My Toddler is 3! Happy Birthday!

Not so long ago, I was getting impatient waiting for my water broke or feel the pain of labor. Our Roey baby arrived exactly on her 40th week. That was 3 years ago... 

Look at her now... She has just turned 3! A lot would notice that she's tall for her age. In fact, she's as tall as our neighbor's 4yo son. Someone also thought she is in preschool already. 

Since she celebrated her 3rd birthday, I decided to tag her along at a mall near us and got her a new dress. That photo above isn't the dress we got for her, haha! I loved it but she said she didn't like that particular dress...she maybe referring to the color. I can only smile how picky she can be with what to wear. Do I have a fashionista in the making?

Perhaps a model? Look at how graceful and confident she is in front of the camera. She doesn't just like to smile in front of the camera by the way, she also loves to be behind it and click away. This has just reminded me that my Nikon digital camera's battery is busted! Since she managed to learn how to use the camera, she also taught herself on how to switch from camera mode to viewing mode. Pretty smart huh? Unfortunately, she forgot to turn the camera off after viewing her photos. I was not aware until I was ready to use the camera after about 2 days. I tried to recharge it but to no good. It won't charge up anymore. I just really hope it's just the battery because I am not ready to bid farewell yet to my 1yo camera. I, of course did not blame my little girl. She already misses the camera so I decided to look for her toy cam and let her use that instead. Good thing the camera looks like a real one but you can not honestly just deceive this toddler of mine...she's not using the toy cam anymore and kept asking if the battery of the real one is still low. LOL!

Happy birthday sweetie pie! Though late, this post is wholeheartedly for you. Thank you for keeping me alive and for those sweet "I love you Mommy" everyday. Mwah!

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My Brave Toddler

In one my recent posts, I have mentioned and shared photos of Ate K who had flu. In that same post, I mentioned that little Roey got sick too the week after. She had a viral infection and her lab results (stool and blood) proved that too.

 If I am to compare my kids when they are faced with sickness like these, I have noticed that little Roey is more of a fighter than her big sister. Ate K gets scared with anything that requires an injection or a needle while Roey would not react at all. Well, Ate K was this brave too when she was just a baby until her toddler years. I think her trauma with needles started when she was 2 yo and confined at St. Luke's Hospital. There were several attempts in both her wrists and even in her right foot when they needed to administer dextrose. It actually required 2 doctors and 3 nurses just for them to find the perfect place to put it. I clearly remember the look in Ate K's face that moment. I really feel pity for her that she had to undergo such pain at that age.
And she never recovered since.

Roey was hospitalized too when she was just 15 months old, a month after Mama died. It was because of diarrhea. Her trauma is different from big sister K. After her release, Roey would never allow me to leave her. She became so clingy to me that even if I enter our own comfort room, she'll be there...standing by. LoL!

These photos were taken during Roey's check up and my sister in law's birthday. She gladly posed for me while we were waiting for her lab results at the Bernardino General Hospital. See that Green Mickey Mouse shirt? She wouldn't allow me to replace it, even if it's one of her "pambahay" already. She just loves MM so much. She was better during Ghe's (my sister in law) birthday dinner celebration.

Both the kids are all better now, thank goodness! Roey's finished her antibiotics yesterday. I just hope both of them recover their lost appetite and weight too. No more sickness please.

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2nd Birth Anniversary

An impromptu poem for my daughter, Roey.

I thank HIM for the miracle of life,
I thank HIM for HE knows when the time is right.
I thank HIM for bringing you to our lives,
And bring such a light and happy vibes.
May you grow up to be fulfilled and humble;
God-fearing and strong even when you stumble.

Keep that smile on your face,

Say Please and Thank You so HE will bestow you HIS grace.
May HE give you the best of health,
so much love and many good friends!

Happy 2nd Birthday my bubbly and sweet Haley!

Lots of hugs and kisses for you our little darling!
Mommy loves you and Ate Keanna a lot! Mwah!

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Pixx n' Print

Everyone of us can name a variety of occasions every year. Birthdays top the list for sure. So what can you do or have to make each of these occasions extra special and fun?

Here's just one party idea. A photobooth! One of our friends started this biz with her sister. To tell you, they offer affordable packages,cool and fab designs on prints, use of cute props and quality photos with customized and personalized layout. Check out their Multiply page by clicking this photo...

And here's more:

So go ahead and contact Pixx 'n Print for the most enjoyable occasions ever!

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WBFC, Birthdays & a Daughter's Love

I'm joining my blog, Septembercharm to the 11th season of the Weekend Blog Follower Caravan. It is my first time joining actually. Just like any blogger, I'd like to be able to connect with other bloggers and gain followers too. Everyone is welcome to join here, all you have to do is click on the badge.

"The WBFC is a simple online blogger-helping-blogger weekly meme. It was designed for bloggers to help each other in terms of blog followers either through Google Friend Connect and email subscribers."

Now this is an early Mother's Day online greeting card from my daughter. She created it via an application of NIDO in Facebook and it was shown in 2 digital billboards last April 28-April 30. And through this post, I'd like to thank my daughter Keanna Steffi for being thoughtful & sweet. I love you & Roey too sweetie!

