From Philippines to Serbia: Fashion + Lifestyle: Weekend with the Kis family

Last weekend was many, many things.

It was our turn to visit the Kis family in Belgrade. As some of you may not know, we share the same story; father is Serbian, mother is Filipina; they are blessed too with a daughter like us; both parents used to work for ships as photographers and have decided to settle in Serbia. Yes, we are that kind of family... Interesting, huh?

It was a warm welcome into their home. Asian music was playing, their living room was cozy, and the kitchen was smelling so good!


(They served us homemade Chinese food straight from their Serbian kitchen)

(Ivan & I, the day after. Vladimir prepared ramen & spring rolls for breakfast.. Oooh, the joys of eating)

We went around Belgrade on Friday. That day went by so fast, as 2 children were with us (there were no photos, unfortunately) but it was a great time to catch up. The rest of the day at home I spent with Adele talking about the joys and challenges of parenthood while eating our favorite filipino dish- adobo.

(Father and daughter; daughter is now 15 months old)


(Sofi being dolled up by her Tata. Isn't she gorgeous?)

It was tough traveling to Belgrade from Uzice (a little more than 3 hrs of driving) with a newborn but it was worth it; a great time to blow off steam after weeks of stress from delivering and caring for the baby.

This time, it was not even about us (the parents reuniting), but I guess more of, for the 2 sisters... to finally meet.


(We are so blessed with these 2 girls. Somebody, pinch me please 'cause sometimes, I can't believe that I already have a daughter. And I'm so glad that we have the Kis family to share this same feeling of being this kind of family in this land.)

Lili, is almost 2 months, still very babyish of course. We love her little sweet hands and feet, she gives us those sweet smiles every now and then. She's amazing yet very demanding, but we love her as she is. 

Sofi, is now 1 year and 3 months. She is a darling, to everybody. Far from the quiet girl that we have first met in June. 

(It was so cool to see Sofi kissing Lili as we were leaving.)

Just like the saying, it was a short & sweet meeting. Second day we spent going to Chinatown for a "little" shopping. And when it was time to go... we felt a bit sad...

(Let's record this moment as you two, kids, are growing up so fast)

(Mom & daughter. Pure bliss, right?)

(My little one having a "chat" with Tita Adele. Loves how attentive she is here.)

(Tita sending off Lili w/ a kiss)

We were all crashed hard after this trip but it was definitely delightful. Right now, we are back in Uzice, enjoying the weather transformation, taking it easy day by day, watching Lili grow, loving her more and more.

Sometimes, things are just good.

Pozdrav,