C.E.L. Ruffolo, Author at Reading Ruffolos

Video: The Ruffolo Brothers

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 19, 2015 September 26, 2015 VideosLeave a comment

Two boys in the family now! 18 September 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5q8OQmGvAw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-qFNY51jzI

T30WC: Free

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 18, 2015 August 28, 2015 The 30-minute Writing ChallengeLeave a comment

To be young, two, and free…. This is the current phrase in my mind as I sit outside watching my children get wet with a sprinkler.

Presenting… Jeff Jr.!

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 17, 2015 September 23, 2015 Special ProjectsLeave a comment

Kalispell, Montana – And Baby No.3 is out! We named him – are you ready? – Jeffrey Peter Lato Ruffolo Jr. after his father, Jeffrey Peter Ruffolo. We followed the Philippine naming system, like the twins, so he’s middle name is my maiden name. It took 26 hours of labor, …

Bible stories in fun, engaging, creative format (Read and Share: Five-Minute Bible Stories)

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 16, 2015 October 30, 2015 ReviewsLeave a comment

My mother told me that whatever story you can’t find in any reading material, you will certainly find it in the Bible. Growing up, having Bible stories in our home was a common sight and sound. For me and my three younger siblings, it was a staple source of stories …

Dear Mom, I’m scared…

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 14, 2015 September 14, 2015 Raves & Rants4 Comments

Dear Mom, I’m scared. I’m really, really scared.

Video: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Antoinette version)

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 12, 2015 September 26, 2015 VideosLeave a comment

See the happy face of this little girl while we’re “reading” the story? 11 September 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB48tbNqSlQ

Video: Reading Time

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 12, 2015 September 26, 2015 VideosLeave a comment

No need for me to tell them to “read”. They now bring books for me to read. 11 September 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWi0OamL6bs

Rendezvous in HK: 6 Spots to Remember

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 12, 2015 August 28, 2015 Ruffolo TravelsLeave a comment

Everything was firmed up and decided on that fateful rendezvous in HK (Hong Kong) four years ago. The deal was informally signed while I was eating strawberry parfait on top of Hong Kong’s tallest peak and Jeff was enjoying a cold glass of lemonade. On that day, we said “yes” …

Teenagers on the scorch (Maze Runner: Scorch Trials)

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 12, 2015 October 29, 2015 ReviewsLeave a comment

This movie review of “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” was published on September 11, 2015 in Cebu Daily News. *** Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate …

T30WC: Numbers

C.E.L. Ruffolo September 11, 2015 September 11, 2015 The 30-minute Writing Challenge2 Comments

I got back home from the perinatologist and started our number recognition lesson with the twins for the day. I was quite excited to play “teacher” to my twins again as I continue to encourage them to count from 1 to 10. Nursery rhymes are their favorite and if we …