Maddox Birthday - DIY Sesame Street Costume

Finding stuff for Sesame Streets themed birthday party is really hard to do. I have made some research to get tips for Maddox Birthday party and I came accross this site: sesame street bday party ideas where i got the idea of his costume.

His costume was made by no other than my mom and Maddox grandmom Milagros Dacquel. By the way, for everybody information, my mom is a retired public school teacher but finished dressmaking when she was just 18 years old. (According to mom, during her time, ladies are required to learn how to sew dresses and even make dresses.)She was the salutatorian of her class.(Wow!)

After looking at the site above, we have decided to make an Elmo Costume for Baby Maddox. Mama Mila made the pattern out of Maddox pajama and sweater with a hood using manila paper.

Baby Maddox wearing the pajama and the sweater with his Lola Mila

Baby Maddox with his Papa Darlon wearing the sweater with a hood

Below are the materials that we used for his costume:
1. Garments - bought from Divisoria at P 220.00 per yard. Bought 1 and 1/4.
2. Stryroball - 2 2"inches size valued at P 1.00 and 1 3" inches size valued at P 2.00 ( if you buy at National Bookstore). We were actually fooled by a vendor in Divisoria when we bought the styroball, they sold us the ball at P 4.00 each.We bought 100 pcs. Thank God that the balls I bought was not enough for the head dress and costume so I asked my staff who lived near Divisoria to buy the ball for me, but because my staff will going to buy something in National Bookstore,  he ended up buying the balls there.Well! we learned a lesson from this experience. It saddened me that the vendor who fooled us is already a senior citizen.
3. Styro paint - orange color for the Elmo nose valued at P 42.00 per bottle.

4. Felt paper - black color for th eyes

The outcome???........tsaraaaaaaan!

Of course, Baby Maddox was excited to try his costume which fits him perfectly...

Mama Mila was so happy to see her masterpiece. It's worth the hardwork we made and sleepless nights just to finished the costume.

Now, here is the pic of Maddox wearing the costume during his birthday party with his DIY standee of his pic above.

Maddox...my lucky charm!

Maddox Darlon Leigh is my 5th child and 4th son. Why Maddox? was he named after the son of Angelina Jolie because I am Angelina fanatic? Yes I adore her but my son's name was given by Tita Merlyn Real, my hubby's auntie who is based in Australia. MDL stands for Merlyn, Darlon (my hubby's name) and Let (my nickname). According to research the name Maddox derives from the Welsh surname “Maddock” meaning “son of Madoc.” The name “Madoc” is believed to derive from the Welsh “mad” meaning "fortunate.”

December 10, 2011 - I was one month pregnant (without knowing, cause I only found out my pregnancy when I was already 4 months pregnant) when I was transferred to my dream Department. In fact, I applied for that department a year ago when the Head left due to health condition but unfortunately the other candidate was chosen. :(

I was 6 months pregnant when I got promoted as Manager.Actually, I was not expecting for this promotion since I am only 5 months with my new Department but my big boss rewarded my performance for my previous department and I was surprised when I received the memorandum.



My tummy at 6 months



Albeit, I am not entitled to SSS and Phil health benefits when i delivered Maddox(because benefits can only be given up the 4th child)  I did not encountered financial difficulties to pay for the expenses. I was even lucky enough that the private room were not occupied that time and the midwives and nurses were there to monitor the progress of my labor from time to time. It was August 2, 2011 at 9:20 am when Maddox arrive.



Maddox arrival in the world

Maddox coming to the family, gave me additional inspiration and motivation to work hard and be more passionate in my career,for the 2nd time after how many years I received an Excellent rating for the annual performance rating and received 100% 18th month pay. 



Maddox at 5 months old



Maddox was 9 months old when I received merit increase because of my Excellent rating. In all honesty, I am not also expecting this. I was called by my boss during her meeting with senior officers and handed me the memorandum. 



Maddox at 8 months

  At 10 months old, another blessing came to our family with the addition of KING....(kingyama na at king kapogi pa - this is our way of paglalambing with Maddox)

Blessing of King at Antipolo Church

With so many blessing came to our family upon his arrival, I decided to gave Maddox a grand celebration of his baptism and birthday as my way of thanking him for being my lucky charm....

