CHRISTMAS is for CHILDREN

HOTWHEELS REPAINTED

Nicolas repainted a Hotwheels car as a gift for his cousin.

LETTERS TO SANTA

SHIELD

"SHIELD" - by Nicolas

(Materials Used: Paper, Pencil and Crayons)

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES

"The Reason for the Season"

"Good King Wenceslas"

Photos courtesy of Oslec Lopez

"EL CLASICO"

FC Barcelona  3 - 1  Real Madrid CF

Savion and Nicolas woke up early 

to watch their first "El Clasico".

BEEF MISTAKE

After waiter brings wrong steak order,
Nicolas joked, "That was a big misteak."

TARGET SHOOTING

Nicolas used his toy blowgun for target shooting.

BECKHAM & PACQUIAO

As David Beckham handed his game jersey (LA Galaxy vs Philippine Azkals) to Manny Pacquiao, I remarked, "Pacquiao is bigger than Beckham."

Nicolas asked, "Really? How tall?"

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