Sniffer

Sniffer was her pet fish. Sniffer was a blue fighting fish. Isabel called her many names, Sleepy-Eaty, Sniffy, among others. Sniffer was her pet for over a year. She fed it and loved cleaning the fish bowl. On December 29 2011, Sniffer died, probably due to age, i don't know how long a fighting fish lives, but Sniffer was a tough one. Isabel cried, and cried really hard when her pet fish died. We buried Sniffer in our garden, where Isabel can remember her.

Baby Alive asleep

Putting her Baby Alive to sleep. I remember when she was a baby -- well she's still a baby up to now -- she could fit into a pillow, and we put her to sleep. Now she has grown up, i bet she wants a baby sister or brother to play with. :)

Daddy's got tattoo

I got my first tattoo. She inked this on my chest, using a pen, sure it hurts, but sure it's sweet too! I wish she got this inked on her heart. Dad loves Isabel, too.

Christmas tree origami

She asked me to make an origami Christmas tree. It took me a couple of hours to finish it , but it's worth it. (Thanks to youtube). She liked it, i liked it too :) Once it was done, she said -- "I will put the star above it".

Me and Mommy

Photo taken
by: Dad
on: 11/29/2011
at: SM Masinag, one of our many Mall-bonding-moments :)

Daddy?

Isabel: Daddy, secretary ka ba?
Dad: Bakit?
Isabel: Kasi ang dami mong secret.

Isabel: Daddy, tae ka ba?
Dad: Bakit?
Isabel: Kasi ang baho mo.

Isabel: Daddy, sabon ka ba?
Dad: Bakit?
Isabel: Kasi di ako makapaligo nang wala ka.


Ilan sa mga pagkakataong kinukulit ako ng batang ito, hehe.

Happy 6th Birthday

This is posted on our wall! :) As a surprise to her 6th birthday. There are some gifts too: Yema (she wished for it), a mickey mouse ear buds, and a Leap Pad, and of course balloons, cake, and hugs and kisses from mommy and daddy. Happy birthday anak. We love you! Wishing you good health always.

Halloween 2011

She personally chose this witch costume for the school's Halloween costume party -- with matching broom stick. Hihihihihi

Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang

Last August 26, 2011, Isabel with her mommy watched Ang Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang in Assumpta Theater in Assumption Antipolo City. There were three stories played -- Ang Prinsipeng May Mahabang Ilong; Ang Dalagang Tumalo sa Datu; at Ang Prinsipeng Duwag. She was really happy watching it, especially watching it with her mommy.

Wanted

WANTED: This is a boy. Darin Vaugh - He lives in a white house.

What else can i say? :)

She could have probably lure some reward$.

Bandila

Kaugnay ng Linggo ng Wika, bilang takdang aralin, gumawa siya ng Bandila ng Pilipinas.

As part of the celebration of Linggo ng Wika, as a homework, she made a flag of the Philippines

Maskara

Her new toy. We bought it in Eastwood Mall, at Eastwood City, Libis, after a family dinner, Dampa style, at Ortigas Depot.

She likes it pink, with blue feather. :)

Lazy song

Lazy Song - today i dont feel like doing anything tururut tururut; i just want to lay in my bed tururut tururut; nothing at all hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo nothing at all

Inspired by Bruno Mars, she just wrote it for -- nothing at all! :)

Smurfs Collection

Her smurfy friends from L to R: Hefty, Vanity, Papa, Smurfette, and Clumsy smurf. We got it from Mcdonald's happy meal. From then on, she started to like Smurfs, and watches them on youtube. Smurfette is her favorite.

Soap or water

Isabel asked me today, while giving her a bath:
Dad, anong mas malinis? Soap or Water?

I guess, you used soap to clean dirt, but you need water to rinse off the dirt. But still it does not answer the question. Haha I don't know, you tell me :D

teaspoon teafork ?

One night while taking her vitamins, we read in the label, that she should only be taking one teaspoon doze. She asked, why is it called teaspoon? I answered, because it can be used for stirring tea. I think i got a good answer there.

The other day, while eating her pancakes, she asked for a small fork, then suddenly asked what is it called, is it a 'tea fork'? I was surprised, i really don't know :). But her question made sense hehe.

I googled, and some results returned it is called salad fork. Good to know!

Tatay's Death Anniversary

Today, August 16 2011 marks the first year anniversary of my father, Isabel's lolo. Me and my wife went to Bulacan to commemorate it with our family and loved ones. Everyone was asking where is Maria, as she is fondly called in Bulacan. "Ayaw mag-absent", we said. Last night Isabel said, she will not be going with us, she asked her teacher if she can be absent for class, for today, but her teacher said no, and so she decided not to go with us.

My nanay's siblings were there and so with their spouses, quite a lot of people came, including the elders who were there to offer prayers, as always.

When we came home, Isabel said "Dad , Mom, na-miss ko kayo. Na-miss nyo ko?" Of course, yes! :)

During the old times, the first death anniversary, is often called babang-luksa, or laglag-luksa.

Isabel Maria Yumul Cruz

Born on October 28 2005
Mother: Koni Yumul Cruz
Father: Andrew Pao Cruz

I live at Arimathea Street Victoria Ville Homes, Sta. Cruz Antipolo City 1870. I am a Prep pupil at St. Clare Montessori. I am named after Mama Mary. My dad will tell you more about me, as often as he could. He should tell you how cute, cheerful, happy, and smart I am. I hope you'll keep coming back, and hope to meet you someday. Thank you. :)