Undokai

Last Saturday, our lil girl was invited to watch Undokai (or sports day as we may call it in english) at my mom's MIL's school which is just a block away from our home.

In Japan it seems as if there's a big event for every occasion, and the idea of encouraging a sports-minded culture is not outside the realm of reasons to celebrate. If you're following KIZUNA (my good ol friend ate clang) and Seiko's Diary, you may already have known what Undokai is all about. It's a sports festival which is one of the highlights of the year for many young Japanese students. An all day affair which is attended not only the family members but also oftentimes the extended family and close friends.

Parents also get to participate in the games. My gosh, I feel pressured just thinking about it. I should ready myself in the coming years when my baby will finally be attending her kindergarten. Usually Moms rise early in the morning to prepare obento (lunchboxes) which really add more appeal to that event. Some kids may even show off their Obento with their classmates. Have you seen Ate Clang's Obentos?



ANyway showing off my lil dolly Anzu again. As usual, my camera was with me because it was her first time to watch an UNDOKAI. Of course, I wouldn't want to missed to capture her one of HER First FIRSTS...

We were told to watch from the 2nd floor instead beacause it was crowded on the ground.
Feeling VIP lol..

Anzu kept on cheering the kids by waving and clapping with enthusiasm in her face.. Can't help but to catch some attention because we were the only one watching upstairs that's why I decided to go on the ground and be with the crowd lol It's more fun..

Look at her clapping heheh...
gosh im so fat! i really need to diet haha

So glad we came, she was really having fun.

Lil Anzu with Aunt Hisayo and the head teacher ( i forgot the name).

After a long day,
its time to be a camwhore at our front yard.
I was a bit surprised when my baby knocked our door calling his papa...

Our great weekend didn't end up here... will post about it next time

Birthday Food Trip

After my baby's big day last week, I've become so lazy (to blog) and been pre-occupied with other things. I never thought that it is really tiring to prepare a party in a house. Ive never done that by myself before. It's really different when you're living abroad, there's no one to depend on, unlike in our home in Philippines, we may have helpers around.

Here's my lil dolly princess' birthday cake. Don't be deceived, I didn't baked this lol. Wish I could someday (like what Ate Clang does)

My ever favorite Strawberry Short Cake from Fujiya.

Looks Yummy! Well it was... and again--- I forgot my diet. How couldn't I? My FIL prepared almost all these foods (except the caldereta lol). The pasta and those chicken strips are the best! It was like we ate in a five star restaurant.

Actually, my F I L is a retired Chef in one of the famous five star hotel in Japan, The Hotel Otani. Hubby and I actually planned to cook, but when my In-laws came, they took over.

It was a simple and yet so Happy, intimate and an adorable first birthday celebration of our lil girl, only with our loveones. Wish I could have invited more but that would be definitely next time, with a bigger venue. Looking forward to celebrate her next Big day with you, my friends and loveones in the Philippines.

Malling with My Baby

Going to malls is a leisure time for me and my dolly princess. We could spend half a day by window shopping and mall hopping. I take it as the easiest form of my exercise since it takes long hours of walking without even noticing it lol.

Lil Anzu loves being outside. She's always been coopertive and behave. She can be noisy sometimes but it's cute. She loves looking around and enjoys the attention she gets from strangers lol How couldn't they notice her? She smiles and wave her hands to say 'HI' at everyone who looks at her. She has already become the darling of baby Gap staffs. I never really had hard time being with her during shopping. She falls asleep in her stroller and seems so comfortable and peaceful. When it's time for nappy change and feeding, there are Baby Rooms available with complete Baby Facilities. Everything is so convenient.

That's why going to malls has became our official "Leisure time" (without honey lol)

Enjoy my music. Our Malling Photos' Slides




I just hope that my lil girl stays as behave as she is in the coming months... Now that she can walk, you know--- toddlers could be so aggressive and energetic.

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Miss Sweetest Smile ★ JILLIAN RYLIE

Hello dearies it's been awhile. Im sorry, I am such a lazy mum this past few days. I have so many things to blog about our lil Anzu but too pre-occupied after her big day.. She's really more adorable these days. Im just so lazy and yet busy with other things which are nothing to do online. Needless to say, my brother hangs to our house til the night, coz Mom is in the Philippines for a week (so envy)

For the meantime, I only go online to check emails and enter my vote for this pretty lovely girl...

Let's help her win in this Pinoy Smile Contest by visiting this link and click your vote to Jillian Rylie Cottrill (just scroll a little down =) to see her name).

If you can enter your vote everyday til October 31, it will be greatly appreciated . I just want her to win this contest.. not only because her fab mom is my ol friend but She really has the sweetest smile among all the other contestants.. Just look at her! Too pretty to be a model for a toothpaste commercial.

Yorushiku Onegaishimasu

Thank You! Domo Arigatou!

My Lil Dolly Princess is now officially a little girl . But of course, she'll always be our baby .

Thanks to all of you who watched our journey into Parenthood. Most of you has inspired me to become a better Mom to our lil girl.

Your warm messages indeed always bring joy and positive outlook throughout our day.

I also wanna grab this space to Thank our dearest Clarissa of KIZUNA for this surprise gift to lil Anzu on her birthday. It was delivered when we were having a happy hour with our loveones. Just imagine how surprised we were.

Thank you so much dear, our lil princess loves it so much.
You just know what Anzu loves..

THANKS also to my dear pretty ol sisterette Keianne of My Everyday Blog for another surprise gift to our lil Anzu..

THANK YOU so much girl.
I love your taste! Anzu will gonna wear them til next 2 years.

and lastly, I wanna thank the following faboulous Moms online for remembering my lil Anzu's day.

THANK YOU MUCHOS

Ate Rose

Niko

Kikamz

Seiko

Genejosh

Lulu

Noreen

and to all my readers who regularly visits my precious babyblog. Thank YOu.

Officially Playmates =)

Anzu obviously loves dogs, especially her granny's adopted pet, Maru Chan who was born a day after Anzu's birth day. As far as I can remember, the first time we introduce them to each other was when they were 3-4 months old. Maru Chan was always been a shy dog, unlike the other dogs. She's such a good dog, lovely ...so quiet, never barks.. never clutters.. I can't believe she has manners too lol.. Really!

When my baby started to crawl, all she wanted to do whenever her grannies (and maru chan) are around is to crawl over Maru and touch her. They are so cute. Anzu was always chasing her.. And Maru was just running around instead of barking her ( like what the other dogs normally do when they're pissed or being chased ). We love Maru Chan, she's part of the family. Well technically, she's Anzu's Aunt lol..

I got loads of funny videos to keep for memories. These clips are my current favorite clips among all the Anzu-Maru episodes. Because this was the first time Maru Chan actually played with her. She usually runs off from our lil dolly. But lookie lookie, Anzu was really amused by Maru Chan. Beautiful friendship has began indeed. They are now officially playmates lol.

Baby Anzu laughing outloud with our dear Maru Chan

Anzu and Maru Chan PART 2

Hope you enjoyed watching

Anyway, this week will gonna be the busiest I think, because few more days till our lil princess' BIG DAY. There was a big change of plans but definitely we are going to celebrate! We still have a whole 3 days before we graduate her to the world of toddlerhood.