A birthday and some goodbyes

Papa celebrated his 71st birthday last Tuesday (22 Nov). Auntie Nena (my New York-based aunt) and her husband threw a party for him, which also served as a send off dinner for my cousin Trixie, her husband Ariel, and their son Angelo. They are moving to Canada and are leaving this weekend. So it was a fun night, but kind of sad too. Everyone seems to be leaving to try their luck somewhere else. To be honest, I've thought about it myself, but I don't know yet.
Anyway, the kids had great fun. Ben and Jaden actually played together, a first actually since before Jaden had been to shy to play with him. So I've got some pictures here from that night.
Ben with his Lolo Emon and Lolo Miguel
Ben and his cousin Jaden
Ben and his Kuya Angelo
Ben and Gwen
Getting writing lessons from Kuya Jovin
Kuya Daniel, Kuya Angelo, and Ben enjoying a little video game