Riyan's Blog

I love this Eee PC netbook

2009-04-10T10:39:00.002+08:00

Yup, that's what this little machines are called according to my Dad. He writes about it at Eeepc.net.

Too bad, my papa Arnold won't let me claim this as mine.

My New Hobby!

2009-03-14T19:48:00.004+08:00

Following the footsteps of my Daddy Arnold....taking pictures using my Mommy's Canon camera. I really enjoy taking pics, in fact I already asked my mommy to buy me my own camera. But unfortunately my daddy won't let me have my own digicam for now. :-(

Anyway here are some of my great shots:

My Nanay Alice

Ate Issa

I don't why, but my daddy likes this shot

My Lola Baby

My Doll

Tweetie as a Sticker on our Picanto

The Sky above

Our cute dog, Chasmo

Please Welcome Adrien Shane!

2009-03-14T07:00:00.003+08:00

Finally, after nine months of carrying him into her womb, my mommy Sharon finally delivered my baby brother to our family. Please say hello to my cute baby brother Adrien Shane Zafra. I'm still confused on what to call him - adie, iyen, riyen?

Anyway, thankfully my baby brother seems to be a perfectly healthy boy. And titos and titas who have seen him in the hospital said that he looks exactly like me when I was at his age. My daddy's initial reaction when he saw Adrien was that he looks a lot like my lolo Arthur.

But we'll see as he grows up some more kung sino talaga ang kamukha. But for now, it's will surely be a different world for our little family from now on. I'm looking forward na to our future road trips! I can't wait to show Adrien the beauty of the world we all live in.

Arianna - Lomo Shot

2009-01-29T10:21:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year!

2009-01-07T11:02:00.003+08:00

To my tita's who still read this blog, Happy New Year po!

A lot of things are going to change in the next couple of months and papa Arnold decided to start with my blog. Starting today, I will be sharing this blog with my soon to be born little baby brother. Yipee!

Anyway for updates on what's going on in my life. Please visit our family's Multiply site.

By the way, mama Sharon and papa Arnold have already decided what to name my baby brother and his name will be - Adrien Shane. His nickname would...you guess it right - Riyen. That explains the change of this blog's title to R Squared.

That's it for now....=)

Whoaa! Long time no updates!

2008-11-03T11:49:00.000+08:00

As a growing kid, I rarely have time to blog anymore. There are so many things happenings right now with my life, our family's life and all.

Stay tune for some changes on this blog!

Continuation of Update...

2008-04-27T18:09:00.000+08:00

Aside from all those adventures and misadventures....I've had the longest road trip of my life...can you imagine hanging out with your papa and mama inside your car for 10 long hours of travel to the north?....I did!..Our destination....Ilocos region!

It was a looong hot trip...so when we reached Fort Ilocandia, I badly needed to take a dip...!

Resting on top of the hill in Cape Bojeador....

Yes, I was in Pagudpud!

At Calle Crisologo....

Beach buddies...!

Hmm..so this is how they make the famous Vigan Empanada....

It was a hot day in Vigan....

Contrasting photos...

If you want to see more pictures of Ilocos...visit papa Arnold's travel blog....he posted some great shots of Ilocos there! You will surely love his shots...(hehe...love your own)

Till next time!

Long Overdue Update

2008-04-27T17:37:00.000+08:00

Whoa! It's been a long time since the last post. I think it's time for an update. Sorry, mga tito's and tita's I've been, or rather my papa arnold has been soooo busy with blogging lately that he can't find the time to update this blog anymore (How I wish I'm old enough to make my own post, but don't worry, that time will come in a few years from now!).

Anyway, here's what I've been doing the past couple of months...

On Saturdays, it's either I'm attending badminton clinics under the tutelage of tito Lloyd Escoses (I wish!)....

Attending a Baptismal celebration....

Attending Birthday parties....

Fooling around with Jolibee....

Hanging out at the Manila Ocean Park....

Chillin' out in Fontana Water Park

to be continued.....

Yey! Our Second Road Trip for the Year

2008-02-04T22:14:00.000+08:00

It's only February and we already had our second road trip for the year. This around, we drove (actually Papa was the only one who did this, as he was the designated driver) 3 long hours all the way from our house in Antipolo to Calatagan Batangas. Our destination this time was Ricky Reyes' Golden Sunset paradise resort!

Last Sunday, my parents woke me up again as early as 4:00 am, hmm actually I was the one woke them up not knowing that they are planning to embark on yet again another road trip. We left our place at around 6 am and drove for an hour to Tagaytay City. We stopped by our favorite place in Bag of Beans for a very nice breakfast.

After that, we proceeded towards the direction of Nasugbu. We passed by the road the leads to Calaruega church and head straight towards the direction of Catalagan. It was a good long two hours drive before we reached Golden Sunset Resort.

We reached the resort at around 10:30 am. The sun was already up and about. And so we quickly dive into the pool to freshen up. Mama and Papa both enjoyed watching me have fun in the pool.

I really wanted to stay longer in the pool but mama was worried that I might lose my fair skin complexion so we had to get out of the pool, just in time for LUNCH!

Lunch was at Golden Sunset Resort's Cucina de Oro, a small place submerged on water with a nice view of the Beach.

After lunch, we rested for a bit at a nearby shack with a refreshing breeze of cool fresh air and a magnificent view of fishpond.

Then it was time to go home. We dropped by our usual pit stop somewhere along SLEX to have a dose of Starbucks coffee and some chocolate goodies.

Twas another road trip. It was tiring and yet oh so fun!

