Revisiting Talisay 'Ruins' after 6 years

A second look to the noted "Taj Mahal of Negros Occidental" - the Ruins in Talisay. The oldest ruins in Negros Occidental. It has been recognized as the highest art form of a magnificent architectural design based on "structural strength and stability, lasting function and flexible use, and beauty in its distinctive details"

The new set of "ruiners" excluding the tricycle driver, Almon, my son-in-law and me visited for the first time the "fascinating ruins of the world. These eager and curious "ruiners" were composed of my wife, Rebecca, our smart granddaughter, Sophie; Carissa, my daughter-in-law and her siblings: Zarah, Mae An, Eron, and her nephew, Elyan.

My wife and me

It was six years ago that I paid a visit to this "Ruins. It was a half-day morning tour to the ruins of mansion of  Italianate architecture of the sugar baron, Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson (1865-1948) in Talisay City on December 11, 2011.

The group was composed of  the newly wed couple, Ricalyn Camporazo (blogger's granddaughter) and Glenn Salas,; Nidabel with her daughter Ara, Marzon Oceña, Bebing (blogger's nephew), Gingging (blogger's 2nd eldest daughter), and Grace Nicor, a friend. As first timer visitors, they curiously inspected the historical remnants of the building which was considered as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines in Negros Occidental. They were all amazed of the engineering features of the ruins.

35th Birthday of 'Strongest Woman' An An

Our third elder daughter is celebrating her 35th birthday, January 15. How our wish that we could celebrate with her when she's around with us for she's working abroad. Anyway, we are all stay happy and join with her to celebrate her birthday by sending her birthday greetings and wishes through her social media page. Her friends don't miss in greeting her too.

Reminiscence of 2011 First Family Outing

My family is the best associate, companion I ever have. I thank God for this wonderful family I have had. This is one of the things I treasure most. For good times and bad times, the members of my family are there to be with me to inspire and strengthen me. I'm thankful that family can be forever and we can be together for time and eternity.

My wife and I sharing foods

Year 2011 is another opportunity to nurture and rear up my family in the Lord's way. We welcome year 2011 and thank the Lord for the blessings He has given us in any form and situation. Thus we strengthen our family in anyway and by going out in the beach for the first time in the New Year is a realization of this gratefulness to our Father in heaven.

With this particularly kind of family bonding in going out to the beach, we had already commenced and would do it again and again in the following year and even in the years to come.

We reiterate that family is so important for us. It makes our life worth living because of our family especially in taking care of our children's future. We could have a better position in doing so if we are united, if we are one as inspired by the Lord's work and purpose for making our family together forever.

CAMPORAZO FAMILY: 2017 Family Bonding at Soleo Beach

This is already the 3rd time that we spend this new year at the said beach. We have started this family outing in 2013, This is our family tradition that in January 1 we spend our quality time to the beach to welcome the New Year in another family activity like outing at Soleo beach, San Enrique, Neg. Occ., PH. This is to continue our thanksgiving that aside from New Year's eve we have our family get-together to have some fun with children, grandchildren and in-laws, family dinner, and family prayer.

PICTORIAL ESSAY

A. At New Year's Eve

As we formally are bidding a grateful goodbye to 2016 and we happily welcome the New Year 2017, we do some revelries on the street, family prayer and eating the New Year's eve dinner with full of thanksgiving in our hearts to our Great Divine Providence that we're able to get through the challenges of 2016.

Jalandoni: 'Let's Unite'

"Let's unite!" - Jalandoni

"Let's unite" - simple and humble message of Mayor Jacky Jalandoni II during the opening of the traditional festival of lights and music of the small city of La Carlota. Christmas is a season for every Mangkasanon to unite for the continuous development and progress of the city in terms of economic, political, religious, and social as pointed out by Mayor Jalandoni.

La Carlota City is considered now a burgeoning among the component cities in the Negros Occidental. The small city is proud to claim that there are mall and mart are already in place to cater to the needs of the people in terms of foods, household needs, grocery, office and school supplies, shoes and apparel, among others. They are as follows Lopue's Department Store, Amar Emporium, Lucky 99, Lai Hoc, Prince Hypermart, and KJ Fairmart. Fastfoods are Jollibee, Merzci, and Foodman.

Prayer for Bryan's 14th Birthday

Grandpa's prayer for the 14th birthday of his grandson to beseech the Lord to grant him the wisdom of the Lord and to be an effective missionary in the Lord's vineyard and their family would be together forever as inspired by the kid's birthday.

Praying for the birthday

The Prayer

As his grandpa, I offered a prayer for him before his simple birthday party took place.

"Our Father in Heaven, we are happy as we gather together here as a family for the celebration of Toto Bryan's 14th birthday.

"We beseech Thee, O Lord that Thou mayest bless Toto Bryan of Thy wisdom,

"That he may be an example to anyone as a true believer of Christ by fulfilling his duties and responsibilities as priest holder of thy Church,

"That he may be protected and guided in his studies in accordance with Thy will and purpose for his life,