March birthdays x 4

Yeap, we celebrated 4 birthdays earlier this month ... my mom, Ms. Evelyn (Lino's mom), Ryan, and Blake.  The initial plan was to celebrate at the beach but it didn't play out due to weather and other circumstances ...maybe next year!  Anyway, we had a pleasant family get-together.  The usual social fun ... food, laughs, pinata, cake, and presents.  ~My brother Neil and his family are coming from the Philippines towards the end of the month, so we'll probably celebrate again!  :)

Time's flying ...Ryan turned 12 and Blake turned 9!

I Love My Mama

Happy Birthday Mom! I couldn't ask for a better mom!! I love you tons!!! See you soon.

Tomorrow Blake turns 7yo but we celebrated his birthday a couple of days ago. He wanted a pirate theme so he got one! Family and friends joined in the fun celebration and dip in the pool. How cool was that?! Aargh, pretty cool!!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today's my mom's birthday. A special birthday for her because she is officially retired. Oh, how she was looking forward to this day. She's such a hard worker. She gives 110% everyday at work. Now, she can give her body 110% break she's been needing. She certainly is looking forward to spending lots of time with the grand kids, her favorite pastime. -- Happy Birthday Mom! We love you dearly.

Mom shares the same birthday with Lino's mom, Evelyn and tomorrow is Blake's (turning 6yo) birthday so we celebrated their birthday yesterday. We gathered for lunch and shared the special occasion together.

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"