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Happy Birthday Lola Amparo!

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Flashback to November 1999 when Tess and I stayed in Malate, Manila with my mom's family

I'm not sure if this were before or after Tess and I got married in Bukidnon on November 16. But I know I asked Lola Amparo to walk me down the aisle at our church wedding in Vallejo, California that coming April.

Rest in peace, Auntie Baby.

Happy Hearts Day everyone.


More photos here. 
Location: Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines

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