do the penguin parade!

Today is Zaiid's first school field trip. N2 and N3 head out to Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. I would never miss it for the world. But parents were not invited so we need to keep our distance from the group so Zaiid wouldn't see us. I should say we were good at stalking our little boy!

Little brother getting ready to stalk big brother...

There he is!

They all lie down to feel magic of the aquarium tunnel...

Doing the Penguin Parade...

Heading back to school for lunch...

Can't get enough of the penguin parade hat :)

Tow Mater!

Zaiid's new best friend, Mater.

They sleep together, bathe together, go to places together...

*except to school, mater stays at home with little brother*

Nicer than Lightning Mcqueen he says. Haha!

a choochoo adventure

First time at the Dubai Metro! Whoopie "Choochoo! We're flying!" says my 3.2yo.

It felt like we're about to hop on an airplane because of the massive train station.

GIRLALOO

TOUR DATES:

nov 9-13: university of san carlos

nov 16-20: university of the philippines

nov 23-27: benedicto college

pause for a prayer

Dear Lord, Please give us strength to help us survive the storm. We know You're bigger than the storm, much more powerful, and so we fully give our trust in You and that You will make the challenge for us bearable, and that You will lead us to safety.

Please give our government all the necessary tools they need for aiding the people. Take away the malice and corruption. Lead them to a smarter plan to save more lives.

For the coming typhoons, please protect the lives especially of the little ones. Send down your angels to look upon them.

Thank You Lord for protecting our families back in Cebu. Thank You for keeping them in Your arms.

Thank you Lord for your blessings.

ALL THESE WE PRAY IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.

all hope,

thepuddings.

HELP FROM DUBAI:

Where to give cash donations

Al Rostamani Exchange, contact person: Kaloy (050 7258335)

Philippine National Bank, contact Ching Rasul.

National Association of Mapua Alumni, contact Enrico Garcia treasurer (050-2286908). Philippine Labour Attache in Dubai Olivia Calvez, contact (050-5599952).

To make donations in kind

Filipino Off road Auto Club (FORAC), Joseph Alipio, (050-7456452).

LBC, contact Aznal Cereno (050-8589065) and Makati Express, contact Augusto MArcial (050-8618738).

Filipino Community organization in Dubai, contact Robert Ramos chairman (050-3948027).

The San Beda Alumni Association has designated points of contact in Dubai and Abu Dhabi where cash and material donations can be handed over.

Karama/Bur Dubai: Chris Bautista (0501208056), Bonnie Alindato (0509116823)

Deira: Jojo Amparado (050 5451672), Charm Gervacio (0507553904) Satwa Olidan Galvez (0504359516)

Jebel Ali: Ryan Mirandilla (0503459147, John Paul Gutierrez (0504694374)

Al Ghusais: Mike Ramos (0507904346)

Abu Dhabi: Joey Hidalgo (0503286829), Arnold Katipunan (0505938835)

Jumeirah: Tin Jabson (0559047489)

School Field Trip letter

It's just funny to get a letter to parents for the first time. It's a funny feeling because I'm already part of a school-parent relationship which I thought was a very grown up matter. I still don't feel much of a grown up. But at the same time it made me realize that my baby is already starting to be independent from me and creating his little adventure all on his own. I'm sure my little shoolboy would be thrilled to join his first school field trip.

Dear Parents,

This coming Monday, October 5, we will be taking the N-3 and N-2 on a trip to Dubai Aauarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall. The N-3 and N-2 will be taking a tour of the aquarium and underwater zoo as well as attending the Ocean School Education Program.

Should you permit your child to join the field trip, please duly complete and sign the permission slip below and return to us on or before Sunday, October 4. Children without permission slips will not be alllowed to join the field trip.

Thank you for your cooperation.

With best regards,

DLSM Management

Ola Argentina!

Dwynn flew all the way to Buenos Aires, Argentina to join the SND's (Society for News Design) 31st Annual Workshop & Exhibition. Here are some of the interesting scenes from the streets and stages of Buenos Aires squeezed in for a week of a new found world. Of course the little wife gets a big surprise from that world too!