"All I am, I owe to my mother." -George Washington
Last December 3, 2012, the woman who brought me in this world, the woman I call my supermomma, celebrated her birthday. Since it was her 60th, my relatives, my siblings, and I planned a surprise party for her. Everyone was cooperative and helpful for this surprise. We gathered every person near to her heart. We made sure everything will run smoothly the way we wanted it to be. Thank God, it was perfectly done.
Let me tell to you about the "plan". Obviously, because it was a surprise, my mama was clueless. What she only knew was there will just be a family dinner at Uno Grille. In the afternoon, my mama and sister went to the salon for some "pamper me" time. After such, they went home to change their clothes. I was already at the venue then for I was in charge with the guests. While they were on their way to Vigan, tita Linda called mama saying "Mare, pasundo naman ako dito sa Santa Elena, in-invite din kasi ako ni Jieboy." Then she started wondering why tita Linda would ask them to fetch her. She have several cars and drivers. Despite the question on her mind, she still agreed to it. When they reached the place, we already prepared for the big surprise. Tita Linda asked mama to go down from the car and check "something" inside the function hall. While they were about to go inside, mom was already fluttering with excitement. She knew from that moment on, it wasn't going to be a simple dinner anymore. As she entered the venue, we welcomed her with a Happy Birthday song and she started crying. No wonder those tears were tears of happiness. By the time she calmed herself, we started the program. To cut this short, let the photos do the talking on how happy everyone were, especially my dearest mama. :)
Few hours before the surprise, I took photos of the place.
Mom's souvenirs. It's a small gold bag with rosary inside.
Table set up
Wines for everyone!
lovely bouquet of flowers for mother
Mama's leisure time is playing Mahjong so we decided to have a "Mahjong inspired" fondant cake made by my cousin, ate Celia! Just so you know, everything is edible!
The podium designed by my bestfriend and yours truly ;)
Photobooth back drop
The overwhelmed and surprised mama!
Mama with Papa
And yes, tears of joy.
Emcees of the night, my sister Fritzie and cousin Kenette.
My Father Ninong, Fr. Roxas led an invocation.
The pretty mother sitting on her throne.
with ze bestie
Mother and Father enjoying their dance. Lol
I made a speech for mom about who she is as a mother. I was supposed to sing too but the night before the event, I caught a flu. So sad.
Mama Yeth saying her words for mom about who she is as a sister.
Ate Bren saying her words about who my mom is as an Aunt.
Engr. Ruben, my mom's batchmate saying something about who my mother is as a friend.
After the speeches, we sang another Happy birthday song then mom blew her candles.
Sadly, we were not complete. My eldest sister Fia and other sister Francina, were not present for some reasons. But, I am sure on the 23rd of December (mom's second birthday party), we will all be complete!
with my sister Fritzie
cousin Kenette
Dinner time! Catered by tita Linda.
Chezka, me, and Kenette
La Familia!
Mommita with my favorite cousin, PJ!
crazy sister and crazy bestfriend
The staff. Mom is always close to everyone. Super down to earth.
Papa giving his message for mama.
Mama having her final word of thanks to everyone.
A shot with mom's batchmates before they left home.
Indeed, it was the best birthday of all time! We made mama the happiest that night.
We love you, mama! We owe everything to you. :)
end.xoxo
-F.
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