We celebrated Kendrick's 1st birthday over the weekend by having a simple buffet lunch spread at our home. Since our place is quite small, we only invited our immediate family members for this little party.
Well, 1 year has flown past already and I'm glad that Kendrick is growing up healthy and fine. He's achieved quite a bit so far before he turned 1. He loves to babble and knows objects like 'Clock' which he pronounces as 'tok'. He knows where is the 'Door' and says it as it is, he loves his bear (which is also why we decided on Pooh Bear theme). He's also learnt to call Ah Gong by saying 'Tong'. As for us, Kendrick only knows how to call me 'Ma' and he will say 'Pa Pa' for his father. He's also taken his first few steps before he turned 1. He did this when we guided him and let go of his hands to allow him to walk some steps. He's still not very good at it yet, but I must say it's good progress. Kendrick is also learning to balance himself pretty well by standing without support. Another thing which we taught him was how to climb down from the bed or slightly higher ground. As a result, Kendrick would turn to have his butt down first so that he can lower his legs to touch the ground, as opposed to falling head first. This little boy is certainly growing more active day by day! With that also comes some headaches!! Like how it is now very difficult to make him take his naps at home. He would rather play and move and explore than lie on the bed and sleep! Sigh...Sometimes really don't know what to do with this boy!
Anyway, here are some of the key photos taken during his birthday celebration...
Kendrick was up and about in the morning and here he is standing at his little table which would be used for the cake-cutting. We decorated the house quite a bit and I really like the Pooh scene setter that you see in the backdrop
Pooh Bear Birthday Balloon which we got from the part shop
Our hall decor
Goodie bags for the 'young ones'
Our Mums helping to prepare the home-cooked buffet spread
Kendrick and his Wai Po
Here's the birthday cake we got from Pine Garden
Ok, getting ready for the Birthday song...Kendrick seems happy and excited. As we sang, Kendrick also clapped his hands like all of us!
Make a wish and puff goes the candle!
Cutting the cake together...Kendrick stares at the cake
Kendrick managed to get a taste of the cream and boy does he like the sweet stuff!
He gets more cream on his fingers and mouth!
Ok, family shots now...
Here with his Great Grandmas, Grand Parents and Grand Aunt
Kendrick and I with my cousins
At the end of the party, we were clearning up and we happened to take a shot of Kendrick sitting on the Little Tikes chair. Thought this shot really reminded me of those nursery or kindergarten photos where little kids sit in the little chair! Haha...
Our family shot
Kendrick's present from Mummy and Daddy!
The little fella' is so happy until his eyes closed...
Well, we finally wrapped up the celebrations by late afternoon and although Dear and I were tired after having to put Kendrick to bed and then clean up the house, it was still a nice a memorable afternoon that we had. In the evening, we even took some time to bring Kendrick downstairs for a short walk to let him try out his new tricycle. On a final note, just want to thank all our family members for their gifts and help!!
