HAYLEY the Mighty FOUR

April 17, 2011 - A day before she turns Four, the family together with friends and relatives celebrated Hayley's birthday at the ABCD Stars Convention Center - Pool Area.

ABCD Stars Pool Area

Giving in to the celebrants' request, the venue obviously has a pool and themed "Little Mermaid". The tarpaulin and the cake are the only ones with Little Mermaid theme. The give-aways and toot bags are just plain kiddie stuff.

this years' cake is from Mix & Magic

Unlike last year, the party did not have any Parlor Games, the kids are very busy swimming that they did not even care to pause and look for other things to do beside to swim. The only time they got out of the water is when they were asked to join Hayley blow her cake and sing a birthday song for her. Then, its CHOWTIME for everyone.

Hayley's 4th Birthday Party is less exhausting. We even had time to make Give-Away Doll serves as a remembrance for those who joined Hayley as she turned Four. 

To those who celebrated with us, thank you for coming.

Hayley's Thank you: TO EVERYONE WHO SENT HER GIFTS! She enjoys all of it!

Our prayer is for our Little Hayley to appreciate the people that surrounds her and make use wisely of the blessings she enjoy greatly.


Here are more pictures from the party!

some of the party goers

MAMA LET ME SWIM

This is the nth entry for Hayley's Box where Hayley is either on a beach or a pool!


There are two kinds of kids. Does who are afraid of water and those who you cannot take away from the seashore or a pool once you put them near any of it. 


There is nothing wrong in loving the waters. Do not be so stiff if your children ask you to go swimming with them. Take time to play and enjoy the waters with them. That way, you are teaching your  child to love the waters and learn to swim faster. But do not be too complacent. Make sure to look after them. Give them enough space to learn but still keep your eyes on them. 

Watching from afar

On the other hand, if your kids are not at ease with the waters, do not force them to go in the water right away. Let them feel the sand on their feet first. Allow them to just be on the sidelines while the other kids are enjoying the waves. WAIT. Wait till they tell you that they wanted to get in to the water. That way, you will not scare the kid.You do not want crying babies while you are on the beach right?

Testing the waters

HAYLEY went to VILLAREAL RESORT

Last Thursday, Hayley and I had the chance to go to a 45-minute ride away from General Santos City resort named Villa Real! If you happen to go to and fro Gensan and Davao from time to time, I am sure you know where this resort is located. 

Far from the hustle and bustle of a busy Metro, Villa Real Resort is located in the hills of Malungon, Sarangani Province. With two large swimming pool, numbers of open cottages and rooms to stay, the place is availably  good venue for group retreat or other functions that you need complete focus.

Going away from the stressful city,

Villa Real Resort is a nice place 

to reflect and be one with nature, 

as you appreciate life at its simplest form.