First Children's Party Attendance

The first experiences of any child is always a milestone. As a full-time mother to Bella, I always see to it that I am able to take into account her many firsts in life. Just like the first children's party she attended when she was about five months old. It was Ezekiel's 3rd birthday celebration and of course Bella's first birthday invitation.

If this party was Bella's first, well, this was also my first time to attend a party as a mother and I tell you, it was a bit of an experience for me. My first time to eat using one hand while my  other hand was carrying Bella :-). I find it hard at first but get used to it in no time. It was a great party but Bella didn't have much time to enjoy it since she was already sleeping before the party ends. The poor baby was really dead to the world until we got home. I still find the experience enjoyable because moments spent with my little is always priceless.

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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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!

All Set For The Big Day... The Hello Kitty Way!

I have been offline for quite sometime due to our internet disconnection and also because of some errands I needed to do  for Bella's big bash. I got stressed out and  actually talked to Bren the other day about cancelling our plan for Bella's birthday but Tachu did not approve it. He said that first birthdays happen only once in every kids life and his another concern was  about the blogging Titas who are  so looking forward to see pictures and read about Bella's first birthday. Lol! He was actually worried about  what the blogging Titas might  say if the party will not push through. Haha!

Invites courtesy of Tita Raine

So? Party it is! And everything is set for  Bella's big day  tomorrow although I am a bit worried because she has  fever since this morning. Hey titas,  I would like you to take a peek on some things I have for Bella's first birthday!

Giveaways... Mini photo frame that can also be used as key chain

Hello Kitty Party Favors

Hello Kitty Loot Bags

Toys and Candies for Prizes, Loot Bags and Pabitin

I would like to thank  Bella's Blogging Titas for showering her with much love on her first birthday. I will not mention them here now but surely you will meet them on my post about Bella's Big Bash.

I am so excited for tomorrow and I am praying that Bella will  get well and the weather will be cooperative so that the kids will  enjoy tomorrow's party. It is surely a super fun day for Bella and her friends.

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.