My First Time at the Beach!

2008-01-26T23:14:00.000+08:00

Summer came early for us. Last week, Papa booked a cottage in Balai-Laiya in San Juan Batangas. It was a pretty place and the cottage where we stayed for overnight was a few steps away from the beach. And that day, papa introduced me to swimming on salt water! At first I was afraid, but I knew nothing could happen to me when my papa and mama were around so, after a few moments, I actually find swimming on the beach, well -- FUN!

I had so much fun that I didn't want to leave the water anymore. I feel like, I was......like Little Melody! (Ariel and Prince Eric's little darling!)

I'm looking forward to our next Beach adventure! I want to swim and sing like the little mermaid again....!

For more photos of my first beach adventure -> click here.
And papa also made a write-up about Balai Laiya resort -> paradise Philippines
And here's a nice treat from my mama -> watch little melody and prince eric on the beach!

Happy Holidays!!!!

2007-12-24T18:41:00.000+08:00

In behalf of my papa Arnold and Mommy Shawie....I would like to greet all the loyal readers/visitors of my blog a Happy Happy Christmas!!!!

I'm not a Shopaholic!

2007-12-09T19:25:00.000+08:00

It's just that time of the year when everybody is shopping like my mom...what can an innocent kid like me do?...But to follow my mommy...:-)

At the Fun Ranch At Tiendesitas...

I wonder where we will be shopping next? Divisoria perhaps?

Walking the Dog

2007-11-11T20:37:00.000+08:00

Yey! It was Chasmo's first time to visit the U.P. Sunken Garden. And surely, he had fun. In fact, he was sooo having a good time that daddy got tired holding his chain. So, we had to leave the place at once because daddy was getting irritated already. But, it was fun really!

My 2nd Birthday, Baguio Trip and When Riyan Meets Jo-Lo Part 2!

2007-10-25T09:15:00.000+08:00

Last Friday was my 2nd birthday. Yes, I've been living two full years of happy and active life! Thanks to my mommy and daddy and my lola who've been taking care of me for the past two years! I love you three. Here are some photos of my "not so grand" birthday celebration with some close family relatives.The following day, at around 6:00 am, I awoke somewhere along North Luzon Expressway with my daddy driving while I sit comfortable on my mommy's lap. I learned that we are on our way to Baguio Cityyy!

It was a long 6 hour drive to paradise Philippines' summer capital. But it was fun wathching my mom and dad alternate on driving our car.

Finally we reached Baguio. It was cold and rainy that weekend. We just stayed in our room in Burnham Suites the whole afternoon, then had dinner at Cafe by the Ruins, our favorite resto!

The following day (Sunday) we woke up early and had a cool family walk at Burnham Park. There many people at Burnham Park that day but I enjoyed running and walking amidts the cool weather.

Then after eating breakfast, we went to Mines View Park. I had a picture taken with this giant dog.

After Mines View Park, we proceeded to Omai Khan, a mongolian resto to meet up with my friend Jo-Lo and his parents, Ninong Nick and Tita Tina. The 'rents were all happy to catch up with each other lives while Jo-Lo and I busied ourselves exchanging innocent glances once in awhile.After lunch, we went to Camp John Hay for the 'rents to have coffee at Figaro. The four of them had fun watching me and Jo-Lo play with these yoyo given by Ninong Nick. Then we proceeded to the butterfly garden, where an old insisted to put the butterflies on the different parts of our body. Everybody had their chance except for Jo-Lo who cried out loud when the butterflies were put on his shoulder. Hehehehe.

Then it was time to part ways with Jo-Lo and his parents. At the back of our minds, we were asking when do we get to see each other again?

It was a fun vacation for me, my daddy and mommy. It was great to spend time with them minus the hassles of our daily lives. Would you believe that daddy wasn't able to get online for 2 days?!! Good thing was, he was still normal then.

Now, I'm looking forward to our next Baguio trip. Daddy promises to bring us back there before the year ends. Yipeee!

Sightseeing at Taal Vista

2007-10-16T21:09:00.000+08:00

If you got a mama and a papa who are both "gala", you'll often find yourself having your Sunday breakfast in as far as Tagaytay. That's what we did last Sunday. But before having breakfast, we had to stopped by Taal Vista viewing deck for some photo ops!

Chazmo!

2007-10-13T08:48:00.000+08:00

Meet the new member of our family --- Chazmo!
He is a 3-month old Basset Hound puppy which papa found on some online forum for pet. Chazmo has bee living with us for a week now. It's been a wacky and chaotic week for all of us as Chazmo started to rock our world.

So in the coming days, watch out as I tell you the adventures of Riyan and Chazmo!

Road Trips Galore!

2007-09-21T23:09:00.000+08:00

Two weeks ago, we went to Clark Field in Pampanga to look for a new paradise farm but unfortunately we couldn't find it. But while looking for the paradise farm we saw a sign board that says, Nayong Filipino. So papa drove us to the direction as pointed out by the signboard and ended up at the old Clark Expo Center where the Nayong Filipino was built.

I must admit that I didn't pretty much enjoyed the place although I liked their tree house.

Then last Saturday we went to Tagaytay to check out this time a farm theme zoo called Paradizoo. We had our breakfast first at this nice little coffee shop called Bag of Beans. There I had my first taste of real coffee when mama made me sip from her cup.

