Precious Moments with TRT Ladies

Earlier I had a pre-Valentine simple celebration with some Roadtripper ladies.  We headed to my dreamt place, the Precious Moments Showroom.

I've always been eyeing to visit this restaurant before. The venue is just along the way where the provincial buses enroute to the south passes-by (where I live).  What's more attractive than this not little Precious Moments statue that greets you at the entrance.  Also, I've already heard and read many more beautiful stories about it as you get inside accordingly.

Wow! so when I was invited to join the group, I really can't hesitate the idea and went to the metro (one of my favorite things to do, for some shopping as well - real roadtripper a.k.a "lakwatsera" in me).

Precious Moments was created by Mr. Samuel "Sam" J. Butcher.  What began as a mere drawing of tear drop-eyed children as gifts for family and friends evolved now as one of the most recognized forms of art in the world. More than cards and posters that give messages of love, care and sharing, the Precious Moments figurines with over 1,500 designs and continuously growing has also became a hobbyist collection.

Precious Moments in the Philippines primarily engaged in the production of the dolls since 1981, and operation of the restaurant and showroom. In July 2010, the Manila showroom was opened and it now houses most of its collection.  It also serves as headquarters for the Philippine Precious Moments Collectors Club with more than 150 active members.  Worldwide, the Precious Moments Collectors number to over one million.

So finally, I was here enjoying myself with their gallery. I am really overjoyed seeing those cute and lovely dolls and figurines that were created and sold over the years.  Some of them carrying beautiful messages.  This time they have transformed the place from the previous Christmas holiday set-up to the very cozy and romantic mood to suit those who will go on Valentine date tomorrow.  Actually, as of today, we can already see couples and some groups dining together.

So now let me share to you some of the photos I took from their galleries.

As our eyes and spirit truly enjoy the moments and chatted, so our tummies as we feasted on the famous Samburger, carbonara and some delectable desserts.

Can't resist to take home some of these cupcakes as "pasalubong" for my little boy. Sold at P35.00 each and the mini-heart cake which costs P180.00.

Cheers to TRT ladies:  MommyGiay, Jinkee Umali, Aileen Siwa, Joy Felizardo and Aylin Vedad.

photo credit: Aileen Siwa

Precious Moments Showroom is located at 95 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Palanan (near corner South Superhighway), Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Tel. nos. (+632)887-525/387-1092

For more information on how to become a Precious Moments Collectors Club, like them on Facebook or visit their website.

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Weekend Blog Follower Caravan #21

Hi, a new bloggie here.  My blogging instinct came out when I got an exclusive invite in a baby product launching.  I am a first time mom but actually into late motherhood (had pregnancy problems before).  Anyway, I am currently a full-time mom to my little boy.  Hubby is an OFW, so its just the two of us always.  

I envied those people who can really write pretty well, because I know I am not good.  I have lots of thoughts playing at the back of my mind and writing them down is something difficult for me.  So I prefer just to talk, I can talk endlessly.  There was a time I deal my professor in UP Manila if I can just recite the answers to my comprehensive examination instead of writng them down. Ha!ha! of course she did not agree.

Ok, so I am making my first entry to this Weekend Blog Follower Caravan, and the theme for this week is to follow via Google Friend Connect.  My GFC widget is on the side, just "click it" if you wanted to know more about "mommy giay".  I write more often about my son, events we have attended and of course online contests I've joined.  In the future I would like to write mo often on topics which interest me and those I am more knowledgeable like health research and nutrition, being a researcher for 15 long years, I think I can share some stuff from that experience.

I decided I wanted to be write and be a blogger to meet more moms like me and be able to exchange and share ideas with them.  Motherhood was my ultimate joy, my little boy Ivan is always giving me the most happiness with all the things he does, even at time he is becoming naughty.

Thanks to my new acquiantances in the blog world.  I still have many things to learn and I'll be more than glad if you can give me comments, share your ideas. I'll follow you back, just as I do always. From here, I want to meet more mommy friends.  

Lastly thank you to our dear sponsors for this week Coffee on the Side and Walking News Paper.