What a weekend. It had been pretty busy in this part of the country.

The XTERRA Philippines Championship was held in Cebu yesterday.

But as part of the organizing committee, our race had started months ago. Especially for the big bosses. Finally last Saturday, a press conference with the international athletes was held at Crimson Beach Resort and Spa...

Shonny Vanladingham of Australia

Renata Bucher of Switzerland a.k.a. the Swiss Miss

XTERRA World managing director Dave Nicholas

LC Langit, Philippines

(it was her first time on a mountain bike. Imagine what she could do with more years ahead...)

The man with the tan, Mr. Wilfred Uytensu

Carina Wasle of Austria

Sam Gardner of UK

My photographer friends, JJ, Marmie and Marivic of Cebu Images.

Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion

The Philippines' own Iron Man, Noy Jopson

Ok, time for the sponsor shot...hehehe

Thank YOU Boss!

Thank YOU for the very sunny weather inspite of the thunderstorm forecast.

Thank YOU for this event.

Thank YOU for new friends.

Thank YOU for their trust.

Thank YOU for this opportunity.

It is, ehem, was, delicious!!!

All little girl asked for was a Kai-lan cake. But it has to be the moist choco cake of tita Sharon.

Sharon made the pink princess cake of little sis a few days ago. Totally different personalities my kiddos have. Totally different cake. I was holding myself back not to poke my finger into the sweet smelling icing as I carried her majesty deliciousness to my little girl's school for her party.

The smell alone could take you to heaven!!! I kid not, no sir-ree!

So these little pet hamsters...

Finally have their own hotel.

Yes, it was all about Nihao, Kai-lan...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY our little Sunshine!!!

Thank YOU Boss for my beautiful daughter.

Thank YOU for the guidance, spirit and love.

My friend Clayton just set up this beautiful and amazing display of miniature Christmas Village. For 6 days he toiled to get this white wonderland to perfection. And I believe he did it!!! Isn't it amazing? He took his 15-year collection out of his home and brought it out to the world for everyone to enjoy. Cool!!!

At Marco Polo Hotel lobby in Busay, Cebu you will see an amazing display of miniature Christmas Village done by Clayton Tugonon. And of course, what would a white winterland be without a train ha? It's the POLAR EXPRESS train!!! Hehehehe it sure amazed my kids! Alyssa wanted to see what the passengers inside look like. hahahaha

The Train of Hope will be officially lit up tomorrow, November 28, at 6.30 in the evening at the Marco Polo Hotel lobby lounge. Of course we will not miss it!!! One can "adopt" a house. For the mere sum of P5,000 one can have his name tagged on a house. Your choice! Every single cent raised will go to the Kyth Foundation of Perpetual Succour Hospital. This is to help the indigent children who are suffering from cancer. Even their transportation fare to get to their chemotherapy sessions are paid for by the foundation. It tugs at my heart really. Beautiful isn't it? You must go and see!!! My kids couldn't help but gasp. I felt like a little kid again. Hehehehe
The collage above is us during our visit. Hmmm...I don't think I did Clayton justice though. hahaha.
Enjoy the following photos below...all taken by the owner Clayton Tugonon. (Thank you for letting me use them for this blog).

Thank YOU for making this possible BOSS.