Saturday Picnic

I brought the kids out on a play date at The Grove this weekend. They were having the second "How to Plan Your Own Kiddie Party" shebang and I could not resist coming over. Since hubby won last year's grand prize, it was a fun to reminisce the whole thing. It was also great to update myself on new and exciting suppliers and party concepts in the city. I have three kids, and a hubby turning 30, after all!

Anyhow, the tots was more excited about the playground and meeting new playmates! I bought the kids some nachos, sausages and drinks, and they were more than happy to let me lounge and go around and skim through the numerous suppliers sporting their wares. I was even happy to see a familiar face from my college days. :)










Then I messed with the camera settings hence the washed-out effect. I can never get this camera right. Seesh.


































Hope you had a fun weekend! 

Hit Summer Adventure for Kids at Shangri-La

One of the great things about having kids is you totally get to relive your childhood. I picked this line up from Muhammad Ali, "Children want to make you start your life over." What this means for me is you get to re-experience the wonders and excitement of childhood through the eyes of your child. When I bring my kids to "congregate" with other kids and see their favorite characters, they tend to open up more. Miguel is particularly shy and not too trusting. Marco as well, but he can communicate his feelings better and we can talk about trust now that he's a wee bit older. Mateo has zero shyness level at this point. Children encourage adults to tap in their spontaneity and joy of un-self-conscious, childlike creativity.

Shangri-La Plaza opened today an event called Hit Summer Adventure which runs up to April 17, Sunday. Event sponsors had different activities for kids for free like face painting by Popitas, pizza and bread making by Breville, drawing and coloring by Maped and Elmer's Glue, Thomas and Friends story telling and drawing, free Ceelin Vitamin C supplement from Unilab, Shakey's free balloon creations and discounted DVDs from Magnavision.  Honestly, Miguel didn't care about anything because he was obsessing about this gigantic Thomas and Friends train tracks. Anak, when we become millionaires, and we have a house which can fit toys this size, okay? :)

Kids are free to tinker with Thomas and Friends play sets (not pictured)



Bob the Builder came out for a song and dance







I think I was more excited about Bob the Builder. I had to have this photo! Miggy did recognize Bobba Bilder but got scared when he's this big.



I think this place will be more packed tomorrow when there are more kids.



Free facepaint and popcorn by Popitas



Bread-making and Pizza-making by Australian kitchen and appliance company, Breville











Ceelin guys in catchy helmets





And Miggy came home with three Barney workbooks.



And his new playmates, Chuck and Barricade the Decepticon (not pictured)



The little man is now asleep, deadbeat from all walking plus the chores we did today.



Have a fun weekend!

Summer Hit Adventure can be found at the Shangri-La Plaza Grand Atrium

Shaw Boulevard cor EDSA

Mandaluyong City

Sunday at The Fort

Hubby's job requires him to be "on-call," he needs to be there en pronto. As a matter of fact, he's very dedicated to his work. In our years of marriage, I have seen him wake up in the middle of the night to answer office calls and groggily drag himself in front of the computer. And not return to bed, until the trouble is fixed. He is the most dedicated systems administrator that I know. I think he won't be taking a Holy Week break, but would have his Lenten off on a different schedule.

So this Sunday, he was called into office early in the morning. He asked me to follow course so that we can still spend our weekend special time together. We follow this 40-hour-a-week couple time. Hehehe.





We had a late breakfast and took a stroll. Miggy gamely smiled at the camera. He's such a pro!





Doting Dad


There's an extra tire around my waist, I know.



Fair, sunny summer day. I like!



Miggy pointing at a pond



Goofing around





Rich foliage





Works of arts here and there



Looked around a few stores



The man of my dreams -- who keeps making dreams come true



Siberian huskies hyperventilating. (There were two.) It was nice of their owner to let us take photos.







And of course the occasional crying bout when we stopped by Krispy Kreme.



Enjoy the rest of the week!