Two weekends were merrily spent with
college friends in celebration of three special occasions – a wedding, a christening
and a fiesta. Interestingly, none of these events could’ve happened if not for
one person, Joyann.J
Let’s talk about the Sancebuche - Canario
Nuptial first.
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| She has that glow. :) |
Tapang (as we used to call Joyann because
of her naturally angry tone when speaking haha!) and MJ sealed their love as
they exchanged vows in front of the altar last July 28. This was also special to
us because she’s the first in our batch to get married. We were all happy to
have witnessed this life-changing moment.J
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| Congratulations, Joyann and MJ! |
When we saw the romantic set-up of the
church, that was when it hit us. It was really happening. And then when MJ and
Tapang arrived separately, we couldn’t help the chills and tears anymore. It
all suddenly felt real to everyone.
And because all of us are hopeless
romantics inside, we couldn’t help wondering how our wedding in the future
would look like.
The motif has been decided, the gown
designed, the venue selected, and the entourage lined up. Everything’s set
except for the groom. Oh well, we can worry about him later. Hahaha! Silliness!
That day left us dreaming and imagining
our own ideal weddings.
But that Sunday did not end with the
nuptial alone. It was immediately followed by the baptism of their baby, Ian.
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| Isn't he an angel? |
Baby Ian is the fruit of the newlyweds’ love. He’s the new center of attention of
the family. How could he not be? He has a very sweet and charming face like
that of an angel. Everybody wants a piece of Baby Ian. What a beautiful blessing.
May he grow a healthy, lovely and God-fearing kid.J
Wow, everybody is getting married and
having kids already. I still can’t believe it. It’s all happening too soon. I
can’t keep up, and I don’t think I’m ready for any of it yet. Haha!
And then, there was the fiesta last Aug.
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Every year we look forward to this
awesome day. Friends, videoke, cordon bleu – what’s not to love? For three
straight years, we have been going to the Sancebuches’ home to join in the
feast of Sta. Clara and indulge ourselves
in the scrumptious buffet they have prepared.
This fiesta has become a tradition for
us. While looking like a normal gathering for people on the outside, it is also
one of the things we can look back at to trace
the changes we’ve had over the years. Year after year we do this, and year
after year there’s something different. The Sancebuche home have witnessed the
changes, and Sta. Clara’s feast can attest to that.
Thank you to Joyann and the rest of the
Sancebuche family for opening their home to us. xoxo
*Thanks to Monica and Jerome for the photos!
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