What is a more fulfilling way of celebrating ones birthday than sharing your joy with the orphans?Last April 11,2015, my adorable niece celebrated her third birthday at Matter Orphanarium, an orphanage located at San Jose del Monte Bulacan.
As early as the age of Maddy,our family would like to teach her the value of sharing what she have.Thus, we always celebrate her birthdays at the said orphanage.
While we are busy preparing for the food of this lively group, the mother-in-law of my sister took charge of their entertainment. She prepared and facilitated kiddie games and provided for the prizes.
We are so overwhelmed by the cooperation and the agility of this bunch of energetic and cheerful kids. Indeed,seeing the warm laughter of this group while actively playing is a rewarding experience.
The celebrant,Maddy San Pedro, supervising the games :p
Meanwhile,to satisfy the taste buds of the kids we decided to serve them the all time favorite trio meal of kiddie party goers, Filipino style sweet spaghetti with crunchy fried chicken on the side and hot-dogs on sticks with soft colorful marshmallows.
I was the one assigned to prepare their food whereas the sisters-in-laws of my sister were the one tasked to distribute the food to the kids.Maddy with her parents
Another nice idea to take in mind is that,celebrating your birthday in the orphanage does not necessarily mean that you need to bring packed meals on Styrofoam boxes. We suggest to bring your meals in your big containers such as coolers,dry boxes or even big cauldrons and just borrow the orphanage plates and utensils. Also, it is good to not use straws on their drinks.
In this way, you lessen the environmental hazards caused by dumping Styrofoam boxes and straws after use.
On the other hand,the little tots were also served with some sweet delights. My sister gave them a taste of Maddy’s mouthwatering moist chocolate cake,some flavorful home-made chocolate crinkles and some soft yummy mamons.
Kids were lining up for their sweet treats.
Definitely, this celebration was filled with fun and laughter but more than the celebration we value the essence of sharing our blessings to anyone who needs it.
Go on and celebrate your birthdays on a meaningful and different way. Go look for the nearest orphanage or foundation on your area.
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ARTICLE: Birthday at the Orphanage: Maddy’s fun-filled birthday party | AUTHOR:Roxy Nicolas | PHOTOS: Dem San Pedro and Raizel San Pedro| DATE: May 16,2015 | LAST UPDATED: May 2015
She is a blogger from the Philippines. She is also a travel enthusiast ,an artist by heart,a self proclaimed fashionista,a person suffering from a mental disease called obsessive compulsive disorder and a certified coffeeholic. You can find her on Google+.
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