happy caity » occasions http://happycaity.com - the antics, adventures and anecdotes of a happy girl from Prague Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:55:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Caity’s 4th birthday http://happycaity.com/2011/08/30/caitys-4th-birthday/ http://happycaity.com/2011/08/30/caitys-4th-birthday/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:58:25 +0000 mom_of_caity http://happycaity.com/?p=555 What’s summer without water? Exactly the reason why we decided to hold Caity’s birthday in an outdoor pool, which turned out to be a failure coz it was 17-19C with forecast of rainfall in the afternoon.  We went ahead with the plan though, as there is an indoor pool anyway for those who wanted to swim. Unfortunately, they don’t have pools for kids inside. But the kids braved the cold weather and still had fun outside. The weather proved to be a blessing in disguise coz we had the whole place to ourselves. Usually, on hot days the place is jampacked with people, you can barely move. So it looked like we reserved the place exclusively for our group. Bongga!


Adults’ pool…


Kids’ pool…


The birthday girl!


Nikki, Caity, Tita Aileen, Tita Floe and moi (with Adie).

With Vladi… and there’s Caity’s little bro walking all over the place while nibbling on chicken leg.


Opening her gift from KaFlo.


At the pool’s restaurant with Tita Floe, Tita Tess and Leah while waiting for the rain to stop.

It was past 4 when we ended, still a bit early. The group was looking for a place to hang out. Friend Angie was kind enough to offer her place as the others including me were hesitant to receive guests with all of us having the same excuses – messy house!  It did rain in the afternoon and our friends got all soaked while waiting for the bus to Angie’s place.

So the party continued…


With Martin, Leah and Nikki…


When we got home, Caity opened her “surprise” from us. (:


Eyes closed, waiting for the surprise.


Happy girl!

The shopping cart didn’t make it on time! Sayang. Until now, we’re still waiting for notice from post office.
Anyway, ’twas a happy birthday for our little Caity!  Thanks to everyone who took part in our simple celebration!

Lookie!!! We’re joining May’s Colorful Weekend for the first time:

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We celebrated Our little bubbly girl’s birthday by having a family day out. We had brunch at Jollibee SM, the usual favorite among Filipino kids. Then she had a blast with the mall rides – the carousel and the choo-choo train. She’d wave at the people she’d pass by, feeling like a superstar.

carousel ride

train ride

We had ice cream and sandwiches for afternoon snacks which we ate at the ES office coz mom had a meeting there.

Of course a birthday wouldn’t be complete (a family tradition) without attending a Mass. We were able to catch the 6 pm one in Bacolod Cathedral, though we were few minutes late. Then we went back to SM. Dinner was at Bigby’s. The crew sang a birthday song for Caity. but I guess she was surprised when they suddenly appeared behind her, which made her upset. She was angrily saying “No birthday!” with a grumpy look much to the amusement of the other diners. They gave her a piece of a cake with a candle. That was Caity’s 3rd year birthday cake!!! Don’t worry Caity girl, next year you’ll have a big one. :)

happy birthday

birthday cake

It was a tiring day. We spent more than 12 hours out from home. Caity was very sleepy by the time we got home, having missed her afternoon nap but she definitely enjoyed the day.

Photos taken on August 27, 2010.

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Playing outside Baba’s flat…


Going up and down the stairs…


Climbing on the bench…


We got an apple strudel from Baba which Caity almost finished by herself…

Photos taken on May 10, 2009.

]]> http://happycaity.com/2009/05/14/mothers-day-2009-pictures/feed/ 0 Feast Day of Prazske Jezulatko http://happycaity.com/2009/05/12/feast-day-of-prazske-jezulatko/ http://happycaity.com/2009/05/12/feast-day-of-prazske-jezulatko/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 11:33:38 +0000 admin http://happycaity.com/?p=360 After the English Solemn Mass there was a little gathering at the courtyard of Our Lady of Victory Church, the official residence of the Infant Jesus of Prague (Prazske Jezulatko).

Caity was just too happy to be outside…

Pictures were taken on May 3, 2009.

