Dad's 60th Birthday
Saturday, 11 October 2008
Dad was born on the 5 October 1948 and this year marks his 60th birthday which falls on a Sunday.
My siblings and I together with our mum, planned a small party for him.
We corresponded each other via email.
We have our guestlist, program, food and drinks.
Our guestlist includes dad's siblings & in law with their families, dad's siblings in law & families, dad's aunty and family, dad's besans and dad's friends.
I asked mum dad's favourite singers.
I even asked my dad's sisters to help me out.
I also googled for the top songs during dad's era.
I downloaded many songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
I managed to download a total of 88 songs from artistes such as Engelbert Humperdink, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Platters, The Beach Boys, ABBA, Bee Gees and many more just to remind him of his youth.
On the eve of the event, we spent the night at our family residence in Penampang.
We managed to attend my cousin's wedding and also went to Andrew's house for Hari Raya.
The next day, our kids woke up really early.
After giving the kids their baths, all of us went downstairs to help up with the preparations.
Our kids engrossed with their Playhouse Disney so it was easier to work without them interrupting.
But now and then Little S being a cheeky little monster of ours started her impish demeanour.
She climbed the stairs up and down without any sense of fear.
She monotonously opens and closes the kitchen door.
When I asked her to stop, she would stare at me with her sorry eyes but soon after continued with her tomfoolery.
How to get mad with her face like this?Mum prepares the "ayam masak kicap", "soko (bamboo shoot) and "bittergourd (peria) pickles.
My aunt, Mama Evelyn prepares the "pinasakan Talapia".
Hubby and my other siblings set up the place.
Cleaning the floor, arrange the chairs and tables, setting up the sound system.
My sister helped out in looking after our three rascals.
I love to see everyone "gotong-royong".
Even the birthday boy pun help out.
Almost 1 pm, I prepared my kids and I and put on our attire for the occassion.
Guests started to arrive.
Background music - all his favourite songs.
We had a blast and I am sure dad too.
Since the next day is a working day, we left at 11pm!
Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Seen on this pictures: Peter Bingkasan, Michael Ligunjang, Uncle Pius Jaua, Albert P. Jaua, Uncle Zairus Bingkasan, Jeffrey Puvok, daddy, Uncle Vitalis Gom.
Peter Labansing, FIL, Peter Bingkasan
Dad's butter walnut birthday cake
Dad looks cool with his hat and shade.Dad has 4 grandchildren at the moment. Dad is holding Ray Jordan R. Spiji (2 months plus),
Selina Hester, Sean Hector & Shayna Heather Tahing
Our family pictureHubby, Shayna, yours truly, Kevin, Adrian, mum with Ray, dad, Shirleen, Davies, Marylynn, Richard
Selina & Sean (in front)
Mr. & Mrs. Austin Spiji
The ibus:Ibu Bona Jaua - Bingkasan, Ibu Valie Lojuti - Jaua, Mrs. Jeffrey Puvok & Ibu Rosa Jaua - Laujang
Aramai tii session
Sean with his second cousinsOrion Gom, Royce Matunjau, Nathaniel Gom, Leon Gom, Phoebe Gom and Aidan Matunjau
Birthday boy having a blast
Jude Bingkasan (in half), Tofon Fong, Andy Ajon, Vyner Gom, hubby, Eppe, Kevin and Junior (his back)
Baby Bruce Allen with mummy, Brenda Dumi - Jaua
Mama Rosalind came after birthday boy "conked" out
posted @ 9:12 pm,
6 Comments:
-
At 12 October 2008 at 09:11,
Shabbymom said...
-
wahhh...masih tagap lagi kan ur dad!!!!...
-
At 12 October 2008 at 22:31,
Just plain Sharon said...
-
shabbymom!!!!!! welcome back dear! how was your raya?
ya my dad tu kaki jogging. Hari-hari dia berjogging tu. tulah nampak tagap tu. -
At 12 October 2008 at 22:48,
Dora A-Erb said...
-
Mogot poh your dad Sharon rajin berjogging. He sure looks young for his age. It looks like you guys had a blast on his birthday. That's so sweet of you to download all the oldies for him... I'm sure he'll enjoy them. I love oldies too... but hey, I'm not 60 yet ok.. LOL.
-
At 12 October 2008 at 22:57,
Just plain Sharon said...
-
Hi dor!
Ya I think my dad is addicted to jogging. He will jog in the morning and then in the evening...everyday!
how i wish I have his strong will. sia ni mau lose weight but punya obuh kalau mau exercise. avagatan do buhus...hehhehehe.. -
At 13 October 2008 at 09:03,
Val Aziz said...
-
OHHHH patutlah ko dgr mr humperdink hari tuuuu....pleeeaaaaase release me let me goooooooo....
-
At 15 October 2008 at 22:06,
Just plain Sharon said...
-
val...ya bah...very classic song. easy listening..
