I miss the days when I was the center of his universe huhu. Young moms, hold on to your children for as long as you can. Cherish them, and spend as much time with them as you can. Pretty soon, they’ll have wings which they will want to spread as far & wide as possible. And all you can do is watch them, pray fervently, and hope that they don’t fall.

A successful family unit needs a strong & Godly leader. May you be a loving husband & a responsible father to your future family, my Babyson. Emulate dad, walk with God, and you can never go wrong.

Happy birthday my sweetheart. :-* I love you so so much, my one & only son. I always pray for your safety & well-being, kaya pwede ba, mag-update ka naman sa nanay mo paminsan-minsan? Dami ko nang puting buhok galing sayo ha!

This is my White Paper. “When the going gets tough, many of us focus on the little black dot on a white paper. It’s the same with our lives. We have a white paper to observe and enjoy, but we always focus on the dark spots that mar our happiness & prevent us from enjoying life’s pleasures. Our life is a gift given to us by God, with love and care, and we always have reasons to celebrate – nature renewing itself everyday, our family & friends around us, the job that provides our livelihood, the miracles we see everyday. However we insist on focusing only on the dark spots – the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the complicated relationship with a family member, the disappointment with a friend. The dark spots are very small compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds. Let us take our eyes away from the black spots in our lives. Enjoy each one of our blessings, each moment that life gives us.”

The love between & amongst her children never fails to warm a mother’s heart. All the riches cannot compare to knowing that come what may, they’ve got each other’s back. I love how they are friends beyond siblings, and get along so well. I’m such a blessed mom. <3

We were overwhelmed with the many choices available (SEE HERE) so we just settled with a set menu (not recommended). It’s good to know though that Mabuhay Palace has available set menus priced per person. This way, if there are just a few of you wanting to sample several dishes in smaller portions, it’s still possible & won’t make a huge dent in your finances. 🙂

Babyson ha! 😐 Just so you know, your kakulitan DOES NOT make me happy! I just noticed this when I was editing! Always giving me grief! @_@

Just like this guy. 😐 Like father, like son nga talaga. zOMG! When I said to emulate your dad, I didn’t mean to copy the ENTIRE package hehe! 😛 #maginoonamedyobastos

Complimentary Wanton chips.

Three-kind Dimsum Combination, which unfortunately you can’t choose & is a surprise from the Chef. A surprise that we didn’t like much, lol. So we ordered our own dimsum (below). 😛 Normally 750 php for a small serving (4-5 pax).

Sweet corn soup with chicken meat. (Normally 250 php/order)

Stir-fried prawn & cuttle fish in schezuan chili sauce. (Normally 480 php for a small serving)

Steamed minced pork with chinese sausage & dried scallop. (Normally 500 php for a small serving)

Deep-fried fish fillet in tomato sauce. (Normally 800 php for a small serving)

Stir-fried sliced beef with vegetable in oyster sauce. (Normally 450 php for a small serving)

Stewed eggplant with minced pork in casserole. (Normally 400 php for a small serving)

Yes, baliktad. Kaming matatanda ang naka-bib hehe! 😛

Family is not an important thing. Family is EVERYTHING. <3

Mabuhay Palace special dessert of the day (also a surprise, and not that special -lol) 😛 Almond beancurd with assorted fruit, normally 180 php/cup.

Now showing.. MANO PO! ;))

Century egg 150 php; 3 orders of Hakaw 780 php; 3 orders of Seafood Taro Puff 540 php; and Jellyfish 500 php.

Braised Seafood Birthday Noodles 750 php for this medium serving. Gotta have noodles for long life! 🙂

The one who gives me the biggest grief of all, lol. Just watch the video below, pahirapan talaga ako makakuha ng “I LOVE YOU” from my Babyson, hay! 😐

The first was with his high school friends at his favorite restaurant, Four Seasons Hot Pot.

Then  a simpler one at home on his actual birthday. <3 He always comes home late & gets to eat dinner at around 9pm na so he didn’t want any fuss, just the traditional misua then off to study & bed at around midnight. Kawawang buhay estudyante.

His birthday gift from the seesters. <3 I’m glad he has upgraded to more classic footwear instead of the faddish rubber shoes he is more accustomed to buying & collecting. Pati panlasa ng binata ko nag-iiba na.