MOTHERs DAY CELEBRATION

We had an advance celebration of Mother's Day yesterday. We went to mall to buy the kids' school supplies, attend the Saturday anticipated mass and dine out for a pizza dinner. It is just a simple celebration with my forever loves.

A GETAWAY TO HAYBOLS SCUBA HUB IN BATANGAS

We had a relaxing two days and one night sponsored trip in Batangas...a getaway from our hectic life in Manila. We stayed in Haybols Scuba Hub, a bed and breakfast inn that offers scuba diving services, open water swimming and rescue courses. It is an old bamboo house renovated and converted into a bed and breakfast guesthouse located in Mabini, Batangas.

As soon as we arrived, we were welcomed by their friendly staffs and lead us to the main house. The entrance have a shoe rack where you can leave your shoes/slippers. Guests are required to remove footwear upon entering the house. The interior is a rustic country home...a traditional Filipino vacation house. The reception, dining and entertainment area have bamboo flooring. Windows are made of capiz wooden panels.

It has three modern rooms in the main house named as: Pating, Pawikan and Pagi. It is a carpeted air-conditioned room with two queen sized bed. Each room also has towels and bathrobes.

SUMMER OUTING IN BATAAN

We were very happy with our kids accomplishments in school. They have performed well so they really deserve an exciting out of town summer vacation.

The overall grades are very good and they were all in the top rank of their class. Little girl has a medal. She is the Spelling Contest Winner for Grade 1 Level. But sad to say, our outing coincides with our little girl's recognition date. The outing was actually set ahead before her school informed us on the recognition date.

It was supposed to be our first recognition but we don't want to cancel the outing. So we let the little girl choose where she want to go. And she chose the beach outing :). We will just get her medal on the school enrollment.

The two days and one night beach outing in Morong, Bataan consists of several families bonded as a get-together of Hubby's former co-workers. All kids are familiar already with each other because they have met several times already on the recent birthday party events. Their group were also inseparable :).

Here are some of our photos:
Breakfast...Our first stop while waiting for the others to arrive...

EASTER FAMILY SWIMMING

It was a family reunion last Easter Sunday. We have planned and booked the private resort as early as January :). I know right?…We're not that very much excited for this event :)). Well, that's our family and we're all have been long awaiting for it!!!

We were the first one to arrive because we're nearest to the venue. So we've shoot some photos while we're alone :).

YAKUs ELEMENTARY GRADUATION

The invitation...

Their invitation's logo is usually made yearly by the Best Poster Making Grade Six pupil. I'm so amazed by this kind of talent which truly deserves an appreciation.

Logo rational: The two hands signify God's hands as he holds the world with love. The persons and the Notre Dame seal in the middle mean the youth of Notre Dame are formed together and united as one as they spread God's love and mercy to the world. The little hearts that are drawn on the person's chests and Jesus' cross in the middle convey that we should have a heart like His and that we inspire others to have one too.

YAKUs AGAPE

Agape is a combined ceremony for Baccalaureate Mass, Recognition of Outstanding Students, Sports Varsities, Winners in Different Sports and other Competitions, Academic Contest Winners, Special Awards and Special Performances of each class section.

Baccalaureate Mass...

KUYAs 13th BIRTHDAY

Kuya celebrated his birthday yesterday with his friends and us. In the morning, he was with his friends in Jump Yard Manila, one of the first and largest indoor trampoline parks in the city. Then, in the afternoon we attended an anticipated mass and had dinner at the mall.

Celebrating with his friends...

HUBBYs BIRTHDAY

He celebrated his birthday in Caloocan. He had chosen to celebrate there for the advantage and convenience of everyone. Aside for the reason that I have work that day, he knows very well that I'm not really into cooking :)). MIL prepared his birthday feast. Since most of his close friends are there, he just invited the others to come over.

MY VALENTINES AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION :)

Pre-VDay
We're supposed to be in a theme park to celebrate VDay and Our Birthdays but sadly the two kids got sick. So we went instead to a burger craze nearby and have our dinner. Hopefully, we can re-schedule the postponed theme park adventure by early next month.

YAKUs 12th BIRTHDAY

We came up to an idea in giving him a surprise birthday/grad present because he's really doing well in school. More than that, he's the one in-charge in coaching the little girl on her lessons whenever we're not around. He's a dependable and responsible brother which has a lot of patience when teaching her little sister.

Our gift is same as his Kuya. He was very happy when he saw what is inside the bag. He had no idea that we will bought it for him. A simple celebration dinner was prepared by Hubby for us to share.

