Quibranza Family Celebrates Son Luzio's First Birthday with Super Mario-Themed Joy
It seems like only yesterday that the Quibranza family gathered for a meaningful baptism ceremony for their son Luzio Franco C. Quibranza. Now, just over a year later, they have come together once more to mark another significant milestone—his first birthday celebration.
A Joyful Family Gathering
The Quibranza family, including parents Luis Quibranza III and Febe C. Quibranza, along with their son Luzio, shared a special moment blowing out the birthday candle. This snapshot captures the essence of hands-on, joyful parenting that has defined a meaningful first year for their little one.
Super Mario-Themed Festivities
On a drizzly Sunday afternoon, Febe and Luis hosted an intimate yet spirited celebration for their darling firstborn, affectionately dubbed Super Luzio. The party was decorated with playful nods to the timeless pop-culture world of Super Mario, creating a fun-filled atmosphere for all guests.
Games and activities, hosted by father Luis, kept the energy high throughout the event. Guests participated in a star-hunting game and another activity involving jumping and breaking boxes to reveal prizes—inspired directly by the classic video game. Additional highlights included a race-car play area themed after Mario Kart, a coffee booth, a make-your-own-souvenir station, and a generous spread of heavy snacks.
Memorable Moments and Sweet Treats
No birthday is complete without cake, and Luzio's celebration featured a Mario-themed buttercream cake with matching cupcakes. The birthday boy himself held a super star icon, symbolizing temporary invincibility—a fitting tribute for a child already surrounded by immense love and protection.
Friends and family gathered to share in the joy, including former officemates turned lifelong friends such as Romayne Rivera, Joshua Solano, and Ninang Tiffany N. Lerma. Other loved ones, including Arielle Farin, Yvonne Silva, Julie Rule, Antoinette Chavez-Ansing, and Gerwin Ansing, also joined the festivities, making the milestone even more special.
Reflecting on a Year of Wonders
By the end of the day, the Super Luzio theme felt less like a party decoration and more like a true reflection of who Luzio has become—a curious, joyful little boy full of life and personality. The celebration highlighted the small, everyday wonders of his first year, such as his go-to word Bang, which he uses to refer to both balls (perhaps inspired by watching his parents play pickleball) and books, his constant companion during nighttime reading.
This simple, heartfelt afternoon served as a beautiful reminder of how quickly time passes and how precious it is to witness a child growing up surrounded by love, laughter, and stories—one Bang at a time.
