Ricco Diego turned one year old last 21st of November, but since it fell on a working day, we just had an apple cake on that night and scheduled the real party on the 24th, a Saturday. We held it at Al Mamzar Beach Park in one of the chalets for rent on the picnic grounds by the beach. The guests had fun swimming at the beach, playing with the park swings and slides and devouring the food al fresco.
Our flat neighbors and some old friends were their to celebrate with us. My high school classmate, Evaline, who is based in Sharjah, U.A.E. came with her husband and daughter. It was my first time to see her after graduation. Our ninong Sotirios came all the way from Abu Dhabi. Bubot's officemates, Rex and Eric helped us in food preparation and also physical arrangement and transport ( although the venue is a good 5 minute drive from our house ). The food preparation committee was of course headed by Bubot with niece Tracy and cousin Jacq as members.
Deric and his friend Didi must have sensed that there were more adult guests than children that they have invited the foreigner kids they met at the beach and playgrounds.
Some former colleagues from Mindanao, brothers Andy and Antoine ( Diego's ninong ) did not make it to the beach but came to our flat instead where some other guests stayed for some time, too, to have beer by our balcony. The weather was getting cooler so it was very ideal to stay and drink outdoors.
