Eva Agpaoa and Peter Cole at their wedding on Sept. 4, 2011 at Rembrandt Banquet Hall in Scarborough. PHOTO: PAUL ESGUERRA

Four birthday parties for an amazing girl: Serena Garcia de Vera (left) turns 11 with no less than four parties: a slumber party with friends hosted by mom and dad; a park picnic with family and friends; cake parties at home hosted by her two pairs of lolo and lola. From left, Serena, cousin Jordan, brothers Domenic and Santiago

Serena flanked by two grandmas, Mila Garcia (left) and Perle de Vera at her home.

Serena after blowing candles on her cake, with mom, brothers Santiago and Domenic, cousins and aunts at Milne Conservation Park, Markham on Aug. 13.

Norman Garcia with nieces and nephews eagerly awaiting the cutting of the birthday cake on a Saturday after his birthday on Aug. 26.

Norman Garcia marks his birthday in August with Elizabeth Miller, sister Lala de Vera, cousins Mae Lazaro, Ana Marie Santos, JP Lazaro and brother-in-law Derek de Vera.