Maddox 1st Birthday party at Star City - July 28, 2012

Maddox Baptism at Santuario de San Antonio, Mc Kinley Forbes Park

As his name suggest, I know that Maddox will always be fortunate in every endeavor he take.Cant wait for more surprises and blessings to come....

Clyde the future NBA star….

At 1 year old, he loves to pose for a camera

Smart, looker, friendly and talented is how we describe my eldest son Clyde Jexter.

He is a Dancer…

As early as 2 and ½ years old, Clyde being a “saling pusa” in a Day Care Center was chosen to perform for his school by dancing a ballroom dance. I was really a proud mama when I heard good feedbacks from the audience when he was performing.

Since then, Clyde has been consistently chosen for school activities.

He is a consistent Honor Student…

From day care days until Grade Six, he is a consistent honor students. He was always chosen to represent his section in various school activities such as Boy Scout. His area of expertise is no other than but  Mathematics.

He was chosen as a leader of their group

Playing Basketball, his first love!

 Clyde’s name was derived from famous NBA player…CLYDE DREXLER. Aside from he is a basketball icon, the uniqueness and class of the name attracts us to name our first son after him. We just rename the Drexler into Jexter to make the surname a first name (LOL!) and that is why he was called by us as “ CJ”.

CJ’s first words when he was about 10 months old was “Shoot that ball” while he was playing a ball on his play pen. I was really amaze when I heard that, unfortunately he cannot say it again when I asked him to do so( hahaha…)

As a baby, CJ are really fonds of balls. He doesn’t like any other toy but only a ball. Everytime, we passes by a store whether in a mall or even just a sari sari store he will immediately point his fingers to the ball and we are oblige to buy that ball otherwise he will cry out loud and turn into purple.(he actually has history of turning into purple color when he cried too much) In fact, his collection of balls consist of 2 big baskets.

When CJ was a toddler, he always show his “ala-Michal Jordan” moves by shooting the ball with tongue out and saying “Vergel Menenet” (his name for Vergel Meneses)

He was 12 years old and in Grade Six when his first basketball break came.He tried out for Pitogo Inter-Barangay Mosquito Division and was chosen to be part of the team. Since then, he joined several inter-colors & inter-zone league in Barangay Pitogo.

His 1st Inter Zone Experience at Barangay Pitogo

He was named as MVP and Mythical Player during Pateros Catholic School intramurals. He received medals and certificates for these achievements.

He also played inter zone for Barangay Rizal.

When he transferred to Pitogo High School, he tried out for school varsity and luckily was chosen.

He became varsity player for Pitogo High School 

His dreams to be part of Pembo Elite Circle of Athlete and Sports otherwise known as PECAS came true last May 2012.He became part of All star game where his team was proclaimed Champion. Presently, he undergo training for the Pembo Inter Barangay Kids Division.

With so many milestone in his basketball career at the age of  16,  his dreams to become a successful NBA star is becoming visible...what about seeing him playing for UAAP or NCAA in 2 to 3 years? well...let us wait and see!

Jan Michael...an artist, a comedian in the making

I remembered when I was still carrying Jan Michael inside my womb, I was fascinated by the story of Dr. Jose Rizal..his childhood...his love life....his life. Wishing and hoping that he will reincarnate as my baby and become my son. Lo and Behold! when Jan Michael was born, he manifested the childhood story of Dr. Jose Rizal. I remembered before ..when he was learning to walk and fell, it was always his head that was hit first.Why? because his head is heavier and bigger than his body. As a matter of fact, he has two scars on his forehead that will remind him of what had happened when he was a child

                                                                   In this picture, the scar seems to be a keloid

According to the old folks, having a big head would mean "bright", "smart" or "intelligent"...look at FVR, Marcos and GMA....yes, they are Presidents with "big head"

