Merry Christmas/Maligayang Pasko! The kids were so good about waiting patiently until the adults got up. First, we took some photos in our matching pajamas (adults included). Then, they ran to their stockings and opened some goodies. We headed to the tree and opened up more presents. We watched the goddaughter sing at the morning mass, headed back for some Christmas preparation and then headed to my aunt's for extended family celebrating. The kids performed their talent show (gymnastics, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, juggling, and the finale--Gangnam Style). The kids made out like bandits (~$18 each in tips!) and then proceeded to open up more presents. The adult cousins participated in a gift exchange (I won a $20 gift card to Starbucks and the hubby won some moonshine with zombie looking strawberries). We had a ton of food and people liked my vegan kare kare (that made me happy). My belly was very full and of course, no Filipino party is complete without taking home leftovers. I loved spending time with my cousins, aunts, uncles and lolas. But, of course, Mama was greatly missed and it was noticeable she wasn't there this year. At the end of the night, the kids each received one of her rosaries. They are really special and mean a lot to the kiddos. Merry Christmas, Mama. We love you.
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