Siblings Arrive!

Both my sisters came home this August.

Sort of bad timing for me.  I didn't feel well during my pregnancy so I really couldn't take my sisters out much.  I was able to come along to a few lakads though.

Back Row L-R: Me, my son Paolo, my older sister RUTH
Front Row L-R: Papa Rey (my dad), Mama Son (my mom), LARA and DANA (my nieces)

My mom Sonia is originally from Bacolod.  So with my OFW sister#1 coming home, dinner at Bacolod Chicken house branch in BF Homes Paranque was definitely a good choice!

My older sister Ruth is now based in Beijing China and teaches at Eton, an international school.  She came home with her daughters, Lara and Dana.

L-R: my nephew BAB, my son Paolo and my sister SHEEAN

OFW sister #2 wanted to go to Leslie's in Tagaytay. So off we go even if it was raining hard.  Bulalo and the rainy weather was such a perfect combination.  Of course, with me not feeling well, I wasn't able to eat much even though I knew that I wanted to eat a lot (plus the crispy pata and the sago gulaman!). Why oh why couldn't I be like this (without appetite to eat) when I wasn't pregnant? 

My younger Sister, Sheean, is now based in the US.  She teaches in a Montessori school.  She came home with her son, Bab.

I promised Sheean that I would take her out to Filipino restos and super pig out.  But, this was a promise that I made before I got pregnant, when I still had the super appetite to eat. I wasn't able to take her out much. Sad not to be able to have the appetite to eat.

Cousins Bab and Paolo busing playing with their gadgets while waiting for the food

Husaband Jojo and I. 

Please don't laugh at my hairdo. It was the best that I could do considering that I wasn't feeling well.

Dana, Tita Eileen Tomacruz and Paolo 

I also took Dana to visit Tita Eileen Tomacruz at her home.  When Dana was younger, she would get invited by Tita Eileen to join Halloween parties at her house together with Paolo. They were still much younger back then.

I also took Dana to Strikes at the Palms Country Club.  She and Paolo enjoyed the yummy burger!




The cousins also enjoyed their experience at Lazer Extreme at the Alabang Town Center.  It's a state of the art laser tag system wherein you shoot your opponent (from the other team) using the gun that emits laser. It should be aimed at your enemy's vest (different areas of the vest correspond to different points). It's really kinda cool and a good exercise as well.

The pretty birthday girl, Dana

  My niece Dana, husband Jojo and son Paolo

Cousins: Dana, Lara and Paolo

We also celebrated Dana's 13th birthday with a dinner at Cafe Mediterranean at Alabang Town Center. Courtesy of Ate Ruth! Thanks for the treat! 



Of course, mama Son likes to have a family portrait taken while the whole family is complete.  My niece Lara booked a slot at The Picture Company at Alabang Town Center.

 Complete cast!

L-R: Ruth, Mama Son (Sonia), Sheean, Myself

Tres Marias with Mama Son

Standing back: Papa Rey
Front: Bab, Dana, Paolo

The cousins having their picture taken with their lolo. At Alabang town center.

I would have wished that I could have entertained my sisters more when they visited but I really wasn't in the best of condition.  I hope they can visit the country again and bring lots of pasalubongs again!!

Till we see each other in person again, sistahs!