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Sunday, July 09, 2006Caren's Birthday / Matteo's BaptismIt actually began the night before. In spite of it actually being a cafeteria, I chose to have dinner at Amichi with just the family because I wanted to try the yummy Italian food and cheap gelato they were all talking about. And I liked it. Then, for some ambience (you know how arte the girls in this family are about ambience), we resumed for coffee at the Peninsula. At 12 midnight, the band started playing "Happy Birthday" and a cake with a single candle was brought to our table at the Peninsula Manila. Voila! It's my birthday! And thanks to Ate Pebs! She treated everyone on my behalf. And then the gifts and greetings started coming in too.   That afternoon at 1 pm was Matteo's baptism at Santuario de San Antonio. Sunday Club President Ninong Dondi, Vice President Ninang T.C., P.R.O. Ninang Bam, and Out-of-town Project Head Ninong Nicky were all godparents, as well as Ninong Wes and Ninang Pam. It was a very solemn affair of welcoming our dear Matteo into the Catholic life and beginning our journey as his guides in the faith.    The baptism proper was followed by merienda at 4 pm, a celebration in Matteo's honor, at the Palladium Clubhouse. The place had a blue and white theme, with balloon and flower centerpieces, ultra delicious food catered by Conti's, and a luscious chocolate fountain by Jelly Belly. To pay tribute to St. Benedict's protection over Matteo, as well as being the saint he was named after, the giveaways to the guests were St. Benedict medals and crosses for the godparents for our continued protection against anything evil.    Achi Macie proved to be a serious yet very hospitable hostess. She welcomed everyone who arrived by the entrance to the clubhouse, personally served the guests chocolate fondue, distributed the giveaways, captured the attention of the paparazzi, and entertained the older crowd, as well as show off "Baby Brother" when people visited in her home. And of course, how can I let the day end without Macie singing "Happy Dortday T.Shee..." (Happy Birthday T.C.). More importantly, it was a joyous affair, a coming together of family and friends for the welcoming of that precious gift from God that is our sweet Matteo Benedicto Panutat Carlos. - As told by Ninang T.C. 
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