My First Birthday

Time sure did fly so fast. I celebrated my first birthday on August 1, 2009 at Cerritos Park. I had so much fun! There were so many people who came in order to celebrate my birthday with me. There were lots of food. I had an awesome cake (Thanks, Auntie!). I had many balloons, and we even had a face painter and balloon maker on site! Pretty awesome huh?

I cannot believe I am now 1 year old. I am walking, and drinking fresh milk (although I still love my formula). I have teeth! I am talking (well more like babbling but hey, what do you expect, I am only 1!).

I received tons of gifts for my birthday. I love birthday parties, especially if it is mine! Until next time. Check out some pictures from my birthday!

Aiden Update - November / December 2008

I know, I know, I am behind on my updates. Sorry - but I have been so busy (plus I got sick for the first time in my life - I didn not like it at all!)

I finally had the time to update my site. Please read below for my November and December 2008 adventure:

November 7 – 10:  My parents and I spent the weekend in San Francisco.  It was very special because it was all of our first time in the city.  We stayed at a really nice hotel called the Marriott.  It was right next to the ocean.  We arrived at SF on Friday evening.  My dad drove the whole way there while I slept most of the time.  We made a few stops so that my mom can feed and change me.  The first place we visited was Fisherman’s Wharf.  We spent most of our time there on Saturday.  My parents ate clam chowder at the infamous Boudin restaurant and they did a little bit of shopping.  I was in my stroller the whole time ‘coz it was sprinkling and cold.  My parents used the rain shield on my stroller and bundled me up really well so that I could stay warm and comfy.  In the evening, we met up with my lolo Norman (my lola Mercy’s husband).  He lives in SF and he volunteered to take my parents out to dinner.  They ate at a fancy Filipino restaurant.  My parents were very pleased with their meal.  The next day, Sunday, we went sightseeing.  We visited the Golden Gate bridge, my mom kept calling it the Golden State bridge, Full House, Alamo Square Park (across from full house), Lombard crooked street, Chinatown and the Ghirardelli chocolate store.  It was a very busy and long Sunday for us.  We left SF early on Monday morning.  It took us a long time to get home because we got lost. 

November 24:  Today was my 4 month wellness check up.  I weighed in at 16 lbs 13 oz.  According to my Doctor, I am doing very well. 

November 26:  My mommy went back to work today.  It was a very sad day for her because she was away from me for a very long time.  I spent most of my day at my lolo and lola’s house.  My parents dropped me off at 5:30 am and picked me up at 6:30 pm.  It was weird not being with my mom.  I’m used to having her around all day long.  I definitely missed her.  She called my lola a couple of times throughout the day though to check up on me. 

November 27:  My parents were off from work because it is Thanksgivig day!!!  We went to my dad’s side of the family first.  They had lunch there while I played with my cousins.  In the evening, we went to my mom’s side of the family.  We had dinner at my lolo & lola’s house.  Yes, I had dinner too.  My lola fed me cereal and she let me suck on a piece of persimmon.  I was very satisfied.  Yummy in my tummy.  We spent the night there because my parents had to go to work very early the next day. 

December 9:  My mom did not go to work today because she doesn’t feel good.  She has the stomach flu. 

December 10:  My mom stayed home again today because she was still not feeling well.  My dad went to work while my mom and I spent our day at my lola’s house.  Lola helped my mom take care of me. 

December 24:  Christmas Eve!!!  We went to Fontana in the evening for a family Christmas party.  I met most of my mom’s side of the family for the first time today.  My mom dressed me up in a nice polo shirt with a blazer and jeans.  My auntie Lynne said I looked very cute.  Several family members were amazed at how white (light skinned) and big I am.  Santa came to visit and brought all of the little kids’ gifts.  Each kid got a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and take a picture with him.  The adults played the white elephant game.  I tried to sleep but I couldn’t because they were so loud.  I was very tired at the end of the night.  My parents were so happy at all of the gifts I received from family members. 

December 25:  Similar to Thanksgiving, we spent the afternoon at my dad’s side of the family first.  I got more gifts from family members and friends.  My parents ate and I played a little bit with my cousins.  In the evening, we went to my lolo and lola’s house.  We opened all of our gifts there.  I was the first one to open my gifts.  There were so many to choose from.  My mom was more excited in opening my gifts than I was.  I just wanted to put the wrapping paper in my mouth.  It was a lot of fun.  I am very blessed and thankful to have such a great family.  We spent the night again at my lolo’s house because my Dad had to work early the next day.

December 28:  I got sick today.  My mom was very upset because I had never been sick before.  My nose is stuffy and I have a temperature of 102.  I just want to sleep and be held by my mommy.

