Rachel turns 1

The last 12 months were probably the best months I ever had to have Rachel in my life and witnessing her being swaddled, sitting up, doing push ups, crawling, standing and making 2 steps independently. In the midst of such joys, there were of course pain, hair loss, tears, frustration, bordem, sleepless nights and countless other discomforts.

Despite slow in weight gain, she is a healthy and chatty toddler. With unfamiliar people or environment, she tend to be quieter though, which is what she portrayed as in her 1st birthday party on 10-10-10.

So excited with all the balloons high in the ceiling and doting grandma carrying her, no crowd yet.

Rachel's birthday cupcakes from The Patissier!


The cheering team making Rachel smile for the photos

With Daddy & Mummy

With Godpa Sebastian and Godma Shan Shan

With Godmi Pingnee

Family shot on Rachel's actual Birthday 20 Oct 10

Mummy posing with birthday girl while she tries to scrub her back with a toothbrush (she learnt it from video 'Baby Signing Time')

Can't wait to open the presents

(Toy) Car from Daddy & Mummy

Private birthday lunch with Godmi on 23 Oct 10 - Hot Tomato @ 313