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Month: August 2009
new twelvesixteen.net splash page
Yay! Finally, after almost four months after Zienne’s birthday, we’ve changed our twelvesixteen.net splash page, from Stork Delivery to Then There Were Four. High five to the twelvesixteen team! So here are some additions to our site: new albums in our gallery: 2009 Yoki Plus Diego, 2009 Thirty: The New Twenty, 2009 Ethan & Elliot’s 6th Birthday, 2009 Zi’s Dedication, 2009 SJBCI Retreat, 2009 Summertime, 2009 Emma’s 4th Birthday, 2009 Jaspher’s 21st Birthday, 2009 Father’s Day, 2009 P&W BBQ, 2009 Sixnineteen.5, 2009 Big Hats & Moustaches: Dad’s 65th Bday, 2009 Zienne Noelle’s First Week new album sections: My Closet, Zienne Noelle If you’re visiting and passing by, we ask you sign our guestbook. 🙂
swirled rosette dress
“A ruffled rose unfurls below the elegant v-straps on this flowing frock from Burlapp. Complete with elastic at the back for a perfect fit.” Ever since this dress came out, I’ve been salivating over it. Having not been in any of the stores nearby, I was about to order it online, but it’s a good thing I waited. My birthday came right on time, because my loving husband took the whole family on a day out just to buy my presents. And wouldn’t you know it, they had my dress there! The ladies in the store were so helpful, that they went three floors down just to find the dress in their stock. I tried the size 4, but had to size up because the bust wouldn’t fit me. I’ve gotten a tag bigger since Zienne was born, but even if I go down again, this size will just fit me more easily and relaxed. I LOVE the dress. You know those dresses that you try on and once it’s on, you know you’re in love? Well, this was it. This is going to be my little black dress. The rosette in the front screams me…being a huge giganta-fan of […]
thirty
I am SO blessed. I am so BLESSED. “Since I started for the Kingdom, Since my life He controls, Since I gave my heart to Jesus, The longer I serve Him, The sweeter He grows. Chorus The longer serve Him, the sweeter He grows, The more that I love Him, more love He bestows; Each day is like heaven, my heart overflows, The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows. Ev’ry need He is supplying, Plenteous grace He bestows; Ev’ry day my way gets brighter, The longer I serve Him, The sweeter He grows.” I post this every year on my birthday. It is my heart’s song on this day of every year because it is so true to me. I cannot create new words that easily depict how I feel, so this hymn will always do. Thank you to all my friends who have greeted me, my church who supports ministries I passion after, my families who yields such power through prayer, my innocent Zienne- who is learning in leaps and bounds to love me, my Emmanuelle- who has shown me truly what an unconditional loving heart can change a giant, and my devoted husband Perze- who shows […]
update on the Emz
My Little Helper Zem’s a big help to me these days. She gets me bibs, diapers, wipes for Zienne. She helps throw out dirty diapers, put things in the laundry hamper, cleans her toys, puts her papers/crafts away. She puts Zi’s milk in the fridge, etc. She’s truly my ‘big girl’ helper. In Her Skin She calls it the tickles, her itchiness, caused by her eczema. She scratches so hard and long sometimes that she actually breaks her skin, which eventually bleeds. We’re always applying lotion on her skin, moisturizer and insulating lotions. I even have a routine with her when we pick her old scabs, as so alleviate more itchiness the scabs may cause. We recently took her to an allergist who strongly recommended a dermatologist in NY, so after we get her blood test, we’re heading for The Big Apple. In Jesus Name Perze and I are always so impressed with her prayers. She has such elaborate prayers that remembers everyone in her family, down to her Tita Steph’s baby in her tummy. Prayers include things as “recycling, thanking God for cleaning the world, making mamam happy, making invitations for her party, letting Zienne want to play with […]
Hazy Tide Tank Tunic
The draping and shape is so fun and comfortable. it hides all flaws and still adds a great shape. The fabric just flows and moves when you move, so it feels free, while you don’t have to feel so self conscious. It’s more like a tunic rather than a top, so you can even wear it with leggings and flats for a more casual look, or you can dress it up with accessories for a night out. the dress is very versatile. I’m 5’2, so I can even get away with wearing it as a mini dress. LOVE this dress so much and basically wear it everywhere because it’s so casual and comfortable, but everyone thinks I’m dressed up, so it’s pretty versatile. “Ella Moss’ fluid jersey tunic ebbs into a bubbled hem.” Material: Rayon, spandex Source: – Original Price: $78 Bought: $39 Status: Own
musings dress
“Maeve’s liquidy rayon drapes dreamily from a ruffled, buttoned bodice through an above-the-knee silhouette.” I had to size down to an XS because the S draped too loosely on me, which is probably the idea this dress is supposed to give, but being a bit on the short side, with a bigger chest, the Small made me look frumpy. The XS fit perfectly, even without making it look extremely tight on me. The size still allotted room. Since it’s pullover styling, I thought I might not even be able to get into the XS, but the waist is elasticized, so I fit into it easily. The material is very light and flowy, just perfect for spring and summer, and can pair beautifully with a different texture for fall. This dress is one of those dresses you can wear on its own, and a unique style that you can also accessorize to, i.e. a wide belt, boots, blazer…etc. (a belt for those who desire a leaner look). So this dress will offer various looks. Again, it’s so feminine because of its light material, it will move when you move. And the pockets? Awesome. Best thing about this dress is that, if […]