We had a simple pot luck dinner. Every year, we choose which house we would spend Christmas eve at. This year it was my brother’s house. I was supposed to host Christmas dinner this year at our new place but it didn’t push through. Our unit is still under renovation and we might move in last week of January.

My brother and his wife just bought chicken and pancit canton from Savory because those were what his kids wanted. How original, right? Well, I didn’t do good myself because I brought barbequed spareribs, chicken pastel and mango bravo from Conti’s. Because those are my kids’ favorites. But all in all, it was a good dinner. Everyone was full including Zooey, the dog. After that, the kids opened their gifts. No gifts for the grown-ups. But my dad got a new tennis racket from us.

My sister and her family who live in Laguna intentionally didn’t come. Apparently, she and my father haven’t resolved their issues. It’s been three years. I’m hoping that next year would be different and we could celebrate Christmas with everyone present.

wine before dinner

cousins

my brother and sister-in-law

just wine for me

my dad with his new prince O3 racket

happy na, busog na