Today also marks my Dad's birthday. He could have been 65 if he were only alive. He's been with out BOSS for 27 years now and I'm sure that he's now happier since Mama has joined them. I failed to visit him today though, I feel sorry about it. Told my daughters about his special day and cooked simple Carbonara for dinner too. I'm going to offer a prayer for the repose of his soul of course.

Few days from now will be Mama's birthday, could have been her 68th. Since Holy Cross is just a ride away from here, we'll visit her. I'm planning to bring flowers and a small cake perhaps. Okay, I'm a little biased...sorry Dad! =)

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PF: Pink for the 1st!

I've been looking forward to share this special post for Pink Fridays. TGIF! (sorry for being late!) Special, simply because this post will serve two purposes. First, to join the Friday meme and secondly, to help my friend Vanj in extending the promotion of her baking business. I've been a fan since my daughter Keanna & I tasted her very first cake. I can still clearly remember how it exuded so much deliciousness which painted sweet smiles in our lips and made my daughter show a sign of "peace". Haha! Sorry, that I guess ain't a peace sign in this photo but a request for a second slice of cake!

Me, my daughter Keanna and pretty SAM

And since I was convinced that Vanj made us want more, it was from her I ordered Roey's 1st birthday cake. Haley Roneese a.k.a Roey celebrated her 1st birthday last October (2010). Hello Kitty was our chosen theme but with Pink as the main color instead of red.

The invitation made my moi!

I took the time to create her pinkish invitation. Had fun playing with it and was quite impressed with what I've made. (good job to me on this one!)

Roey as she blew the candle and check her guests.

The celebrant wore a Pink & Off White gown especially tailored by her late GrandMama. Photos by her Godparent Erik. Thanks Ninong!

1st HK birthday cake

And the lovely cake with my daughter's HK stuffed toy on top. Vanj did a great job on the details. I was really surprised that she creatively used Pink & a little Yellow as part of the theme. She told me that it was inspired by the hair clip on Hello Kitty's left ear, haha! That hair clip happens to be owned by big sister Keanna. I lost the original bow and decided to use the clip instead. Turned out to be a good idea, right? The cake was a hit! Everyone liked how lovely it was to look at and of course, we love how it tasted too! Vanj, keep it up and more power to your biz!

So, that goes our entry to this week's Pink Friday. For more PINK entries, click the pretty badge below.

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She's 7 and I'm on my 8th

It has been a while since I last posted a blog. There has been a LOT of happenings in our life that I could have shared but failed to do so. My last post was when I found out that I was 6 wks pregnant, lol... I'm on my 8th month now. Our soon-to-be-Ate Keanna already turned 7 yo last July. Here are some pics of her celebration at Shakey's.

Another year will be added to my age as well in 7 days from now and I'm quite excited 'xoz after that, I'm near to giving birth already. I'm wishing and praying for a safe delivery. We are expecting a healthy baby GIRL too. Yes! Another girl for us and I'd like to name her Roneese. It's just like a female version of Ronald, my hubby. Hehe! It's quite unique right? I'm still to convince or make Daddy decide whether to add Hannah or Daphne to our 2nd baby's name. Keanna just can't wait to see her sibling soon. She's been practicing to be an ATE to her baby doll she named Bea. I find it cute and sweet whenever she talks to her doll, whenever she dresses her up and whenever she sings as well.

Included in the "happenings" of life when I was quiet from blogging are developments in my pregnancy (cravings of course!), work related issues, finding new and long lost friends in FB, and Keanna's school standing and activities too. I had to rest from work for 2 wks last July since I had difficulties travelling from Novaliches to Makati. I was back the day after we celebrated Keanna's 7th birthday party and everyone at work would suggest I go back and rest again since my tummy is as big as a 7 mos pregnant. I had difficulty walking especially when it rains, I had to be extra extra extra careful. We transferred from PBCom building to our new office in the 7th floor of Glorietta 5 which I find better and convenient too. I don't have to ride a cab, a bus or an FX after getting off from Buendia station, At least now, I just have to get off directly at Ayala station and have about a 5mins walk to Glorietta 5. I had to wait to go back on track as per my performance (work) stats to pass before I applied for yet another 2 wks leave of absence. I was suppose to be back last Sept 6 but hubby and I decided to extend it until I give birth then continue with my Maternity Leave. That means, I will say hello work by December. I have to rest as per my OB Gyne's advice 'coz I am anemic and still having difficulties travelling. We were just careful and I also don't want to give birth prematurely. So, even if I'd still like to go work (for extra income of course!), I have to stop and rest for a while... not just for my benefit but mainly for baby.

Keanna on the other hand, is now in Grade 2. The original class when they were in Grade 1 was divided into 2 sections this time. She's joined the History quiz bee and ended 1st runner up (no award though). She's joined Filipino declamation contest but didn't win as well, which she's still accepted with a smile. I'm proud of her still. She had 6 absences already just for the 1st qtr 'coz she got sick which affected her performance. She landed Top 5 of their class for the 1st quarter. She's now working on getting back on track though. Good thing is I'm at home and I can always monitor and help her.

Thanks to a friend (AC) for sharing her new food/recipe blog to us 'coz I was reminded to update mine! Haha! And, I might share some of my recipes too... if I can at least before giving birth by October.

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