Macu the Singer

My son loves to sing and dance.  He loves watching Barney, Yo Gabba Gabba and Mickey Mouse Playhouse.  Everytime the characters start to sing and dance, Macu does the same thing.  When we watch TFC shows, when they play the theme song in the background, he sings with much gusto.  He doesn't speak yet but he can carry a tune.  Here he is singing The Star Spangled Banner when we watched the Pacquiao-Marquez fight.

CHILL @ the Queen Mary

From their website:

The Ice Kingdom is a dazzling 13,000 square foot winter wonderland handmade entirely out of ice. Featuring over 2 million pounds of ice, each exhibit is meticulously created by an international team of expert ice sculptors and enhanced with stunning lights and colors for a visually captivating experience unlike any other.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Thanksgiving 2012

Past Tense?

I was teaching Macu the different colors using his clothes.  I was trying to organize them to no avail coz he kept on opening his drawers and spilling them out. So I was showing him his shirt and say "yellow." Repeating it several times so he gets the pronunciation even though he can't really say it yet.  I move on to "green" doing the same thing. Then I got to "blue". He pointed his lips and I got so excited expecting him to repeat what I just said.  What he did was confusing at first, he blew air out of his mouth as if blowing a candle.  I was puzzled.  Then I realized he thought "blue" and "blow" we're the same.  Is my boy a budding genius of the English language? Hahaha "Blue" = "Blew"

Halloween Harvest Festival

Last weekend, we brought Macu to Pierce College's Halloween Harvest Festival.  We used to go to Lombardi Ranch at Valencia but its hot that weekend and I don't want to drive all the way there.  Good thing is Pierce College is close to Topanga Mall so we got to hang out at the mall first.

The Sweetest Thing

I want to document this moment as i don't ever want to forget.

As I was winding up housework, the pillows were strewn all over the living room, I sigh and was debating whether I want to clean it up or leave it for DH to fix when he gets home (bad wife I know).  Macu did the sweetest thing. He picked up the pillows one by one without my prodding and handed them to me.  I was amazed at what made him do such a thing. My little helper! Thank you baby and Mommy hopes you'll be like that until you grow up! :)

Halloween Costumes

My baby is growing so fast!

 Halloween 2011

Halloween 2012

Letters to Macu 1

My dear Macu,

It was a Saturday and we were all alone in the house.  Daddy had to work. So did Grandma Norma. Tito JB is out with his friends and we have the house all to ourselves.  You just woke up from your nap and was extra cranky.  We hung out in the backyard and watched Shot, our dog for a while.  I had to take you inside because you want to start running around and I'm still not sure if Shot wants to just play with you or eat you.

Once inside, you started getting antsy and started making a mess.  I decided to bring out the bubble machine to make you pass the time.  Boy were you so amazed! I'll never forget the look on your face as soon as the bubbles started to surround you.  You were in your own world.  I want to remember this moment forever.  I wish you'll always be this happy. 



First Haircut

We have been contemplating giving Macu a haircut. The heat spell has not left LA even though it supposed to be fall.  Macu can get really sweaty and since he has long hair, it is not really comfortable. I have been researching kiddie salons so we can get Macu's hair properly cut.  One lazy Sunday though, DH suddenly had the bright idea to do it himself. I just heard razors in the den and I came running to see what's going on.  When I got there, half of Macu's hair was already shaved off!  So I let DH go ahead and finish the job.

I kinda like the end result.  It definitely doesn't bother Macu anymore and I like the mohawk style. lol. Its a little uneven though, so I think we should go to a proper salon next time.  But not bad for the first try Dad!

Mickey's Halloween Party

I love going to theme parks and going on rides.  Before I found out I'm pregnant again, I have this whole to do list of doing the theme park round since DH and I have not gone to one since Macu arrived.  I planned on going to Six Flags and trying out the new thrill rides. Go to Knotts Berry Farm for the Halloween event. But God has different plans for us and decided to bless us with a new munchkin which means the thrill seeker in me needs to take a back seat for a while.

But one thing that I told DH that we need to do for sure is visit Disneyland during Halloween. I have always wanted to see the decorations and other gimmicks they had. The main thing they do during Halloween Time is host Mickey's Halloween Party on certain nights in October.  They close the park early for regular guests and you need a special event ticket to attend. The cost for each ticket varies between $54 to $69 depending on the date but this includes parking and entrance to the park 3 hours prior to the event.

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Photobooth

This was an absolute hit! Thank you Ninong Jason for setting this up! If anyone is in the LA area and want to have a photobooth in their next party, contact me!

The background is from Oriental Trading. Props courtesy of Ninong Christian and the dollar store haha. I did the template design.

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Candy Bar

This is one of my favorite parts of the party.  Well mainly because I designed it haha.  The Candy Bar!

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Favors, Prizes, etc.

The den is the main hub for people who wanted to escape the heat. We set up the prize table, candy bar, favors table and photobooth here.  I also made a mini video of Macu's pics and short clips for people to watch.

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Face Painting

DH hired a face painter / balloon artist for the party.  Here are some of her creations.

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Games

Each kid gets 10 tickets they use to play the games.  They win a certain number of tickets depending on how well they played which they can use to exchange for the prizes.

There were five games. Not pictured here: Knock 'Em Down and Watergun Soldiers.

Duck Pond Game

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Food

Main Food was DH's responsibility.  He ordered from Aristocrat in Panorama City.

Delivery was included.

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Decorations

These are the decors in the backyard. Most of these are DIY. Which makes me really proud because of all the hard work we have put into this. :) Here you go guys, enjoy pics galore.

Banderitas bought from Oriental Trading Co.

Balloons - blown up by manual pump by Ninong Christian. lol

Too bad these beautiful things popped within an hour of him finishing them :(

Macu's First Birthday Carnival - Invite and the Birthday Boy's Outfit

I have always wanted to document the prep for Macu's 1st Birthday. A lot of work have gone into this party and I really just want to showcase it haha. We have always enjoyed going to the Fair.  Every year, we make sure to go to the OC County Fair and LA County Fair.  So we decided to do a Circus/Carnival Theme for Macu's first brithday.  So of course, first things first -- the invites.  I downloaded a Circus packet from www.etsy.com and just designed it in Photoshop Elements.

Burn Baby Burn

This is what greeted DH and I after our Anniversary Date:

Every little fingertip has a blister. From the thumb towards the palm too. :(