Dancing Queen At Steps's 20th Dance Concert at the CCP

 

Dancing Queen and her group danced two numbers in Act 1 of Concert A

 

CZERNY (Gina as one of the Emeralds)
Original Choreography by Tony Fabella
Re-staged by Eurica Aysa Balagtas
Music by Karl Czerny



 

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SEASONS (Gina and her group as Summer)
Original Choreography by Sofia Zobel Elizalde
Re-staged by Eurica Aysa Balagtas
Music by Aleksandr Konstantinovich Glazunov

 

 

Dance every performance as if it were your last.

Erik Bruhn
            

 

Dancing Queen's Award in Ballet

So proud of you, our dear Dancing Queen!  :)
Continue to shine on for the Lord... <3

 

 with her dear friend, Jena  :)

Our DD's glass medal...  :)

   Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Martha Graham

He Gives Us Strength

Our strength is as big as the God in us...   So when we are at work or play, let's not forget that our strength always comes from the Lord.  
 

 

 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.  Philippians 4:13 
   

Always Pray

Hope we could all commit to pray for one another...    

 

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6  

 

Sisters Forever

My loves  <3  

 

Pretty sisters  <3

 



 

Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.

Author Unknown

A Grateful Life

Praying we'd start the week with hearts full of gratitude for God's goodness.    

  Oh, how grateful and thankful I am to the Lord because He is so good. Psalm 7:17
 

Dancing Queen's 2nd Pair of Bloch Pointes

 

DD's 2nd Pair of Bloch Pointes.

It's that time of year again,
when sewing and attaching
satin ribbons and elastics by hand
become part of my job description
as a Mom.  :)  <3

 

 

Dancing is the poetry of the foot.
John Dryden

Therapeutic Afternoon

It was our niece's 7th birthday, and they invited us to this art camp called Art Camp Bezalel. 

Turned out, I had an amazing, and therapeutic day this afternoon. 

  I painted this!   

 

And then again...  :)

 

Will do this for sure with my DD next time.  She wasn't able to attend her cousin's party because she had a whole day rehearsal for her coming dance/ballet concert on Friday and Sunday.  Our DS, on the other hand, had an extended Piano class until after lunchtime, also for rehearsal for his Piano Recital this Saturday.  (Our kids are ALWAYS busy, summertime or not.  It's a year-round activity for both, and we praise God for the provision He always gives.)

 

 Every artist dips his brush in his own soul,
and paints his own nature into his pictures.
Henry Ward Beecher

 

He Will Fight for Us

This verse just reminded me now, that in life, we may not know which battles we’ll have to fight, but we can always be sure of who is fighting them with us.   

  The Lord your God Himself will fight for you. Deuteronomy 3:2

Milkshake's Time

We are all hoping that in several weeks' time, we'll have MINI Milkshakes romping in the house... Because this little lady here spent a great bonding moment this afternoon with her boyfriend, Phil. Champ, Emerald's Speedy from J. Ong.  :)  

 

Dogs are miracles with paws.

Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy





 

Count Our Blessings

...Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
 And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.  :)  

   Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 

Happy Birthday to my Mom

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my MOM, Lita (and to her equally beautiful TWIN sister, Tita Rita/Caying)! We love you, mom/Lola L; you have been such a strong support to all of us. We will never be able to thank you enough for all of it. Happy Birthday to the best mom in the world and the prettiest lady I have ever seen!   A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us,  and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. Washington Irving

Back to Work Tomorrow

It's back to work for me, again.
 So long, summer vacation...
And God bless you, who, like me,
are about to start preparing
for the new a school year again tomorrow.

Have I not commanded you?
 Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

Do it all for Him

Another new school year is about to open and this is a great reminder for people like me who are currently preparing for new lesson plans, who are about to face new challenges, new students, new teachers,  and all... Thank you, Lord Jesus.  

 
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men. Colossians 3:23

He Declares...

Sharing this Scripture photo of hope and encouragement for our day...  
 

 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11  

Mother's Day 2014

Here is a photo summary of what I received this year from my family... Happy Mother's Day to all other Moms in the world!  

 

Any woman can be a mother

but it takes someone special

to be called "Mom".

Author Unknown

Big Plans

God has big plans for all of us.  
 

  I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13  

Always on Time

HE is never early, and never ever late.   

 
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11  

We Are Not Alone

When we need help in fighting any kind of battle, We know that we are not alone...    

 He gave me a new song to sing.
It is a hymn of praise to our God.
Many people will see what he has done and will worship him.
They will put their trust in the Lord.   Psalm 40:3  

I Know That Spot

I know that spot.
The one in life where you find yourself wondering if God is still watching, still listening, still caring.
  Oh, yes, He is...  

 HE is always FAITHFUL...  
  He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you can hide. His truth will be your shield and protection. Psalm 91:4

He is Mighty

What an assurance to know that at the bottom of all things, HE IS MIGHTY.  

 
God is mighty,  but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose. Job 36:5