It was a potluck lunch for a balikbayan classmate, actually two balikbayans (Menchie & May), planned by DF Jannette. A couple of weeks ago, as Jannette & I were chatting on the phone, she mentioned that it has always been her 'dream' to be given a surprise birthday party. She said that Malu had a 50th birthday surprise party given by her sister; Angela's children give her yearly surprise birthday parties; and that she (Jannette) gave me a party last year. She further added that I shouldn't surprise her this year. I thought and said, "I might not be alive next year. Ha ha ha!" ..... I called Bubut to ask help in planning a party for Jannette next week. Bubut said to reserve a function room at Vikings and that we were going to wear black and white outfits, in honor of the birthday girl, Catwoman, with matching black balloons and 'cat masks'. Hmmmm ... that would be two parties in less than a week! The lazy 'old' me said, "why don't we just have the surprise party during the potluck lunch?" So that was what happened this afternoon.
Happy birthday Catwoman Jannette!!!!
SURPRISE!!!!!!!!
Jannette Menchie Angela May
Cynthia Bubut Malu & betsisanders
As usual, Yayo was late.
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The calm before the storm.
Malu brought Pancit Malabon.
Ate Nene cooked Pork Dinuguan & Puto.
Hubby bought Rellenong Bangus.
Jannette bought Chook's to go.
Instant Potluck Lunch!!!
betsisanders' ripe mango & tomato salsa
with garlic french toasts
Bubut's leche flan, perfect! No air bubbles.
Jannette's red velvet mini cupcakes.
Angela's apple pie.
Betsisanders' ginatan , este , Ate Nene's.
Cynthia's mango torte which she bought at Dulcelin.
An afternoon well spent with the lovely, loving & lovable travel buddies.
Welcome home Menchie & May!!!
Happy birthday DF Malu!!!
and
Happy surprise birthday Df Jannette !!!
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More fun pictures of the travel buddies.
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February 2013
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