Category Archives: Celebrations

Baby Shower For Gina

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It’s been a year since Rico and Gina got married.  They are so lucky and blessed to have 

Previous entry:  Lopez-Abude Wedding Part 1 – Church November 4, 2010 

Lopez-Abude Wedding Part 2 – November 5, 2010

We had a cousins get together for Gina!  We are all excited for her baby girl who might be coming out anytime now

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What a nice theme

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Prepared and planned by Mommy Rose! Gina’s lucky to have a mother in law like Tita Rose

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 SURPRISE!!!!! 

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The happy MOMMY TO BE!!!  Waiting for baby Mikaela or nickname Ella to come out 🙂

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We enjoyed the games!!!

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Delicious food from Uncle Cheffy 

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 and our giveaway which I love 🙂 

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Little Mrs. Sunshine is Turning 16 X 3

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I am so sorry Tessa for missing your special day last month, but I was so happy to stumble into the photos of Michelle Morelos who took beautiful photos!!  Thank you Michelle for letting me share your photos, I wish I could take photos like you.

Again, Happy Birthday Little Mrs. Sunshine who brings sunshine to everyone! Looks like I missed those guys that made you smile so much 🙂 You deserve all the happiness! 

previous entry:  Happy Birthday Lil’ Miss Sunshine September 6, 2011

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Happy Birthday Maritess

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Happy Birthday to Tita Tess!!  Tita Tess is the sister of my Mom.  She is like a Mom to all of us cousins and we all love her 

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and her siblings all love her too and take care of her as their youngest sister 

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And as I mentioned, our family loves Gaita ANYTHING!  Our family includes our whole big big family and so we had a special celebration for Tita Tess’ birthday catered by Cibo 

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And you won’t believe it but Tita Tess is also a Lola already and here are her apos bringing her cake 🙂 

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Happy Birthday Mel

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We had a wonderful time seeing the gang who we hardly see when Suharto and Rina are not here.  Thanks Toddy and Mel for making us a part of this special occasion and for your warm friendship!   Happy Birthday dear Mel!!!   

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Our lovely hosts, Toddy and Mel, 

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who have been blessed with one daughter, Amanda, and now expecting another blessing in a few months. Congratulations !!

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Cocktails by Cibo  

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Happy Birthday Dad and Gerry

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Happy Birthday Dad and Gerry!!!

I love this photo of the handsome de Jesus boys!!!! 🙂 

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Tina’s first attempt to make souffle.  This was a blue cheese souffle and it was soooo good!! This is a giant souffle and it was wiped out!!! YUMMY!

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Yummy Cougar cheese 

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Joint Birthday Celebration

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Thanks Yugi and Timmy for making us a part of your special celebration!  We have been hearing so much about the Diaz sisters celebrations from Mike and it’s really so nice to see how close you all are as a family!  And of course the food was so good!!!  

Happy Birthday Yugi and Tito Buddy! and to all the other celebrants!

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Visiting Grace

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We organized a visit to Grace who recently was diagnosed with stomach cancer.  I realized that I have known Grace for so long since we were still working at Rustan’s and recently she joined us again with Mom.  Grace helps us with our papers and our food and  she has been very patient with me in the office.  She would even offer her food to me when I did not have enough.  Then one day she just told me she had to go see the doctor….then I did not see her anymore till I heard the news.

So I made it a point to come over to see her and many many others who love her came and joined! We drove quite far to see her and it was worth it, she was crying when we arrived and she had lost much weight

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We celebrated the Holy Mass at her parish, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church in Taytay Rizal 

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and apparently Grace is very active in her parish, three priests even said the mass for her 

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And we had a small gathering after with some food 

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Luzanne, Grace and Des all worked together in the Men’s department of Rustan’s at one point.  Des was the boss of Luzanne and Grace reported to Luzanne.  Luzanne and Des also have cancer ( breast ).  Des and Luzanne started a pot to help Grace with her treatments and was able to raise enough for one treatment and working on a second one.  We love all three of you!!

 

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Rustan’s group again 

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And we received a beautiful message from Grace.  WE LOVE YOU GRACE! KEEP STRONG! 

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Turning Back Time: The Lobby Celebrates Its Birthday With Halo Halo And Schueblig At P 35.00

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The Lobby celebrates its 35th birthday tomorrow, September 14, 2011 by offering the iconic Halo Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig at P35.00 each – one peso for every year The Peninsula Manila has been in operation.

The September 14, 2011 Lobby promotion will be strictly on a no-reservations and first-come/first-serve basis. Added conditions to the promotion: 10% service charge and applicable government taxes will be added to the final bill; beverages and other menu items aside from Halo Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig will be at regular prices; transactions will not accept marketing tie-up discounts; there will be no take-out; both items must be ordered and consumed at The Lobby, and orders will not be shared.

This is a half-day only promotion – September 14, 2011, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight.

For inquiries or restaurant reservations, please call The Peninsula Manila at (63 2) 887 2888, extensions 6694 (Restaurant Reservations), e-mail diningpmn@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.

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