Music Monday--Holiday Edition

U2's version of "I Believe in Father Christmas"

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

The morning that Alex lost his first tooth I happen to take a photo of him in his vintage jacket because it was cold outside. Little did we know that he would loose his tooth that afternoon.

                      BEFORE

                    AFTER

Ms. K called me and told me that Alex was crying and was very upset about loosing his tooth. I had to pick him up from school. Also, he was not happy that the Tooth Fairy gave him a piece of paper (dollar bill) and not coins. However, in the days to follow, he loved the attention and was coming up to people to show them his winning smile. 

In Loving Memory of Jose B. Orfrecio

This is our Uncle Jo.  We want to thank Auntie Lita and Joann for sharing him with our family. Over the past two years we have grown close to Uncle Jo spending Sundays together for Bible study at my parents (Ancheta's) house. 

Uncle Jo was a passionate man who Loved God and Christ Jesus. We will never forget him.  

Jose B. Orfrecio

March 19, 1953 – November 30, 2009

Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.—Acts 28:28

Music Monday--School of Rock

One night Alex woke up about an hour after going to bed for the night. This scene was coming on, so we let him watch it. After it was finished, all he said was, "that was cool."

J is for Jessica Hische

essica Hische is an amazing graphic designer working in Brooklyn. Her specialties are lettering and illustration, as you can see by the fancy J she illustrated at the beginning of this post. This and many other beautiful letters can be seen at the Daily Drop Cap, one of Jessica's sites. Her blog and portfolio sites are also worth a look. Browsing through her work, I realize that have admired her work for years without remembering her name. But of course, I have trouble remembering what I had for lunch 2 days ago, so that's not too surprising.

Here are a few examples of her work from her blog:




all art by Jessica Hische


"J" illustration via Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische


post by David

Long Beach Antique & Flea Market

Every 3rd Sunday, Long Beach hosts a flea market in Veteran's Stadium near the LB Airport.

Alex really enjoyed exploring the sea of stuff.

I love the design of these vintage books.

If I had the cash and room in my car, I would have bought this folding table for $60.

When we own our boutique someday, we will definitely want one of these. Ca-Ching!

Alex gravitated to this expensive collection of vintage robots. You break it, you buy it! 

The Custo Barcelona Bag that David spotted on a woman. I asked her where she got it and since I raved about Custo so much, she gave it to me for FREE! Thank you Sherry!

Giant Christmas ornaments from the Philippines hung above this booth. I want them!

And last but not least, a perfect compliment to Dad Nix's outdoor bar would be this chuck wagon for $1,500. 

Paris in A Cup

Last week the girls had their annual tea party @ Paris in a Cup.

What's nice about this place is you can order a la carte.

Ladies who lunch: Mom, Tane Leen & Tante Friedl.

Mouthwatering chocolates greet you at the entrance.

Mom & me - it's like we're in Paris!

Fine dining at its best with Mom & Lisa. Christian Lacroix Evian pour moi?

The chic wall decor gave us inspirations for our own homes.

I always like to take a wacky picture. That's me on the right!

The femme fatales Denise, Jen and me.

I've never been to Paris, but you can sure bet I am saving up for a trip!

Until then, I'll get in the Parisian spirit by listening to:

1. Sympathique--Pink Martini from Sympathique

2. Voulez Vouz?--Arling & Cameron from All-in

3. Obsolete--M.C. Solaar from Prose Combat

4. Le temps perdu--Carla Bruni from Comme si de rien n'était

5. Ca plane pour moi--Plastic Bertrand from Ca Plane Pour Moi *this is the extra track. It sounds like a French Beach Boys song

6. Dansez-Vous--Pink Martini from Hang on Little Tomato

7. Quelqu’un M’a Dit--Carla Bruni from Quelqu’un M’a Dit

8. I Love Paris--Les Negresses Vertes from Red, Hot + Blue

9. Mon vieux Lucien--Jill Argot from Words of Love

10. Le chant des coquelicots--Amelie-les-crayons from Le chant des coquelicots

11. Temps Mort--MC Solaar from Prose Combat

12. Autrefois--Pink Martini from Hang on Little Tomato

13. Foux du Fafa--Flight of the Conchords from Flight of the Conchords

14. Je cherche un homme (I Want a Man)--Eartha Kitt from Something's Gotta Give soundtrack

15. Au Revoir--Flight of the Conchords from Flight of the Conchords