PAPAS 78TH BIRTHDAY(2016)

 

Papas 78th birthday was a simple and intimate celebration of the family.  It was his wish to celebrate only with the family.  His idea was to have a long table in one room, where the family could talk and get bonded.  Somehow we were able to grant his wish but since we don't have enough room, we extended tables to the garage and in the backyard. Nevertheless, the family were able to talk and had a fun night.  




 





Started out with a prayer from auntie Ida, giving thanks for all the blessings, for blessing papa another year, and for that moment that the family were able to spend another celebration.  Then we sang the birthday song but before the blowing of candles, papa had a short message for everyone basically thanking the family for coming and making his birthday more special.  Later part of the party, they started singing their old favorite songs.  Auntie Sayong, auntie Thelma Mapes and auntie Mayet offered songs for the celebrant.  The others sang and or chanted with them. The last guests left at 1 am. 


 

As for the food, aside from what we prepared at home, most of the family who came brought food for the party.  There were puto and dinuguan cooked by mama, caldereta, chicken cordon bleu, fried chicken, palabok, baked salmon, tempura, laing, kare kare, cupcakes for dessert, mango cake, caramel bars, biko, turon, mixed fruits and a lot more.
 

The kids were happy to see their cousins too. They stayed upstairs in one of the rooms and got busy playing with their ipads.  The new member of the family, our baby Charlotte stayed with the the older guests.  She was just in the corner listening maybe to the talks of the older folks.

SULAT FIESTA CELEBRATION (2016-SOUTH CAL)

  
The Sulatnons in southern California had their annual celebration of the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of the town.  The theme this year was Hawaiian and it was held in Norwalk California.
The party started off with a Mass with the offering for the sick and remembering the deceased members.
It was moving, with the sulatnons gathered on that moment praying for the sick including my papa.

Dinner was served after the mass.  Loads of food in the buffet table for the guests to indulge.  While everyone was busy with their food, program for the night started.  A welcome speech from the sponsor and another talk from a committee member. The music started to play then the party started.  It was enjoyable to see my fellow sulatnons and other guests having fun in the dance floor.  They dance to the chacha, swing, couples dancing to the tango and even kids having fun in the line dance.  The kuracha is part of the tradition and will always be part in fiesta celebration from the waraynons.

 This fiesta celebration  gives way to gather not just sulatnons but waraynons in California and or from other states.  This year it was crowded with visitors from other towns.   Ate Marissa and kuya Ed my cousins from La Union, were among our guests.  It was good to see the presence of Melanie Baldado and her kids in the party too.

This year sponsors came up with the Hawaiaan theme.  Surprisingly, the guests were up to it and dressed up to their best hawaiian costume.
Part of the program was a hawaiian dance by adult couples in the event.  The program was hosted by kuya Alvin Cadalin and uncle Hermi Solidon.  The event was a success.
 


 

 Bublagan, the after party was held at auntie Thelma Mapes residence.  It was  a lunch party by the members.  The conversation centered on the previous event, the fiesta party and catching up with fellow sulatnons.  
 

IANS 9TH BIRTHDAY

 

Ian's birthday was  to be celebrated by eating out in his favorite resto.  But by chance, Edwin was in town and the family decided to celebrate Ian's birthday and the same time welcome Edwin in his visit here in california.
 






The family in the area had to bring food as it has to be a potluck party as we always do for family get together.  The party was held in placentia, the hosts prepared some food for the visitors too.  





 



Some relatives were not able to make it to the party though because it was not planned at all.  Nevertheless all the family within the area came.  We enjoyed the food and the guys with Edwin had their beers.  The party ended midnight and the boys stayed for few more hours to finish their beer.

Ian, the celebrant was contented with his party because he received presents from his uncles, aunties and cousins. The suppose to be a quiet celebration for him turned into a fun playing with cousins and getting lots of gifts and a family being together again.

CHRISTMAS 2015

Christmas 2015 was celebrated with the family.  On Christmas eve the Baldado clan gathered at uncle Hermi and auntie Mayets house  for a party.  It has been a tradition to spend the Christmas eve with the whole family in their La Mirada residence.  The gracious hosts made the ocassion more festive by decorating their house with Christmas ornaments.  Even the front yard, their display of lights was spectacular.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The food was great too.  Fusion of pinoy and other cuisine.  Dessert table was overwhelming for those with sweet tooth.  It was a potluck party so there was enough for everyone.  The la habra folks was assigned to bring tempura.

 After dinner the distribution of gifts took place in the garage.  The kids were the happiest after all they got most of the presents from their aunties and uncles, grandpas and grandmas.  Party ended at 1am.

 On the 25th, Christmas day, my family attended the mass in the morning.  We proceeded to kuya Brians place for lunch.  This time it was just us, siblings, nephew and nieces and our parents.  We shared the food on the table, there was baked lasagna and baked potato, egg rolls, ham, and a pie.

 




After lunch we gathered around their Christmas tree for the opening of gifts.. It was a joy seeing the kids with their happy faces opening their presents and being grateful to whoever gave it to them.  Christmas indeed is for kids.