Happy Birthday, Sarah!!

Did I mention we left EARLY the next morning for Manila? Like REALLY EARLY! Turner and the birthday girl were asleep before we ever took off!!

As soon as we arrived in Manila, we took the birthday girl to the Pancake House for breakfast. Although I'm pretty sure she ordered waffles! LOL!

T's claw shirt looks like Carly's arm/hand. Ha ha ha.

Walking to MOA (The Mall of Asia)

We had a very special treat when we got to Manila. We discovered that our very close friends from Bicol - the Hagen family - happened to be in Manila at the same time. So we all met up at MOA to spend a few hours together. Caleb especially enjoyed introducing Turner to two of his best buds here in the PI, Zach and Ben.

Didn't take the boys long to get to know one another! LOL!

The birthday girl sporting her stylish bowling shoes!

And of course her bowling ball matched her outfit!

Carly misses Mikayla soooooooo much!!

Typical Allen/Hagen craziness!

Saw this sign at MOA. I think it may be my new life motto!

BFFs!

One of our favorite spots at MOA - the Director's Club theater.  Gotta love watching a movie in recliners!

Watching MOA fireworks!!

This was one of those statue-guys that would be perfectly still and then move every few minutes. Kinda creepy to me!

The boys got to look through a really strong telescope and saw the moon up close and personal!

Do you recognize this planet???

We wrapped up the day with a birthday dinner at Italianni's,  a favorite of the birthday girl!

Fresh pineapple shakes!!

My dinner - pasta with shrimp and asparagus 

Happy Birthday, Sarah, from the staff of Italianni's!!

A great dinner, a fun day and a precious birthday girl!
Praying His blessings on her life in the upcoming year!