Letter No. 17 - Penguins and Polar Bears

Dear Lance,

When you turned one..

We were so happy..

We gathered everyone..

Polar Bear Outfit from Ninang Niña

To spend some time.. 

And celebrate with you.

Invitation and Decoration designed by Ninang Niña

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

Decoration setup by Ninang Sarah, Ninang Bea, Auntie Natalie and Tito Marlon

They were all so cute.. Just like you!

Cake baked by Auntie Jack

But as the birthday greetings started..

Photography by Tita Elsa

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



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

Your dimples started showing two! :)

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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References:

Letter No. 16 - Can't Let Go
Letter No. 18 - Christmas in Dahilayan, Bukidnon

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

Ninong Mike - He gave you your favourite slide

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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References:

Letter No. 15 - Birthday Party in Manila

Letter No. 17 - Penguins and Polar Bears

Letter No. 15 - Birthday Party in Manila

Dear Lance,

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

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

We celebrated your birthday in advance.. In Manila.

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..

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

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

You knew it was your party and still enjoyed it!

That's my baby! :)

Love, Mommy

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References:

Letter No. 14 - Happy Birthday
Letter No. 16 - Can't Let Go

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

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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References:

Letter No. 13 - Pineapples and a Baby

Letter No. 15 - Birthday Party in Manila

Letter No. 13 - Pineapples and a Baby

Dear Lance,

A year ago today..

Photography by Jessie Villegas

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

5 days old with Daddy

Don't eat pineapples, that's what they say..

They will tickle your baby to come out and play..

7 weeks old with Angkong (Grandpa)

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

9 weeks old

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

14 weeks old

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

16 weeks old

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

19 weeks old

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

51 weeks old at the playground

I love you so much, Lance Oliver!

Love, 

Mommy

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References:

Letter No. 12 - Window
Letter No. 14 - Happy Birthday