HOW TO TAKE A PICTURE OF AN AIRPLANE

"Clap, Frame and Take A Photo of an Airplane"

(Students of Everest Academy took pictures of airplanes this way)

"WATER HEART'

Nicolas took photos of this 'Water Heart' 

on the walkway leading to the house.

STARTUP DESIGN: PENCIL CASE

Pencil Case 1-000 by Nicolas Garcia

KARTING

Savion's 1st Karting Session 

(City Kart Racing for Classmate Miguel's 12th Birthday)

Photo courtesy of Harold Tan

"NOOGIE"

Noogie - "Too big to be a nugget, too small to be a cookie."
- Nicolas' Dictionary -

BAMBOO BOW & ARROW

"Bamboo Bow & Arrow" created by Nicolas

(Materials Used: Bamboo and Rubber Bands)

REAL STEEL

"Are the toys available?" - Nicolas

VIRTUE AMBASSADOR

At morning school assembly...

Joaquin: "I really don't want to be 'Virtue Ambassador' because there are lots of meetings and you miss most of recess."

After a few minutes, an announcement was made... "And our new Grade 4B Virtue Ambassador... Joaquin Azanza!"

Joaquin: "Ahhhhhh!!!"

Santi, Nicolas and Joaquin guffawed with tear-streaked faces at the announcement. 

Photos courtesy of 4B teacher/adviser, Ms. Rinna Puno

LOOPHOLES

Nicolas asked, "Mom, I need the school's Student Handbook." 
He added, "I want to check if there is anything in there about 'crushes'." 
After being assured there is no mention of crushes in the handbook,

Nicolas happily remarked, "I love loopholes."

FIRST BLACKEYE

Nicolas injured by a playground trapeze metal bar.
(The Piazza Playground at Venice, McKinley Hill)

CHRISTMAS BOX ORDER

Every year I send a Christmas box to my family across the sea.

I asked my 9 year old nephew what he wants for Christmas to which he replied, "I just want candies, Transformers and jeans.  I really need jeans."  He's growing up so fast!

 Snippet from M.G. Brown, Aunt of Nicolas

"THEY ARE BIRDS IF THEY FLY"

Savion and Nicolas at their aunt, 

Pamela Yan-Santos' exhibit "They Are Birds If They Fly".

 

"Minuet 1" by Johann Sebastian Bach       Performed by Savion Garcia

STOP MOTION VIDEO

"You're Under Arrest"
Stop Motion Video by Nicolas Garcia

ORIGAMI SHOP

"Manolo and Nic's Origami Shop"
See link: http://ipisnippets.blogspot.com/2010/11/origami.html

THERAPY 101

"You know mom, your mood swings may be 
a sign of a deeper emotional imbalance." 

- M.S., 11 years old -

POTATO CHIP

"Biggest V-Cut ever!"

FOOTBALL: Earning A Spot

Nicolas' reaction after learning he made it to the varsity football team.

Photo courtesy of Nicolas' teacher/adviser, Ms. Rinna Puno 

CRUSH

"If you have a crush they can always crush you back." 
- Nicolas Garcia, 8 years old -

PANCAKES by BELLA

"Pancakes for Dad" by Bella (5 years old)
(Ingredients: Ready Made Pancake Mix and Ready To Help Mommy)

THE END OF CUTENESS REDUX

The first teeth are gone and perfect eyesight too.  

Nicolas wears his first set of eyeglasses today.

See link: http://ipisnippets.blogspot.com/2008/08/end-of-cuteness.html

WHEN A BABY ARRIVES

After learning his mother will be having a baby, Juno asked, "When the baby comes, what's going to happen to Juno?"

DEAR PHOTOGRAPH

Dear Photograph,

I wish my mother were here to take another photo of her grandchildren.

SG

Inspired by: http://dearphotograph.com

HAWAII FIVE-O

Nicolas hummed the theme song and declared,
"I love 70's classic chase music!"