Union of East & West

Wedding, a union of two hearts.

I never expected my sister, Charmaine, to be working and living in Netherlands, much more to be married to Marcel, a Dutch.  They have been married twice, one in Netherlands and recently here in the Philippines. Of course, I only witnessed the marriage here. Actually, me and my husband participated in the wedding preparation that’s why I’m really worried on the outcome of this celebration.

January 8, 2011 at Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, they exchanged vows for the second time.



me & my husband, Don

The Bride



Marcel & Charmaine Mertens

Our Family

The Mertens

After the Church Ceremony



Outside the Church



Reception followed at Starmark Royale.

The Wedding Cake

Eating Time

 It was really a memorable day for us. For sure, there's no room for any cultural differences because of the love that binds them together. I know this union of east and west will last forever. : )

Want some chocolates?

Like most of the kids, before, I also have sweet tooth. I can't resist eating chocolates, candies and other sweet foods. Today, nothing's changed, I am still a sweets-lover. So when my sister, Charmaine, and her husband, Marcel, went here in the Philippines for a month-vacation, they gave me & my husband, Don, assorted chocolates. But, of the rest, it's Merci Chocolate which I like most.

There are assorted tastes of chocolate in just one box.

 Once you tasted it, you can't stop getting another bite until you realized that its almost half empty. Anyway, Merci Chocolates are also available in most leading supermarkets nationwide. I'll just buy one if I crave some of it.

Life is really soooo sweet with chocolates around. : )

The First Birthday of my First Born

January 16, 2011 marked the Big Day for my son, Dominic, because he turned one (1). I never expected it to be that fun. The weather then was uncooperative, I have to call a number of guests because of my fear that the party will go to waste.

The party was held at Mc Donalds City Plaza. 

Of course my son is not yet aware on what was happening during that day, he even fell asleep, still we want to give him a birthday bash that will surely makes him happy for the coming years.

But we were surpised when the kids arrived, the emcee even congratulated us by the kids' attendance because they still arrived considering the bad weather during that day. Definitely, kids also adults enjoy the party as seen on their smiles & gestures.

My husband and I were very thakful that Dominic's 1st Birthday Celebration was a success. Thank you Mc Donalds, thank you everyone!!!

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