To say we had a blast this Holiday is an understatement.. we had so much FUN!

We decided to spend Christmas here in Pasig, much cheaper than spending it in the province.. we just provided for the fare of my sisters, brothers (only brother and brother in law) and of course my mom. We had the usual food for Noche Buena, shrimp, salad, hotdog & BBQ and ham and queso de bola as requested by my first born son:

The boys spent the night opening their gifts and munching on the goodies they got from their Christmas Socks:

Our Santa for the night, the socks were so big a  commercial bunn coffee maker can fit in.

Supposedly, the boys will have games after opening the gifts but since we’re all tired preparing the food, we decided to have it on Christmas Day. But before the games, photo shoot first!

Siblings photo opp.. our last photo together was 5 years ago 🙂

The princess who is so happy with her gifts.. a Pink Piano from her Ninang Seiko, teddy bear from her Ninang Yami and a cute pink bag and bible from her Ninang Chris. She also got her Minnie Mouse and some books.

And the game is on!

Pinoy Henyo with the boys.. well, actually, most of the time, the boys played, while the girls laughed at them hahahaha

 Trip to Jerusalem and Paper dance..our boys specially the little ones had so much fun with all the games. We almost died laughing while playing Tanging Hinga mo game.. a game where in the longest aaaah wins… the twist? 2 mallows on the mouth.. we all end up laughing.. but our mom beat us all.. she had it for 15 seconds! wahahaha

We really had so much fun and overwhelming happiness last Christmas and it is not brought about the food or the gifts but by the fact that we’re all here, complete and happy.. as Burton Hillis puts it:

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.“

I do not know how to start this post without shedding a tear.. tears of happiness that is.. last week has been very hard for me in terms of finances.. well actually not last week but over the last 3 months. Then I realized why, most of my earnings during the last quarter of the year went straight to my mom. She was actually the reason why I am working really hard (and of course to add some extra on house expenses like buying cable raceway and other household stuff). I want to help her in paying all her debts and also to help her with all her expenses.. and I am really glad that though the last 3 months was hard for me, I was able to give some of her needs..

But last week, the stress was just too much.. and no funds are coming in.. and I have been stressed out with other things as well to the point that I want to cry.. then I gave all up.. let go of my emotions and prayed really hard and ALAS! this week has been very good so far..whatever my mom needs as of the moment has been given to us.. and I am just overwhelmed by it.. helping my mom is by far the most fulfilling thing. oh well motherhood aside 🙂

oh by the way, the whole gang is here, another reason why I am such in a good mood today 🙂 Mering Meri na talaga ang Pasko namin 🙂

I need a new make up case.. I need a new bag.. I need a new this and that.. but of course, Christmas is not about me.. but the kids.. and though we planned on not buying gifts for them Christmas (they already got their playground!), I don’t think we can say no to the little girls’ wish..a Minnie Mouse stuff toy!

I asked the boys what they want and here it is:

and some coloring books.. while Chico wants a Mickey Mouse book 🙂

My husband on the other hand wants Mechado for Christmas.. oh where can I find sending food gifts online service that sends mechado in a flash? I still don’t have a light idea how to cook that dish.