Morning Talks with Trixie

Trixie sure is a talker.  This morning, the moment she woke up, we talked about "muta."  What is a "muta"?  According to Trixie, it's a small yellow dot. Some are white, some are yellow.  Some are wet, some are dry.  It's a little crunchy but you don't eat it.  It is just like salt.

Brandon and Brenzie Bonding Time

Brandon was relaxing in the living room when Brenzie tried to squeeze himself unto the couch.

Pretend Play

Trixie is such a home buddy. She thinks of all sorts of creative activities at home, and one of her favorites is pretend play. Here, she is a beautiful princess with long hair. Brenzie's trying really hard to cope with his sister. According to Trix, Brenzie is a prince. :)

Holiday Baking

I just love Christmas and the fact that our home always smells great every Christmas.

Chicken Hamonado

Description:
I got this recipe from Food Magazine and it is really delicious. This chicken recipe has a hint of barbecue but without the hassle of grilling. This is sooo easy to make, and with fabulous results.

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken legs and thighs
Salt
1 Tablespoon crushed garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup liquid seasoning (I used Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.)
3 Tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt (I omitted this.)
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
1/2 cup water

Directions:
Wash chicken with salt under running water. Drain well.
In a pot, combine chicken, garlic, onions, liquid seasoning, oyster sauce, pineapple juice, sugar, salt, peppercorns and water. Bring to boil about 10 minutes, then cover pan and lower heat.
Simmer about 30 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and sauce is thick and almost dry.
Serve over steaming hot rice.

Trixie on Being an Atsie

I was in the kitchen baking when I overheard Trixie talking to Brenzie.

Trixie:  Syoti, don't use your hands to wipe your "sipon!"

Trixie:  You want to be "Sipon" Boy ba?

Big Girl = Bigger Questions

Trixie was brushing her teeth while I was taking a shower, then we had this conversation.

Trix:  Mama, why is there no color black in the rainbow?

Me:  Hmm, I really don't know Trix, only God knows.

Trix:  Where does God live?

Me:  God lives in heaven.

Trix:  Where is heaven?  What does it look like?

Me:  I don't know exactly, but it's a very beautiful place.

Trix:  Does God eat?

Me:  What do you think, Trix?

Trix:  I think yes.... I think no.

Brenzie's New Hair

I cut Brenzie's hair last night while he was asleep. It was such an accomplishment for me! Mother = barber :)