Going home every Christmas is all about family and friends. It is what I always look forward to every year - to spend time with them. And I'm glad I made the most of my going home to Bacolod City. I spent every moment I could with my mom and brothers (also with cathy and matthew - the new members of our family) and made sure that I saw my best friends.
2008 was the first time for us to celebrate the Holidays without our father. He passed away a month ago, and although we miss him dearly, we are comforted by the fact that he is now in a much better place, in Heaven with our Creator and King. (Click HERE for wake and funeral photos.) Though I cannot relate to anyone how i feel without him, I'm just waiting upon the Lord for his plans for our family. I know that God's favor has always been with us.
CHRISTMAS EVE
it has always been our tradition to celebrate noche buena with the entire extended family. 2008 was no exception.
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our family
me and my mom
manong miggy, manang cathy, and their baby matthew
the entire arbolario and agustin family
CHRISTMAS DAY
i spent the entire day with my mom, my beloved auntie sue and uncle boy, and my cousins. I brought my best friend with me (friend of anna, according to uncle boy and auntie sue) and we did nothing but eat and take pictures of ourselves.
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me and criselda (friend of anna)
FRIENDSHIP DAY - DEC 30
another day spent with criselda and this time with another best friend, angela. peter paul, my friend since grade school, also joined us.
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NEW YEAR'S NIGHT
we just can't get enough of each other. angela, crisleda, and i spent new year's night over dinner... and pictures. we miss you, keren.
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