Its Summertime

For the past days its really very very hot that the temperature even goes up to 38 degrees. Its the first time in 13 years that i spend summer here in the Philippines and i really dont expected it to be like this. One of the best way to beat the heat is going to airconditioned shopping malls. We did that yesterday and have some shopping and lunch at pizza hut. Dirk liked it very much and told him that our next destination will be Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall.

Back in the Bowling Lanes

After my month long hiatus from the bowling scene, we're back in the lanes at AMF Puyat Sports Center in Starmall Alabang. It was nice seeing my bowling buddies again with their partners in life. But i admit i missed the Hasketts, the Sawyers and the Houstons. It was a nice play and it was memorable for Dirk because of his strike hit and that somehow boost his confidence.

Kim's Pool Birthday Celebration

My grandson Kim celebrated his 11th birthday in our SF haus and at the Clubhouse Pool. It was attended mostly by my family, relatives and some friends. The birthday boy is very happy to celebrate his important day in water. On the other hand, i'm also very glad to see my children and grandkids again. Also today, my brother-in-law Joey arrived from California for a month long vacation here. From the airport, they drive directly to our place to join the celebration.

Bonding with Mutti

Dirk is very happy that his mother came here for a six-day visit. I pick her up in the airport and of course Dirk is with me. We had a lengthy conversation about our lives and future plans. I'm really very lucky to have a very kind and understanding mother-in-law. She is very supportive to us the same with Dirk's brother Klaus.

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

To my family, relatives, friends, bloggers and my readers, A Blessed Easter Sunday to All of You !!!

Its Summertime

In Germany, its supposed to be springtime already but its snowing. Here in the Philippines, summer seems to come early. Its soooo hot that the temperature reached 37 degrees. In our subdivision, the residents wants to be refreshed and beat the heat by swimming in the pool, and this week the clubhouse pool becomes full.

The Lenten Season

Its Holy Week here in the Philippines, a very important religious observance for us Catholics. It is celebrated with huge festivities around the country. In some regions, Easter procession is started from Holy Thursday, where volunteers walk around the city in bare foot, carrying wooden cross. My family and some of our friends also observed this most important holiday by Visita Iglesia where they visited seven churches. My grandsons also witnessed the procession and the passion of Christ in Cabanatuan and Paete, Laguna. For us, we just stayed at home, pray and watched the Lenten programs in television. Praying, forgiving and repenting should be done throughout the year and not during Holy week only.