Norman's Birthday Celebration

New Year's Eve

Yesterday we celebrated Norman's 70th birthday with a memorial Mass at Christ the King crypt chapel celebrated by my schoolmate, Fr. Boy Makabenta, who also blessed his niche. After Mass we proceeded to Delifrance Cafe for a nice brunch. About 32 people came, included Mamina, some of my siblings and their families, and my friends. It was a great way of thanking God for the wonderful gift of Norman's life.

Godbless and cheers for the New Year.

Gabby

More Christmas Family Reunion Pics

Christmas Lights

Manila Mormon Temple Grounds





At Quezon Memorial Circle Park






Monday night, Dec.26, 2010, I took my home manager Gina, her daughters & grandkids & our ward, Mak to see the nice Christmas lights of the Manila Mormon Temple and the dancing fountains of the Quezon Memorial Circle.

Christmas Family Pictures 2010

Various Casual Pictures








Gabby w/Grace & RJ


Mamina w/Early Birds


Mamina w/Manolo & Family


Mamina w/Minna & Family


Mamina w/Maricar & Family


Mamina w/Freddie & Family and Gabby


Mamina w/Junior & Family


Mamina w/Mario & Family


Mamina & Her Kids (here in Metro Manila)


The Villavicencios


We had our annual Lopez-Jacinto-Villavicencio family dinner Christmas night, this time at the big home of my niece, Ginny & her husband Mike Proximo.

Day Pilgrimage to Lucban

Lucban Church and Streets








At Kamay ni Hesus (Hand of Jesus) Shrine




December 26, 2010

Took a bus to Lucban, Quezon in the foothills of Mt. Banahaw today to pray at the Kamay ni Hesus (Hand of Jesus) Shrine to thank God for His blessings this year and ask for kindness on my very sick friends and relatives, and visit the quaint places of the old town. Had merienda at Buddy's, a popular eatery by the plaza. Great time to reflect and enjoy the cool and clean environment of Lucban.

Happy boxing day!

Peace
Gabby

Christmas Eve 2010

Christmas Eve, Jonah, the eldest daughter of my mother's former maid, who's in Metro Manila from Bicol for training,visited us. This is her 1st visit and she was so excited to meet Mamina. It was good to host her. She would have been alone for Christmas Eve.

Cheers
Gabby