Christmas in the Islands

Francis Altares Canosa does not live up to images of the wimpy character his name may conjure. I met him and his super-special wife over seven years ago and a better brother-in-law and friend one could not ask for.
I know little of Frank, except his love for his family, photography and enjoying life to the fullest. But what else could be important about any of us?
Frank and Cindy are spending Christmas / New Year, 2010/2011 with us and it has been a wonderful time for all of us.

Cindy, more affectionately, referred to as 'Cutie Pie' is a truly special and outspoken person. I always got the feeling that Dad had two favorite in-laws, the 'weird foreigner' and the 'loud little Filipina'. I love to tease Cutie Pie about her size. When I met her, I guess she could have fit into a teacup! God blessed them and fulfilled their dream of moving to Canada. She has gotten a bit bigger, but only on Facebook, in person the same wonderful little sister.
Here is Cutie Pie in the islands.

Luvs of my life:   Hunny Frankie and family.	Missing Link?  Magellan bring mi ancestors here!	Lunch! You eat it, it wont eat you!
Bubbling with JOY!!  Thhis is Living...	Today I will be brave and  GET LUNCH!!!!	MALAMIG!!!!!  More like Canada than Caribbean
Every Filipina Needs...  A good loving man and...  SPONSORS!	kuya Frank, the sign of a good woman..  She knows what's important...  TOOLS!!!!	40 years ago... This looks familiar...

Happy Holidays to ALL!! As we continue to lean westward, may our eyes be focused on the EAST... And realize what is truly important: FAMILY, FAITH and good FOOD. Resolve in 2011 to embrace these values of the eastern cultures...