We didn't actually have a bonggang Noche Buena because we wanted a simple celebration. However, the celebration was still fun and meaningful. Here are some snapshots of how our Christmas went:
Christmas glasses
This is what happens to delicate macarons when there's a toddler in the house.
Ang pinaghirapan kong mango float teehee
Puto...
...and, you guessed it, dinuguan! My favorite, which I can only eat once a year. Boohoo.
Massive mound of raw embutido dough - another of my mother's specialty
Spaghetti, given by our American neighbor
Fruits from the palengke
Leftover goody from my mother's S&R stash
And this, too.
We have 3 canisters of chocolate. First canister...
...Second canister...
...And third canister.
You can easily guess which gifts are from me
Patiently waiting for gift-opening time
The joy of having a toddler at Christmas time
Where to start? Where to begin?
Where the wild thing is
Aaaand the boy chooses Yayu's car over the books. It's alright! :D
Christmas morning - Still playing with Yayu's gift
This is how my toddler plays with toy cars.
And this is how his bookshelf looked like. Fully-booked! (3 or 4 books were taken out when this photo was taken)
I only received a few gifts this year:
Don't be fooled; my mom won't shell out thousands for an authentic Michael Kors *snicker* But I don't care and it's still pretty.
Cuzo Carla from Job
Why I chose the cheapest bag? Because of this, also from Job.
And last but not the least, this gift:
Photo: http://lovelifepost.com/
Let's be thankful to Jesus Christ who suffered on the cross for us, wretched and dirty humans. This is the true essence of Christmas - we have been saved from damnation and we are free to receive this salvation. The work is all done at the cross; God's love poured out at the cross. Have a very merry and meaningful Christmas. :-)
PS: This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Teena, who is not able to go home to her family to celebrate Christmas this year. With these photos, I hope you feel that we're celebrating with you. Love you. :-)
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