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Old fashioned water pump

Bebe's Birthday

We had dinner at Army Navy which serves burgers and Mexican food. Service was poor but the food was surprisingly good.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache

I baked over 40 cupcakes on Mama's birthday and baked over 120 more on Bebe's birthday. It was a big hit so I showed the process to Andrea, Merinel, Tita ChiChic, and our hardworking and talented helpers Nasing, Goldie and Hilda Mae.

Nido and Alex

Alex Suarez (pink shirt) caught up with us later. We chatted with Kenneth Platon by phone who is currently in Agusan.

Class reunion

University of the Philippines High School Class 77 informal get-together at Laguna Gardens. I had a great time catching up with each of them. From left to right: Nido Berdin, Josefa Jordan-Jimenez, Marijo Montayre-Araneta, Susie Solano Ignacio, Fr. Romulo Creus, Jackie Deen Von Seidlein, Jill, Jucel Ann, and Carmito Santos. Alex Suarez made it later but most of us had left by then.

Mama on her 90th birthday

Still looking great!

Mama's 90th birthday cake

This is a mango cake.

Mama's birthday

The house was all lit up for a family dinner on Mama's birthday. Nonong and Boie and their families left early and the rest of us, including my 90-year old mother, were all up till 1 am just talking and laughing. My mother remembers every single child's birthday. Her mind is still very sharp.

Lola's birthday party

The family went to Marco Polo Hotel to enjoy a buffet dinner. We reserved a room with two long tables.

Grilled mackerel

The fish was wrapped in foil with tomatoes, onions and garlic and then placed on the grill.

Another kind of seaweed salad

Seaweed mixed with vinegar, tomatoes, onions and ginger.

Jackfruit salad

This is boiled unripe langka or jackfruit mixed with coconut milk, bell pepper, onions and tomatoes.

Razor clam soup

This soup was really delicious! I had it for lunch today.

Carmelite Church

July 16th is Mama's birthday which also falls on the feast of the Lady of Mt Carmel. I took Mama here to light a candle and say our special intentions.

Asian fusion

Dinner at an Asian fusion place...Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean. The food was very good. Courtesy of Dodong and Marites.

A Filipino cow

Filipino cows are happy cows.

Willie

is 62 years old and plays tennis almost everyday. He tells lots of funny stories and is great company. He is my sister Bebe's husband.

Bye-bye beach house

The family is ready to return to the city.