California Recap
We are safely back in NYC. Our trip to Cali was great — friends, family, food, weather (sort of), places, etc. Some quick shout outs to:
Jerel, Ollie, and Paul — for making it out to Coronado for a wonderful yet wet round of golf. Damn those haters behind us.
Joe & Rona — for having us over at your new apt, and for the nice presents for the kids! Sophie and Baba miss jumping on your back and head, Joe! (also for the great laker gear! go lakers!)
Ron, Janelle, and Jaron — for meeting us at Gib’s to watch the Lakers beat the Spurs, having cupcakes and thai food, and for the thoughtful gifts for the kids as well. Keep us posted with Jaron’s progress!
Francis & Irwin — for the dope homecoming party at Casa Dulay. You know I would have never planned something like that, and definitely not as good as you guys. taco truck, drinks, more drinks, laker game, dj, poker, and for gathering all our friends, even people I haven’t seen in years. I can’t thank you enough for your hospitality and generosity.
Mom & Dad — for having us over for 3 days of fun. The kids miss your house and your company already! Thanks for the 2 rounds of golf, dinner in Chinatown, Filipino food, and your hospitality. I wish we could have stayed longer! I can’t thank you enough for taking care of us! (Mom, thanks for peeling 30+ loquats for the kids!)
Gibbie — for spending tons of quality time with my family and for letting us hang at your pad. The kids will definitely miss you.
Jun — for the generous gift for the kids. I’ll make sure to get them something nice from you.
And to everyone else — our trip wouldn’t have been as fun without your company. The one thing I miss most about LA/SD is the people: Family. I have my real family and my ‘friend’ family. Before this gets sappy, lets see some pix! (My first pass at pictures, I’ll add more later, enjoy!)
For the entire album click here.
Golf at Coronado Golf Course, San Diego
Oliver letting it rip!
Jerel, eying his next victim.
“This can’t be mine, I should be on the green!”
Me: Doing it lefty style, cranking it!
Ivy / Marvin Wedding, Chula Vista, San Diego
Group shot at the ugliest church I’ve been to 
Posing
The family in front of Grandma Abby’s House
Natalia, Nori, and Joanne
The kids, after a bath at Pechanga Hotel, Temecula
Homecoming Party at Casa Dulay, Chino Hills, Los Angeles
Uncle Irwin holding Sophie (yes, she’s finally smiling with him!)
The kids giving Uncle Joe a deep tissue massage.
Sophie wondering what the hell Ninong Jerel is up to
Partyboy Jon is back with the 5 second Jack swig (Francis, what’s that on your shirt?)
Poker with the guys
Golfing with the family at Roosevelt Golf Course, Los Feliz & Eaton Canyon, Pasadena
The Americana at Brand, Glendale, California
Papa, Baba, Sam and Sophie at the water fountain
The remains of ice cream, mmmmmm
Sophie making a wish
The Drueco Residence, La Crescenta, California & Full House Restaurant, Chinatown
Thanks Ninong Joe and Ninang Rona!
Thanks Nana!
Baba with his new Speed Racer toy, from Joe/Rona.
Grubbing at Full House
