LALALOOPSY SURPRISE!

One can never be too old for a children's party. 

I HEART HALLOWEEN KIDDIE COSTUMES

Ever year, I look forward to Halloween.

Aren't kids in costume the cutest ever? Thanks to pinterest, I've collected the Cuuuuuutest Cooooolest Kiddie costumes I can find. If your kid doesn't know what to wear yet...get creative and imagine the endless possibilities.

These are my favorites :)

This  cuddly baby shark can bite me all he wants!

Hoot-hoot...little owl.

The prettiest peacock ever.

This black kitty cat can't bring me bad luck.

Another cutie fowl.

Mini Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's

Little Red Riding Hood

Queen of Hearts...lovely!

Have a SPOOK-tacular and a BOO-tiful Hallow's Eve y'all! 

BAHAY KUBO

Aaaawww! Cute beyond words!

"Bahay Kubo" is a tagalog song and hearing it being sung by a foreign kid is simply adorable!

 * Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut is a traditional native house, recognized as the national home in the Philippines made from bamboo, palm and other natural plant in the country.

SUPERSTAR

I know it has been ages. My apologies.

This would be my first blog for 2011.

Just haven't been inspired enough lately. Haven't thought of something worth sharing that has to do with kids until today...when I saw this video.

I love the fact that she is "Pinay". I love the way she sang it. Very simple and yet compelling.  I love the song and the meaning of the song. And yes, I love Lady Gaga too.

I think every child should feel this way.

"We are all born Superstars!"

PROUD ASHTI

My niece Jersey fondly calls me "Ashti" (our pauso lingo for Aunt).

She's turning 5 in a few weeks (she has the same birthday with my hubby). When I asked her what gift she wants for her birthday, I was taken aback when she said "No gifts!" with conviction in her voice. (Duh?) And I was left more dumbfounded when she said "because I will give it to the street children" (Heart melts!).

I've been hearing about that plan from my sister, but hearing it from my niece like that struck me in an amazing way. She has no animosity at all about not receiving gifts and not having a fancy party. She is actually excited about the idea and couldn't wait for the day to finally come.Wow! She makes me so proud...even more than I already am.

More proud moments:

Her pictures were used in "The Picture Company" print ads

   She modeled twice for HIPP magazine

                                    




* (She also appeared in TV commercials for KFC and Anlene)

Advance Happy Birthday Jersey girl!


"You're my honey bunch sugarplum pumpy humpy-humpkin, you're my sweety pie
 You're my cuppycake, gumdrops, snickum-sprickums you're the apple of my eye
 And I love you so and I want you to know that I'll always be right here
 And I love to sing this song to you because you are so dear"

      XOXO,
     Ashti Blue