Busy Spring Break

Spring break just ended and it was a busy span of a week or so. I also had a break updating my blog so here are some dated entries to it. We had Ophine's cousins and their families coming from all over. First the Kaws (Kenneth, Michelle/Ique and their kids Martin, 9 and Thomas, 4) came from the Philippines via Los Angeles and Las Vegas on April 3 midnight. Together with them is Dr. Mae Romana.

David and Missy were so excited knowing that their 2nd cousins are coming to stay with us and since their ages blend so well with one another, they never had a dull moment. David and Martin, being pokemon fanatics helped with the bonding. Thomas and Missy just enjoyed doing stuff together.

We already had somewhat planned where to bring them. Being tourists, a visit to Sawgrass Mills Mall and a trip to South Beach is a must. Kenneth and Martin's trip also included a visit to watch a Miami Heat game. More on that later. Their stay also encompassed David 8th birthday celebration which we had April 7. Luke and Kay Wattii also arrived that day together with another cousin, Clarence Romana who's also visiting the states. All available rooms including the family room and the den were occupied but thanks to the magic of a sofa bed and air beds, all of them I hope were nicely accommodated, just a little spartan for some.

We were also expecting Mike and Kris Kabiling with their kids Mark and Angela from Jacksonville to come for David's birthday and stay with us but unfortunately, Kris (another cousin and sister of Clarence) had fever and were not able to make it. Mommy Linda who stays with us at the moment also got sick and was not able to enjoy the time with their relatives having to stay at the hospital for two nights.

Anyway, it was a fun week for all of us who were not sick. We enjoyed the time together with one another. Ophine during her high school years and a year of college stayed with her cousins in Los Baños and I was able to meet them when we were still much younger (and lighter for me). I was already in college then and it just goes a long way back.

They left on Monday April 9 for a long trip to Springhill where Luke and Kay lives. The Kaws, and also Mae and Clarence will be staying their for a few days more before heading out to New York and some other places I believe.

Guys, thanks for the visit and be safe wherever you go. Until next time.



Here are some photos from the past week. Click on the photos to make it larger.

Fun at home.












South Pointe Park in South Beach.




Thomas and Martin.


One more photo before leaving.


The kids enjoying some fresh water after going to the beach.


Thomas enjoying a shower from the ground up.




Likewise is Missy.





Martin's turn.


Breakfast at home with Clarence, Ique, Kenneth and Mae.



David and Martin digesting their Nintendos for breakfast.



Eating out


Thomas and Missy.

Some group pictures.






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