Look what the mail brought in

So far no one's complaining that I've turned my blog into a record of my grandchild's experiences, especially her trips out of the confines of the house.

A few days ago, the mother of Butones Fernandez texted that her royal cuteness has learned to show appreciation for something by clapping her tiny hands (soundless, though) after her favorite video of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" ends. Don't worry, I'll take care of teaching her to holler "Bravo!" and "Encore!" when she starts to speak.

Usually, after such a report from mama Kimi, I'd ask her to email ASAP the latest pictures of Butones. She sent these photos documenting a recent trip to Suello Village where Grumpa Rolly Fernandez bought some pots of our fave Christmas flower, the poinsettia.

The pediatrician of Butones warned that the babe might be allergic to pollen when Kimi brought her to the clinic once to have a swollen eyelid checked. Mother and child had just come from a playground where angel's trumpets and other Baguio flora were in bloom. But this time around, the babe didn't have an adverse reaction to this exposure.

My friend Camille Llamanzares Sevilla inquired recently if there are any new spots that I can recommend to her when she visits Baguio during the holidays. I will have to find out where this greenhouse, this little spot of paradise is so she can add it to her list of must-sees.

And when Butones was carried back to the car and before she was safely buckled to her seat, she gave this smile of delight. Her lola is applauding from a distance.