our first ELMO...

Goodies from Universal Studios Japan


and it's our first ever ELMO...

I guess I've become an instant Elmo lover as soon as I got these goodies today . These indeed started our day with a biggy smile .

Presents, may it be simple or extravagant, always bring tears of joy especially when you least expect it.

I really want to thank the one who gave these to us.. she's one of the few people that inspires me and I admire so much. Everybody loves her, syempre that also includes me..

本当に　心　から、　ありがとう　ございます はずかしくなった　けど。Dolly Anzu loves it especially me
.. it's so sweet and thoughtful of you

(h1n1) Vaccine

After months of waiting and umm, few times of discussion whether to vaccinate or not, finally our lil girl had her aH1N1 Vaccine last Saturday. Actually that was her second shot , the first was taken a week before the second...

I have been so reluctant and on the fence about it at first, because I read alot of opinions which were mostly not in favor. Some were over exaggerating the potential problems with the vaccine. Some even said it has not been properly tested yet, blah blah...

But I guess the media was really scare mongering that overwelmed us to be more extra cautious and wait for the Vaccine to be available in the masses. It's so sad to hear the news about kids have died =( It freaked me out a bit that me and my dolly seldom go out, ride a train and mall hop=(



I admire Japan Media for being responsible enough to educate their people about this Influenza outbreak ( ah1n1 ) and atleast on how to prevent it. This actually made me watch the news every now and then lol. (but not anymore....)

The virus is unique, new in 2009, and our immune systems do not have antibodies that will act on it at all. That is why people under 50 are the ones who die from it, unlike the seasonal flu.

The bottomline, I just want to be the best mom I can for my daughter…and if anything happened to her…I would never forgive myself for which ever decision I might have made. It's better to prevent..

Im actually kinda relief now.. we can go out anytime we want. The only thing that prevents us is the freaking cold weather ...

P.S
please ALWAYS wash your hands first as soon as you get home..

Hand washing is the single most important step in preventing the spread of diseases.

New Favorites

Our lil Anzu girl's latest addictions.. hmmmm...

Strawberry, Noodles and Bread

Being the strawberry is at peak season in Japan right around now, can't blame my lil girl when she refuses to eat her (former) favorite banana over strawberries which are amazingly sweet and luscious. Recently always served every meal until a new seasonal fruit will be available.

Anzu now chooses breads over cookies. She doesn't like her baby cookies anymore =(

She also loves noodles, such as udon, ramen, soba, or anything long. I guess she finds it amusing when she slurps it. Whenever we dine out, we must order noodles or else, di kami makakain dahil sa kakulitan nya.

Favorite part of the Park (near our house)


this is actually for 3 years old and up..

Dogs

Maru Chan (her granny's Toy poodle), Nana Chan (our neighbor's.. ), and Haru Chan (Okasan's..)

Anzu really gets excited whenever she sees dogs.
That's why I bought her doggy stuff toy which she loves so much. I named him Billy lol

I could share more about her latest addictions but let me judt share my all time favorite instead...

what?

snuggling my favorite kid in the whole world

so check out more about Kids' New Favorite here

100 Yen Shop

We went to a big 100 YEN shop ($1 shop) at Tama Center yesterday.. and here are some of the things I bought which is useful for my lil girl





Corner Guard (for pointed corners of the tables)Outlet Plugs ProtectionMini Mouse Tupperwares (additional storages for Anzu's foods)Toys and Mini Books

100 yen shops (Japanese: hyaku en shop) sell a wide range of products for 105 yen per item (100 yen plus 5 percent consumption tax). This corresponds to roughly one US dollar per item, making the shops a great source for travelers and residents on a budget.

There are thousands of 100 yen shops across Japan, ranging in size from multi-storey "department stores" to small corners in shopping malls. Market leader Daiso operates over two thousand stores nationwide and pursues an aggressive expansion policy.

source

I love 100 Yen Shop, especially the Daiso which is the most popular 100yen shops in Japan. The Daiso truly carries everything you can imagine and more, no where else in Japan you can have such things just at the price of 100 yen lol.

This is where I usually buy our kitchen and cleaning tools. My hubby isn't a fan of 100yen shop but I guess, when it comes to the house, I'm the boss lol

It is virtually impossible to give a full recount of everything on offer, but suffice to say that not only will you find what you're looking for, but you're also likely to find a lot more things that you never knew you needed.

For the temporary traveler to Japan, this is also a must to visit. You may acquire alot for yourself, your friends and loveones. From Japanese souvenirs, cute Japanese dishes, limited disney merchandise, the collection of stationary and stationary supplies, crafts supplies and alot more.

Sweet and Hearty Temptation...

I just made a delicious snack for my lil dolly princess...
with all my heart

a hearty pancake made with big love

YUMYUM!

She's done in less than 5 minutes...



Anyway, here's our midnight snack


usually, friday night is our so called "piggy night". I think it's ok to treat ourselves with anything junky or sweets atleast once a week (or better at twice a month)

also sharing this to

New Born Days

First Breasfeeding at exactly an hour after she came out to the world...
October 8, 2008 8:33pm




Cutie lil foot of a 3 days old Princess...

The New Born Little Princess of our family,
our Bundle of Joy

Angela Azumi at 10 days old...

so kawaii... so delicate...

..an inestimable blessing and bother

...a sweet new blossom of humanity



No words could really ever express how we felt the first time we knew I have life in my tummy, and couldn't even explaine the overjoyed we felt the first second we saw her...


Daddy just couldn't get his eyes off to her...



Look at her, all bright-eyed and awake to the world!
..couldn't ask for a better baby.
She was always calm and genuinely happy.
Sometimes I miss her being a baby, when I can hold her as long as I want.. 

Precious Gifts

We were so much delighted, especially me, when I unexpectedly received these gifts from Mr. Postman

Kawaii Winter Dress Set
and a very touching note
from my ol friend who is about to give birth on Spring
I'm so excited for her coz she's having a baby girl.
(im so sure she will be a pretty lil dolly)

From Jayz of babydoll.nu

Anzu wears it most of the time because it's warm and fashionable hehe
Thanks ganda mwah...


and another set of gifts from my idol in being a supermom

Kawaii Warm Clothes and tights for lil ANzu, precious xmas card,
and a perfume for me.. (hiya talaga ako sa kanya)
( actually she doesn't want me to post it here =( but cant help, for the love of pink )

Anzu wore it for NEW YEAR, wala ng labahan SO cute!
いつも　ありがとう　ございます。