After breakfast we proceeded to Paradizoo. It was a bit muddy since it was raining the night before. But this did not prevented us from enjoying the place. The best part of our visit was of course my first time to ride a horse! I wasn't afraid then since the horse was actually a mini-horse (it was not a pony as our tour guide said)

I must admit that Paradizoo was not as good as Avilon Zoo and Zoobic. Incidentally Paradizoo is owned by the same owners as Zoobic.

T'was a two weekends of fun and tiring road trips for me, mama and especially papa who never got tired of driving just to make me and mama happy!

For more pictures of our two road trips, check out papa's paradise philippines blog about nayong Filipino in clark and paradise philippines blog post about Paradizoo. :-)

Nobody is too young to go to the Book Fair

2007-09-08T13:29:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, my mommy, my daddy and my ate Mayan and Kuya Lean went to the Manila International Book. It was mommy and I's first time to go to the International Book Fair. Anyways, there were lots of books! (duh!) at the Book Fair. But my ate and kuya did not buy any book but instead grab themselves a couple of teeny magazines (for ate Mayan) and manga and Ragnarok (for kuya Lean). As for me? Daddy bought me this big book about numbers and stuff. Too bad he didn't buy me the DORA stuff that I was looking at (see the picture).

That's my Ate Mayan wearing the 100% Pinoy Librarian T-Shirt from papa's alma mater, UPILS. hopefully Ate Mayan won't take up Lib Sci when she gets to college :-)

Anyway, it was a brief and yet fun adventure at the Book Fair. Too bad we didn't bump into Ninong Nick and Tita Tina who was also there last weekend.

Riyan at Play at Serendra

2007-09-06T22:04:00.000+08:00

Gifted Child or what?

2007-09-06T21:39:00.000+08:00

Finally I Met the Jolly Old Bee

2007-09-04T21:54:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, mommy and daddy brought me to the birthday party of the daughter of mommy's kababata, tital Aileen. Tita Aileen's daughter turned one and the gave her a grand birthday party at none other than --- Jollibee!!!!

I was so excited to meet the Jolly old bee who I get to watch only on TV

And this is me, my mama, the birthday girl Agatha and Tita Aileen

Of course the encounter with Jollibee wouldn't be complete without the family picture!

Busy Week!, Am I too young to be busy?

2007-08-12T18:29:00.000+08:00

Last Thursday mommy and daddy took a leave of absence from office because mama wanted to go to Makati. We ate at this famous restaurant that was inspired by a Hollywood movie called Forrest Gump. Mommy and daddy feasted on the famous momma gump's shrimp! while I enjoyed myself eating french fries dipped in my favorite ketchup! After eating, while waiting for mommy, I decided to try out this big shoes, a replica of Forrest Gump's own shoes!

And finally, my daddy bought me a bike! a tiny green bike...

Do I Want A Bike or Not?

2007-07-17T15:54:00.000+08:00

That was my cousin Claire's bike, a birthday gift from her dad. Since she was too young to drive it, I took it for a test drive yesterday. I had fun and yet I'm not sure if I'd like to have one. My daddy would surely not buy me a bike because he thinks its for boys. So I might as well ask my mommy to buy me that bike. :-)

My Daddy's New Toy

2007-07-08T21:57:00.000+08:00

My daddy just bought his newest toy last week. Here's some proof. Can you guess my daddy's new toy just by looking at this picture?

This is the life that my daddy imagined!

2007-05-27T20:13:00.000+08:00

Sitting on a bean bag while watching my favorite movie garfield on an LCD TV...Oh joy!....hehehe

How to Sweep the Floor

2007-05-23T20:09:00.000+08:00

This is how I sweep the floor using my little broom.

How to Eat French Fries Properly

2007-05-23T20:03:00.000+08:00

Watch and learn from me...:-)

Riyan: The Out-of-Towner

2007-04-23T10:35:00.000+08:00

Yay! It's been two consecutive weekends of road trip for me and my parents. Last weekend (April 14-15) we joined daddy's company outing at Subic where we checked in at Legenda Suites, a not so classy hotel that is near the place where we stayed last December. This time around, my two siblings were with us. Although, I've been to Zoobic already, I still managed to enjoy the tour since I was in the company of other kids. my ate Mayan and Kuya Lean,

ate Ally and Kuya Ivan, and my 3 Correo Kuya's Lowell, Louie and Lorenz.

And there was Tito Enteng and Tita Luchie as well!

I don't know why my ates and kuyas enjoyed swimming in the pool under the hot sun, but I still couldn't manage to stay in the water for at least 5 minutes, I had to cry my heart out before my Mom took me out of the water.
Overall, it was a pretty fun adventure.

The following weekend (April 21), me and my parents joined mommy's company outing at Tagaytay Highlands. With us is my Lola (Yey!). It was only a day tour so we didn't pretty much had many things to do. The most exciting part was when we rode the famous cable car! It was so exciting for me and my mommy but my daddy was scared so he didn't enjoy the ride that much.
I had fun last weekend, especially when it was my turn to show off my antics to my mommy's officemates during the trip back to Manila.

The Green House with a Green Car

2007-04-08T08:59:00.000+08:00

Finally, after five months of waiting and anticipating, the green house with a green car is now a reality. Last April 1, we moved in.Everything inside and outside the house is green (well almost)

Except my PINK room.

Riyan in Canyon Woods, Tagaytay

2007-03-20T11:31:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, mommy and I attended the wedding of my mommy's cousin, in Canyon Woods Estate, Tagaytay. The place was simply fantastic. Reminds me of Camp John Hay Baguio. I wish my parents could buy a residential unit there. It would be nice to visit the place from time to time.

