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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Our Son's Birthday In Gensan

Four years ago, a bouncy little boy was born at 6:09 in the morning of December.  I know since I was awake all day waiting for him outside the delivery room.  We were just glad that he was complete and healthy... and we thanked the Lord for it.  What's more was, it's also the birthday of my mother-in-law, so it's a double celebration. 

This year, we agreed to celebrate his birthday in Gensan with her grandma.  We haven't done that before, since my inlaws just returned from the US to settle here for good after retiring from their work there.  With some of his cousins and my family, we traveled early morning and upon arriving, you can just see the delight in our son's face after he saw the preparation the family had given him... "A Ben 10 birthday party theme".  From the tarpaulin with his face on Ben Tennyson's body (being a avid fan of the cartoon character)  and with mom's face on snow white's body (being a good sport)... to the goodies, stuffs and giveaways... all just wowed him.
The birthday celebrants...

Since we had a double birthday celebration, it was sort of a grand feast (LOL)... there were a lot of guests from both parties.  And as planned, there was a magician who also acted as the program host or emcee.  Who's really worth having, since his magic and sense of humor had entertained both the kids and the kids at heart... all the guests had fun watching him perform his tricks and he even handled the games...  so it was "sulit" (worth every penny).  

The centerpiece, the ever famous "litson" or roasted pig
along with some of our guests.
After the fun and games, a short program was given for my mom-in-law... then we said graces for the food (thank you Lord)... I was really quite hungry already, considering our travel with 4 kids especially when it comes to the taming of the kids (whew).  And since the food was either catered and some are bought, it was already prepared and all we had to do was eat.


The kids, especially our son enjoyed his party... and that's what mattered most. Everything won't be possible and won't be so easy for us, if not for the help of our family in Gensan who took care of what was needed... the goodies, the prices, and the setting up of the house for the celebration... our sincere thanks and gratitude to them.  I thank the Lord for them... and for giving our child a wonderful day and for all the blessings he received for the year that passed by.  May Yahweh continue to bless, protect, and guide him for facing another year of his life.  Happy birthday, son.


20 comments:

  1. belated happy birth and burp day!!

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  2. belated happy birthday to your son. i love lechon. =) yum! yum!

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  3. Happy Birthday to Justin as well as to Lola Jessie :)

    Sarap naman ng lechon :)

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  4. Oh my the food especially the lechon or inasal. Belated happy birthday to J&j

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  5. Oh! Belated happy birthday to your son! He and my bro has the same taste of anime--- Ben10.

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  6. Happy birthday Justin and Lola Jessie! And that's a big lechon. Looks like a happy celebration to all. :)

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  7. Ah lechon!!! I can't wait to have lechon this Christmas! hahaha Happy birthday to your son and your mother in law! :)

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  8. Sure Yahweh will bless your son. He could be a promising leader someday if you "nurture" him according to the Lord's will. I'm sure he's looking at you as his great example. Belated happy birthday to your!

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  9. it seems your kid had a blast. i love birthdays though i don't really celebrate mine because i like the concept of making my everyday my birthday hehehe. so everyday is special to me :p

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  10. Happy Birthday sa imo little boy, bai.
    God bless.

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  11. Happy birthday to your boy... and wow that lechon looks great! :D

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  12. Happy birthday to your son! Lechon here please... :)

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  13. Awww y'all look like you had so much fun! Belated happy birthday to your lil' one. The roasted pig looks sooo delish!

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  14. Belated Happy Birthday baby! Yummy ang lechon! Love na love ka ng lola, mama at papa mo at ng iba mo pang kapamilya!

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  15. Happy birthday little guy!

    Be a good boy always and love your mommy!

    And mommy, the lechon looks delicious. I've tasted one of those when I get to came over to the Philippines.

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  16. belated happy birthday to them :) (I miss litson. yum yum)

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