A year older and better

Now that Sandra's more than a year old, it's about time she show us more what she's capable of. So far she showed us some really fabulous "stunts" and "abilities". Let me introduce her achievements:

Firstly, the "Crawls". But, these are not the usual crawls most few months old babies did. Basically, besides crawling on the floor, now she aims at far distance objects, like partitions, TV racks, Standing Fans, Sofas, Chairs, Tables and anything that allows her to crawl up... or down. It's fun, but painful too when she knocks here and there.

Second, the "walk". Anyone that reaches out the hands towards her, she grabs it instantly and stand up, pulling you allow as the support and walk. Same "targets" as the "crawls", she aims towards the usual Fans and Sofas, additionally walking allows her to go fast and furious. She's now able to walk all over the house. Toilets, kitchens, Rooms etc…. The coolest thing is, by-passing some of her toys she can pick it up and continue with it! She can walk whole day and night and still strong and happy, it is me and mummy that's really tired hahaha...

Third, the "PR skills". Outside of house, be it shopping or visit to doctor, she has very impressive "social skills". She waived her hands to almost anyone that says "bye" or "hi" to her. She lets almost anyone hug her away without a second thought. She makes new friends! (See picture). She even makes fun of the doctor.

Last but not least, the "Bite". She had both front top and bottom teeth now, and some small ones all over. So we decided to give her some teething toys for a bite. The moment she gets the hang of it, she tried all new ways and methods of biting. Shaking it in her mouth, single and double handed bites, 2 at one go, biting it and moving around and the famous "look ma no hands" (see picture). We can wait to see what else is coming...

One more thing, she always seems to be trying out the "impossible". Like this one below:

Happy Birthday!

One year old! Oh my gosh how time flies... yes! Sandra's very first Birthday... Celebration too! For us as parents, it's also our very first birthday celebration with our own child. So it's kind of exciting and emotional for us too as parents, a total new "Birthday Experience" in our life.

So, we decided to have our favorite Swenson’s Ice-Cream Cake for celebration, and the venue couldn't be better than at my Brother's place. We had our dinner, and after a long photo session we decided it's time to sing the birthday song as the candles are really melting. Oh, candle, there's only one hehe...

What an amazing moment, celebrating the very 1st birthday. I guess there are 2 most important birthdays in one's life, the very 1st and the 21st. After which, each birthdays seems not really exciting as it is a constant reminder of age, haha... The only thing Sandra did was staring at the cake and candle all night. Ok, Mummy blows the candle and Sandra makes a wish, wonder what wish she made?

She also had her very first taste of the sweetest food in the universe: Ice Cream Cake. Thinking back, when was the last time kids in old days have the chance to taste these 2 combination at one go? Well we have to admit that this birthday party did remind us that we are already parents, ahem.. old....

Then come the most exciting part for Sandra, opening of presents! Well, it is not the presents that she can understand, but it's the "process" of tearing up the wrapping papers that really excites her. Babies love destroying and tearing things apart! Wonderful presents given by her cousins, but hey Sandra, when you can read and understand this blog, make sure you remember their birthday presents!



Happy Birthday Little Sandra!