in search for swing sets

Do you know where I can get wooden swing sets ? My mother in-law is in search for one, as she plans to renovate and landscape her backyard in preparation for the holiday season. She specifically wanted to install swing sets that are safe for children to play and environment-friendly. She wanted playsets that can stand all season, easy to install, pre-assembled parts and pieces that can be packed away over time. The playset design she wanted should be complete with swings, slides, rope climbing ladder, tire swings and probably with small tree house or picnic tables for her grandchildren to rest and enjoy. Really great, huh? As I browse the web for playset design, I saw a perfect replica of what she wanted. The problem, I just hope with her set budget in mind, the playset she's dreaming to build will fit her budget. Otherwise it will be a big disappointment for all the kids since she promised to have this ready in time for our Christmas festivities. Thus, I hope and pray that the budget to build will not be an issue.

Alay Kay Maria

Last Thursday, the pre-school department celebrated Mama Mary's day dubbed as "Alay Kay Maria". The kids were asked to come in their sunday dress (no sleeveless/spaghtetti straps) to present their short song number for Mama Mary. Parents were invited to watch the concert which was held inside the pre-school chapel. Sam's class (Nursery Rm. 5) presented "Oh Mama Mary, I Love You" in accapela. Really touching seeing the kids obediently and devotedly offer their songs for Mama Mary. So sweet!

photo opps before leaving the house

Looking at my picture above I think I really need to start losing weight. I should start considering alli reviews I saw on the web. Don't you agree? I am getting bigger day by day. Blame it on excesive dining out and late midnight snacks.

inside the car -- trying to catch nice shot while in traffic!

inside the chapel, sam behavely waiting for their song number

nursery class (rm.5) presentation

Pardon the pictures. I was busy holding the video while yaya was in charge of the camera. Hubby not present since he attended Ico's sacrament of confirmation with Bishop Bacani, which also coincides same day and time with Sam's presentation. He acted as Ico's sponsor. Really sweet and nice of Mike!!

hardware problems

645am ... my first call this beautiful weekend was from an irate client. You see, this is his third call this week complaining about his internet connection. We've provided him a fast and dedicated internet connection but unfortunately he's still complaining about slow browsing and latency on his access. We've already checked the physical line conenctivity and found out zero errors and no packet loss experienced. Our IP gateway, not congested nor there were any fiber break experienced within the area. After several testings by our network team, we found out he's experiencing some problems with his equipment hardware. Apparenlty after several probings, we found out he's using unbranded, non-standard router wherein different configurations and settings from our network. He told me he got his router from the web which was really cheap. I offered him to check the web for routers like used cisco routers which is really affordable and dependable equipment. Most of our clients use cisco and we never had problems with his equipment. As a matter of fact most of our network equipment including nodes powered by cisco. We have certified cisco engineers too who can do installations, trouble-shooting and configurations of routers. Really dependable and reliable brand thus we always recommend this to our customers.

LV Insolite Wallet

Real eye-candy, don't you think so?

Louis Vuitton recently launched a new twist in monogram wallet called, Insolite. French term for "unusual wallet". Comes in very attractive, eye-catching colors: red, green, ivory and purple. Really nice and yummy! I saw the actual wallet at LV Greenbelt last week and it is priced at P29K. I think you can get it in the US at $575 (tax ex).

Though I heart the new wallet so much ... especially the purple, but got no plans of buying one for myself. Too soon. Just got my LV wallet replacement last March.

BUT if hubby will give me this as a Christmas gift, hmmmm...why not? lol. Go check this out. Promise you will LVOE the new Insolite wallet.

couch potatoes.

Snagged this from Jane of Mommyhood and Me.

1. what are your favorite TV programs? how long have you been watching them? CSI Series. Started watching the show from CSI:Vegas way back three years ago.

2. what’s your favorite snack while watching tv? Chocolates (M&M) and potato chips (lay's/pringles)

3. who’s your tv crush? Wentworth Miller from Prison Break. Really hot!!

4. where’s your favorite place to watch tv? Bedroom.

5. name a tv show you wish would go off the air. Honestly, Kim Sam Soon of GMA-7. I saw it once and felt bad for Regine. Really bad material for her.

6. name a tv show that is no longer on the air, but you really wish they would bring back. Sex and the City.

7. have you ever purchased any tv program collectables? NO. But, I might consider especially if it is made of safe and planet-friendly materials. Probably purchase eco friendly gifts for my family and friends this coming holiday season. Ain't that a better way to show how much we love our planet! :)

holiday vacation

With all the airline promos available these days on the broadsheets, hubby and I now are considering going for a short holiday break next month. Since we didn't get to spend summer at Boracay this year ... we are thinking of going to our fave beach together with the kids this November. Though we are not sure if the beach water will be perfect during this off-peak months, but with all the airline and accommodation promos ... truly tempting to check it out.

Of course our short holiday break still incomparable to our dream vacation in Greece. Hubby and I would love to check out the islands of Greece and enjoy Mykonos, dubbed as Jewel of the Aegan Sea. Our dream is to explore the island and stay on one of the beautiful and luxurious villas like the Mykonos villa rentals. If ever we do get to visit Greece (and if budget permits), this will be our priority accommodation for it provides distinct character and charm of the place. Magnificent get-away place especially for romantic honeymooners. Hopefully will get to see this romantic destination place next years to come ... really hoping and wishing to visit Greece.

off to LA ...

Weekend spent today at home, taking care of the the bratinella. We are supposed to attend a despedida party for hubby's cousin who will be leaving for US to work on a drug rehabilitation center but since the little girl still sick ... we opted to stay at home and watched her favorite video with her.

My in-laws told us we missed a lot during the despedida party. Aside from not seeing Mike's cousin for years (again!), we were told that the food prepared were mostly our favorite. That is, buttered shrimps and crabs! Add up the yummy family specialty kaldereta and chicken pastel. Hmmm... we really missed a lot! Hahaha!

But nevertheless, we promised to visit our dear cousin in LA probably next year. I am very much interested to know more about his work at the drug rehab center. I was told he's working at Malibu's one of the best treatment center, fully-equipped with state of the art facilties with highest quality amenities and comfort. It is almost hotel-type place and wherein the patients wouldn't feel he's trapped in a hospital setting. A luxurious setting for patients with alcohol or drug problems. Something worth checking out on our next US trip.