Hubby and I were listening, enjoying the fire, the smells of orange tree leaves and ripening fruits.

It was a beautiful, sunny, joyful, bright Christmas morning. Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat. My heart is so full. We did not allow the Coronavirus to steal our joys, and we wore masks indoors and sat at two tables six feet apart for a family of 7.

#princess2015la‘s mom @coriput and dad @sergnflo especially liked her gifts of #shepersisted book by @chelseacliton1980 and a portable #artstudio from @mondavid5 and @anndavid8.

My granddaughter liked all her gifts and gave me a very nice warm hug and thank you.

I was just happy to see all my adult children talk stories about 2020 and plans for 2021 and beyond.

Chef @kuyalord_la graced our table and the roast chicken, lechon, and pancit bihon got a thumbs up. An added approval from my children when they asked to take food home – an indicator that they loved it.

Pastry Chef @coriput is a self-taught gourmet pastry maker, and my favorite beautiful daughter. She makes delicious pastries and hubby and I both had double servings of her french gourmand apple brown butter tart.

Simply delicious meals by these two chefs and yours truly made grilled eggplant salad with no added dressing, which they also loved.

Thank you God for my beautiful, handsome, warm hearted family who cares about others. I see you Lord in the beauty of their hearts, in how they care for others, and their love for nature!