Monthly Archives: February 2010

c r e a t e

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

My daughter Emmanuelle has already started showing her Marchesa-isms.  After she has refined her fine motor skills, she’s really found a love for crafts.  Every piece of item she sees, she tries to find some sort of creative function for … Continue reading →

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a new season in coming spring

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

Grand. Grand. Do people say that these days; life is grand. Because it is. Some seasons are bad, some are extremely challenging, but I have to be honest, I cannot remember the last time I could really complain about life. … Continue reading →

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first step

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

Today, our dearest little 9 month old Zienne took her 1st step! Perze and I were in the living room when she was standing up.  Being in front of us, we had a good view of her taking a brave … Continue reading →

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kitchen typography

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

The great thing about after holidays are the sales.  Am I right, people?  Sales gurus and discount fans?  I always look at what Target is selling, so I can then visit after the holidays for the half off/clearance sales. This … Continue reading →

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dress like mamam

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

I admit it. I like dressing my daughters in things I’d wear. So I went to GAP for their presidents’ sale and saw something I had already owned.  I never knew they made harem romper for kids! I instantly bought … Continue reading →

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a happy morning phone call

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

Perze got his bonus figure today! wow. We weren’t really expecting it, but at the perfect time, God had allowed it. He has answered our prayers about the rest of the money for the downpayment/closing costs/fees. Thank you Lord. Thank … Continue reading →

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our valentine weekend

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

Valentine’s weekend was great, although I was still getting over my cough. SJBCI had their annual semi-formal, with this year’s theme as Masquerade Ball.  We entered Paris Caterers wearing our matching masks, seeing everyone else masked.  It was almost mysterious, … Continue reading →

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