Father and Daughter Blogging

2007-03-20T11:29:00.000+08:00

Bahay Namin....

2007-03-14T14:30:00.000+08:00

"...maliit lamang...

...pero, pero malinis ito....

...hanggang kusina...."

Riyan with Team ADB at Yonex!

2007-02-14T16:30:00.000+08:00

Yey! I'm the youngest member of team ADB! And last Saturday, we trash (actually they) team Accenture! Oh my, I can't wait to grow up and smash my way into the badminton courts!

Oh btw, that lady besides the man with glasses is Tita Bex. She introduced me to junk foods! I will always remember her as my mentor! :-)

My Cutesy Flip Flops

2007-02-12T10:06:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, we went to this cool and nice place called Serendra at the Fort. My daddy said, it reminds him of the "other side" of Greenbelt 3, where those spanish looking-mestiza Filipinos hang out. Serendra though is nicer, the spacious lanscape is perfect for late Sunday afternoon running and rolling for kids like me!

There were a few shops already operating in Serendra, and one of them is the Flip Flops store, where they sell nothing but Havainnas slippers.

and look what my daddy and mommy got for me

And my daddy got himself a pair of flip flops too!

Riyan, the Fashionista!

2007-02-09T08:31:00.000+08:00

I am a certified ZARA kid! This was taken after we shopped at Zara store in EDSA Shangri La. The store was so socy hah, gosh!

Get Caught Reading

2007-02-06T10:56:00.000+08:00

First Time on a Kid's Salon!

2007-02-05T11:05:00.000+08:00

A few weeks ago, I had my first visit to a kid's salon. Daddy and mommy had to bring me to this kid's salon in Podium, since they noticed that my hair is not growing long. a few months ago, my daddy cut my bangs since it was hitting my eyes. But since then, my hair seemed to stop from growing.

Anyways, the trip to the kid's salon was traumatic for me. When the barber wrapped this orange towel on my body, I immediately cried out. (I thought he was a doctor or something).

So Mommy had to carry me, while the barber started to cut away my hair....and yes, I didn't stop from crying.....despite the toys that my daddy gave me....

Kids, Don't Do This at Home

2007-01-11T08:21:00.000+08:00

New Year's Eve Celebration

2007-01-02T09:20:00.000+08:00

It was a funfilled and yet tiring long weekend for both my parents. But for me, I enjoyed having them around for the past 5 days! I had so much fun bonding with them and with my brother and sister and with other relatives. Here are some proofs!

This one is with my Ate Mayan and Kuya Lean at the Mall of Asia. I had fun running around while they had fun playing at Timezone Arena. Ate Mayan was able to catch a bunny stuff toy at the UFO catcher, while papa was able to catch a red dino (for the first time!). Thanks Ate!This one was taken at the U.P. Sunken Garden. It was a cool Sunday afternoon before the New Year. After going to the church papa and mama decided to spend some time before preparing our New Year's eve feast. I had a nice time walking along the grassy grounds of the sunken garden and at the same time, watch some Koreans playing soccer.And later in the evening, my mama woke me up and brought me downstairs to witness the New Year Revelry in our community. There were loud noises, our TV set was in high volume, there were lots of smoke outside, and I could see some bright lights up above. So this is how a New Year's Eve is celebrated. It was fun!The next day, we went to Lola Emmie's place in Alabang. The oldies had so much fun with the magic sing karaoke. I had fun walking and running around.
There you go. A happy and fun filled weekend for me. I hope to have more great time with my parents this 2007.

Happy New Year everyone!

Christmas 2006

2006-12-27T08:28:00.000+08:00

Yeah, I enjoy eating on Christmas day, especially Lola Mila's Lumpiang Shanghai. Burp!

And here are my Ate Mayan and Kuya Lean at Lola Nanay's house in Cavite. Actually, my daddy took advantage of my few minutes of rest period after running and walking around for hours. Even Lola Nany gave up on following me. hehehe

Close Encounter with a Tiger Cub

2006-12-14T09:44:00.000+08:00

Last Monday and Tuesday, my daddy and mommy brought me to Zoobic Safari in this neat little place called the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. There I had a chance to have a picture with a baby tiger while mommy feeds him with Cowhead milk. Daddy doesn't look like he was scared, but I bet he was, like me. hehehe

Aside from seeing tigers, I also had a chance to watch the sealion show at Ocean Adventure. Thalia was an intelligent sea lion. Mommy had fun watching her do her tricks. A dolphin and whale show followed which mommy enjoyed so much. Daddy said he enjoyed it also. As for me, I slept during the show as I was too tired after too much walking.

My Name is Arianna, I'm A Jedi Padawan

2006-11-27T16:10:00.000+08:00

I am the daughter of Master Daddy Noli Skywalker

And this is my light saber.....cool, eh?

My First Time at the Zoo!

2006-11-21T13:22:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, my mommy and daddy brought me to the Avilon Zoo in Montalban Rizal. It was a huge place where they keep lots of animals. I had a nice time watching the ducks, cutie birds in different colors, eerie snakes and lizards, the big cats such as the cougars, tigers and lions, the hopping kangaroo, the lonely orangutan, and my favorite of them all - Winnie the Pooh's black cousin! I felt so brave being near those animals, the tour guide was impressed that I did not show signs of fear.

It was a great trip. I wish I could go back there when I'm old enough to understand what the tour guide was explaining to my attentive parents..maybe next year, to see the new addition to the zoo... the giraffes and elephants!

