Happy with the Pink Dolls

When Bella was about 5 months old, we brought her to the mall one day to have her picture taken at the studio. Since we were at the mall, we took the chance to look for some toys for her although I don't have plans of buying anything for her yet. I saw her very happy when she was given these pink dolls.

See that smile :-)

Bella wasn't able to bring home any of those  dolls yet because  I thought that she's still too young  to play dolls that time but  she  had  her first doll  last Christmas when she was about one year old.

Toys On Sale

I only go to the mall when necessary. My life has totally changed when Bella came. Time spent outside the house should be as important as leaving Bella at home just like when I went to SM one day to pay for our telephone bills since it is just one ride away from our place. I have no plans of buying anything that day but these toys caught my attention when it was displayed near the mall entrance.

Colorful cubes  with animals and numbers and a rattle and teether in one...

 

The toys was on sale and I was so attracted to its colors and design. Thinking that Bella would probably like it, I immediately got these stuff for her. Bella was so happy when she saw what I have for her. 

Yep, that's what she always does with her new toys... Sensory evaluation...Lol!

Knowing that she would evaluate her toys by  holding, smelling and most of the time eating =) it, we would always wash or sterilize it first before giving it to her just to make sure that it is clean and hopefully lead-free.

Gifts from Ate Yellie

A few days before Bella's first birthday, she received a package from Bren's family in Maasin, Iloilo. Although the package contains  some stuff for me and Bren but most it are  for Bella  given by her 7-year old cousin, Ate Yellie. Ate Yellie is the only  daughter of Bren's only sister, Florence. Since  Bella is Yellie's only cousin, she considered Bella as her youngest sister thus giving her the right to inherit  some of her precious stuff. 

One thing that caught Bella's interest among all the things inside the box  is  the cutie Pink Boots. A lot of kiddie educational books were  also included in the package.

The note says" For Urielle's younger sister - Bella"...So sweet!

Books from Ate Yellie...

Thank you very much Ate Yellie for the books which Bella enjoyed reading and also for the cute little boots which she is so excited to wear although a bit bigger for her size but will definitely fit her in a few months time.

Thank you Tita Florence for the First Comment...

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Bella and Yoshi's Playtime : Biking

One of the reasons why we went to Cagayan de Oro   was to attend the birthday celebration of my nephew Yoshi who turned two years old last November 24,2011. With or without a big party, it has been a family's tradition to gather on occasions like this. We went there days before the celebration for us to  have time to assist my sister before the party.

On the first morning that we were there, Bella and Yoshi automatically found an instant connection with each other even though they haven't saw each other for months. Maybe kids are really like that... Both kids bond by playing and riding with Yoshi's bicycle. 

Kuya Yoshi driving his bike and Bella as passenger with Kuya Macky looking out.

The little girl is obviously enjoying the ride...

Calling Mommy Nene to remove the improvised seat belt on her waist.

One precious moment with Daddy and Mommy

Both  kids enjoyed the ride. This is one of the moments that really made  my parents the happiest and proudest grandparents on earth. Looking on their little grandchildren having fun and in  good health is just so priceless. 

First Birthday Celebration

Our little girl celebrated her first birthday bash at home last November 19,2011. The day started with a numerous birthday greetings from Bella's loving family in Maasin, Iloilo especially from Ate Yelly who managed to compose a birthday SMS for Bella at the age of 7. Everything was all good although Bella was a little sick that day. 

It took me a while to make a post about her birthday party because I was waiting to get the photos from Tito Mike who acts as Bella's official birthday  photographer  but since most of Bella's blogging Titas were very excited as I am and so I was finally "convinced" to make a blog post about it using the photos I got from my cam. Hehehe...

Anyway, I would like to thank Bella's blogging Titas (KM, Krizza, Lainy, Algene)  for being such a big  part of  Bella's  first birthday preparation. I could not thank you enough for the love, support and inspiration you have given Bella and the rest of the family. Through your generous hearts, you all inspired me to go on with the party celebration for our little darling.

Below are some photos during Bella's first  birthday party.

