Dear Peanut,

So last April 18, 2018, we had you baptized and we had a barbecue feast at Mighty Quinn's (more on that on a separate post). Right now, I want to share with you some of the notes our guests left for you. Here they are below, read them when you learn your ABC's.

Dear Peanut, may the Lord bless you, always! We love you!
~Tito VJ, Ninang Anne, and Ate Vianne.

Welcome to Christianity! You look like your Lolo Bisaya.
~Lola Tessie 

Hey cutie! Enjoy being a baby LOLZ! I'm sure you will grow up a rockstar 'cause your parents are. :)
~Ninang Cor

Welcome to the Christian World! Excited ako to teach you how to draw, paint and dance! Takbo-takbo ka na sa studio! :)
~Ninang Anne

Welcome to the Christian world. May your light shine for others to follow.
~Lola Beth

May you be a good follower of God always.
~Lola Editha

Dear Peanut, Welcome to the "Christian World."
~Lola Fe

Dear Peanut, I look forward to the day when I can teach you to love sports. But for now, I pray that you grow to be a smart, strong, and awesome human being!
~Ninang Paula

May you be a good Christian.
~Lola Erlinda

Hi Baby Johnny! Happy christening. We love you so much!
~Tita Maricel

Welcome to the Christian World!
~Love, Auntie Mai

Dear Johnny Peanut, welcome to the Christian world! Your tita Sarie and Ninong Paolo look forward to teach you new things as you grow up.
~Ninong Pao & Tita Sarie

Mas madali mag-ayos ng eroplano kaysa sa pag-ibig.
~Ninong Mark

Hi Baby Peanut! I hope you grow up to be a good person. Always listen to your parents. They know that is good for you most of the time. We, your ninong and NinangCJ are also here for you. God bless!
~Ninong Sunny and Ninang CJ

To Johnny, don't be mischievous and behave always.
~Tito Fer

To you baby Peanut, wishing you a good boy to your mom and dad. Sana paglaki mo maging mabait atmaging magalang.
~Lola Fe

Dear Baby Peanut, Welcome to the Christian World."
~Lola Zeny

Welcome to Christan World. May your light shine for others to follow.
~Lola Babes

Be good always to mama and dad.
~Lola Nila

Hey Peanut! There are so many things I'm excited to share with you. Looking forward to see you grow into a fine man. Ninang Scarlett loves you!
~Ninang Justine

Happy christening!
~Love, Grandpa Ben

Hi Peanut, welcome Christian ka na. Sana maging mabait kang bata. An gwapo mo.
~Lola Luming 

Sana hindi ka mapipikon sa akin in the future kasi parati kitang ibubully (ibe-baby) hahaha.
~Tito Patrick

Dear Peanut, remember:
1. DOn't drink until you're 13 or until your dar/mom gives you some.
2. No girlfriend until college.
3. Ask your dad for advice but verify with your mom.
~Cheers, Ninong Bam

Dear Baby Peanut, eat your veggies, be active and have fun! When you get a bit older, that is.
~Ninong Wayne

Hello, baby peanut, please grow up fast, hehe. Take care always God bless. I love you, Mwah!
~Tita Kristine Anne

I love you!
~LoloDaddy Homer

Baby Johnny I hope you grow as awesome as your parents!
~Tito Ricci

Dear Peanut, always be a good boy to your mom and dad. PLease stay a God-feearing and loving boy.
~Tita Apple

To Peanut, happy christening!
~Tita Nene (Emelita)

There will always be bad times and yet you find something good in it. I will always be your kuya.
~Kuya Ziggy

God bless Bui! We love you!
~Kuya Kaloy

Dear Peanut, always listen to your mom and dad.
~Love, Tita Lan

ALways listen to your parent. Always be a good boy and always be pogi.
~Tito AJ

I love you.
~LolaMommy Sol

Welcome to the Christian World!
~Love, Auntie Marconi

Hello Peanut! Happy baptism. God bless and be a good boy always! Obey daddy and mommy, okay? Love you!
~Tita Dortz, Ezzy and Zachy

Dear Peanut, welcome to the Christian world! Be the best that you can be, we will always be here to guide you. P.S. Don't be like your daddy Jet. Be smart like your Mom! Or be both.
~Ninong Sidney

Dear Peanut, listen to your parents. Learn from them and grow wiser.
~Tita Czarina

Hi Peanut, Welcome to the Christian World. Always follow your parents' advice so you won't go ashtray.
~Ninong Zuki

Happy baptism Johnny James. God bless you, thank you
~Ate Precious

Johnny James, welcome to the world of joy and happiness.
~Lolo Henry

Happy Christening!
~Love, Grandma Floring

Dear Johnny, when you grow up, I'll teach you how to pray and drink two of the best drinks: Johnnie Walker Black Lable and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Pwede rin kita tulungan mag-pari, hehe.
~Tito Earl

Hello Johnny! Welcome to the Christian World. You're lucky to have cool parents. :) Hope to see you often.
~Tita Athena 

Welcome to the Christian World, Baby Peanut! We love you.
~Tita Aloha

Dear Johnny, when you grow up, I hope you could learn something really useful that you could also help mom and dad when they grow old.
~Tito Nikki

We kept the handwritten notes. You'll see them someday in the box of memories we're keeping for you. We are planning to give them to you when you turn 18 years old.

Love,