Kamay Ni Hesus (2nd time around)

Our second trip to the Kamay Ni Hesus shrine in Lucban Quezon was last September 28, 2008. This time around, we were determined to reach the top of the grotto. It was a rainy and stormy week before the last Sunday of the month. Luckily, the sun came out in the morning of the 28th.



At the back of the church is the Garden of Eden. Statues of Adam and Eve before and after committing Original Sin was shown.



Different images of the Virgin Mary were lined-up around the church grounds.



Another grotto with the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary can be found at the right side of the main gate.





It was indeed a very rewarding experience to reach the top of the grotto. One could see the town of Lucban and a glimpse of the majestic mount Banahaw.



Everybody was tired but fulfilled to reach the top.

Nikki @ Eight

Nikki celebrated her 8th birthday with a simple family get together at the Siasoco compound in Marikina City. Lola prepared Nikki's favorite, white sauce spaghetti, chicken lollipops and cup cakes. It was a double celebration since it was also Tita Kat's birthday. It was a simple yet a memorable day for Nikki and the family.



Nikki helped in the preparations of the cup cakes.




After the party, it was time for the opening of the gifts. As usual, James and John came into the picture. They wanted to play with the gifts their ate had just received.



It was another shopping spree for Nikki on her 8th birthday.