To see more pictures of the Avilon Zoo, visit my dad's photoblog.

My first bank account

2006-10-30T17:16:00.000+08:00

Mama and Papa opened a Metrobank Kiddie Savings Account in-trust for me. The initial deposit is big enough to buy me 12 cans of milk. The money came from the piggy bank savings and my christening and 1st birthday cash gifts.

Thank you Papa and Mama for teaching me as early as now the value of saving for the future.

Riyan's 1st Birthday Party at McDonald's

2006-10-24T09:48:00.000+08:00

Riyan's 1st Birthday Party

Birth-Day Out at MOA!

2006-10-20T16:28:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, my mama and papa with my lola Delia and ate Judi, brought me to the biggest mall in the Philippines - the SM Mall of Asia. It was really big pala. Just a few hours of walking around made us feel hungry already. So we decided to eat at KFC! It is true what they say the the fried chickens at KFC are finger lickin' good. Just take a look at this picture:

The fried chicken was so delicious that after my first piece, I looked for some more inside the bucket. :D

After visiting Mall of Asia from the South Building to the North Bldg., it was time to leave. We visited the site of our house where construction is currently on going. Then we went to the UP chapel to pray since it was my birthday. After that we had a nice merienda at Red Ribbon where I ate lots of spaghetti!

It was a fun day, tiring and yet I was happy because my family was there to celebrate my birthday with me. But of course I will be more happy on Saturday since it is going to be my INCREDIBLES Birthday Party at McDonalds!...See you there!

My first tournament

2006-10-12T13:20:00.000+08:00

Oh..don't be confused, I am not a participant, just a fan of two of the players, my papa and mama. Can you see me in the picture?

My papa and his partner Mr. Noli won in the Level B category. Mom was not lucky though, wait till I grow up Mom, we can play Ladies Doubles...!

Eating Veggies at Sonya's Garden

2006-10-03T09:18:00.000+08:00

Last weekend, my mommy and daddy took our new car to a test drive to Tagaytay City. It was a nice Sunday and driving through the coastal road was a breeze. We dropped by lola Alice's house in Gen Trias Cavite first. After a half an hour, we're off to Tagaytay City to have lunch at Sonya's Garden. The road to Tagaytay was a bit foggy when we reached Alfonso, Cavite. But the travel hassle was all worth it, because mommy and daddy enjoyed the nice garden fresh salad. The nature-inspired ambiance in Sonya's Garden was also perfect for eating those greens. After having our lunch, we're left the place and visited the lot where our future house will be built, somewhere in Antipolo. Then, we proceeded to U.P. to visit my tita Aura and my cousins. Then, we went home. It was a tiring day, my daddy felt dead tired when we reached home. But still, we all had a good time and enjoyed riding TONG, our new car. Till our next road trip!

Meet Lucky2!

2006-09-30T09:33:00.000+08:00

Woot! woot! Mommy's dream car finally come true! Meet Lucky2, a 2006 model, Kia Picanto. A newer version of our ould and trusted dear Pong. Nice color, nice interior, nice engine. Hope it last till I'm able to drive. :-)

Peek-A-Boo!

2006-09-25T13:44:00.000+08:00

Peek-A-Boo!

Peek-A-Boo with beautiful eyes....

Early morning activity

2006-09-19T12:45:00.000+08:00

I felt like an adult this morning. I was sitting on my sofa while reading my favorite book. Mr. Bear and Mr. M sat beside me while I read to them.

A messy corner isn't it...? Hey, this is my play area, thus, the mess! =)

My Cousin's Christening Day!

2006-09-18T14:31:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my cousin Bernadette Clare's christening. It was held at the same church where I was baptised. Despite the hot and humid day, my cousin's guests, mostly relatives and friends from the Siggaoat and Carpio side, to the Estradas, all had a great time. I was wearing this cute pink sporty dress that mama bought from Big and Small. What's so cute about it, was the badminton racket embroidered on it. Kinda reminds my parents of how I was made? :D

Here's my Lola Mila and Lola Emmie (Lola Delia's Sisters)

Lola, Cutie Me, My pretty Mommy, My cutie cousin, my pretty Tita, and my handsome Tito!...Hmm, guess where my daddy was?

This is my tito Carlo Carpio.

Future Librarian?....My Daddy is hoping not.

2006-08-29T08:52:00.000+08:00

My Favorite Past Time

2006-08-25T10:10:00.000+08:00

Is of course watching TV!

What else could a baby like me do to while away time. My parents and my lola are very thankful to Barney and his friends for giving them time to do other stuff at home aside from looking after me. Because Barney time is always a peaceful time for me! :-)

Weeee! I'm driving, i'm driving

2006-08-18T08:38:00.000+08:00

Mommy, I want my new green Kia Picanto!

An Incredible 1st Birthday Party!

2006-08-12T08:29:00.000+08:00

Happening SOON!

2006-08-08T13:13:00.000+08:00

This is what I do while waiting for my turn to get served by my Pedia.

2006-07-29T11:15:00.000+08:00

I never though that grocerying was fun until my mommy and daddy brought me along with them last Sunday. Despite the smell of the grocery at Rustan's in Congressional Avenue, I still enjoyed the time I spent with my parents. And of course I enjoyed riding the grocery cart!

Hello cousin!

2006-07-18T15:19:00.000+08:00

No, that is not me but my cutie cousin. She was born last Sunday at St. Luke’s Hosp. I cannot visit her yet coz I am still sick but I wish the red spots all over my body brings her good luck…hahaha! Can’t wait to play with you baby Claire….

