Mangoes are in season! At my fav grocer, couldn't resist buying several ripe blushing Australian mangoes to prepare one of our all-time fav desserts - Chilled Mango Sago. Tbe mangoes turned out to be super sweet so I specially saved some and pureed it for Dana. Will let her try it tomorrow!The Goodness of Mangos:Mangos are loaded with Vitamin A and they contain a higher level of carotenoids than almost any other fruit. These carotenoids are said to reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart … [Read more...]
New Item on Dana’s Menu – Nectarine Purees!
Saw some luscious Australian Nectarines on sale at my fav grocer and bought some for Dana to try. She likes it and so do I! The Goodness of Nectarines and Peaches:Did you know that the only difference between Peaches and Nectarines is Nectarines do not have fuzz on its skin like Peaches. Nectarines also tend to be smaller and more aromatic than Peaches and they have more red color on the fruit surface.In terms of nutritional value, Nectarines and Peaches are high in Vitamin C and A and dietary … [Read more...]
New Year Greeting!
Blessed 2009 everyone! … [Read more...]
Your Baby’s Immunisations
Brought Dana for her 2nd dose of Pneumococcal Vaccine yesterday and she's running mild fever today. PD says the next dose would be after she turns 1 and recommended to take with Chicken Pox and MMR vaccine. With so many vaccines available, it's becoming hard to keep track. Here's a list for all parents:Optional but Recommended VaccinesPneumococcal DiseaseThere are two types of pneumococcal vaccines available, Pneumovax and Prevenar. They protect against invasive diseases like meningitis, … [Read more...]
A Christmas Poem to our Princess…
Our Dearest DanaYou're a special gift this Christmassent from Heaven abovePackaged as a perfect lil' Angelfor all of us to love.You are more than preciousCute from head to toeYou melt our hearts with your sweetnesseach day as you grow.This is your very 1st Christmasa magical one for us, your dad and mumYou received many gifts, kisses and hugseverywhere you went, you brought glad tidings and fun.We hope one day you'll discoverthe true meaning of Christmasand serve with a heart of adorationthat … [Read more...]
Dana’s 1st Christmas Shoot
Brought our Princess for a brief 10min walk-in Christmas Shoot at The Studio Loft on the morning of our departure to Melbourne. It was very rushed for us as we still had lots of packing to wrap up but we're happy that Dana's chirpy as ever. She really lives up to her name - look at how joyful she is during the shoot! She's truly the BEST Christmas gift we've received and we ask for nothing else. … [Read more...]
“Graduation”
Our Friso Baby!Our Princess is growing up really fast. This past month alone, she made several transitions. She no longer takes her naps in the electronic cradle (or sarong) now as she can wriggle and crawl herself out of it. She's soon outgrowing her 'M' size diapers. She has also started eating porridge at the infantcare centre during lunch this week. More notably, she's graduated from Friso Gold 1 to 2 formula but seems to get hungry faster, easier. We thank God for her good … [Read more...]
When the Sun comes out to play…
Finally the fever's abated, the runny nose has stopped and the sun's out again. By God's grace, our Princess is regaining her health and exuberance. We're glad to see her smiles back! … [Read more...]
What Goes on in Skool…
Dana's fever has finally subsided after 3 torturous nights and she's missed infantcare for a week now. Teacher Geraldine (the Principal) was very kind to email us some photos taken of our Princess few weeks back when an official photographer came to take class photos. Don't you think our princess looks so adorable and grown up in the school uniform? :) From the looks of it, she does enjoy her time at the infantcare and that gives us great consolation. … [Read more...]
Still ill…
Our lil beloved Pocoyo is still ill, when will the flu bug go away? :( … [Read more...]