Happy Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween 2013

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This year, my nephew James baked our Halloween Graveyard Cake.

It is a yellow cake with chocolate butter icing topped with wafers (that looked

like coffins) and chocolate chips, surrounded by a fence made of  chocolate

 coated pretzels, and gray colored royal icing flowers. 

Congrats James! Great Job!!!

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This was our Halloween Cake last year, baked by my niece,
Camille, who is a student at the UE College of Dentistry.
This cake was also a hit and scared most of our guests.
Fantastic job Camille!!!
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The kids at heart took turns having their pictures taken.

Our baker this year, James.

Last year's baker, Camille, soon to be a dentist.

That's Jake, our CPA Certified Public Accountant!
Congratulations Jake! Job well done!!!

Karsten, graduating high school in 2014 at OB Montessori.
Another good kid.  Keep up the good work!
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Ate Nene, our smiling cook. Thanks Sis!!!
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The kids at heart! Oh my .. how they have all grown real fast!  

But they still gave me big smiles for this group picture.

Great kids and we love you all so much!!!

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Now,  look up, look up... !!!

Who cares what we do? As long as we are having fun!

See ... such happy young adults.

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Ivan and Leila, loving couple.

Karsten, Leila, Khryzt & Ivan

SIL, our CPA and the Halloween version of

Jacky Chan, Anson-ah Chu-ah, hahaha

Our family picture, Hubby, Son and me...

ooooops, that's not the Hubby! hee hee hee

Hubby and me... weeeeeee!!!

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The Food

Pork BBQ, Embotido, Beef Asado and Lechon Paksiw

Graveyard Cake, Truffle Fondue and Loot Bags

Our Buffet Centerpiece

Contents of the Loot Bags

Paper Plates

Carnival Masks 

Paper Napkins

.. and my earrings. Love it!

Wouldn't miss this photo opportunity ever!

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Happy Halloween 2013!!!

/ chicsanders 2013

Nuestra Senora de Gracia, Wedding of Carlos and Cesz

The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church is a baroque Roman Catholic church located in one of the oldest parishes in Makati City. The parish church and its adjacent monastery are currently administered by the Augustinian friars of the Province of Sto. Nino de Cebu. Its neighborhood include the Loyola Memorial Chapel, the Laperal compound, and the Guadalupe Minor Seminary.

The church is a mixture of different architectures due in part to the fact that it had to be partially rebuilt and restored once in 1882 after an earthquake, and again in 1894 after fighting between the US and Filipinos. The church is one of the most popular wedding venues in Metro Manila.

(from Wikipedia)

If you watched the telenovela Juan dela Cruz, you'd be very familiar with this church.

This is where they shot the wedding scene of Rosario and  Juan dela Cruz..

This afternoon,  Carlos (my nephew)  married his beautiful bride, Cesz,

at this lovely church.  

the beautiful bride

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... with the lovely mother of the groom, my cousin, Zonnie

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/ chicsanders 2013

Dinner for Dentistry Collegues

Ms. Piggy made a grand entrance. Took two hours to get

to La Loma and another two hours to get home.

A row of piggies roasting, and it's not even Christmas yet!

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Start with the carbo.

Pancit Canton

Chicken Pastel

Embotido

Beef Asado

Fish Fillet

Steamed Fish

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Fresh Fruits & Leche Flan

Brazo de Mercedes and Chocolate Roll from Max's

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Smile!

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... with a dear classmate since 5th Grade!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

.... / chicsanders 2013

Chili's Bar and Grill, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

Chili's Bar and Grill

Tomas Morato, Quezon City

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Quesadilla Explosion Salad / Php295

Fajita-marinated chicken, corn relish, mixed cheese, cilantro, diced tomato and

 crispy tortilla strips. Garnished with an ancho-chile ranch drizzle

Triple Dipper / Php 495

A combo of their 3 favorite appetizers. Generous portions of their Chicken Crispers,

 Buffalo Wings Over Bauffalo and Southwestern Eggrolls with sauces for dipping.

Cajun Chicken /  Php 375

Spicy, Cajun-style grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese, chopped jalapeño, 

lettuce, tomato, pickle, and ancho-chile-ranch dressing, topped with crispy onion strings

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We love Chili's Bar and Grill!

/ chicsanders 2013