you say it best when you say nothing at all...

nothing much but kulitan!

and yes, we text a lot, since we didn't text until we were engaged. ha, i could remember the time i would never give Gen my number until a year of praying and fasting. I was sure these days of unlimited texting would come. And it just couldn't be less sweeter! =D 

Soli Deo Gloria!

ranch time

Couple's Cell Group tonight was at Cathy's family ranch. We shared a really comfy veranda... Bought food and cooked some... Played the piano, sang songs, and lots of photos with the golf car and horses (not on my cam though)...

Such a great blessing to share life with these new buddies... Gen and I always look forward to Saturday nights with the gang! Thank You, Jesus!

Family Outing @EdenGardenResort

17weeks2days

just got up from the lounging mode when I thought of taking some shots... come, lend me a comb! =D

16 weeks

16 weeks and enjoying every sunrise. Let's keep counting, Baby.

The Gideon's Int'l. Banquet for Pastors

tagaDavao

pampering time

I finally chanced Nailaholics at Abreeza. Thanks to Migz who patiently escorted me there (since my baby daddy won't lemme go around the city without company). Did some bank errands and this very special time to have my toenails done. Yes, after three months! (Eek!). I had to find a place where no hair chemical mists might be inhaled. And then, this haven finally unraveled itself. =D

I wasn't able to avail the packaged foot massage though (which I thought I badly need). First (to Second or so) trimester pregos shouldn't be massaged on key points. Ahright, waive it for me! =(

But really, I left happy and satisfied!

(Thank you sa kaisa-isang sponsor: my honey pastor husband *kiss*)

one Psalm at a time

One among our family times where Gen reads a Psalm to Baby Z (yay, we already have a call name for our munchkin!). Could there be kicks already as he listens to his/her dad read the Word? There could be some. But for a first-time mom, no kicks can be felt at this time, although the baby already flutters from time to time. And yes, s/he can already hear by now. Weeeee!!!

Sing, sing, sing...

15 weeks

our fourth visit to my OB-GYNE... and we finally heard Baby Z's power heartbeat. Gen was teary eyed. I was so thrilled and very overwhelmed!

Doc Weng had us feel the baby and yes, s/he has grown so much already we can feel his/her tiny frame. 

We left the clinic very thrilled and swooning in joy. We trailed Greenwhich with full of thanksgiving prayers to our Maker. This journey keeps us very conscious of God's reality and sovereignty. Soli Deo Gloria!

pierced

Someone pierced himself with a nail. and this is the kind that is far from the piercing Jesus experience on the Cross. but it almost disturbed him from his computer work, getting stuff from his bag and bathing. 

Wow, Jesus, You have done so much for us. Your bloodshed wasn't because of a small piercing but one that caused brutal hemorrhage and death. We are amazed. And from that, our family is saved from all lies the Enemy tries to post. We are VICTORIOUS in You! 

that french merienda

Three different styles of frying potato and three different dips... milkshakes and parfaits... the family with the birthday boy. It's Jace's birthday yesterday. We had full lunch yet we still went out to spend time together. I love how we always celebrate our birthdays in a minimalistic way. it makes it less trivial and more special. 

We love you, J.Salem Credo Lagat!

honey to my words

I knew posting love notes is essential in marriage!

#forthisandmore

=D

prego

when i was youngER, i've always wondered how Barbie would look like if she's pregnant. yeah, only the tummy bulges. and i ain't Barbie. i must expect a fattening on the biceps, nose, shin and foot. hahahay nalang!

a caterpillar day @14 weeks

green wall paint & green shirts.

growth vibes.

my own baby furniture mania

Planning a nursery even we don't have our own home yet. Ha, what can we do in a rented room? We can do so much, I know.

I am already imagining to hire one of  the young people in church who knows carpentry. I certainly prefer to get wood fixes rather than modern ones. Durability. Hoping to have more children in the future.

Good luck sa ako! haha. (So help me God, diay!)

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have all that I need.
-kaya ang pregnancy! Baby has all s/he needs. The Lord is his/her Shepherd, too! =D #folate #calcium #everything
² He lets me rest in green meadows;
    he leads me beside peaceful streams.
-i will not worry... i am having the best baby ever!
³     He renews my strength.
-how i need it for this pregnancy & ministry
He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to his name.
-honor and not shame... amen, even in this Baby, the Lord be magnified!
⁴ Even when I walk
    through the darkest valley,^[a]
I will not be afraid,
    for you are close beside me.
-i had rough times... but God takes away my fear. every form of it. Fear is fed when i focus on it. Help me keep my focus in you, God.
Your rod and your staff
    protect and comfort me.
-i am protected and comforted.
⁵ You prepare a feast for me
    in the presence of my enemies.
-kaon2 in the presence of tormentors. undisturbed. unshaken.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
-anointing for motherhood, yes!
    My cup overflows with blessings.
-cup of pregnancy/motherhood. life carrier, life giver!
⁶ Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
    all the days of my life,
-wow, great things are pursuing me! all the days of my life! wow. wow. wow. Surely! Surelyly!
and I will live in the house of the Lord
    forever.
-i am a mainstay in God's House. in God's presence. forever.

Striking a pose before our primary klosel. Gen just arrived while I stayed at BCC the entire day. Yes, I'm having it long. I helped screen (well, more of like critiquing) members for Club Mikropono (I'm not sure if this is still the name; this is what I remembered from Langga) or Emcee ministry. Wow, everyone's talented. 

I wasn't able to grant myself my daily afternoon nap. God is gracious in sustaining us church people.

[today and two Sundays ago]

Ready for the Sunday Celebration! =D

Nothing much... just doodling how we look like today! ;)