My Mom's siblings.
L-R: Uncle Dan, Aunt Thelma, Aunt Juliet, Mom, Aunt Tess & Aunt Marita
My relatives
One thing I looked forward to coming back here was the food. My aunts are such good cooks. We had my fave Sinigang, Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish), Bopis, Inihaw na Tilapia at Hito (grilled Catfish) with rice and then Ginatan, Suman and Cassava cake for desert. Yummy!!!
We all had Rellenong Bangus and Embutido packed to bring home. Thanks to Aunt Marita and Aunt Tess for preparing these take home goodies for us!
With my cousin, Bing
Filipinos are known for balikbayan boxes, those huge boxes full of goodies to be distributed as gifts to family and friends back home. This isn't new to us. Aunt Juliet brought home a balikbayan box full of chocolates, branded clothing, toiletries, etc. Everybody gathered around and waited for their turn to get something. Well, I got my fave... a bottle of lotion. *Grin*
Though we all missed my Lolo and Lola, we still tried to enjoy the moment and kept their memories alive.
6 comments:
I just love these times with family and what a BEAUTIFUL family you have! I am so looking forward to Thanksgiving when we head to Nebraska to see my sisters, mother, etc.... Thank you for sharing this visit :)
Oh, and share some of those recipes! Yum!
Hello Pia,
How are you doing ?
There's nothing like a warm home with family around. I don't have my grand parents anymore and I hope you know how lucky you are.
Much blessings to you and I keep on praying for your father.
Grace
Thanks for sharing, love you sweet friend.
It's great that you had a family reunion where you were able to touch base with your mother's relatives. You were also able to taste once again your favorite dishes prepared by your aunties. Hope your dad is doing good. I am still praying for his complete recovery. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.
Oh my this is such a lovely happy reunion. Love the photos
Pia
Favorite ko din lotion lol
xoxo
MrsMartinez
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