December 29 – Jan 2:  I was sick the whole time.  We spent the whole week at my lolo and lola’s house because my mom needed my lola to help take care of me.  My mom didn’t get a lot of sleep because she had to monitor my temperature.  We spent the New Year at home.  Since I was sick, we couldn’t really celebrate.  I ended up getting my lola sick because I sneezed on her.  She said it was okay because she loves me.  I had to go to the Doctor 2 times during the week.  My parents wanted to make sure that I get checked.

What a LONG but EXCITING two months. Talk to you next time...TSUP!

Love, 

Aiden Jeremiah 

Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas world!!! I am so sorry that I have not updated my blog. I have been so busy with life this holiday season. As you can see, I have gotten bigger and taller since my last post. I am now eating baby cereal and many other things that my lola secretly feeds me (umm, let's see...maybe potatoes, persimmon, carrots, rice with sabaw, and many others). Don't tell my mom though - she's not supposed to know!!!

I just celebrated my first Christmas. My Mom, Dad and I drove out to Alta Loma, to my Auntie Joy's house, and met so many relatives (from uncles, aunties, and many other babies like me such as Charlotte, Ethan, and Logan).

We had the BEST time, especially when Santa stopped by!!!! Yes, that's right. I am so lucky, I am not even one year old, and I have met Santa!!! I must have been a good boy for the five months I've been around!!!!

I sat on his lap, and I asked for tons of Christmas gift! Guess what, the following day, my wish came true. On the evening of the 25th, I got to open all of my gifts, and I received so many gifts. I got tons of clothes (some were too small for me) and many toys!!!

I love Christmas. Talk to you again soon. I hope that your Christmas day was as fun as mine!!! Ciao!

Aiden Update: October 2008

The month of Birthday celebrations!!!!

October 1 – Today is my Daddy’s 27th birthday. We are going to BJ’s restaurant at Del Amo Mall after my dad gets off work.

October 4 – We went to my grandpa Pedro and grandma Flerida’s house for a BBQ to celebrate my Dad, Uncle Vince and grandma Nerie’s birthdays. I met Uncle Jason, my dad’s friend, and a few of my Uncle Vince’s friends.

October 11 – My auntie Alesia, one of my mom’s friends, invited us to her birthday party. The drive to her party was sooo long because she lives in Lake Elsinore. I met some of my parents’ friends from high school. They all said that I am cute and big.

October 12 – Today was such a long day because we went to so many different places. First, we went to Alexander’s baptismal in Yorba Linda. Alexander is the son of my mom’s friend, Jennifer. Alexander and I are only 3 days apart. He was born on July 27th. I had lots of fun there because Alexander let me jump in his jumper. My parents said they will buy me my own jumper. Next, we went to Ontario for my Grandpa John’s birthday. Grandpa John is my grandpa Pedro’s brother. I met some of my dad’s aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. It was great meeting all of them. They were very excited to see me. Since my mom was so anxious to get me a jumper, we went to Target in Rancho Cucamonga to check how much it cost. The rain forest jumper was on sale so my parents bought it for me. I couldn’t wait to play in it. After Target, we went to my Auntie Aisa’s house in Fontana to visit my cousin Charlotte. I didn’t get to play with her because she went to bed a few minutes after we got to their house. We left auntie Aisa’s house around 11:30 pm. I was soo tired when we got home.

October 20 – We went to visit auntie Aisa and cousin Charlotte again in Fontana. Charlotte wanted to play with me but I didn’t want to play with her because she was too rough. She hit me on the head accidentally so I got a little upset. My great grandma and grandma Ruth came over auntie Aisa’s house while we were there. My great grandma carried and played with me for a little bit. It was nice meeting them. After auntie Aisa’s house, we went to Ontario Mills to walk around. That mall was huge.

October 21 – My parents took me with them to their Chiropractor appointment. They needed to see the Chiropractor (Dr. Choi) because my mom’s wrist and my dad’s back has been hurting. We went to Citadel outlets after their appointment. My parents bought me 2 sweaters from Old Navy, a jacket from Nautica, 2 rattles from KB toys, and a pair of shoes from converse. Thanks mom and dad, you guys are great!!!

October 23 – Today we went to my grandpa Jerry’s house to celebrate my 3 month birthday. My grandma Terry cooked pancit and caldereta and my parents bought me a cake from Red Ribbon. I love my family.

October 25 – My mom, auntie Len and I went to Del Amo Mall. My mom bought some clothes and my auntie Len bought a gift for my auntie Jess’ birthday. Then, my parents and I went to my grandma Nerie’s house for my auntie Bernice’s birthday. There were 2 baby girls over there, one is older than me and the other is younger but I am bigger than both of them. My auntie Bernice’s relatives were so amazed at how big I am.

October 26 – We went to Seafood Port, a Chinese restaurant, to celebrate my auntie Jess’ birthday. I love her so much because she is nice, loving and caring. After lunch, we went to grandpa Jerry’s house to eat cake and to watch my auntie open her presents. We bought her a pair of shoes and she loved them. Then we went to Justin’s 10th birthday party. Justin is mom’s godson. There were lots of kids at his party. I met Rachel, one of my mommy’s best friends from high school.

