thanksgiving holiday

We spent our thanksgiving holiday (Nov 26-30) at Chino Hills, CA located northwest of LA where most of Fil's relatives - Bendijo clan, mother side - are settled. We left Fremont Wednesday afternoon with Auntie Bella, Auntie Norma and Junel (Fil's cousin) and arrived at Auntie Nellie's house 7 1/2 hours later. Poor Racrac was strapped to his carseat the whole time 'coz we forgot to take him out and change his diaper when we quickly stopped for gas and coffee (uh-oh!). But always a good boy, he slept most of the time and woke up to have his dinner and milk and play peek-a-boo with me and Auntie bella.

We had a quiet thanksgiving day. After our thanksgiving lunch (couldn't wait for dinner hehe), the lolas got busy with the preparation for the big party the next day. Racrac was busy too walking around the house, climbing the stairs and exploring the unfamiliar place. I was there watching his every move.

Friday was the time to meet the relatives and family friends . I got dizzy meeting everyone and trying to remember the names and their placement in the family tree. We had an almost perfect attendance. The table was overflowing with food, the kids converted the TV room into a game room and everybody was smiling and talking and eating and laughing. You can see how happy they are to be reunited and exchange updates.

Saturday was another busy day: visit to the memorial park then christening party. Same people we met the previous day and more.

We left early Sunday morning and took highway 101 to grab some cheese rolls at Porto's bakery in Glendale. It was still closed when we got there so we decided to go to the newly-opened bakery in Burbank but the GPS messed up and instead made us drive around the Walt Disney Studio compound and the LA Equestrian Center then directed us back to Glendale. Tsk, tsk. Lesson learned: don't always rely on technology.

By 9am we entered Santa Barbara and visited Auntie Susan - Fil's cousin, Vargas clan, mother side - who prepared a delicious breakfast. Hmmm...i've gotta have the recipe of that baked omelet. So yummy!

Our trip back took almost 9 hours but we didn't notice. Our thoughts were filled with memories of the days that went by so fast. Now i love thanksgiving. Why because it's only about food, family and friends. No gift-giving, no decorating required yet you still end up having a great time.

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