mid September through mid-November 2013

It's been 2 months and counting since we've arrived in the Philippines. There has been many celebrations and events, great family outings and not so happy moments within these months which I will briefly share mostly through pictures...

Celebrations Of Birthdays!

(PeeJay turns 3, Ya-Ya turns ##, & Liam turns 1)

Liam gets the measles. 

A few days of fever, loss of appetite, little interaction/activity and multiple trips to the local clinic and emergency room at a nearby hospital. Bed rest for a week! Poor Yum 🏥🙏😟

At a "look-out" for Taal Volcano in Tagaytay.

Dancing Fountain at Luneta Park in Manila -- water show with lights and music.

Villa Escudero - lunch at the waterfall, swimming pools, rafting, fishing and carabao carriage ride around the villa...

Iba, Zambales

Ocean Adventure at Subic Bay -- sea lions and dolphins show.

Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween 🎃

Beach Time in Tanza, Cavite

Hot Springs in Laguna.

I accepted a job offer at a local call center agency in Carmona, Cavite that deals with AT&T customers in the US. 

*Notice the "rice allowance" on my monthly pay contract...

La Union, Philippines

Matabungkay Beach Resort in Batangas, Philippines - rented a raft, bbq-ued chicken and pork, pedal boating, fish feeding, coral reefs... 

Hope you've enjoyed the pictures... 'til next time...

it's 2 weeks since we left the USA

We have been in the Philippines for 2 weeks; lots of rain and many of us getting sick with fever and sinus problems. All getting better in time. Thanks to God for all the wonderful blessings each and everyday. 

SFO departure on September 9, 2013

13.5 hours flight to the Philippines -- arrived September 11, 2013 @ 3:30a.m.

Our first day in Filinvest Homes Binan, Laguna

Lanzones and rambutan picking in Pangsanghan, Laguna

Wednesday: 9/18/2013 - dinner at Shakey's Pizza at SM Santa Rosa

buying taho (tofu-based dessert) from street vendor

Thursday: 9/19/13

Emergency Room visit for baby Yum at Perpetual Help Hospital in Binan, Laguna

Josephine Restaurant at Tagaytay on Saturday, 9/21/2013

Flood on our way to Sunday's night service on 9/22/13

Taken today while trying out a photobooth app on MaMa's iphone 9/24/2013