October 27 – Today was a very special day because my parents took me to Sears to get my pictures taken. It was my first photo shoot. They took 9 poses of me. I smiled on most of the poses except when the photographer tried to put me on my belly. I cried because I don’t like being on my tummy.

October 31 – Happy Halloween!!! My parents dressed me up as Goofy. I went trick or treating with my cousins, Jemmalynn, Anthony and Malana. I didn’t really enjoy it because my costume made me really hot.

Aiden's First Disneyland Trip

Sept 29 - My parents took me to Dr. Diego today for my 2 months check up. I weigh 14 lbs 10 oz and I am 23 1/2 inches long. Dr. Diego gave me 3 shots on my legs. I cried for a little bit after I got the shots because they were so painful. My Mommy and Daddy were so proud of how brave I was.

Sept 23 - I am now 2 months old!!!! My parents and I went to the Dentist today. I saw the dentist cleaning my Daddy's teeth. After the dentist we went to visit my Mommy's friend Jennifer and her baby named Alexander. Alex and I are only 4 days apart. His birthday is July 27. He is a big boy just like me.

Sept 20 - Today we went to my Mommy's work picnic at Disneyland. My cousin Jemmalynn came with us. We watched some parades and walked around all day long. My Mommy carried me on a baby backpack so that I wouldn't cry. I met two of my Mom's co-workers. They both said that I am adorable!!! At the end of the night, my parents bought me two stuffed animals (Nemo and Mickey). I had soo much fun.

Aiden Update: September 2008 - 12 pounds!

August 9 - My Mommy & Daddy took me to my Papa Jerry & Grandma Terry's house today to celebrate my auntie Len's 19th birthday. My Papa Jerry was so proud and showing me off to all of his MASON friends. His friends all thought that I was adorable. I also met my Mommy's auntie Mercilyn for the first time. She said that I looked like my Mommy. I was really tired when we got home because we stayed at my grandparents house until 11pm.

August 12 - Today, I met my Uncle Bernie for the first time. We went to their house because my Daddy needed a haircut from Uncle Bernie. My auntie Bernice was so surprised because she didn't know that I was coming over. She was so excited to see me. My Grandpa Beng gave me some money for good luck.

August 18 - My parents were going to take me to Hermosa Beach today but since it was so hot, they decided to take me to Del Amo Mall instead. My auntie Misty works there so we went to go visit her. My Mommy wanted to shop but she didn't get to because I was very fussy. Sorry Mommy, I guess you will just have to shop online for right now.

August 22 - My Mommy put mittens on me today because she noticed some rashes on my face. She wants to prevent me from scratching myself. The mittens are annoying because they keep falling off my hands. Hopefully my rashes get better so I don't have to wear them anymore.

September 1 - Today is labor day and we are going to my Papa Jerry & Grandma Terry's house for a BBQ. I am so excited.

September 3 - My Mommy was concerned about the rashes on my face and my dried scalp so she took me to the Doctor. This time, I went to a new Pediatrician, her name is Dr. Diego. My Mommy was very nervous because it was her first time taking me out without the help of my Daddy. She did a pretty good job. I was very proud of her because she managed to carry me in my carseat all by herself. The nurse said that I weighed 12 lbs, 10 onces and 21 1/2 inches long. My Mommy was so amazed at how big I've gotten. Dr. Diego told my Mommy that I have cradle cap. Cradle cap is common to infants and does not hurt. Dr. Diego told my Mommy to rub baby oil on to my scalp before bath time to remove the flakes and to use hydrocortisone to treat the rashes on my face & neck. This is exactly what my Grandma Terry told my Mommy to do. Mommy should have just listened to grandma.

September 4 - Since I was born my Daddy has been the one giving me a bath. Today, my Mommy finally gave me a bath for the first time. She was so slow. Luckily my Daddy got home just in time to help Mommy with my bath. Thanks Dad!!!

Uncle Max

Last Saturday, my mommy and daddy woke up early, and dressed me up real nice. I was so sleepy. We headed out to Los Angeles by the airport, and went to this coffee shop called "Coffeee & Co." Ummmm....breakfast!

When we got to the coffee shop - guess who was there? My Uncle Max. I have never met my uncle before. I hope he was as excited to meet me too. He carried me, and hugged me, and kissed me! The adults were talking and I heard, he was going on a long trip, and will be riding in a plane! Oooooo! Take me with you, I've never been in a plane!

Take care, Uncle. Until we meet again. Thanks for taking the time to see my handsome self. Hopefully, it won't be long, before you come visit me again. I don't think I can go to Hawaii yet - so you'll have to come see me at my house.