My mom just celebrated her 70th birthday. Mommy-yen to most of the nephews and nieces and to all grand children - she had a wonderful celebration.We had the party in Macapagal Seaside Port, that's near the Mall of Asia along Macapagal Avenue in the PICC reclaimed area (I think that is what they call it...). It's a row of restaurants where one gets to do some "palengke" for the food you want to eat. Then you pick your restaurant and they will cook it for you. "Dampalan" is what the place is commonly known.
We had this also with Ate Beth's birthday party last time she was here in the Philippines, only it was in the "dampalan" in Pasig.
Kuya JV was with his kids - Jeanne and Jana, that made it more special for my mom.
Much to moms' surprise was when she was serenaded with a birthday song by a group of waiters. She had a slice of cake compliments of the house...
Click on the image below to see more pictures of the event. Again - best viewed in slideshow.
We had this also with Ate Beth's birthday party last time she was here in the Philippines, only it was in the "dampalan" in Pasig.
Kuya JV was with his kids - Jeanne and Jana, that made it more special for my mom.
Ninang Do was there with Caloy and their kids - Ariel and Jon. Ate Divine with Carla, Alex, Carlo with his wife Denise, and Chi! After a long absence from the Anselmo affairs, she was with us this time. Not present though was Danica who was in a camping trip. Tita Lita was there with Joel, Joy and their kids Jessie and Julia. Johan cannot make it for he is in the states and his wife Ina and son Gelo had to attend a musical.
Tita Cely was about one restaurant away from where we were. They were having their Torres high school batch reunion. Mom was able to see her batch mates as well and that added to the treat.
We had so much to eat! I shall enumerate to you what we had so you can start craving for them : Sinigang na baboy and Isda, inihaw na liempo, prawns, crabs, some vegetables in all sort of preparations, variance of fish, crispy pata, and so much more. Hmmm... delisyoso!
Much to moms' surprise was when she was serenaded with a birthday song by a group of waiters. She had a slice of cake compliments of the house...
This event was made possible by Ate Beth, Jimmy, Kuya JV and myself. Also, to my wife Monette who picked the menu (which was perfect!) and did the "palengke". To my siblings - muchos gracias me hermanos y hermana! Maraming Salamat sa inyo mga kapatid!
I am trying to add videos to this post, but I am still in a learning curve. Watch out for it very soon. I am getting there!
Click on the image below to see more pictures of the event. Again - best viewed in slideshow.
