Astoria Plaza Suite, Ortigas - A Father's Day Plunge

It was our 2nd year of celebrating Father's Day @Astoria Plaza Suite
last June 15-17.

What we love here is the homey and relaxed feeling of just staying in the hotel 

with the full-serviced amenities - kid and a lap pool, gym, SPA services and

free shuttle going to nearby commercial hubs. 

Father and Son had a taste of their buffet breakfast for a buy 1 take 1 offer 

of PHP400++.

And what my son really enjoyed - a plunge on the kiddie pool where he 

overcame his fear of dipping into the water.  This was so memorable to him

because he got the confidence to float by himself.

Maybe by next summer, I will enroll him to swimming class. 

Our 1-bedroom accommodation...

 

 

 

 

Excited for Grade 1 (SY 2012-2013)

June 18, 2012 - Back to School...

After more than 2 months of school and summer vacation, my son is more
than excited to be back to school - meet new classmates, reconnect with
old friends,  meet new teachers and face new challenges.  

As promised, he kept his favorite toys in our attic to give way to his studies.

He very well knows his priorities - do assignments and review on school days
and Saturday, and Sunday will be a free day.

Having no housemaid, this is again the start of  max. of 5 hours sleep everyday
which means sleeping by 11PM and waking-up at 4AM to prepare for breakfast,
meryenda and lunch of my son. 

Good luck son in your new endeavor.  Enjoy your schooling and Taekwondo.
Mama and Papa are always here to support you for whatever your heart
desires.

Happy Birthday Marty!

Dear Marty...Today is June 12, 2012 and it is your 6th birthday..We want you
to know that you have made Papa and Mama very proud of you... Just enjoy
your studies and enjoy life....We are always here for you....Just follow your
dreams...

Celebrated his 6th birthday with his Cousins @ Max's Roces + his cake(Dayap
chiffon cake) from Chocolate Kiss.

Hongkong - Disneyland Resort for the 2nd time (Apr 7, 2012)

Finally, my very late and last but The Family's  most memorable experience
in Hongkong....

Memories that will surely last for a lifetime - our magical and amazing
2nd visit in Hongkong Disneyland Resort last Holy Week.

Unlike our 1st time visit which was under a tour-guided half-day experience,
this time every minute was maximized and enjoyed. We went there on our
own via MTR from our hotel in Mongkok and arrived just in time for the
opening of the park.

With the park's map, we were able to plan our visit to the different
parks but we actually experienced just 75% of the rides and shows.
I think, you really need 2 days to completely enjoy the resort.

For sure there will always be a next time for The Family especially
that my son enjoyed the addition of the Toy Story park.  The Family
will save also for an experience in one of the resort's hotels where
we can dine and have a photo-op with the Disneyland Characters.

 Here are some of The Family's greatest memories of Disneyland.

 

 

 

 

 

Dreamland Resort, Zabarte - A Taekwondo Swimming Party

As the culminating activity in my son's Taekwondo Summer Program,
the MSA Whizkids TKD Team had their last taste of summer
@ Dreamland Resort, Zabarte for a swimming party.

Kids were surprised for the last-minute instruction from their coach
that they have to bring their dobok for the training before the
swimming party proper.

This is The Family's first time @ Dreamland Resort and was very
surprised of this huge venue. It has hotel rooms and tree-top type
accommodations for overnight stay which cost around 3K.

It has 3 large pools and 1 kiddie pool. Upon entering the resort, you
will be welcomed by the Olympic-size pool with net top covering.
The kiddie pool with a little bridge shower is located in the middle
of the resort with a number of cottages on its side.  There are still
two pools at the back but we have not tried to plunge there.

Aside from the pools, it has a wide and green scenery and spacious
open club house where the team had their TKD training.

Has clean comfort rooms,  drinks on sale,  and you can broil and 
cook in the cottage or have your food delivered from your favorite
food chains.


It was really one great party place for all type of occasions.
And because of its proximity from our place, we'll surely come
back to this place. 

Still, a lot of improvement can be done by the owner to make
this resort a competitive one.

Address:Dreamland Resort, Zabarte Rd. Quezon City.

Swimming for Walk-in guests:
Entrance fee - 180 for adult; 150 for children
Cottage use - 800
Bringing of foods allowed (with corkage fee for liquor and softdrinks)
Free and large parking area