Grandpa visits

Little over a couple of weeks ago my dad with Blake came over to visit the kids before he left for the Philippines for a vacation.  The kids had a nice time with their Grandpa.  ~Have a great time in PI, Dad!  Please send our love to everyone for us.

Birthday Lunch For Dad

Today is my Dad's birthday so my sister and I decided to treat Dad out to BJ's Restaurant this year instead of the usual Hometown Buffet he likes. After I dropped off David to school, the two little ones and I headed over to Rancho Cucamonga to meet my family. We had a good lunch and enjoyed each other's company. Then, I had about a half an hour left before I had to leave to pick up David from school, so we went to Ontario Mills Mall.

I think Dad was a little bummed that all his grand kids were not able to join in the celebration. Next year Dad, we'll kidnap Neil's boys from the Philippines and coordinate better with Joey.

Dad loved the drawing that David made especially for him

The small gang (rest of kids at school/Philippines)
Sophia loves piggyback rides from Grandpa

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! WE LOVE YOU!!

Have A Safe Trip Dad

A quick shout out to my Dad who left for the Philippines late last night. Have a safe trip and enjoy your visit there! We'll miss you. Don't worry about Mom, we'll watch out for her.

Please send our love and regards to Neil and the family.

Happy Birthday Dad

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday ... turned officially a senior citizen. We celebrated his special day at my sister's pad with lunch, cassava cake, presents, and a nice family time. Also, later that evening, relatives from Valinda came over to celebrate some more. I think Dad enjoyed his day. Happy birthday Dad, we love you!

Parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary

My 3 siblings & I threw our parents a surprise 40th wedding anniversary & we pulled it off! I had told them that I had been called to work that Saturday & so I dropped off my kids to them. Then my sister told them that she got a coupon for a free portrait so she asked them to be dressed that afternoon & have their picture taken with the grandkids. Of course, I was at my sister's setting up & there wasn't a portrait date. They were so surprised that even when we yelled surprise it didn't register for what (afterall, the party was a few days before their actual anniversary). Anyway, many of the family was able to join the celebration. We had lechon (roast pig) & several filipino dishes. We all had a great time! My parents were very happy.



I made & decorated the cake. Not too shabby, eh?


Wasn't I suppose to have an apple in my mouth? Is this a Filipino thing? (FYI: no!)

"Which camera?"
Grandkids present at the celebration: (clockwise starting far left) Blake, Leno, Tia, Kaelyn, David, Ryan with Sophia on his lap.


My brother's boys in the Philippines: Calvin & Craig
"We love you this much, Lolo & Lola"