Sweet Hope's 1st birthday

I only had a couple of months to prepare for Sweet Hope's 1st birthday because of what happened on the latter part of last year. When it comes to planning a children's party, I guess experience makes you wiser, more in control and more relaxed. NOT REALLY. But definitely with the help of a bunch of people, this preparation was a little less stressful.

THANK YOU

To Cherry Ann Go-Dy of Penta Graphics for being so patient and understanding of my needs. Cherry was the wizard who put magic in the venue and making us feel like we were really "somewhere over the rainbow". She really goes the extra mile and not just because we were high school batch mates but she and her crew go all the way to make your birthday special even if it means just a few hours of sleep. Thanks for introducung me to Jericho (the host) who was a blast and brought so much life to the party and lastly, thanks Che for the gift of souvenirs. Click here to know more about Penta Graphics and their services. 

To Riza Pepito and the Hotel Pier Cuatro staff and waiters who gave top notch service. Click here for more info. 

To Country Basket for the sweet treats. Click here for more info. 

To my parents, AE Mila, MIL Mama Alma for taking care of my kids while I am at work and to my SIL Tita Mimi and Ikay for ferrying all the way from CDO to attend the celebration.

To all those who came and took time to be part of the celebration; relatives (dear Lola Peling), friends (Anabel and Tracy, I know you were with us that time) and all who greeted online, text and call, facetime (Achi Tiffany, Terry and Nessy) thank you so much. 

Thank you for the gifts most especially to Di-ma carmen Lee, Uncle Ted-Auntie Conchita and the Uy family, AE Haydee, Si-e Helen, Auntie Lintoy and Ms. Edna Lee. 

To my children for bringing us joy, pride and inspiration. 

To my husband who helped me in the preparation even if he is miles away. 

And lastly, to God-Allah for all his blessings.

So here's a peek at Sweet Hope's 1st birthday celebration. 

Happy birthday to our sweet Annika Hope!

Wizard of Oz theme

Sweet Hope as Dorothy Gale

Super A as the Wizard of Oz

Spunky Harper as Glinda the Good Witch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                         

    

Peek-a-boo Photo Booth

Ice cream parlor flavors: Choco mint and cookies and Cream. Yum!

Country Basket treats: brownies, red velvet cupcakes, merengue cookies and kisses

Over the rainbow cake from Country Basket

   

The Birthday Girl: Annika Hope

 

                                                                                                                                                                           

   

 
       

Ikay and Spunky Harper

Birthday girl with Tita Mimi

Super A

Sa-e Yen and Jairus

Handsome Jairus

Greatest LOLA evah!

hahaha Hugh still looks cute 

Pretty Heather

Z, why so serious?

Birthday girl with pretty Lolas and the mighty host, Jericho, as Glinda the Good Witch

with Lola Alma and Lola Ima

Facetime with Achi Tiffany, Terry and Nessy. So sweet :)

Castillon family

Birthday girl with Ninang Cora

Achi Harrie

Picture2x together with the Lee family

Delish food from Hotel Pier Cuatro

Country Basket's John and Ellen Lee and family

Z, Hugh, Uncle ted, Homer and Heather

with Villa and Judith

with Ma, Pa and Tiya Vic2

with some members of the MSI-ECS family

Uncle Cesar and Sakima Susie Lee

Gramps doing the singing

Sa-e doing what she does best: DANCING

My MSI fam is soooo game; see photos below

O ha...

Break it down

Doing the Whoops Kiri

"kay gikumot-kumot..."

Birthday girl got tired and took a nap

My birthday wish for Annika is for her to live her dreams!

With my constant, best friend Anabel

Happy Birthday, Annika! We love you!!!