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