I've got baby measles

2006-07-17T14:01:00.000+08:00

It started when I had the fever last wednesday. My mom, dad and lola were all worried because it is my first time to be sick. They were alarmed when my fever reached 39. But the doctor said there's nothing to worry about, the fever will be gone soon and the red spots will appear. Oh my what red spots!!?! My flawless skin is now flawed.....I cant bear to look at myself in the mirror, Oh i guess there's nothing to worry about, am still cute....

My High Chair

2006-07-17T14:00:00.000+08:00

Look I am so high…maybe food will taste better when elevated…=)

My First Time on a Badminton Court

2006-07-10T11:14:00.000+08:00

My daddy and mommy really wants me to start appreciating their favorite sports as early as now. Last Sunday, while they were playing badminton, I watched them play and even cheered for my mom (at least that's what she believed in when she heard me scream!). Anyway, I kinda appreciated the game naman, because I didn't cry for one straight hour. I just busied myself biting eveything that my mommy put in my lap (Office ID, cellphone toy, milk bottle, teddy bear, etc..). I can't wait to grow up so that I can start learning how to play badminton!

My First Studio Pictorial

2006-07-04T09:27:00.000+08:00

This photo was taken at the Picture Company Studio in Podium. Tita Swellyn gave us a complimentary photo session pass. Thanks Tita Swellyn. I know now how it feels to be a model. :-)

My (Smiling) Girl

2006-06-15T08:39:00.000+08:00

The many (smiling) faces of riyan...!

My Trip to Baguio

2006-06-14T09:46:00.000+08:00

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When Riyan Meets Jo-Lo : My First Baguio Trip

2006-06-13T10:06:00.000+08:00

Last weekend was my first trip to Baguio with my mommy and daddy. We stayed at the Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay. It was a very beautiful hotel with a nice garden where I had my first taste of the cool Baguio Breeze.

Of course, my trip wouldn't be complete without meeting my friend Jo-Lo who lives in Baguio with her mommy Tina. And where else could we possibly meet? Cafe by the Ruins!

And so, when Riyan finally meets Jo-lo, they had a milking session by the Ruins!

After drinking our milk, Jo-lo seemed satisfied already, and I wasn't. I'm still hungry. I'm not so used to Baguio's temperature that it made me feel hungry easily. My parents and tita Tina (too bad, ninong tito nick was not able to make it) were having a good time talking about a lot of stuff, until they noticed that the sky is getting dark. So we had to depart ways. Jo-lo and I promised to see each other on my birthday this October if all plans pushed through. If not, we might meet again in December.

It was nice meeting you Jo-lo and Tita Tina. Thank you for the nice gift. See you again soon!

For more of my Baguio trip, just visit my flickr album!

My First Carousel Ride

2006-06-05T15:02:00.000+08:00

Yesterday my mommy took me for a carousel ride in Podium. Actually, it was my daddy who insisted to my mommy that we take the ride. Mommy lovingly obliged. :-)

The first turn of the carousel had me jumping out of that wooden horse.

But mommy was not convinced that i want to get off. So she put me back on top of the horse.

Good thing the ride was not that long. But look what happened to me. This is what parents are capable of doing to their helpless babies.... :-)

Dancing Papa

2006-05-30T10:26:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, I went to my parents’ office to watch my papa dance on stage! =) It was my first time to see an auditorium full of people. I sat quietly on mama’s lap while watching the ballet and hiphop numbers of some kids and while waiting for the finale where my papa would dance. I already knew some of his steps because he practiced in front of me a few days ago but there were some steps which surprised me. It was fun watching him dance. A few years from now, I will also perform on that stage while he and mama will watch me, and they will be proud of me the way I felt proud of my dancing papa. =)

Perhaps the Youngest Squash Player

2006-05-23T14:14:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, my parents introduced me to a not so famous raquet sports called, Squash. Here you can see me holding my mom's squash raquet with a cutie yellow colored over-grip. While my daddy was playing all by himself inside the squash court.

hmm...when they will get me my own badminton raquet? Squash raquet is very heavy.

The WIld

2006-05-17T17:44:00.000+08:00

I inherited my parent's fondness of watching movies so here i am watching the Wild using my mom's dvd portable player...she wanted a small screen for someone small like me.

First Costume Party

2006-05-17T17:40:00.000+08:00

Alyanna’s birthday party was held last Sunday at the Discovery Suites Penthouse (a rich baby huh?. The theme was the DISNEY princesse and Mama forced me to attend as Ariel without the tail. I guess I am not the party girl type coz I was so sleepy the whole time so I kept myself busy by eating the oatmeal cookie and watching waiters carry plates and glasses with one hand. Amazing!

Look daddy, I can stand up!

2006-05-15T10:54:00.000+08:00

Parents are so easy to please. They were so happy to see my stand up on my own, even with a little help from my lola. :-)

One Fine Sunday at La Mesa Ecopark

2006-04-28T09:54:00.000+08:00

As early as now, my parents are inculcating the importance of environmental awareness in my mind. That's why we took a trip to La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City last Sunday. I really had a good time though my parents had a hard time making me smile or laugh when they took pictures of me. Sorry daddy and mommy.

I wouldn't smile in front of the camera, so my mom had to compensate for it.

Why is the background slanting?

Daddy, careful with my back!

More of My Little Big Girl Activities

2006-04-24T15:22:00.000+08:00

Nobody's too young to carry a Lacoste shoulder bag, right?

