Monthly Archives: June 2010

Surprise on the Six

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

We are on our 6th year. It seems a bit surreal that we’ve been married that long already, with only 4 years to go until our 10th year anniversary.  Compared to veterans of marriage, six doesn’t seem that long, but … Continue reading →

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marchesa vs. red velvet cupcakes

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

I’ve tasted some red velvet cupcakes before but when a friend gave me one special cupcake, there was something different about its taste that was set apart from the rest.  It actually made me want to discover how to make … Continue reading →

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God names himself so we can know him better!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

El or Elohim – generic word for ‘God’ – over 2,500 times in the Old Testament (OT) – means strength, power or greatness – Elohim is plural and indicates intensity and hints at trinity El Shaddai – ‘El’ often combined … Continue reading →

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my girls at 1 year

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

I found this. The left picture was the one I used for Emma’s invitations for her 1st birthday party, and the right picture is the one I used for Zienne’s invitations.

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a father-daughter conversation

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

setting: on the drive home from sj. Emma:  a boy kissed me today, tatay. Perze:  don’t let boys kiss you emma. If a boy wants to kiss you, tell them that they have to kiss your dad, grandfathers, & uncles … Continue reading →

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may 9. goodbye to infancy

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Marchesa Ababa

I’ve been postponing this blog for quite some time now, almost a month. I do this every year…but this time, it’s like the seasonal chore of putting away the girls’ old clothes that don’t fit anymore.  Zi’s birthday. Her 1st … Continue reading →

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