Alyssa's 2nd month

As a scrapper (you can view most of my scrapbook layouts at http://community.webshots.com/user/miamc1_scrapbooks2006) I know that to create beautiful layouts, you'll need beautiful photos. Here is my attempt to document Alyssa's 2nd month in a creative manner. I can't wait to scrap them!

My sister Marla's wedding

My sister, Marla, got married last October 27, 2007. Here are some of our pictures. For all other pictures, you can visit her site at marlatantoco.multiply.com

Alyssa's Christening

Since many of our relatives from Manila were her for my sister, Marla's wedding, we decided to have Alyssa's baptism the day after, October 28, 2007. We reserved Cagayan de Oro's Archbishop's Palace and asked family friend, Fr. Asandas Balchand, S.J. to baptize Alyssa. Reception followed at the Lauremar Beach Hotel were we ate lechon to our heart's content. ;-)

Nadine and Raya in Costume

Nadine and Raya had to wear costumes in school today of any foreign country. Nadine went in a Spanish costume while Raya was excited in her Hawaiian outfit. I think they look so cute in it. :-)

Alyssa's First Month

Labanderas

My two older girls have been adjusting to the new baby. Although they adore Alyssa, I know that her arrival has also been a confusing time for them, seeing me spend so much time with the baby. I try hard to spend individual time with each of them but I try not to spread myself too thinly too. My yaya, Annie, has been a great help to us. My mother in law stayed with us for a week too and was such a blessing.

On this day, I asked Nadine and Raya to help wash Alyssa's clothes (and Mier's handkerchiefs) and the two girls willingly obliged. It was an experience that they enjoyed a lot. I have to think of other stuff to keep them busy. They are such great helpers anyway and are always excited to help out.

Mier and His Girls

Alyssa was a week old when I took these photos. I can't wait to scrap them! I am tickled pink that Mier has 3 girls who adore him. :-)