Likewise, nobody's too young to have a hot cafe mocha with non-fat milk at Starbucks! :-)

My 6th month mini-celebration

2006-04-20T17:40:00.000+08:00

I celebrated my 6th month with pancit palabok, empanada and cake. There were so much food but the special people in my life wasnt able to make it my mama invited my neighbors. It was simple yet special. =)

It's my 6th month today!

2006-04-19T15:22:00.000+08:00

Papa "was" a baby....=)

2006-04-18T14:43:00.000+08:00

Oh by the way, I saw Papa's picture when he was my age. Do I look like him?
Next time, I'll post Mama's picture....

Long Weekend with Family

2006-04-18T12:58:00.000+08:00

During the long weekend, I spent time with my family. Last Thursday, we went to Picnic Grove in Tagaytay. It was hot but everybody was enjoying the fresh air. I had my share of relaxation too. when everyone was having lunch I was sleeping in my mama's arms. After Tagaytay, me, my papa and mama left for Cavite to visit my papa's relatives. I spent the afternoon with my lola, titas, titos and cute cousins, (with some napping time in between kwentuhan sessions). I noticed that my papa was in a jolly mood despite the heat and the long drive, he even bought ice cream for everyone. =)We left my tita's house at around 4 pm and of course, I had my much needed sleep on the way back to Manila.

Friday, we just stayed home while my mama was watching the 7 last words on tv, i was either sleeping or trying to crawl on the floor.

Saturday was swimming day! We went to Club Manila East in Rizal with my papa's close colleagues and their families. Ate Mayan and Kuya Lean were there too, when I first looked at them I gave them my sweetest smile so they would like me and it worked! =) My first taste of the pool was nothing exciting coz I was sooo scared, I felt like the blue water's gonna eat me. I only felt safe when my mama's holding me. My mama had to get me out of the water after 15 mins coz I might get sick but she promised that we'll do it longer next year. Later, we went to Tita Lei's house, I was so tired already so I just made bubbles while everyone was having merienda. We went home at around 6 pm and then I slept...=)

Sunday was Easter! And I heard mass for the first time (except when I was still inside mama). I behaved well inside the church coz I dont want to disturb people while they were praying. And at last, mama got my Baptismal Certificate from the church's office.

It was a tiring weekend but it was so special because I was with my loved ones.

My First Modelling Stint!

2006-04-11T16:11:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday to My Ninang!

2006-04-10T15:47:00.000+08:00

Today's my Ninang Chat’s birthday! She's my mom's college buddy. My mom told me she's a good friend. I hope someday Alyanna and I will be buddies too.. Happy Birthday Ninang Chat..hope you’ll have a long, long life so I can have nice presents every Christmas! Muah!

Car Seat

2006-04-10T15:03:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, I felt like a grown-up sitting on my car seat without someone holding me. I was so behaved so mama will always take me along wherever she goes. That day we met up with papa who was at work (Overtime!) so we can go to Podium, and Megamall too…

Smoking

2006-04-10T14:59:00.000+08:00

My papa smokes and I know mama thinks it’s not good for him,.. but papa has to quit if he wants to be a good role model to me. Look Papa, if you don’t, I’ll smoke too, just imagine me smoking…so bad…

Riyan "the baby blogger"

2006-04-04T12:21:00.000+08:00

That's me cooking up my next post. =) Isn't that a pose for a baby with OCD (also known as "online compulsive disorder")?

Aside from blogging at this early stage, my daddy is also teaching me how to drive pong (mommy's very reliable old car.) I hope my parents are saving enough to buy me my own car someday. :-)

Baby Food Chain

2006-03-29T17:58:00.000+08:00

Barney eats me, I eat book, (the biscuit looks so yummy).

More Pictures during my Binyag

2006-03-27T16:35:00.000+08:00

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Originally uploaded by Arianna Shay.

My pretty mommy with my pretty ninangs and of course with pretty Me...:-) And that cute little boy is my ninang sonia's son. What's his name again mommy?

While here are my hunk ninongs and of course my hunk daddy!

Hip hop baby with a crown

2006-03-27T15:20:00.002+08:00

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Originally uploaded by Arianna Shay.

Little girl in a big girl's long pants. This was taken during the reception of my cousin's binyag in Burger King Timog. Do i look cool or do I look cool? :-)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah....(to the tune of a famous song by Black Eyed Peas). Sorry I'm too young to mention the title of the song....

Baby's Day Out

2006-03-27T12:21:00.000+08:00

I spent weekend with the whole family. It was fun because most of the time i was out of the house and i wore really cool clothes which were gifts from my titas. Saturday, we went to the Podium to attend the baby's day out activity sponsored by baby&co. At first, I was really bored and sleepy until mommy went on stage to join a contest to win a lousy prize. I became sooo energetic and mingled with the other babies who doesn't have the slightest idea of what their mommies are doing =), only for a while though because I caught up on my naptime. I also got a feel of how to order for food at burgoo, and was able to show them my new trick, playing with my mouth and "laway" =). Next day, we attended a bday party, it's the first bday party ive ever attended. It was fun but i can't still join the games. Cant wait for next weekend, oh nooo, i just remembered, it's check up on saturday!

My Favorite Toy

2006-03-22T11:17:00.000+08:00

Of all the toys I have now, Winnie the Pooh tugboat is my fave. Pooh is soooo cute and he just tastes good. Tita Sonia gives such cute toys. See the other one, the wrist bands and socks with bugs on it, they’re too cute like me and pooh too.

