My David's b-day

It was his 9th b-day last month. Unlike his previous b-days, we decided not to give him a birthday party because last year he had a big birthday party attended by most of  his close friends from his school.
On his birthday we went out and bought him some presents that he liked. Then we watched a movie. I bought him a b-day cake and something  for lunch too. His Auntie and Uncle, and cousin, Maddie came by to join us on his simple b-day celebration.

While we were at the mall, there was a face painting for free and since he loves face painting, he asked if he can have it, of course I can't say no to my little boy, it is his birthday after all. It is not Halloween yet, but he chose a skeleton face paint..hehehe

His birthday cake.

At the backyard with his cousin, Maddie.

I can't believe my baby boy has grown so fast but he is still my baby.

Madie's birthday

 My niece Madie celebrated her 5th b-day last month at their place in the lower part of the Blue Mountains and we were invited to celebrate the day with them. Unlike the previous birthday parties that she had, it was only us that they invited but on the day of her b-day they gave special treats to all of Madie's classmates in the pre-school where she is.

  It was a great day filled with fun for all of us. Thank you to my sister and her hubby for always inviting us.

Dorothy's birthday

It was Dorothy's birthday last Saturday and we celebrated it at home. She turned 13 years old. My sister and family came over to join the celebration . We were so excited to see them again. The celebration was just simple . I prepared some food and bought her a birthday cake. We all had a great time.
And later in the afternoon we went to a friend's Christmas party.

David's birthday bash

David just turned 8 yrs old last Tuesday and he had a birthday party in one of the Indoor Playground Centre here. It was attended by his classmates and friends. There were about 11 kids who came and enjoyed the celebration with David.
We decided to have his birthday party at that place because it is winter time and weather is unpredictable. Our house is not big enough to house a party for kids and besides our back room is undergoing renovation which is not still finish. My first plan for his birthday party was to be held in a park with a nice playground nearby but hubby didn't like the idea.
I booked his party 3 weeks before his birthday so we can get a place on a weekend. Glad that the day and time that I chose was still available. Foods and cake were included in the booking. I just prepared the party bags with the help of Dorothy. Last year, he had his party at home attended by relatives only.

My niece 4th b-day

My niece, Maddie turned 4 yrs old last Saturday and celebrated her birthday on the day itself. It was good that the weather wasn't too bad in their place because they have colder weather than in our place most of the time. Dorothy and David had a great time there and didn't even want to go home.Unfortunately, hubby wasn't able to attend the party for he was working on that day. Maddie had a great time celebrating her b-day with her close friends and relatives.
Picture above was taken before we went home. (Dorothy, David and Maddie)

David's 7th b-day

David just turned 7 years old yesterday. I can't believe how fast he is growing, as if it was just yesterday I delivered him. I still remember vividly all the memories when I delivered him by cesarean operation and hubby and Dorothy's excitement the first time they saw David at the hospital.
We had a small celebration at home the day before his birthday attended by few friends and families. We chose that day for it was the most suitable and convenient day for everyone to come. Even if the weather was not on our side for it was showering on and off but still the party was in full swing. The kids had a great time and didn't care about the wet ground. David had a blast and nearly came into tears upon the opening of his pressies. We bought the cake pre-made since he really likes the decoration with trains on it.

My Daughter's birthday

It is not just Christmas what we are always looking forward to every December, but because our special girl celebrates her birthday as well. Here are some of the pictures I took during the celebration. She turned 11 years old last 17th of December and last Saturday was the celebration attended by few friends and relatives. It was so much fun for her. She had a good time and surprises as well even if it was just a simple celebration at home.

On My Special Day

Yes, it was my birthday last Sunday. I woke up early excited to see what the day will bring me for my special day. Hubby was the first one to greet me while we were still in bed and gave me a card and a gift. He got up early to go down to the shop to get things he needed for our portable foldable barbecue stove to be used for the planned simple celebration. The same as last year, we celebrated it in a very simple way with my sister and her family and my parents. However, this time, we decided to celebrate it in a park up in the Blue Mountains. It was my first time to celebrate it outdoor and an idea popped up to mind was to have a small barbecue celebration in the park. So hubby busied himself early preparing everything for it. While my sister prepared also something to throw into the barbecue, I myself prepared something as well with some sea foods and some deserts.The park is somewhere in Wentworthfalls not very far from the Great Western highway with a big lake where boating, feeding the ducks, and even swimming are allowed. I brought with us packs of bread for the kids to throw into the lakes for the ducks and fishes. It amused them for there were many ducks and small fishes of different kinds came by to enjoy the feed. Like most parks here, it has playgrounds where the kids enjoyed playing and making new friends. A pirate ship playground is one of its big attraction which is just nearby from the other playground.
Clouds were threatening the day but it didnt stop for the fun and enjoyment we had. We did a stroll around the park after lunch and enjoyed it very much. And not until the first drops of rain pelted that we started packing up to get ready for home. It was a great day where everyone enjoyed it.

Kids first Splash in the Pool

Weather nowadays is getting better although some of the nights are still a bit chilly but days are more warmer now. Fun and excitements have just began and we're looking forward for more right through the summer season.

And to begin with, we had our first birthday pool party after the winter season finished held in one of our neighbor's swimming pool. Glad the weather wasn't bad at all with only few scattered clouds around. Temperature was just like 27 and just warm enough like early part of summer. The pool is a heated one with solar heater so it helps a lot with the water temperature. However, it was still unbearable to me as I dip my fingers to the water to test it, I can't stand its coldness, so I decided not to have a go in the pool at all. I rather go swimming on Summer than Spring even though the pool is a heated one because every time you get yourself out from the water, it's still damn cold.. and I can't stand it whereas the kids are used to such kind of condition and how much more if breezes come in, it's bone-chilly freezing like a snow to me.

Some of my kids' friends in school came over too and they had all the fun in the pool all throughout the day. There were lots of food and time to forget the diet again..hahaha.. For how many days now that I've been eating rubbish foods. But i can assure you, fingers crossed, I still can count it with my fingers.lolzzz. I cant resist them especially when they are right there in front of you. Taking only a glimpse makes my mouth water..hahahaha.. and the smell..hmmmm.. makes a rumbling tummy.

It's time to relax and unwind with friends anyway with good food and good cheer on this beautiful weather. Right?