THIS is a Happy Day

I knew it, that with the past weeks' sadness and melancholic mood, rays of sunshine will start to appear soon- at a physical rainy season. Life is funny.  Texts and phone calls from someone dear validates a strong security and spiritual shield. Enhancement on a skill I am carefully learning to do safely and efficiently is ,with a bright hope, almost on its way. I am excited with the possibility of having to use my hibernated neurons soon, should fate and perseverance allow. And today, steady and simple Thursday, my relatives stayed in our abode for food,laughter,stories and photographs.:

Beautiful eyes si Mother Hen.

 No fancy food was on the table. Sinigang,kilawin,"derang hito" with buro and mustasa's waiting for my very special guests. First batch to eat: Analyn,Alvin and me. Di na mahintay mga bisita.:) Second batch: Cleng, AC and Awi, yey!! May balikbayan na.:) Poor Awi with her braces, she had to use a knife to cut into tiny pieces the turon saging. I think she has the figure of Kim Chiu now. At last,minutes after one in the afternoon, all the others arrived.

Tita Josie,tnx sa napakatamis na santol.

 We have a scant space at home, yet the kids found ways to run and play. Yanyan kept on hopping and jumping, Cartoon Network and fish pen toy saved the day for AC and Johann.Tammy and Kaykay made do with their cooking utensils. "The Buzz" tried to have an exclusive interview with Beng to no avail.Hmmm,"complicated.":) See you soon and let's all stare at the towers ha.

Okoy,turon and carbonara for merienda.

 California girls Joann and Awi are here for vacay. Inevitably, I expect pasalubong and they didn't disappoint me.Hihihi!Thanks much.Thank you sister Joann for always making time to visit Mamang.As the kids spent their energy with activities,Ville and Kong Joren managed to squeeze some zzzzzzzzz, Ate Tess too.:)

Medyo marami na rin tayo.:)

Tonight I know that when I pray, it wouldn't be much of my wishes and rants,rather it will be of gratitude for a day like this with people who truly matter and care for us,with lipstick or not, stroke and health, till timeline and end. After all, we are family!!!:) Thank you my beautiful and gorgeous cousins.

Eat.Travel.Laugh.