Baptismal Pictures

2006-03-21T11:49:00.000+08:00

Just click on the pictures to view the full size. Enjoy!

My Christening Day!

2006-03-19T10:34:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my Christening rites at the Parish of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Quezon City. The rites was short but the reception was kinda long and tiring for me, my mommy and my daddy. But overall, it was a big success! Thank you to my mommy and daddy for organizing such a very nice event for me. Thank you to all who took some time out from their busy schedule to celebrate with me. Thank you, thank you:

Mommy, daddy, lola delia, ninong bernard, tita janet, ate sabel, kuya richard, lola angie and lolo boy carpio, ninong carlo and gf, tita crissy, tito leo and tita hazel, tito donald and his daughter, lola emmie and family, ninong alvin and gf, tita swellyn and tito donovan and marcus favia, tita tina and family, tita edith cruz, tita donna and tito bebert, ninang nolet, ninang lea, ninang janel, ninang bernadette sembrano, ninang chat and arianna (kapangalan at kalaro ko), ninang sonia and family, tita aura and tito jojo and ates jaja and aj, lola alice and tito aries, tita petite and tito allan, tita lei and tito philip and son, tita len and tito ric and daughters, tita zen and tito ogie with ate allary and ate pawpaw, tita amelle and tita mae.

Thank you all!

More pictures will be posted by next week. For those who took pictures during the baptismal ceremony, please kindly send it to my daddy's email at noli725@gmail.com. Thank you.

Family Day

2006-03-15T16:12:00.000+08:00

I spent sunday afternoon with my mama and papa. Look how happy I am.
It was one of the moments I would cherish forever for we'll never know when it will happen again. Dont ask me questions, ask my mom..

Love at first sight.. & sealed with a kiss

2006-03-10T13:42:00.000+08:00

yesterday, i saw a colorful box sitting in the corner of my mom's room and i couldnt take my eyes off it so my mom decided to open it. As she opened the box, there was this exciting feeling inside me and i was so delighted to meet mr. water wonders turtle. just look at the pic and you'll see how i really felt....just one question..is that the way to kiss?

Where's Arianna?

2006-02-27T11:20:00.000+08:00

Common, let's play a game, are you familiar with 'Where's Waldo?"Let's do my own version.
Can you see little arianna?

Happy 4th month birthday to me..

2006-02-21T16:50:00.000+08:00

To celebrate my 4th month, my mom gave me the greatest gift of all, oh no, not breastmilk...=), but nestle cerelac wheat and milk. i don't have to write anything here, just look at the pictures and create your own story...

First step to independence

2006-02-17T13:33:00.000+08:00

I used to share the bed with mom but she realized that I am getting all the space since I grow up so fast so she and my dad bought me this cute sofa bed with sheep "designs"...ha! you thought counting sheeps can put me to sleep, no! you have to give me a little shake and have to sing me a song before i get the zzzzzs i need, you see, i am still a baby so i need all the skin contact. =)

anyway, my parents thought that having my own bed will teach me the meaning of independence so for the past 5 days, i sleep on my own bed. although sometimes my mom can't resist putting me beside her after my past midnight snack...isn't that sweet?

Ang guap..ganda pala...syndrome

2006-02-13T12:58:00.000+08:00

I had my regular check-up last Saturday, it was scary esp when my doctor talks about shots!!! But I thought that was the scariest thing ever..but it was not, believe me...!! Let me tell you what happened, my doctor greeted me, my mom and ate sabel a warm hello, followed by "ang guap..ganda pala ni baby.." with that gender confusion, my doctor proceeded by giving my mom the go-signal to have my ear pierced!!! I was nervous coz i saw my lola's face tremble with fear ..for me. Then we went to NICO, and there my mom paid the nurse for the service (of hurting me..), after a few mins, we were in a small. dark room then the nurse held my ears, baaaam it was the most painful feeling, having your ear pierced is painful already, but having the nurse pierce it incorrectly is another...you would not want to go through it...=(. I was crying all the way to NICO back to the clinic. But hey, after a few oz of milk, the pain went away. And to top it all, I felt really pretty...with the little gold stars. Now, that's what you call "initiation" to womanhood.

Nifty Ideas from Flickr

2006-02-08T17:34:00.000+08:00

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Originally uploaded by Arianna Shay.

Here's one of the things my daddy does whenever he is bored at work. :-)

Baptism Preparation

2006-02-02T17:52:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, i went to parish of the hearts of mary and jesus in preparation for my christening. It's the first church i've ever visited (except for the church in baguio when i was still in my mom's tummy). There was a golden wedding being held and it made me hope that someday i'll be able to witness my mom and dad's 50th wedding aniv. =) After going to church, we went to a resto nearby. And I had this pic taken while the adults were having their buffet. Do I look tired or what?

Milestone

2006-01-24T14:27:00.000+08:00

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Originally uploaded by Arianna Shay.

This morning, mommy received a SMS from lola Delia informing her that I can now do the roll-over trick. Daddy wanted me so much to learn this trick since he found out that 3 month old babies like me are supposed to do it already. So, I granted his wish and I did it this morning. To bad, he and mommy was not there to witness it.

Anyway, here is how I look like when I'm "nakadapa". :-)

I'm 3 Months Old!

2006-01-20T09:57:00.000+08:00

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Originally uploaded by Arianna Shay.

And I couldn't be happier. My mommy and daddy loves me so much. My lola takes care of me everyday when my mommy is working. My daddy plays with me during weekends. What more can I ask for?...Actually, a lot pa...more milk, more clothes, more toys, =)