A year ago today…this tiny little baby chose us. It happened within a day. A phone call, a trip to the hospital and then we began this journey, all over again… It was a regular day, both David and I were at work and the daughter had just returned home from kindergarten. I was in a long-drawn meeting when I received a missed call from an adoption agent whom I had contacted months back. We had prayed for an open door to adopt a sibling for Dana since 4 years ago but it somehow … [Read more...]
An Arty Abrakadoodle Birthday Party!
Abrakadoodle is the pioneer art school in Singapore where children learn about famous artists and try to replicate their styles of painting. Indeed learning from best practices sets the benchmark for effective learning, even for adults. Abrakadoodle's art syllabus is customized to bite-size nuggets, easy for young kids to comprehend, apply and retain the knowledge. When Dana was a pre-schooler, we spent many fond Saturday mornings at Abrakadoodle's studio where she dabbled in kiddie art … [Read more...]
Dana’s Disney Frozen Party – Where Magic happens
When Dana was younger, she used to be afraid of face painting...Even when we were holidaying at Club Med Bintan, all other children queued up for their faces to be painted...except her. We couldn't understand her reservations but decided to let it be.Imagine our surprise when we discover she now adores face painting (maybe because she has since realised it can be washed off easily!). She has done face painting at Abrakadoodle Art Camps, and for her 6th Birthday Party this year, we … [Read more...]
The Mad Science Young Wizards Party!
An excited Princess at her Mad Science Party!When it comes to planning the party programmes, we have three criteria: they must be educational, fun and engaging. Ever since Dana started attending the weekly Science enrichment in her kindy, she's take a great liking to Science. She devours the Young Scientist Magazines avidly and dabbles in the occasional home experiments as 'Scientist Dana and Singlet Daddy'. When Mad Science Singapore wanted to sponsor Dana with a Mad Science programme, we knew … [Read more...]
Dana’s Disney Frozen Party – The Dessert Table
We threw a 'Frozen' theme birthday celebration for Dana, a one last big bash for her before she enters Primary One in 2015. I started planning for it rather late but managed to design the invite on my own and put together a decent programme. This year for a change, Dana was tasked to draft her own guest list. Not surprisingly, she invited her classmates and a few close friends. Her birthday wish to be dressed as Princess Elsa (in 'Frozen') was granted when our dear neighbour turned BFF, Meredith … [Read more...]
Dana’s 5th Birthday Bowling Party – Princess & the Pins!
Each year, we would start brainstorming for Dana's birthday party after CNY. This year is no different except that I have yet to blog about her 5th Birthday celebration held last year. It was a fun bowling party which Daddy aptly named 'Princess & the Pins'.The invitation card We spent several weekends doing site recces for suitable bowling alleys for kids' party (SAFRA Toa Payoh Bowl- large, clean and new premise but carpark is woe on weekends; Singapore Poly Clubhouse Bowl - ample … [Read more...]
DIY Fantastic Mr. Fox Big Top Party!
The welcome sign at the lift lobby...We attended Tyler's 3rd Birthday Party the day before we flew off for our family vacation. Tyler's parents, Daphne and Evans are one of the most earnest and creative couples we know. Each year, they spare no efforts in giving Tyler a fun, memorable party at their cosy home and Daphne never fails to wow guests with her pretty handmade party items. This year was no exception. Check out how she executed the Fantastic Mr. Fox Big Top theme with such … [Read more...]
5th Birthday Celebration in School
The Princess celebrated her 5th Birthday bright and early with her classmates last Friday. The teachers had reminded us that we only have a 15 minutes slot (from 8.15am to 8.30am) for the celebration so we kept it a very simple affair. Dana picked a Lilo & Stitch cake, we packed some lovely goodie bags (with a storybook and some snacks in it) and off we went to school. The children were delighted to see Dana as she had been absent from school due to a bout of fever and cold. Marissa … [Read more...]
Dana Turns 5!
Half a decade passed us by in a twinkling of an eye...our Princess is turning five today!From an infant who's so fragile, swaddled tightly in her sleep... The helpless babe whom Mommy doesn't quite know how to handle...The little Princess whom Daddy had always prayed for...You are that cutie who gave us meaning...The inquisitive tot who kept us happily on our feet...You are Daddy's best ally...always seeking adventures as a team...You are our burst of Sunshine when skies are blue...Our pride and … [Read more...]
Birthday Blast: A Poolside Carnival Party!
I'm sharing Dana's 2nd Birthday Celebration held on 2 April 2010 as part of the Birthday Blast linky hosted by Beanie N Us. We wanted a casual, relaxed party where guests would be pampered with good food and good fun. We also wanted kids to be actively engaged hence added in the carnival element. THE CARNIVAL VENUE We booked the poolside BBQ pits, prayed for good weather and proceeded to doll up the place. With the help of my cousins, we inflated 50 silvery mylar stars and … [Read more...]