Friday, May 30, 2014

Blessed Birthday Baby Boy

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to Daniel
Happy Birthday to you!

May the good Lord bless you
May the good Lord bless you
May the good Lord bless Daniel
May the good Lord bless you!

Last weekend's birthday party was a success and we were happy that our guests enjoyed themselves. We had a great time together, a great fellowship catching up with one another and a great time of candid shots, photograph after photograph. Nice!

Here are some shots on the day.... 

 A beary birthday banner... Initially, I wanted to do a Onesies birthday banner but it didn't turn out as it should, I find it so troublesome to cut and paste on blue color paper and then cut again. So, I googled and I saw this banner! So cute! And it fits perfectly in our birthday theme. A beary birthday party!
*Thank you my colleague for cutting all these for me, without her, I wouldn't be able to complete everything on time, or I have to burn midnight oil. Kam siahh!*

This birthday cake is super awesome! So so beary cute. And so so pretty! I feel like hugging the little bear there. Such a lovely cake! Oh well, this cake received lots of praises from our guests too. Bet this is really a good one. 
Here's where I order this cake - Cakelicious by Little Deer

 Macaroons!!! Freshly baked, delivered to us in the morning and the taste is awesome. No coloring, no preservatives.. all natural. I don't have the link where this is ordered because my friend gave this as Daniel's birthday gift. A nice gift to everyone.. the guests. Thank you!!

 Another surprise cupcake by Coleen. So so lovely and pretty! When I ordered from her, I just said chocolate cupcakes with blue icing and I didn't actually know how the cupcakes are gonna look like. The moment she brought this over to the party and setup for me with her cupcake stand, I was like.. wow, this cupcake is so pretty to be eaten. I wish to keep this forever!! 
Here's her link : Sweettreets by Coleen

 Birthday packs for the birthday boy buddies!! I did this on Saturday morning itself. Haha. What a last minute mom. But hey, I finished everything on time! Hehehe...

To wrap up everything, here's a perfect picture of four of us!
*Thanks Catherine Ong Pictures for such gorgeous shot*

I heart and treasure this picture a lot. Indeed, the two cuties are our perfect gifts from Heaven.

I pray that they will always grow up healthy and strong. They have strong immune system. They won't fall sick easily. They have bright healthy mind. They will do well in their lives. They know what is right and what is wrong. They will be obedient children. They will love God and put God first. They will serve Him. They will use their talents and gifts to bless the people. They will grow up to be wise and full of wisdom. They will walk in His ways and in the light of His path. They will grow from glory to glory, faith to faith and grace to grace. They will do well in their studies and glorify God with their excellent results. They will know how to protect themselves. They will be safe all the time, protected from harm and danger. They will have a big heart, a heart that filled with love!
 Amen.

 Happy First Birthday Daniel! How time flies, you are no longer a baby, you are now called a Toddler. But, you are always our baby forever.. no matter how old you are, as long as we live, you are our baby forever! We love you to the moon and back! 

Have a blessed year ahead.. and God bless you richly!!! Stay strong, stay healthy, stay wise and keep growing =)


Saturday, May 17, 2014

13 May 2014

13 May 2014. Just couldn't sleep well last night knowing that I didn't prepare anything for Daniel's big ONE today. Felt guilty for not getting even a birthday cake to celebrate at home. I wish Justin is here to celebrate this joyous day together. The four of us. A complete family on this important day. While nursing Daniel at 2am this morning, I silently wished him Happy birthday. We love you. Sorry for not doing anything. And my heart sank as I wished him. I nursed him at 5am again and I know deep down in my heart I must do something so that I won't regret tomorrow that I just let this day passed by not doing anything. It's still not too late to buy a birthday cake. At 8am, I get ready the kids, dressed them up, settled their food for the day, and at 10am, off we went to the bakery shop. Thankful for a helpful shop owner that helped me to load the cake while I buckled both kids up in the car seat and we drove home excitedly, big sister couldn't wait to cut the cake. She chose mickey mouse cake for Daniel. So sweet.

Happy and Blessed First birthday my boy! Greater things are yet to come! Mommy, Daddy and Jie Jie pray that you will grow up filled with wisdom, love, joy and success!



Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Daniel - 11 Months

I know and I know and I know that I'm pretty late with this 11 months old post. So sorry baby boy.
You're really my heart throb. You melt my heart in every single ways. And I love you more than words can say. Call me blessed. Beyond blessed. More than blessed to be gifted two precious gifts, a daughter and a son. A blessed mommy indeed.

Baby Stats:

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  Sleep
You're back to your pattern, that you fall asleep on your own again. You still wake up to nurse, at least twice a night. Oh well, I'm not sure how long this will last until you wean yourself, but I just love to do it for you, despite the less of sleep. Looking at it positively, at least I don't have to wake up to hit the breastpump. =)

Feed
Improves in feeding, especially on Apple Puree. The other day, I added some laughing cow cheese inside and you ate like a champ. Success!! And more food adventure to come baby boy... stay tuned! =DD
Solid Food Adventure:
20 Nov - First intro on Oatmeal Cereal (Yumm)
25 Nov - Oatmeal and Banana Cereal (Yumm)
1 Dec - Apple puree (Yuckk)
19 Dec - Butternut squash puree (Yuckk)
27 Dec - Potato, pumpkin and beef casserole (Super Yumm - bought from Woolworths Australia) 
8 Feb - Avocado + Oatmeal Cereal (Yumm) 
2 May - Apple Puree + Laughing Cow Spread Cheese (Yumm)
9 May - Sweet Potato + Purple Carrot Puree (Yumm)


Weight
 At birth : 3.02 kg
7 weeks : 4.7kg
3 months : (still not checked)
4 months : 6.2kg
5 months : (not checked)
6 months : 6.5kg
6.5 months (30 Nov 2013) : 6.7kg
7 months : (not checked)
8 months : (not checked) 
  9 months : (not checked) 
10 months : (not checked) 
11 months : (not checked)  


Funniest Moment
We're playing hide and seek!! Your mama just loves to make you giggle. The louder the better, more fun. Haha. Chasing after you is so fun, and when you run away, you giggle so loud. We've got it recorded and see it when you're older. Cute little baby boy =)
Milestone
- still learning how to stand without support. Go baby go!
- when you hear the song "If you're happy and you know it".. you will get ready your hands to clap!
Favorite Toy
Jie Jie's books. That he can chew and chew when nobody is looking. =/

Mama's baby boy is growing up so fast!!