Dress and shoes courtesy of Tita KM

Birthday Cupcakes from Tita Lainy

Candy Corner and Chocolate Fountain by Chic

Packed food and loots for kids

Balloons from Tita Krizza

Food by Chiko's Catering

 

Photos by Tito Mike  and hosting by Tita Kring

Bella's guests. I actually do not know most of them... LOL!

Ninang Exper trying everything to let Bella wear her tiara...

Making a wish and blowing her birthday cupcakes...

Trying to pose for the cam... Still feeling sick....

It was a great joy seeing my little girl celebrated her first birthday with so much love from family and friends. She was actually having high fever that day to the point of experiencing  seizure at the time of her party but we are very thankful that Bella overcame it. We brought her to the doctor and we were told that there was nothing to worry about. Her seizure was caused by her fever due to teething and viral infection. She was given prescriptions and vitamins for faster recovery.

I would like to thank  everyone for the love and prayers you showed to Bella. This blog post would not be complete if I wouldn't say my thank you piece. So here it is...A million thanks goes to...

Tita Lainy  for the Birthday Cupcakes

Tita KM for the Dress and Shoes

Tita Krizza  for the Pink Balloons

Tita Raine  for the Invites 

Tito Mike  for the Photos

Special thanks  to Tachu Bren who patiently and lovingly  prepared  all the loot bags and the tags  on Bella's birthday giveaways. Another unending appreciation to Tita July and Ninang Exper for everything ...as in every little thing and for always being there every step of the way. I love you guys!

The day ended with so much fun as a lot of kids enjoyed the games and prizes prepared for them. Even Kuya Macky had a great time too. Another milestone have been accomplished in Bella's life and  we owed everything to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for making everything possible. Thank you Lord for the the life of Bella and also for the loving family and friends who made our life's journey wonderful. May you bless all of them with the life they all deserve and may the goodness they shared will be returned to them with so much more.

Happy first birthday Ysabella! I pray that you grow up to be a person God wants you to be. Your life have been a blessing to us and I could not imagine life without you. Thank you for coming into our lives and for making me and Tachu the happiest parents on earth. I just wished  good health for you now and for always. I love you, anak!

Jollitown Musical Play and Fantasy Costume Party

 

NCCC Mall's Activity Center was filled with magic  and excitement as Jollibee hold its Jollitown Time Travel Adventure Musical Theater last October 29,2011. This is a Halloween season's gathering for all the Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members and  this kind event is  the very first in Mindanao. JKC Members old and new alike came in  their captivating and enchanting costumes as they sing and dance with JKC's Hymn and enjoyed the musical play featuring  Jollibee and friends; Ding Dang Dong, Rob the Robot, Gladiator boy, Quennie and Joey.

The registration of JKC Fantasy Party with live Jollitown Musical show is only P100 inclusive of Jollibee snacks, entrance fee, loot bags, and game prizes. More than 600 kids attended the event and enjoyed not only the musical play but also the games like The Boat is Sinking, Bring Me and Pass the Ball.All participants brought home Jollibee loot bags as prizes.

Some of the  kids  with their fascinating  Fantasy Costumes (Please browse using the scroll bar):

 

 

Although all kids came in costume, only 75 contestants  joined the Jollitown Fantasy Costume contest proper. The lucky winners received  prizes in a form of Gift Certificates; Champion - P3,000.00, 1st  and 2nd Runners Up - P1,000.00, 3rd and 4th Runners Up - P500.00, 6th - 10th Placers- P250.00 respectively.

The Jollitown Musical Play and Fantasy Costume Party were supported by ICEA  Performing Arts, (Production head: Atty. Melissa Suarez and director: Cristopher Lacno), NCCC Mall of Davao, Voices of the South Children's Choir, Davao Kodaker's Club, Rey Rellon Studio, Philippine National Red Cross, Davao Press Club, Sunstar Davao, Mindanao Daily Mirror, I.FM, Hit Radio, Wild FM and Edge Davao.

The Jollitown TV Series can also be watched every Sunday at 9am on ABS-CBN. Another anticipated Jollibee event is the  13th Jollibee Fun Run on January 29,2012 at NCCC Mall Car Park.