The yearly family re union - get together was a blast. This has been a family tradition with the Paras and Austria's since I moved into my humble home in the Temecula Valley area. I was stationed in Japan , for a couple of years before actually moving in. But once we did , the changes and the additions to the house were fast and furious. But the most important thing is the annual or semi annual gatherings we have at the house. Usually New Years eve or day,, and A Summer time blast!
But Yesterdays festivities were awesome I actually had 3 parties at once , the New Years bash , My son Marty's 10th b day and my relative Jay and Jamie's baby shower-- a surprise to me and I was the host!!lol
But most of all just having most of the family and friend attend was special. I greeted everyone coming and going and made sure everything ran smoothly. Like trash being taken out, proper stuff in the bathrooms, drinks were refilled and maintained, and of course everyone having a good time.
The family raffle was awesome, and how the heck a person not there Jiamay, wins it is beyond me.. She is lucky luck in Capital letters.. Oh by the way we all hate that!! lol.. The break dance was cool, I really like watching Brandon do his thing , I know Marty didn't want too , but I tried my best! I hope you liked my splits show , jeez Im so sure,, I;m not sure if this old man can do this any much longer , But I will try until father time takes over.. It was a wonderful sight to see the whole family enjoying the show.. And I did a Pinata thing for the first time at my Parties.. It was a regular occurrence for my eldest sons b day parties.. Sorry about that Marty , We will make that a regular deal until you get too old? lol
The food was spectacular < Lisa makes the best anything , even foods I don't like, when she makes it I love it.. We have fried shrimp , lumpia of course , Pancit, baked wings, Korean beef, so tender and moist , and of course we had Jenny's baked cake shaped like a play station 3.. awesome. I must say it was the most moist and tasty cake ever! Well done, and of course we had other assorted Filipino desserts.. Very tasty,, and filling , now I need to get back into my training regime for this year.
The day turned into night as the kids continued to break dance in the garage and skate board into the streets , I'm sure the quiet neighbors enjoyed that!! The older crowd , we were singing all the songs and Oliver , Rowena , Ilong and Mona were awesome.. Me,. well of course I had my rock tainted voice on alot of songs.. Thank you Prescy , Mede , and company enjoying the show.. Plus we had the Card room playing in the Formal dining room.. It was a house full of fun and activities.. Oh yes ,, We also enjoyed watching our San Diego Chargers score on 6 of thier first 7 possesions , truly fun , but frustrating , if only they didnt lose 6 straight games in the middle of the season.. Oh well its a new year!! Keep the faith..
As the night winded down and we took videos and pictures for memories , I made sure everyone was escorted to thier vehicles and pleasant good byes.. I 'm not bragging but I can throw down a pretty good show. The biggest compliment came form my baby Son Marty,, who said Thanks papa , for being fun, high energy and entertaining!! Of course ,,son anything for my family.. I always want anyone who visits my humble home to feel like they are welcome and enjoying themselves. I know time is flying by, soon I retire the many kids in our family will graduate high school , go to college, tech school or even military. I wish them well, and I also plan on doing this annual family bash,, as long as they want to come.. I know I complain about the cleaning and preparations involved , but in the end.. To see every ones smiling faces and memories that will last for a life time.. I'm happy for that! Get set for next years gig, Because I plan to retell stories from the past like how I meant my wife, The Navy chapel incident at Boot Camp.. The First day on board mu first ship,, and many others. But most of all I want everyone to be happy , because time is so fast , the bonding and time we have shared over the years are forever preserved on videos and pictures and now on blogs.. So for my beloved Family and friends that have attended my gatherings.. Thank you and God Bless , We have more gatherings to share good times with the greatest performing family !!
THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS 2011!! with association with AUSTRIA PRODUCTIONS@ 2011
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