Celestine's Christmas Party + An Insta Photoshoot At School :)

Because baby was looking lovely today. :)

Thank you uncle IJ for the dress! Celestine had been so excited to wear it for the longest time.

The metallic pink sandals and over-sized bow headband were her choice of accessories. I would've picked a different footwear or hair accessory but once Celestine makes her sartorial choice, it's usually difficult to sway her. So here we are. :) 

Big hair, big skirt. 

Go big or go home, they say. LOLs.

Fortunately, she wore the dress, instead of the dress wearing her.

Work it, girl.

For what's a wonderful day with a wonderful dress if you can't spend it with your friends?

Celestine with her friends during their Christmas Party.

The mommas squad. I took this photo so I'm not in it. See you at the end of this post.:)

My beribboned girl stands next to teacher MJ (in gray shirt).

The face of excitement. Ecstasy? Elation?

Or maybe someone else is more excited to open the gift?

The  party ended quiet early though. We owe it a day-long power outage. Otherwise, the kids (and moms) would have been gyrating to Despacito until 12 noon. But that didn't happen. Instead, Celestine and I found ourselves heading to the Gabaldon Ruins which is located inside the Allen Central Elementary School.

The 'Ruins' is one of the known landmarks of Allen. It is located on a hillside of Celestine's school. I'm usually out of breath by the time I reach the top whenever I accompany her to school. But lately, she's been insisting on climbing up all by herself.

I was a bit of a history junkee when I was still in school so I love being around this kind of stuff. No, I am not at all spooked. I see beauty here. Cracked pillars and moldy walls can only tell so much.

Mimicking the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal.

The abundance of giant trees also bring some fresh air to the area. To be honest, it's like being in a different world when you climb up to the ruins.

At the ruins with Dr. Jose Rizal.

Careful there. Dr. Rizal is looking down on you.

A photo with this cannon is a must when you climb up here. 

Here's a good view of Allen poblacion from up here.

Sorsogon is just over the horizon. LOLs.

Someone's rushing to go home 'coz she's excited to play with her new toy. 

Okay. To be fair, I will not end this blog post without showing you a photo of me.

How's this? :)

Happy holidays!

XO,

Carissa

PS. She's dedicated to wearing the whole outfit. The giant headband stayed on. Didn't complain about the giant skirt. Wore heels while climbing up the hills. Phew!