Today began our family’s foster-to-adopt journey. We had our foster interaction this morning with Keimi (the foster parent), Stephanie (the adoption counselor) and or course, Sushi.
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Watching a kung-fu musical, browsing high fashion shops and looking at the architectural anomalies that is Hudson Yards.
Here are some highlights of our visit to the Philippines…
Layover at the Hong Kong International Airport.
Ian holding down the fort while we go hunt for coffee.
Eating at Gerry's Grill Ali Mall, Cubao.
Visiting the “Hundred Islands of Lingayen” port.
Fisherman selling their catch along the port.
Of course we have to eat (Maxine by the Sea, Lodge & Restaurant)!
Visiting Chinatown (Divisoria).
Luke taking a break from selfies.
More food at Shi Lin Restaurant (Lucky Chinatown Mall)
St. John United Methodist Church, circa 2019.
Choir rehearsal with Susan Calinaya and Lev Gabutan
Gayle with Lilian Alba-Cera.
“Birthday feeding of the 5000” - actually it was really 30 people, but it felt like a few thousand!
Mom’s Birthday bash at Vikings, SM Mall - Marikina.
Mom’s birthday cake (well… part of one).
Celebrating Mom's birthday with the Choir and a few guests -- flash singing "The Lord Bless and Keep You", by Lutkins.
Pangasinan
Tagaytay
Ilocos Sur
Visiting Kuya Lev and Ate Vicky’s house.
Local firefighters providing water to residents during a water outage.
A “must” eatery (Ma Mon Luk, Quezon Avenue).
Seaweed anyone? (Farmers Market, Cubao)
Farmers market time!
Seafood by the kilo. (Farmers Market, Cubao)
Officially, it was a two cake situation.
My cousin Airean and his son AJ came to the East Coast for some dance workshops and I was able to hang out with them for a bit.
Celebrated our annual Christmas day dinner with the larger family.