There's Something About Mary! (debut)

Yesterday we celebrated MM's (Mary Michael) 18th Birthday Filipino style with a "Something about Mary" twist! There were alot of "scenes" some of which included dance numbers, singing, the traditional 18 candles and 18 roses, and a family Buttercup music video. Anyways as with any family party, my dad was the DJ (www.cruzindj.com), Tito Ermie was the MC, and Kuya Gary was the photographer (www.amazestudios.com).

Since Ron and I gave MM the gift of a MAC makeover, MM was with me most of the day. Here are some pictures I snapped.

MM told me this was her "first time" being done up professionally at a makeup counter (besides being done up at my wedding)! I dunno why but she was so shy!

the final looks! Doesnt she loook like an Aphrodite goddess? hollla!! hehe!

one last look in the mirror with Madel. Do we look okay?!

the father/daughter dances.. hmm i think there were about 3 of them. Tito Dennis sure surprised alot of us. I think the ONE and ONLY time I've EVER seen him DANCE was New years of 08 and under certain circumstances... haha!

Kuya Gary in action. No one ever takes pictures of the photographer, so here's one for you kuya! I'm reallllly lucky to have a Kuya who's in the photography business! For Christmas, him, Ate Bev, and Ayden got me a subscription to Photography magazine! <3

Deven the rose coordinator (and later one the jabbacwockee dance machine!). He handed out roses to the 18 guys that danced with MM. I liked this picture cause I caught him watching his dad.

And then when i looked over at Rodney, he was looking right back at him! So cute!

Juren being funny with his rose! LOL btw, if you get seasick during the video of the "Cruz Cousin" dance routine, you can blame Juren! LOL! jk juren ;-)


The Cruz Cousin dance routine. our "dance routines" has been a long running family tradition. Every Christmas when we were small kids, our Lola (grandma), had us dress up and re-enact the birth of Jesus in a manager. With 12 grandchildren, every one always had a part. Later we eventually started doing family talent shows, which later became "a dance number" at EVERY family party. It's been a while since we did a dance routine though, and what was different about this time was now Ron was included! haha! Our dance this time was alot shorter than previous dances, but hey we're grown ass individuals now! Enjoy!




HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY MM!
or as your friends call you, MARY!




and last but not least, the BUTTERCUP Panganiban/Cruz music video!
*Families on this video were from all over! Including the Philippines, Southern and Northern California, Mississippi, and New Mexico.