December 25 is also my younger sister’s birthday. That explains her name. She is my dad and mom’s Christmas joy. Doming’s + Loree’s joy = Doree Joy. She may be my parent’s joy but I was the one who added color to their life. Hahaha.

This was how my family spent Christmas day. I joined the fun through Skype and my dad (whose portrait is on the wall, left side) was watching too.

Merry Christmas to you, papa! I bet your celebration up there is nothing compared to what’s down here.

Here’s the happy family you’ve raised! Your grandkids are dressed up as a teacher, a physical trainer, a doctor and a pastor. They’d make their lolo proud!

From my side of the globe

Gifts, gifts, gifts!

Simple food for grateful tummies

The kids singing a song for me.

Me playing Pinoy Henyo. My husband joined the second round.

Around the food!

All dressed up!

My eldest brother’s family

The Cowboy meets the Cheerleader

My sister dressed up us me. Spoofing my pre-nup ey?

My youngest sister all grown up!

Mama/lola surrounded by kids

PE instructor and football player

Santa Leo distributes the gifts

Happy gifts!

Thank you Skype for bringing families closer.