Update Buffet
Mabuhay! :D How long has it been since my last update? Hmm…just a couple of days…not bad. But considering I only updated this site once last week, that’s actually not good at all. *toink* Sorry! I’ve been very preoccupied.
Let me fill you on on what we’ve been up to lately…
Shamu’s Happy Harbor
On August 24, we went to Sea World (again!) to see the Backyardigans. But the highlight of our visit wasn’t seeing them, it was the time we spent at Shamu’s Happy Harbor, a huuuuge labyrinth of nets, slides, tunnels, and everything the spells fun. It was our first time to hang-out in that area of Sea World.
See what I meant by labyrinth? Crazy isn’t it?
Of course, there was no way we’ll let Abby go at it all by herself. So Daddy accompanied her…every step of the way!
And every crawl, too!
They emerged triumphant from one tunnel! Abby points to the next one!
There’s Hubby, getting ready to jump off to the net.
Here’s the irresistable princess making her grand exit!
Poor Hubby! He is visibly tired! Hahaha! At this point, he was thinking, “ang haba pa ng gagapangin…at nauna na ang anak ko!“ *bawls over with laughter*
I have a heart, you know. So I went on the other rides with Abby. Like this paint can ride, which is similar to the popular dizzying teacups. :D
Abby and I went on a ferris wheel, too! And I hate ferris wheels! Hahaha! :P
I would have gotten on this ride with Abby but it’s going to be a while before we can do that.
See? She’s still got a lot of room to fill.
As always, Abby won for herself the grand prize in one of the arcade games.
She won a small Kung Fu Panda, too. We took home 3 other small unattractive stuffed toys. :D
That day, we didn’t see any of the Sea World show. Maybe this month, when we go see Billy Ray Cyrus. Kidding. :P
Ikea Labor Day Weekend Sale
We checked out the Ikea Labor Day Weekend sale on August 30th. While they had some stuff which were upto 75% off, they were things we didn’t really need just yet. These were the only sale items I bought…
Gift wrappers which were only $0.50 for a pack of 3 rolls and
a red fitted sheet worth $8.00 (regular price is $16.00).
I have become fond of red beddings as far as the master bedroom is concerned. It’s a feng shui thing. Red on the bed is supposed to bring, uhm, heat into the room. Hahaha! :P Whether red works or not, I’ll have to keep to myself. Let’s just say since we got to Austin, our bed has never been without red. Mwahahaha!
Olympic Swimmer in the Making
Soon, we’ll be signing Abby up for swim lessons. She’s ready. She can now go in the water for brief periods without a floater. :) Woot woot! We’ll just have to find a way to squeeze swim lessons into her schedule. As it is, she’s already a very busy 4-year old. She spends half the day in school everyday. Plus, she has gym, dance and religious education classes. She started attending religious education classes last week. That’s how Catholic children learn about the faith if they don’t go to a Catholic school. ;)
Here are Abby’s latest swim pics, taken on September 1st…
Before I go, I would like to wish a very special lady, a very happy birthday. Mama Mary, happy birthday!!! Thank you for always praying for us, for bringing our petitions closer to God, and for putting in a good word for us to the Father.
Belated birthday greetings go to my favorite sister, Claire and my niece, Kylah, who celebrated their birthdays on September 7th and 5th, respectively. I love you, Claire! I love you, Kylah! We can all have one grand celebration for all the birthdays and special occasions we didn’t get to celebrate together. That would be 10 birthdays plus Christmas and New Year times the number we’ve missed by the time we are reunited. :D
Have a great week ahead, y’all! Think happy and positive thoughts! Cheers!
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Weng, grabe ang dami ninyong nagawa. Mukhang favorite ninyo and Sea World ha. I don’t think I would have survived all those net, slides and tunnels – ang galing ni Dondi.
PS: ang swerte ni abby talaga sa mga games no… iba talaga ang power of positive thinking.
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munchkinmommy Reply:
September 9th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hi Keith! Sayang naman ang silver pass namin sa Sea World kung di namin gagamitin. ;) When you come visit us, we’ll definitely take you to Sea World! :D Kakayanin mo rin ang nets, slides and tunnels for the love of your kids. At least si Luigi and Rafa, di na kailangan ng assistance. Well, you can convince Pinky to go through the tunnels instead. Hee hee. :P
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i love it! nothing beats a good time with Abby….and Ike. :P
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munchkinmommy Reply:
September 15th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Hi Junnie! It’s hard to keep up with Abby! Kawawa naman si Hubby at napagapang ng di oras sa mga hanging tunnels na ang lalayo ng agwat at ang hahaba! :) I was a little disappointed with the Ikea sale. Pero ok na rin, at least I didn’t over spend. There’s another sale from Sept.19-21! ;)
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sobra namang dami ng inyong pasyal! kaaliw at documented lahat!
sobra din dami ng sked ni beautiful abby! palagay ko bukod sa swimming, dagdagan nyo pa ng piano lessons..joke lang..dami kasi talaga eh!
stay safe! praying for your safety at padating si ike!
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munchkinmommy Reply:
September 15th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Hi Dang! Malapit na ang swimming lessons. Gusto nga rin ng ice skating lessons eh! Hee hee! :) Ako personally, I want her to learn how to play the piano. Bibilhan ko muna ng stand ang aking nabiling keyboard. ;) Saka na ang tunay na piano. Magiipon muna ako! :D
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Re: labyrinth, it reminds me of KLCC playground. My daughter wandered off all by herself and I was half-mad with panic looking for her. I don’t know who was more relieved — her or me — when we finally found each other. From that time on, I decided that we’re to bring the kids, there should be one adult watching each child! Otherwise, it’s just impossible for my husband, the maid and I to keep track of all 5 of them at the same time.
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munchkinmommy Reply:
September 15th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hi Mimi! I know exactly what you meant about being half-mad looking for your daughter! I’ve had my own “Sisa” moments, too! It’s usually hubby who watches Abby like a hawk whenever we go out specially in playgrounds. I might snap kasi when another kid bullies Abby. Hee hee! :D
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I could tell it was a fun-filled day. Thank you for sharing all these wonderful photos of your memorable moments. Abby is such a lucky girl to win those cool prizes. I love Kung Fu Panda.
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munchkinmommy Reply:
September 15th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Hi Rach! Abby always and I mean ALWAYS wins something whenever she plays in the arcade. :D Sulit ang bayad! ;)
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Ang saya-saya naman! DAming activities ha! Hopefully, we could find time to do those kinds of things also! Swerte talaga ni abby sa mga prizes ha! Sana ganyan din dito. hehehe
Thank you sa greetings din. You’re right! engrandeng celebration pag pinagsama-sama natin lahat ng occasions na di natin nacelebrate ng magkakasama. Gosh! I miss you all! Things are just not the quite the same huh!
Eniweis, we’ll all be together…soon
Love you! Kisses to my adorable niece cum inaanak.
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Hi Sis! Ginulat mo ako ah. You’re welcome! We will definitely make up for all the times we’ve been apart! We miss you all soooo much as well…every freakin’ day. :D Hugs and kisses to my pamangkins and to Mommy specially! Mmmmwah!
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