Christmas Village

During the holidays, we stayed in Tagaytay and we went to CrossWinds - Swiss Luxury Resort to visit the Christmas Village they are bragging about.  It turned out that you cannot go inside unless you are a property owner.  Since we are not a property owner, we were introduced to a Property Officer who would tour us inside to show us the properties they are selling.

 

The sign to the "Christmas Village" is so inviting that K1 was so insistent to see what is in store for little kids like him and his brother K2.  Look at the bigger than life-sized tin soldiers --

 

 

 

And the gigantic snow globe --

 

We drove inside the Village and after a few ups and downs, literally since the property is hilly, we saw "Santa's House" --

Hubby and I was a bit disappointed since there is really no "Christmas Village" inside but the lone "Santa's House".  When they turned on the lights, K1 and K2 started running like crazy until they were allowed to go inside where they saw lots of toys.  Here are some pictures I managed to take with my phone.  Too bad I forgot to bring my camera.  K1 took the mic and started singing to his heart's desire and to K2's protestations.  He even wore the boxing gloves and claimed that he is Manny Pacquiao.

Santa's Chair! The kiddos were wondering where Santa is

A scale railroad tracks hanging from the ceiling

While it is a disappointment for us adults not to see a "Christmas Village", K1 and K2 were so happy to be inside "Santa's House" where they saw lots of eye candies.  Now, the kiddos think of Santa's House as a haven for toys!  We just have to remind them every so often that they have to be good boys for Santa to send them toys on Christmases to come!

AL and WD's Wedding

Last 1 December 2011, we went to The Transfiguration Chapel, or Caleruega Church as known to many, to attend the wedding of my cousin AL and his fiancee WD.  The attendees were very much excited to see them tie the knot considering that we have known them as a couple for several years already.  I am also excited since K1 would be carrying the wedding rings of the couple.  I know, I am such a stage mom.

Before the couple enters the Chapel, the crowd was entertained by Holly Angel Paraiso with her soothing and heavenly music.  Here she is playing the harp --

A few minutes after, my cousin AL entered the Chapel with my uncle AL and aunt LD -- 

The relatives and friends of the couple were all standing and looking at the main entrance waiting for the moment wherein the bride would come in. Such a beautiful bride -- 

I noticed that the couple chose yellow gold for the members of the entourage and white and cream for their flowers and candles.  The ceremony then started.  

After the ceremony, the couple's first kiss as husband and wife and the signing of their Marriage Contract were witnessed by those in attendance --

Reception followed at Discovery Country Suites where everyone had fun with food, wine, and each others presence.

And here is K1 feeling a bit bored since there were no kids to play with.  K1 asked us to stop taking pictures --

 

We all had fun! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. AL! 

And welcome to the family Mrs. AL! :)