Christmas day

Oh yeah, Christmas gifts!

Taking time to read Christmas messages.
Totally appreciative!
And, scrutinizing (if it fits?!?)
LECHON!
Kainan na!

Todd's 12

Twelve years ago, Christmas eve found Todd!

Todd started his day by serving at the dawn mass.

Niki read the first reading.

Todd's favorite part of his day- opening of gifts!

But first, he listens to the birthday greetings.

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours,

a peaceful Christmas to you all!

Here's to a DECADE of greetings!

Puggley's Xmas Pic

Puggley Wuggley's first Xmas Pic

A woof woof Christmas to all !

Confirmation

I've been finally confirmed.Being the President of the Altar Servers, me and my friend Axl had to serve Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo DCC DD
Here we are during the processional. Bishop asking us our Baptismal Vows.

Here's my actual video.

With my friend Aylwin, who arrived from England.

Souvenir pic with Bishop Colin.

According to Bishop, after the confirmation, we are now BAs (born agains) and TLCs (True and Loyal Christians)

My section, St. Dominic with Bishop and the rest of the teachers.

Davao City's Ridge

We're back in Davao City to see the Ridge.

Jack's Ridge is the place overlooking Davao City.
The cautious deer took time to pose for this pic.


Yep, it's chilly and Christmas is just around the corner.
The kids' fave hotel- the Apo View.
Of course, Christmas shopping at the mall!

RYLA

Niki recently attended the 2007 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).

It is an Annual activity of Rotary International and is a leadership training program to prepare community youth leaders.

The Rotary Club of Cotabato City-South hosted this year's event for Rotary District 3870 and brought together youth representatives from different cities and municipalities of Mindanao namely Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Iligan, Tacurong, Kidapawan, Isulan, Midsayap, and the host City- Cotabato.

The 3 day live-in seminar took place on November 23 to 25, 2007 at the St. Joseph Retreat House, DOS, Province of Shariff Kabunsuan.

Niki together with her classmates Joy, Charmaine, Allaizah, and Queenee represented their school, Cotabato City Institute.

As Vice-chairman of the event, I was also tasked to give the invocation.

Various lectures and workshops were given to enlighten the participating youth of their leadership potential.

Listening to a lecture- A practical approach to time management.

Under time pressure, they were given a task to gather different things found in the garden.

Stress management using the Zen technique

Niki- feeling relaxed while listening to the topic 'Peace and Conflict Resolution'

After two days, Kate and Todd can't wait to see their sister.

Well, hoping the purpose of the seminar would really materialize to bring out their leadership potentials.

Tree Planting

Niki and Todd participated in a Rotary sponsored Tree Planting Project.

The project was a joint effort of the Rotary Club of Cotabato City South, the Philippine Councilors' League- Cotabato City, and the 6th Infantry Division and the 54th Engineering Brigade of the Philippine Army.

The aim of the project is for water preservation as well as for the protection of the crab industry.

The activity took place during the hosting by the Rotary Club of Cotabato City-South of the annual Rotary International's RYLA.

Since it was a joint project with the 6th ID, the vehicles used to transport the RYLA participants were three 6x6. Obviously, Todd was so thrilled with his first ride in a military vehicle.

And so were Niki and her friends.

The tree planting took place in Barangay Tamontaka, Cotabato City- about 3 kilometers from the City proper.

Well, they can have fun even during civic projects!