OUR PRINCESS 7TH PARTY

I can say that I'm 100% hands-on and committed on this party :). Everything was decided by me. I am totally aware as well that this will be the last birthday party that I'll be fully involved. The invites, lootbags, party favors and balloon decorations are DIY...the entire family have a big part on it :).

Honestly, the preparations were not that easy because it coincided with the busy holiday season. Additional foods for the party are courtesy of our relatives whom unconditionally love the birthday girl.

And so, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who've helped us and supported us all the way.
You have truly made this party a memorable one for our little princess!

Thank you so much!!!

During the preparation period...

YAKUs RECOLLECTION

We always make sure that we make time whenever parents are invited in a recollection for a surprise interaction with our child. The facilitator was same as last year. The Dialogic Letter was given in advance to the adviser through our son. Then, each child's letter was given to the parents on the second day of recollection.

Here are some of our photos:

This was taken during parents conference with facilitator. We're seated quite far from the altar...

HOLIDAY SEASON 2015

As I wake up on the first day of new year, I ponder on my life last 2015 and how to achieve my new goals for 2016. Looking back...We thank Our Good Lord for all the blessings we have received, memories kept and lessons learned from the past year. May the year 2016 be a wonderful and bright year to us all!

Here are some of our holiday season photos:

Christmas

While on our way to Malabon...

FAMILY DAY 2015

It's been ages since the last time we attended family day. It was during the preschool years of my boys :).

I'm here to watch only the Showcase of Talents because Kuya was one of the participants. In Showcase of Talents, winners of different contests in week celebrations perform. Their section danced their winning piece in the Kasayawit Contest.

Here are some of the photos:

Let me start with a our selfie :)...

Mass about family...

ADVENT SEASON 2015

This is one of my overdue post :)...

Six more days to go and it's Christmas already :)...

We started the lighting of our advent wreath at home three weeks ago. We have an assignment each week as to who will lead the prayer and light the candle. To save up the candle, we're burning it during the Sunday evening meals starting from the 1st Sunday until the 4th Sunday of Advent. Then, every night during the evening meals from 4th Sunday of Advent until Christmas Day.

Kids are very happy in doing this activity because for them, Christmas is the most joyous celebration of all.

UNDAS 2016

Even though there's no announced holiday nor long weekend to celebrate Undas this year, still the majority of people are visiting tombs today to celebrate the feast of All Saints and All Souls Day.

After attending the Sunday mass, we went to columbary to visit FILs vault. There's an organized program held at the columbary every year. The priest officiates the mass prayer for the dead and blessing of each vault along with the family members.

A VISIT TO QC PARK 2015

We went to park last Saturday to jog, play and bike. The kids were all excited because it's been awhile since we last came here . The two boys have learned how to ride a bike. While the little girl enjoyed playing in the playground. They had so much fun.

I'm just a bit disappointed to what I've seen there. When we went here four years ago, the playground equipment is still clean and new. Now, there's garbage everywhere. I'm annoyed at those people who don't mind their own trash and just threw it anywhere they want. The playground equipment is also damaged by vandalism. It is a fact but a sad reality :(.

To all the people who are visiting here, please do our share in taking care of the park and its facilities. Let us be more sensitive to the enjoyment of everyone going here.

FIELD DEMO 2015

NDGM celebrates its 52nd founding year last week. This year's theme is "NDGM @52 Imitating Mary's Fidelity and Charity". Elementary School Day (Preschool to Grade 6) is scheduled on September 7 while High School Day is (Grade 7 to 10) on September 8.

Hubby and I took a leave for two days to watch and cheer for our kids dance performances :).

Little girl's costume is a red shirt, white skater skirt with red polka dots, pink leggings, black shoes and brown afro wig. Their hand props is two wooden rings with golden yellow and green ribbons.

Yaku's costume is a blue batch shirt, white walking shorts and rubber shoes. Their hand props is a custom-made big handfans in different colors.

Little girl and Yaku's group dances on a combined medley of modern songs. Little girl's group won as The Most Creative while Yaku's group won as The Best Dynamic.

LITTLE GIRLs BABY TOOTH - PART TWO

I have mentioned in my earlier post that my little girl's other front tooth is already wiggly and about to fall out anytime soon. This afternoon, her other front tooth fell out in school when a classmate accidentally pushes her and she landed on the trolley bag handle. She told me that she went to the clinic alone and asked the nurse to check her tooth.