MARANAN

Outing sa Villa Alexandra, Brgy. Matabungkay, Calatagan, Batangas

2008-05-13T19:45:00.010+08:00

With the summer slowly slipping out of our hands, there was some sort of a reunion outing of the Maranan family (Pio's children) at Villa Alexandra, Brgy. Matabungkay, Calatagan, Batangas. The activity was made a reality through the generosity of Allen and his family (Dida and their daughter, Kate). They just arrived from the US of A and had wanted to have an activity where all members of the Pio Maranan families are present. The outing at the Matabungkay Beach was the perfect venue for such.

The activity was an overnight beach outing from May 10 to May 11, 2008. The whole contingent actually required two jeeps and two cars to accommodate all who joined. There were approximately close to 40 persons who joined the outing. Only Carlito and his wife were not able to join the outing due to previous commitments. All the other families of the children of Tatay and Inay were represented. And who do you think is the the most valuable personality during the activity? It is Inay!!! Imagine, Inay joining us with the long trip and all...

Do you think they enjoyed the whole activity? See for yourself; the pictures say it all... ENJOY!

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Nature Tripping with the Kids

2007-09-17T19:54:00.000+08:00

At the entrance of Botanical Gardens

A Visit to the Botanical Gardens

Last Sept 15, we took the kids to a visit at the Botanical Gardens inside the UPLB Campus. Together with Chona Aguilar Moneda and her family, we explored once more the beauty of the said gardens of UPLB. Instead of the usual mall trips, the visit was meant to introduce the kids to nature hehehe... The main objective is to reach the Center for Philippine Raptors and see a live Philippine Eagle in captivity.

Though a bit exhausted due to long walk just to reach the Center , the kids very much enjoyed their visit where they saw some of the different birds of prey that can be found in the Philippines. Though a bit disappointed because HARIBON is in its breeding season, thus we can't see the Eagle (only the stuffed one), they are still very happy to walk throughout the forest and gazing at the tall trees and listening to the chirping of birds and insects. We even found a dead green snake (more than 1 meter long) on our way to the center which caused the kids to scamper and take refuge to us, their parents.

The botanical gardens is still very much about nature. After the visit to the center, we walked through the inner pathways of the botanical gardens into the stream. We had planned to go from one place to the other trekking the inner pathways. But because it rained the previous day, the stream has water flowing which hindered us to cross it with the kids. We were forced to back off and take the road instead hehehe.

Miguel's 6th Birthday

2007-09-17T18:41:00.000+08:00

Today, September 17, 2007, is the 6th birthday of our youngest, Miguel Emmanuel C. Maranan. Since it's a Monday, the celebration happened after school hours. We waited until 530 in the afternoon before celebrating the birthday of our BUNSO. Though its an exclusive family affair, the kids seem to enjoy the day. We had some time singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY for MIGS over the karaoke.

Some more pictures during the birthday celebration

Reunion with Fr. Fred Mislang

2007-09-16T22:06:00.000+08:00

Madonna housemates with Fr. Fred Mislang

Other pictures during the activity

The gathering was the second one for the Madonna housemates followng the meeting at our house for the supposedly shower party for the wedding of Julie Ann Bernardo. This time around, Fr. Fred Mislang is also present at the gathering. Chona Aguilar Moneda with her family came all the way from Bicol just to attend the gathering. Children of the housemates were treated to a pool party as they swam from morning till night. The group ended the activity with a visit to the house of Jenny Geminiano Awitan at Mary Mount Subdivision.

2006-11-20T18:03:00.000+08:00

Pictures of my family...

Hindi to sa Baguio kuha though may mga bonnet ang mga bata kasi malamig din during that time. This was actually taken in front of our house while they were waiting for the school bus service to arrive...

Hindi naman obvious na nag pose sila db?!? Look at my youngest, as if ayaw nya magpa picture hehehe

The next three pictures were taken when we went to Enchanted Kingdom as a gift for a job well done sa mga kids for having a very good year in school.

This one was taken after we rode the splash mountain. Medyo malungkot dito ang youngest kasi kasama namin sya sa boat while yun tatlo nyang kapatid ay pinabayaan na naming sumakay. Mas enjoy daw kasi kung hindi nya kami kasama hehehe

Huhuummm.... nakakaantok naman maghintay ng pagbubukas nitong Enchanted Kingdom. Napaaga kasi kami ng dating para daw masakyan namin lahat ng rides sa loob. We waited for almost 15 minutes pa before we were able to get inside the park. But at least it was worth the wait really....

At the entrance of the park....

Souvenir photo for the whole family....

Say CHEESE....... ;)

This is Me with my Wife Fides

2006-11-17T14:12:00.000+08:00

This is just a sample of what i intend to do.... This is me and my wife Fides.... If you see this please do acknowledge so we know it worked hehehe...

This was taken when we had the first family farm school tutors' seminar in Baguio

I'm really new to this blogging thing but this early i can see the many advantages of maintaining one for constant communication....