Grand Birthday!

Today is Ate Lissa's birthday!

This year, she's celebrating her birthday with 3 grandkids, after welcoming Adrianna early this year.

And yes, Carl, Jamie and Adriana surprised Ate by flying to TX to celebrate with her.

Her birthday's going to be grand!

Chillin’ Cutie

There’s something extremely calming about watching my apo - Adriana - just chillin’ on her baby contraption.

Looks like she’s equally chilled, too.

A Grand time!

There’s a new baby girl in our family!

My nephew Carl is a new Dad! Which means I am - for the 3rd time - a Granduncle!

And here’s our newest addition to the growing clan:

Welcome Adriana! Yup, like the Supermodel!

Actually, her full name is Adriana Solenn. So, they’re 2 fashion model names, actually.

Congratulations Carl and Jamie! 

Lolo can’t wait to see you, Baby Adriana!

Nephews on the road

My 2 eldest nephews are named Jul and Carl. They're Ate Lissa's 2 boys who are both in the U.S.

(That's Carl on the left, and Jul on the right.)

Or are they?

Because I saw this vehicle on the road this afternoon.

Amazing coincidence, eh?

Write on, Carl!

While reading this beautifully written piece by my nephew, Carl, I couldn't help but smile and brim with pride.

We have another writer in the family!

Let's cheer it for the boys!

Signs you're getting old, no. 256a.

The little boys you used to carry around are now old enough to have tequila shots with you.

Here's another reason why I actually enjoy growing old.

Carl's Day!

Nope, this isn't a post about Carl's Jr. in Singapore. I'll write about that later.

It's about my nephew, Carl Andrei, who's celebrating his birthday today!

Happy Birthday, Carl! Continue to make us proud!

Oh my how they've grown! Part quatre!

Jul and Carl are my first 2 nephews. Being the proud Tito that I am, I would carry photos of the 2 boys and show it to my friends and classmates back in UP.

I can still vividly remember when they were babies. Jul was born in 1990, and he was born a few days before the big earthquake. I remember how he was still in the playpen when the ground started shaking, and everyone rushed to shield him from impending harm.

Carl was born 11 months after Jul. And he was so cute with his big eyes, chubby cheeks and very fair skin.

Now, looking at this photo of the two boys, now both college graduates in the U.S., I'm just amazed at how fast they've grown.

And just like how it was 20+ years ago, seeing how far they've gone makes me feel like a proud Tito.