First Swimming Pool Experience

One of the activities  we attended during our vacation in Cagayan de Oro was a pool party courtesy of my  college buddy Erwin. It was actually a mini-reunion plus his wife's advance birthday celebration. I initially do not have  plans to let Bella swim in the pool because she have colds that time but since we were already there and also due to the encouragement of everyone around, I allowed Bella to play in the pool side.

Bella playing  while Erwin and his kids (Ethan and Enzo) on the background...

She did enjoy playing in the water letting her feet get wet at first and eventually her hand and finally her whole body as well. Since I  was not planning to let her swim, I did not bring her swimsuit but let her wear a dress  and   leggings instead. Her Ninang Lucille was making fun of her swimming outfit. Lol!

Happily playing with Ate Nonon...

With Ninang Lucille, Tita Jing and Enzo...

It was raining that night and although she's obviously feeling cold, Bella was so hesitant to get out of the pool. She enjoyed playing with Ate Mika, my first inaanak and Ate Nonon, Mika's younger sister . While a little worried about her colds, I  was also delighted and proud to see that Bella is not afraid of water but rather  enjoyed it. It was a revelation for me and I  consider this experience as another milestone in Bella's life.

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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.

Our Little Girl's Baptism

As a Christian, we believe that it is very important for a newborn baby to be baptized the soonest possible time. After we got out of the hospital, Bren and I immediately planned for Bella's christening. Bren's family suggested that we do it right away  but we asked for enough time to plan and  prepare for it. We  wanted to make that day memorable and special for our little girl and of course for the whole family as well.

Bella's Invites

And on the 19th day of December 2010 where she is exactly one month old, Bella received Christ  at San Lorenzo Parish Church.The picture used in the invitation was taken at Picture City when Bella was around 3 weeks old. This was purposely shoot for the invites since I don't have a decent photo of Bella during that time. The design was chosen by my sister Allyn.

She's so behave... No whining... No crying...

With Godmothers and Godfathers

  Godmothers

Guada Confesor

Karen Barsal

Exper Tallada

Claire Newsom ( proxied  by JM Hunt)

Rachel Remperas

Mildred Solana

Lucille Basong

Joy Dolar

Godfathers

Belner Padawag

Rex Oliver Velesrubio

Cycy Reposar

JN Calunsod (proxied by Nick Hunt)

Seth Emmanuel Casco

James Villareal

With Tatay and  Nanay

Ninang  JM removed her socks to  make her feel comfortable because that day was so humid but then we all   forgot to put  it back on  when the ceremony started ;)                                       

Lunch follows at our humble abode...

Our little girl is finally a Christian. Thank you ninangs and ninongs for all your love and support. You may be living away from us but you  never cease to made us feel loved.