I’m on a roll today! This is my second digiscrap layout for today, the first is in my other blog. The little girl in photo is my niece, Jazmyn, born to my cousin Carree and her husband Antwon. The photo was taken at the hospital using a handphone camera hence the resolution.

Welcome to the family, Jazmyn!

Credits: Papers from the One Sweet World kit by Angi Jones of DigiScrap.

When I was pregnant with Amelie, I always prayed that she’d be healthy, with complete body parts and inheriting the good traits of her dad. I so admire how he has remained simple natured, timid and patient throughout the years — those traits I want our daughter to have.

I shared this with my mother-in-law and she asked, “You didn’t pray for her to be beautiful?” and I said, “Not exactly. But I did ask for her to be cute.”

It will take a few more years for me to confirm if she got the traits I prayed for. Although I’d like to think that she is an overall good kid now, it is still pretty early to tell. But what is very evident is Amelie looking very much like her dad.

As soon as my ObGyne placed Amelie on my chest after delivery, I whispered to R, “Kamukha mo sya.” Since that day until now, you’ll hear the exact same words from the people who see them together.

Credits:  Pacific Solace (papers) by Christy Lyle of DigiChick. Sweet Rubbish (embellishments) by Sara Carling.

For our daughter’s first year, we celebrated the 20th of each month as it presented milestones/developments of her growth. I fancied buying this small cake with her favorite character design, Elmo.

Credits: Papers used by Sarah Batdorf of Scrapartist. LO created on February 21, 2007.

When I think of how long my parents have stayed married, I wonder if my husband and I will reach the same milestone. It’s still a long way for us but I’d like to think and believe that we’ll reach if not surpass that length of time.

Credits: One Sweet World kit by Angi Jones for FabScraps.  LO created on December 22, 2005.

Kelly is my cousin’s daughter.  She is growing to be as beautiful as her mom.

Credits:  Soft Sherbet kit by Heather Roselli of Digichick. 

Carlos is my sister’s only son. He’s now 8, tall and smart for his age. He used to hug me when I come to the Philippines for a visit and he was only about 4 or 5. When he turned 6, he became too conscious to be babied! Ha ha.

Credits: SweetNSassy Kit by Robin Carlton of DigiChick.

The photo shows my mother with my nephew Carlos and niece Louise Andrea.

Credits: Papers and embellishments from Scrapbook Factory Deluxe. LO created on November 18, 2005.