Happy Birthday Lola

 Lola Toyang celebrated her birthday on November 17.  But since it fell on a weekday and most of us are in Manila, we decided to visit her on a Saturday instead.

Summer made a birthday card for Lola.

 We bought a birthday cake for her.

 And brought pancit and chicken.

We gave her a transistor for a gift since her radio just bogged down on her so she can listen to her prayers over the radio.

Happy birthday Lola!

11th on 11-11-11

 It was Yang's and Ojay's 11th anniversary on November 11, 2011 at Bay Leaf Hotel at Manila.

Julian performed a magic show and it was a blast.  A kid performing a magic show for the adults!

 They gave us a dance number too.

 And the Reantaso boys sang with their rockeoke.  It's like a videoke with a live band.

 While I tried to reminisce my ballroom dancing days.

 It was a fun party.

 Kuya was matched with the host.

And we were joined by Jenny too.  Too bad Kuya just had his toe operation and cannot join us.

It could have been happier if only Tita Leslie can still join us.  She was terribly missed.  She would love parties like this one, sharing family's celebrations.

Despedida Dinner

Daddy and Mommy are due to leave for Canada tomorrow for 2 months.  We found a reason to eat out.  We seldom eat in restaurant now a days.  They often stay at Bulacan and we stay in Manila.  

We had dinner at the Mini Shabu-Shabu Restaurant at the Fort.  It's been a while since we've eaten in this restaurant.  It's Daddy's favorite.  It may not be kid friendly but my kids survived it.

Have a safe trip Daddy and Mommy!  You deserve the break.

Happy Birthday Nina!

It's Ninang Jenny's birthday!

We had early dinner at the Kanin Club at UP Techno hub. Daddy's been craving for Kanin club.

She got an Itouch from Mommy.
And she got my kids' kiss and hugs for our family's gift for her. Hehehe it's too hard to buy gift for Nin, will just buy her next time.
At Kanin Club, I must have my crispy halohalo.
My babies loved the glowing balls outside.
Happy birthday Nin!

Day 16: Last Day

Oh no! It's so sad, it's our last day already.

Daddy went to do lotsss of last minute errands so we had late lunch at Congee Wong.

Lolo Dom brought food for us to bring home from Nana. We invited him for lunch and Tita Emy too, our tenant from the basement. I had rice but congee was big but it was soooo good you can finish it.
Leaving for the airport felt like old times. Nin stayed because her flight is not due until tomorrow early morning so she was left at home.
Oh no! Vacation's over. Time to go back to work. And bills will start coming too!

Day 15: Dinner with the Javiers

Tita Nil invited us for dinner at her home. Her home, with a very nice weather for gardening, was full of flowers and plants.

The rest of the Javiers came too to see us. The boys enjoyed drinking cold beer outside.
While the girls exchanged stories indoors.
They said nice prayers for everybody before our dinner. I like the grilled sardines. I miss fish. Oh and we sat by the dessert table and loved the chocolate coated strawberries while Summer loved the brownies.Thank you soo much for all the gifts and food!

Day 15: Main street Parade

Kitz invited us to see the main street parade. It was raining but it was worth it. Summer was able to grab lots of give away.

We went shopping in the mall while Kuya went to pick Jenny up at the train station. She then took us back at the main street since it stopped raining already and brought us in a chicken wing house. The place was so festive, it was like a fair.

While Mom and Dad went with Tita Turing bazaar shopping. We then had dinner at Tita Turing's place.
Kids had fun playing.
Winter loved eating the corn even if it was pretty hard for him to bite it without his front teeth.
It was pretty hard to get a decent photo of all the kids.
Thank you soooo much po!

Day 14: Ontario Science Center

Harry gave us free tickets to the Ontario Science Center.

It was interactive and there were scientists around willing to help and guide you around.
Among the activities and exhibits inside, the mini grocery store was Winter's favorite. Too exposed? Is it a sign that he will be taking over my work in the future?
Winter was able to watch his first ever movie - imax!

Harry met us outside the museum in uniform with his own car! It was the best exhibit for us!
At home, Omar prepared the potato leek soup for dinner.

Kuya grilled the steak.

While Mommy played with Summer doing the jump shot.
As promised, Mommy let the babies take a swim in her jacuzzi with a bubble bath. The trick is to cool them down after a heavy day so they can sleep early.
Because I went out for after dinner drinks with my cousins. I was left at home already when they went to see a movie, I have to join them this time.
Thank you Bustos family for a well-sponsored day. Meron pa bukas, di naman kami masyadong abusado.

Day 13: Canada's Wonderland

Weather's nice, holiday is done, perfect to go to Canada's Wonderland.

While waiting for Benjie and Bless, we brought out the kite from the Philippines to take advantage with the wind for the babies. I bought it for them but we play it for them too.

Benjie bought our tickets online using her company's discount, good deal!
Charlie Brown welcomed us. Summer loved taking her pics with the mascot, unlike Winter who was pretty scared of the gigantic moving stuffed toy.
We took our rides and the kids had theirs too at the Kidz Zone.
There, we met Snoopy.
The ghost coaster surprised Summer. She rode a roller coaster for babies before with her cousins at Six Flags but this one is bigger. Good thing Jenny decided to join her at the last minute. She was still brave and did not cry, just surprised =).
What better way to end the day in the park with a funnel cake! Summer thought it was twister fries. I like it!
The park closes at 6pm and perfect to catch dinner at home with Tita Faye and Uncle Dave. They brought lotsss of food.
So many people loves us at Canada. They love feeding us. We kept on eating them.

Day 12: Last day at Buffalo, NY

Ate got an early flight. Everybody's so sleepy to cry hehehe. I think the teenagers did not sleep at all.

Bye Ate! We hope to see you again soon.

We have to return to the outlet to change Winter's light up shoes for the other shoe was not lighting up. Good thing, Daddy has some shirts to change too. We grabbed our breakfast at the mall. It was early lunch.
It was a breeze too going back to Canada. Weather is getting warmer. Bye NY!