What was supposed to have been an intimate dinner at Peking Garden in celebration of Bric's birthday turned out to be a whole family affair at home. Who would've known that Peking Garden was closed indefinitely pending investigation into the Glorietta 2 bombing a few months ago. And to think I was sooo looking forward to the Peking Duck there which I heard is the best in town. I was literally salivating over it for the two days I planned the dinner.
So, in lieu of the dinner, Boydee and I decided to hold it at home and invite the Papa clan. We got in touch with our suki, Jack, from a Japanese restaurant we frequent, to display his prowess in the mizuno table. I bought the ingredients and asked Mommy Nonie to bring Cebu lechon and torta from Vicky's from Cebu since she was arriving that day.
Just for photo op, since it was going to be a simple party, I got in touch with Helen of Blimpworks whom we discovered at Audrey's birthday party. They did a fabulous set up at the 1st birthday party of Ahia Jojo and Gladys' darling daughter last October. Elizza got her to decorate the stage too at Robyn's 1st birthday. I just wanted a picture corner to make Bric's party more alive. So, Helen offered a banner with Pooh theme, and 2 balloon standees with metallic Eeyore and Pooh and Tigger design. This was all for P5,500.
Below is the menu:
1. Rib Eye Teppanyaki
2. Grilled Gindara Teriyaki
3. Sotanghon Crab from King Crab
4. Bean Sprouts Teppanyaki
5. Cebu Lechon
6. Japanese Fried Rice
Dessert:
7. Chocolata from Sweet Bella - Quite a disappointment! It was very well reviewed but when we tried it, it wasn't anything extraordinary.
8. Strawberry Charlotte from Sweet Bella - A little too pricey this one, but my gosh! This one is definitely worth it! Even in its melted state (had to be frozen), it was still sooo good!!!
We didn't get to eat the torta anymore but I savored it the next day with tsokolate from Bohol which Mommy Nonie brought.
As for Bric's birthday cake, it was a 2 layered cake from Shoppers which cost around P4,200+. I didn't think we'd have a character-themed party since I thought Bric didn't have any favorites. But when I took him shopping at Shoppers and ordered his cake, he recognized Pooh right away and wanted to grab the stuffed toy topper. Well, at least I can say that he chose his own cake! Hehehe...
Bric loved his cake and his balloons. He didn't wanna stay away from them too long. And if he was within reach of any of those, his fast hands or feet would reach for them. Our major boo-boo was not preparing loot bags - which Annika and Seve made sure to make singil from us. Embarrassed me and Boydee couldn't tell them there were no lootbags so we told them we'd send them to their house. Up till now, we still owe them loot bags. Hehehe...
All in all, it was a pretty successful get together. Bric enjoyed his 1st year celebration; he was still active and excited even way past his early bedtime. It was well-attended by family and early on, we heard Mass and had the priest give him his birthday blessing.
Happy birthday our dear baby!
So, in lieu of the dinner, Boydee and I decided to hold it at home and invite the Papa clan. We got in touch with our suki, Jack, from a Japanese restaurant we frequent, to display his prowess in the mizuno table. I bought the ingredients and asked Mommy Nonie to bring Cebu lechon and torta from Vicky's from Cebu since she was arriving that day.
Just for photo op, since it was going to be a simple party, I got in touch with Helen of Blimpworks whom we discovered at Audrey's birthday party. They did a fabulous set up at the 1st birthday party of Ahia Jojo and Gladys' darling daughter last October. Elizza got her to decorate the stage too at Robyn's 1st birthday. I just wanted a picture corner to make Bric's party more alive. So, Helen offered a banner with Pooh theme, and 2 balloon standees with metallic Eeyore and Pooh and Tigger design. This was all for P5,500.
Below is the menu:
1. Rib Eye Teppanyaki
2. Grilled Gindara Teriyaki
3. Sotanghon Crab from King Crab
4. Bean Sprouts Teppanyaki
5. Cebu Lechon
6. Japanese Fried Rice
Dessert:
7. Chocolata from Sweet Bella - Quite a disappointment! It was very well reviewed but when we tried it, it wasn't anything extraordinary.
8. Strawberry Charlotte from Sweet Bella - A little too pricey this one, but my gosh! This one is definitely worth it! Even in its melted state (had to be frozen), it was still sooo good!!!
We didn't get to eat the torta anymore but I savored it the next day with tsokolate from Bohol which Mommy Nonie brought.
As for Bric's birthday cake, it was a 2 layered cake from Shoppers which cost around P4,200+. I didn't think we'd have a character-themed party since I thought Bric didn't have any favorites. But when I took him shopping at Shoppers and ordered his cake, he recognized Pooh right away and wanted to grab the stuffed toy topper. Well, at least I can say that he chose his own cake! Hehehe...
Bric loved his cake and his balloons. He didn't wanna stay away from them too long. And if he was within reach of any of those, his fast hands or feet would reach for them. Our major boo-boo was not preparing loot bags - which Annika and Seve made sure to make singil from us. Embarrassed me and Boydee couldn't tell them there were no lootbags so we told them we'd send them to their house. Up till now, we still owe them loot bags. Hehehe...
All in all, it was a pretty successful get together. Bric enjoyed his 1st year celebration; he was still active and excited even way past his early bedtime. It was well-attended by family and early on, we heard Mass and had the priest give him his birthday blessing.
Happy birthday our dear baby!
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