                                                                                  JM when he was 6 mos. old



His face demonstrate his kindness



As he grow up...he demonstrated already an artist type attitude. mysterious, quiet and curious. He usually spent time in his own world.He loves to play alone until he fell asleep. He was the type of a child who sleeps anywhere, anytime...as long as he felt like sleeping, even if he was walking...he will sleep right there and then. Actually, he is the kindest baby I had.I never had a problem in taking care of him. He is sweet and a mommy's boy(maybe because he was breastfed).Among my children he was the only one who will cry when I go to the office. It really broke my heart when I had to leave him with my in laws because I need to work.When JM learned to write, we discovered that he has a talent for drawing. As a matter of fact he already competed for inter-school drawing contest. If you want to see his collections, just look at all his notebooks and you will see on every page his materpiece....

                                                         

See how he makes fun of his face

Now that he is already 12 years old, he already transformed from quiet type to a comedian type. His brand of humor will really make you fall from your chair and will make you laugh as if there is no tomorrow. He has a quick mind and can give a punch line impromptu. 

Ok, let's wait for how many more years...I can guarantee that my JM will replace the likes of Michael V and even Vice Ganda.

Pipay...Philippines next top model

Pipay, my unica hija is the Philippines' next top model! well, i just hope we are in America..so that she can be America's next top model..Anyway, she really loves camera.... As early as 1 year old, she knows already to pose...find her best angle.....and project a good smile and a killer look. I remembered that the best way to made her stop crying when she had a tantrums was by placing a morrior in front or her or show her the camera. She doesnt want to look ugly or be shot in a bad pose.

                                                                   Pipay @ 2 yrs. old


                                                                Pipay @ 3 years old

Pipay @ 4 yrs. old

  Pipay @ 5 years old

Pipay @ 6 years old

Pipay @ 7 years old

Pipay @ 8 years old

Pipay @ 9 years old

As you see..in Pipay's 9 years of existence she really loves to be captured by camera. Well, with long legs and slim body I am very sure that she can make it to the ramp and become a cover of posh magazines.





Baby Wacky...the future basketball superstar!

Joaquin Danilo Varias, popularly known to my family, friends and neighbors as "Baby Wacky" is my fourth baby, my third son and my youngest child.As early as 7 months old he already knows how to hold the ball properly using just one hand. Whoah! he is James Yap in the making isnt it? Move over Baby James ! Actually when he was given to me by the nurse after his birth, the first thing I noticed is that he has a big hands. Not just big but wide. LOL! Anyway, here are the proofs that he is a basketball icon in the making

See..how he holds the ball?

                                                           Trying to shoot the ball...

                                                               Projecting like a pro....

Ok just wait for the next 20 years and you will see Baby Wacky playing in the hardcore....Well! I just hope that his fans wont call him Baby Wacky anymore.

What is blogging?

You can also rave for your good finds and favorite things to do. By doing this, you are not only influencing others to have the same interests as yours but you are also promoting and advertising a certain products or activity. Dont you know that the best way to advertise the product is through word of mouth. I actually heard it many times in the networking company I joined with. But honestly, your word of mouth is very powerful....once you passed it to another and that other person advertise the same through word of mouth...then the power doubles...and it does not end there since that person will advertise it to other person until it become so powerful than the power of Superman,Batman,Spiderman combined.

As  you see, blogging can be your bestfriend. Your BFF. You can say anything to her. You can meet a lot of friends through her. You can also earn through her (do not hurry! I will blog about it next time.I got a lot of tips from other friends how to do it. So be excited!). Hey did I already called blogging "her" as if blog is a person...hahaha. But wait...what about giving my blog a name? any suggestion friends??

My own definition of blogging is that it is an act of writing about anything that involves YOU. In this era, it can be called technodiary (Hey! do not research for the word, I just named it myself)Blogging can be your outlet if you want to rant about your disapointments and can be your venue to vent your anger about someone else.(I think it would be better than telling it to someone else because it may be misinterpreted when passed by one mouth to another and may cause a fight and even a war(oh no!).Just make sure that you give your enemy a petname(can be bruha, bruhilda, butiki, tarsier and anything just to address her or him)Do not give the full name or else you may be sue (unless you want free board and lodging at Muntinlupa..LOL)