Bunso Bonding

It's been more than 20 years since the "Morales Bunso Club" was last complete. We had a grand family reunion at our old house in Tomas Morato and all the Morales cousins from Manila, Barcelona and Bicol were in attendance. The highlight was a huge, huge group picture taking session at the veranda, and I saw that photo on display in Tita Evelyn's house in Spain.

Whenever the Spanish side of the clan visited the Philippines, the 5 bunsos would normally troop together. Back then, Troy was still part of the group, but he seceded his claim when Jake was born. But since Jake was still too young back then, we'd still hang out with Troy.

Last month, Trixie flew in from California, and 4 of the 5 Morales Bunsos had a long overdue reunion. While it would've been perfect if Yolanda was here, it was still a reason to celebrate and take a picture.



This is actually the Morales Bunso Club plus. Aside from the Bunso cousins: Trixie (Bunso of Tito Ting and Tita Dolly), Marcia (Bunso of Tito Hector and Tita Moring), me (Bunso of Daddy Edgar and Mommy Tess) and Jake (Bunso of Tito Linden and Tita Lon), we also have Tito Linden (Bunso of Lolo Enrique and Lola Trinidad) and Ruby (Bunso among out Titas.)

Although I see Yoly during my trips to Spain, it would still be cool if the 5 of us could get together again - just like we did 20 years ago. It's an event I'm willing to wait for, even if it takes another 20 years.