Happy Birthday Anak

Today is my son's 1st year birhtday. As I am writing this, they'll be having a party in an hour later in the Philippines. Sadly, he has a mild fever, so he's not in the best of mood to enjoy the party my wife had prepared for him. Nevertheless, I would like to praise and thank God for the wonderful year He had given to my son. I hope and I pray that he'll continue to grow up to be a jolly and healthy boy.

My son, may you continue to nurture each passing day with peace in your heart and may God bestow upon you the wisdom to keep you through in life. Happy Birthday Marcus, mwuahhh .

the Saliendras in Tagaytay City

Enjoying the sight and smell of Tagaytay City.

With its cool climate and clean air, Tagaytay City, is the perfect place for leisure activities like picnics, horseback riding, camping and sight seeing. It makes for an affordable weekend getaway for most Filipino families, like us, the Saliendras, hehehe...

So off we went to Tagaytay City one sunny Saturday morning and we decided to explore People's Park, a popular week end destination among low land city dwellers and that of course include the three of us.

the Saliendras of Las Pinas City

The park boasts an array of outdoor facilities that caters to the different interests among family members. Other than the leisure activities mentioned above, the park also has the following attractions:

The park's cool breeze is ideal for kite flying. You can rent one from here.

The zip line traverse above a deep valley.

Only the brave and and audacious dare to zip the line.

Or simply enjoy the picturesque view along the footwalk around the park.

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Marcus had so much fun that day. The trip indeed was a refreshing threat for the three of us. Come and explore Tagaytay City, and enjoy what it has to offer.

The Marcus Chronicles: 9th Month Birthday

I am thankful to God that I have the chance to celebrate my son's 9th month birthday last June 13 together with my wife here in the Philippines as I savor the last remaining days of my vacation. I am just hoping and praying to God that I will be with them again on his 1st birthday celebration before the year ends.

The day belong to my son.

I was so tired that day as I prepared the food we shared together for our modest merienda. The menu includes pasta with shreded Baliwag Lechon Manok and sliced carrots and celery coated in melted butter, Brazo de Mercedes improvised into a birthday cake, corn seasoned with melted butter and salt, buko pandan salad and Iced tea to quenched our thirst. WOW sarap, kainan na tayo.

Happy Birthday Marcus. I love you anak..

Marcus Gabriel's Dedication Day

This is my son, Marcus Gabriel at seven months old.

Though his name is of ancient Roman pre-Christian origin, my son's name should be associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. And the suffix name Gabriel refers to the angel of God that apeared to Mary.

My wife has been referring to him by his petname Tatus.

"Si Tatus ang lakas uminom ng gatas."

"Si Tatus tinotopak na naman."

"Si Tatus ang lakas umiyak, ayaw magpatulog."

That's how my wife would refer to our son in her usual SMS everytime I checked-on how he is doing. I don't know how it came to be that way. Pero para wala ng mahabang diskusyon, nakiki-Tatus na din ako...

"Hon, musta na si Tatus?"

Last month, Tatus went on sickbay and was diagnosed with amoebiasis. He was confined for almost 10 days at two different hospitals. We were both so worried of what might happen to him. But with much prayer everything went well. Praise God!

Soon after that, the old folks has been harassing my wife regarding the reason why my son got sick. They were saying that it is because Tatus hasn't been baptised yet. With those kind of people around her, my wife got so paranoid and so worried that Tatus might even be possessed with evil spirits which according to her are very prevalent in their place.

So finally, after the long wait, Tatus was dedicated to the Lord last April 19 at the San Miguel Christian Church in Bulacan. With Tatus in the picture above was the Officiating Pastor Wilmor Trinidad.

en now presenting da Mommy en da Baby but wer is da Dadi?

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN WORLD TATUS!