Christmas 2003

It was finally time for Noche Buena.

We almost didn't have one this year.

Mommy, Daddy, Ate Linda and Manang all got food poisoned and were in bed rest for the last few days. When Mommy got up tonight she realized it was Christmas Eve and her birthday and we didn't have anything prepared!

We bought almost all the food at the last minute.

Good thing the stores were still open.

After Mom and Dad's friends left we all rested for quite a bit then got up at around midnight to eat and welcome Christmas day.

I was really glad to see my gifts!

And I was even more thrilled that I could finally open them!

Ate Joyce was sleeping over for a few days so she also spent Christmas with us. Here are some of our pictures after we changed and got ready for bed.