Neo waking up on the day of his birthday.For me and Val, more sensational than any newspaper headlines on November 8, 2008 and far more important than the most confidential mission in the world is Neo's first birthday party. The celebration came about as we have planned and envisioned it to be. Although there were some invited guests who have failed to come, the special day was well attended by family and closest friends.
We started the celebration with a brief prayer.
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Lord Jesus and Mama Mary
As we celebrate this special day, we would also like to remember Neo's twin sister who is also celebrating her first birthday with you in heaven
We thank you for the beautiful weather
We thank you for the food we are to partake
We thank you for the fun we are going to have
and most especially, we thank you for all the special people here present
We pray that you will continue to bless us today and always
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(I became emotional that I almost cried and led the prayers with jitters.)
The guests proceeded with lunch.
Neo was in a happy mode that day as if he really knew that he was the "bida".
Halfway thru lunch, we have presented the video that we have prepared. It showed Neo's first months and our credits to the special people who have been part of Neo's first year.
I have distributed little number 1 cut-outs for the guests to write their special wishes and notes to the celebrant. I am meaning to lay these wishes in a scapbook and give it as a gift to Neo when he is old enough to read and understand the short letters and also so that he will know who were the people present during his first birthday.
Shortly after, we prepared for the blowing of the cake. We have asked the few kids present to put on the party hats and gather around the cake table to sing "happy birthday".
After the cake, we pulled the strings of the pinata. The kids scavaged for the little treats that were littered on the floor.
We started the celebration with a brief prayer.
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Lord Jesus and Mama Mary
As we celebrate this special day, we would also like to remember Neo's twin sister who is also celebrating her first birthday with you in heaven
We thank you for the beautiful weather
We thank you for the food we are to partake
We thank you for the fun we are going to have
and most especially, we thank you for all the special people here present
We pray that you will continue to bless us today and always
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(I became emotional that I almost cried and led the prayers with jitters.)
The guests proceeded with lunch.
Neo was in a happy mode that day as if he really knew that he was the "bida".
Halfway thru lunch, we have presented the video that we have prepared. It showed Neo's first months and our credits to the special people who have been part of Neo's first year.
I have distributed little number 1 cut-outs for the guests to write their special wishes and notes to the celebrant. I am meaning to lay these wishes in a scapbook and give it as a gift to Neo when he is old enough to read and understand the short letters and also so that he will know who were the people present during his first birthday.
Shortly after, we prepared for the blowing of the cake. We have asked the few kids present to put on the party hats and gather around the cake table to sing "happy birthday".
After the cake, we pulled the strings of the pinata. The kids scavaged for the little treats that were littered on the floor.
It was a fun celebration , if I may blog.
Happy Birthday Neo and many many more to come!
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