]]> http://happycaity.com/2009/05/12/feast-day-of-prazske-jezulatko/feed/ 1 Turning 19 months old http://happycaity.com/2009/03/27/turning-19-months-old/ http://happycaity.com/2009/03/27/turning-19-months-old/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:27:20 +0000 admin http://happycaity.com/?p=308 Since Caity’s nasal problem and the unpredictable weather hasn’t improved yet (sometimes it’s sunny, sometimes it’s rainy!), I’m still keeping her under “house arrest”. And worse, I’m not feeling good either.

Today she turned 19 months old! =) I let the poor kid have fun with water to celebrate this special day. hehe

Splash!!!

Sorry no cake for you Caity dear.  Mom is feeling a bit sick. =(

]]> http://happycaity.com/2009/03/27/turning-19-months-old/feed/ 4 The day she turned 18 months old http://happycaity.com/2009/02/28/the-day-she-turned-18-months-old/ http://happycaity.com/2009/02/28/the-day-she-turned-18-months-old/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:37:02 +0000 mom_of_caity http://happycaity.com/?p=275 Caity turned 1.5 y/o or 18 months yesterday. Weee! Our baby is growing up so fast! She babbles a lot, like she’s storytelling.  Too bad I can’t understand her yet.  But I can tell she’ll be a little chatterbox once she learns how to talk.  There are times she surprises me by using words I didn’t know she knows.

Preparing to go to the doctor:
at 18 months

After the doctor’s visit….
at 18 months
Let’s count… 1, 2… =)

Doctor said she’s a healthy child!

Photos taken on February 27, 2009 at our new flat in Chodov.

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the happy caity

the happy caity

Why is Caity laughing this much?

Coz *kuya Rjed (her cousin from Finland who arrived that morning) was making faces at her.  Caity was so amused and happy! They’ve met again after five months ago since Caity’s visit to that Nordic country.

Caity with kuya Rjed
Caity looking up at kuya Rjed.

*Kuya is a Filipino term of respect for an older brother, relative or any male.

Photos were taken on Dec. 17, 2008 @ Max’s Fried Chicken Restaurant, Bacolod City on Caity’s maternal grandparents’ 44th wedding anniversary dinner celebration.

]]> http://happycaity.com/2008/12/18/pure-happiness/feed/ 3 Caity greets… http://happycaity.com/2008/12/16/caity-greets/ http://happycaity.com/2008/12/16/caity-greets/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:24:13 +0000 mom_of_caity http://happycaity.com/?p=229 at the mall

Mom and I both love you and miss you so much!
We hope to be with you soon, especially this Christmas!

at the mall

It’s been a month since Caity last saw her dad but last night, she was able to see and chat with him through Skype.
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As a birthday treat to Caity’s dad, here’s a video of Caity on the loose at the mall:

]]> http://happycaity.com/2008/12/16/caity-greets/feed/ 3 Caity’s 1st birthday party http://happycaity.com/2008/08/28/caitys-1st-birthday-pictures/ http://happycaity.com/2008/08/28/caitys-1st-birthday-pictures/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:47:34 +0000 mom_of_caity http://happycaity.com/?p=53 Warning: excessive number of photos!

Here are some photos from Caity’s birthday yesterday.  Whew! 

opening her giftsopening her gifts
Opening her gift from Babi (grandma) as her dog friend looks on and then giving her grateful happy smile.

let's party!happy faces!
Caity with her guests. Adults outnumbered the kids!

with the girls
Hanging out with the girls.

eating
“Thank God they finally let me eat! I’m so hungry already!”

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Everyone is invited!!!

Caity’s birthday started quite early than her ordinary days. We attended the 8 am Mass. Since it’s the feast day of St. Monica (the mother of St. Augustine), the priest said that the Mass celebration is dedicated to all the mothers who sacrificed and prayed for their children. He further said that their prayers might not be answered immediately (in case of St. Monica, her prayers were answered after 18 years) … So today is for both of us, mother and child. 

Thank you Lord for this special day!

the birthday girl
Walking out from the church.  Caity obviously still looks sleepy.

the birthday girl
Sleep walking? Cool!

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