Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Letter No. 17 - Penguins and Polar Bears




Dear Lance,

When you turned one..

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party

We were so happy..

We gathered everyone..

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party
Polar Bear Outfit from Ninang Niña

To spend some time.. 

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party

And celebrate with you.

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party
Invitation and Decoration designed by Ninang Niña

The polar bears came.. The penguins, too..

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party
Decoration setup by Ninang Sarah, Ninang Bea, Auntie Natalie and Tito Marlon

They were all so cute.. Just like you!

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party
Cake baked by Auntie Jack

But as the birthday greetings started..

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party
Photography by Tita Elsa

My little cub.. You got overwhelmed by all the attention and everyone flocking to you.

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party

Soon enough though.. With all the hugs and kisses..

Your dimples started showing two! :)

Penguins and Polar Bears Theme Party

Baby.. I hope you know that your biggest smile always makes everyone show their biggest smiles :)


Your hurray.. Your yummy face.. Your quack quack dance.. Your cheeky monkey act..

You always make us laugh!



We love you so much, sweetheart :)

We hope you had a really happy first birthday!

Love,
Daddy and Mommy

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Behind the scenes.. And with everyone who adores you :)

Penguins and Polar Bears Birthday Theme Party

Ninong Mike - He gave you your favourite slide











Penguins and Polar Bears Birthday Theme Party

Letter No. 16 - Can't Let Go


Dear Lance,

You just turned a year old.. and Mommy is scared..

I am scared because time has been flying by so fast..

You are going to be a toddler soon.. and I am not ready to let go of my baby..



Do you know that my phone constantly alerts memory full.. and daddy keeps asking me why I don't delete your old pictures and videos even though they have already been backed up?

It is because whenever you are sleeping, I watch them over and over again..

I cannot get enough of you, Lance.. and I could only hold on to the memories you have given me..

Watch this video of you when you were 6.5 months old.. and understand why..

I love you so much, my baby..

Love,
Mommy

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Letter No. 15 - Birthday Party in Manila


Dear Lance,

Before I tell you about your actual birthday.. Party..

Birthday Party in Manila

I want you to know that a month ago.. When you were only 11 months old..

Cottontail Cake Studio Woodland Camping

We celebrated your birthday in advance.. In Manila.

Baby Boy Christening
Ninang Sarah, Ninang Maricar, Ninang Cecile, Ninong Mike, Ninong Waltham, Ninong Red, Ninong Ken
(Ninang Bea, Ninang Niña, and Ninong Oliver were not in Manila, but sent their love to you)

It was a month early..

But it was the only chance we had to have you blessed by your Godparents..

Baby Boy Christening

And to introduce you to some of daddy and mommy's friends and relatives :)

Cottontail Cake Studio

And although you were sick and not feeling well at that time.. 

Cottontail Cake Studio

You knew it was your party and still enjoyed it!

That's my baby! :)

Love, Mommy


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Behind the scenes.. With some Aunties and Uncles you will meet again sooner or later..

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila


Birthday Party in Manila

Birthday Party in Manila


Birthday Party in Manila

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Letter No. 14 - Happy Birthday!


Dear Lance,

We are very busy preparing for your party today..
But we can't let this day pass without sending a little message your way..

Today is my First Birthday!

You woke up exceptionally happy this morning..
You keep smiling and laughing every time we sing..


I think you know it is your special day..
And I am glad we are making you feel that way..


The polar bears and penguins are arriving 30 minutes from now..
I hope your first ever party will make you say wow :)

Happy birthday our Lance baby.. We love you so much!

Love, 
Daddy and Mommy

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

Letter No. 13 - Pineapples and a Baby


Dear Lance,

A year ago today..

Maternity Shoot with Jessie Villegas of Capturing Smiles Photography
Photography by Jessie Villegas

While you were in Mommy's tummy enjoying your stay..
Angkong, Daddy, and Mommy went to a Korean buffet..

Newborn baby with Daddy
5 days old with Daddy

Don't eat pineapples, that's what they say..
They will tickle your baby to come out and play..

Grandpa with Grandson
7 weeks old with Angkong (Grandpa)

I ate the pineapples at the Korean buffet..
You wiggled and wriggled on the very next day..

Baby with dimples
9 weeks old

Out of Mommy, you were on your way..
Thank God, your birthday didn't fall on Valentine's day..

Baby with Monkey See Book
14 weeks old

Hi Mommy, I'm here.. Are you okay?

Baby in a Zipadee Zip Wearable Blanket
16 weeks old

Of course, my darling, I just cannot believe..
You will be a year old tomorrow, that's a day from today..

Happy Baby in Mothercare
19 weeks old

Come snuggle with me baby, it is time to pray..
Let us thank the Lord, He made you perfect His way.

Baby in Carters at the Slide
51 weeks old at the playground

I love you so much, Lance Oliver!

Love, 
Mommy

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