her. She also does yoga with Mommy Dimple, which has become their own special time together.
What’s next for the site
We’re starting to post again! Expect new photos, family trips, events, school milestones, and the everyday moments in between. Some will be big celebrations and some will just be a regular Saturday at home, but they’re all worth remembering.
Thank you for still being here after all this time. See you in the next post!
With love, Mommy Dimple, Daddy Paolo, Basti, Ethan, Stephen, Sky and Chloe
Last Nov. 14, 2018, the Twins (Chloe and Sky) did their first ever photoshoot.
Since we are going to use some of their best shots in there Mouseketeer 1st Birthday Party, we tried to infuse Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mickey in their shots:
we made Chloe wore polka dots dress
Sky wore a Mickey Mouse red and white checkered polo.
We made Chloe hold round Mickey pillow
We also put Mickey and Minnie stuffed toys in the shots
Chloe hardly smile as usual while Sky’s smile was super big. We got nice shots after more than an hour of photo sessions which we will treasure forever.
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The Looney Bin Game is such a fun game. We tried playing with it during our family game time and we had a lot of fun and excitement.
Everyone tried to shoot our colored paper on the silly trash bin that trash roll in different directions. It was a fast mode and a slow mode; however, regardless of the speed on the looney bin, we still screamed, shouted, flickered, and laughed as we tried to shoot our crumble papers in the trash bin.
The game is exciting and fun especially when we can’t seem to shoot our papers even we are super close to the looney bin.
Indeed The Looney Bin game makes us looney lol.
Check out who are the winners of this game and watch the consequence that the losers had to ensure.
We can’t wait to play this game with the Twins (Chloe and Sky).
Last March 4, 2018, Chloe and Sky were finally baptized in Christ The King Parish Church where Basti, Ethan and Stephen were also baptized.
Just like the 3 older boys prepared the twins’ white Baptismal clothes and hired someone to decorate the Baptismal candles which also served as souvenirs to the Godparents.
However, the Twins’ Baptism is extra special because everything is double. Daddy Paolo became more involved because unlike before where I was the only one who was carrying the baby to be baptized, he was carrying one of the Twins last March 4.
We were able to actively participate in baptism because we were carrying the Twins throughout the ceremony — from the Gospel reading to the lighting of candles, anointing of oil, and pouring of the Holy Water.
Special thanks to Chloe’s and Sky’s Godparents for attending the Baptismal ceremony even If It was on a Sunday
Thank you very much to our family members as well.
Finally, I would like to thank our San Juan Photography for taking this nice family shot
outside the church (we were not able to do this in previous baptismal ceremony of the 3 older boys). Thank you very much!
I had this C-shaped matenity pillow since my 3rd Child (4 years ago). It was already useful then but since I got pregnant with the Twins, I know I cannot last a day without It. My husband even said that he feels I Love the pillow more the him hehehe.
This C shape pillow provided the comfort I need when I was still pregnant with the Twins. With this maternity pillow, I was able to sleep comfortbly throughout the night (without back pain), compared to when I sleep with a regular pillow.
And now, I am even using it when Breastfeeding the Twins. Unlike my regular breastfeeding pillow (which I only currently use when we are travelling), this C shape pillow, allowed me to breastfeed the twins at the same time via football hold position. It has bigger space which ensure that the Twins willl not fall. However, just to be sure, I still support it some pillows while Breastfeeding the Twins. Without this C shaped pillow, I think I’ll be on a breastfeeding duty 24 hours a day alternating one baby after another, without sleeping.
When Sky and Chloe came out of my tummy last Dec. 4, 2017, the weather is relatively colder in time for the Christmas Season.
No wonder why they like to wear their l swaddle blanket all the time. This is because aside from providing them a comforting warmth, these very useful baby accessories ensure that their gloves and socks do fall off out of their hands and feet; and their hands are unable to scratch their faces.
This year 2017, the foundation called “Alay sa mga may Kapansanan” which raise funds for people with physical disabilities approached us to perform in our House on December 15, 2017.
When they arrived, the all-girls ensemble was in matching Red costumes and silver and beige shoes.
They sang several Chrismas Songs like Feliz Navidad and Rockin Around the Christmas Tree; and upbeat songs like Oh Carol, Mr. Postman and I wanna dance with somebody.
The Basti, Ethan and Stephen enjoyed the caroline though they don’t know most of the old songs. We (DimPao) also enjoyed listening and watching the volunteers as they sing and dance for the benefit of people with physical disabilities.
It is also nice to be able to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters while enjoying the sound of Chrismas and other upbeat songs.
Check out the link below the video of Christmas Caronline 2017.
