Laughter is the best medicine. Just sharing this cute short comic by hubby that makes me laugh out loud.Isnt it cute?Afterall its always good to start a year with a smile on your face Forget about the past…just smile

Terrible twos, here we come!

Children grow up too fast. One day I was folding Raisa’s T-shirt the size of my hand and the next thing i know…she’s playing with the same T-shirt and put it on her favorite Minnie Mouse doll!!LOL!! She’s a big girl now and that’s why it’s so important for me to commemorate every different steps of her life’s path.

I’ve always wanted to host a Vintage Circus Party so I did! This is not an episode of Super Sweet 16 Party so I kept it on minimal budget.We did it at home and most works were done by me,myself and I (we can’t afford to hire a party planner)

Oh boy..this is going to be a long entry so please bear with me.

It took me almost 2 months to plan just about everything. Yeah, It was a hard work but I enjoyed doing it…anything for my loved ones!

#1 on my checklist was Raisa’s pre-Birthday photo shoot for her invitation, backdrop, welcome signage etc. Raisa was lucky when a close friend of mine had just launched a photography studio called Mytoddlerphotos.com(MTP). It was a great and fun experience for us! MTP did a fantastic job and trust me their charges are way below market price…so worth it!!http://mytoddlerphotos.com

Raisa Pre-Bday Album http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150306533689426.341022.664259425&type=1&l=03b91aef94

Next on my checklist was to get the vintage circus props for the candy table. The search began with me going to the high-end party shop but the funny part was I ended up getting myself the clown wood claw at a hardware shop in Jusco AU2 for only RM2 each!!Soooo Cool !!El cheapo!!

Arent they pretty?

For Creative Works & Prints, I once again appointed Creative Genius Printable http://creativegeniusprints.com They did a great job for Raisa’s first birthday so I know I can never go wrong with them! It does worth the money spend!

This fantastic Siti Raisa Imani (SRI) Two Ring Circus Cake is made by http://rizqcakes.blogspot.com/ Delish and not too sweet!A Perfect cake for toddlers!

To me a birthday party is not just about the kids,it’s for the parents too so i made this plastic container with Raisa Thank You Label as a doorgift for both kids and parents. I did this all by myself…spend almost two nights on this. It’s a candy container to load the free flow candies at the party!!

#6 on my checklist is the FUN time=Toys toys and toys…by recommendations’ from a friend, Playlend.com offers the best selection of toys rental…the cheapest so far in town.http://playlend.com/ I got the  inflatable, the pony arcade and the Choo Choo train!!It was a blast!!The kids had so much fun!!

#7 the menu. Food and the big top by http://alhudacatering.com/ Check out my simple high tea menu.

1. Fried Macaroni

2. Singapore Mee Hoon

3. Mini Hot Dog

4. Nuggets

5. Fruit Tartlet

6. Chocolate Marble Jelly

7. Polka Doll Red Velvet Cupcakes (by Vintage Veen)

8. Coffee, Tea and Cordial drinks.

I hope this will help you in planning your kids next birthday party.

For those who attended Raisa’s party,we hope it was a memorable one. Thank you for making it a special day for our daughter, Raisa. 

Thank you hubby for your endless love and support!

Thank you MTP &  Raz (the officical photographer for Raisa’s Birthday Party) http://raziffyusof.wordpress.com/ for the PICTURES PERFECT !!

Raisa Vintage Circus Photo Album Part 1: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150355451729426.351172.664259425&type=1&l=eea3bdd147

Raisa Vintage Circus Photo Album Part 2:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150355637824426.351213.664259425&type=1&l=0d5666516d

Lastly….

” All good things come from God, and the bad things come from my own flaws and shortcoming”

XOXO,

Iza

I’m Back! I hope time will be kind enough to allow me to write again. I miss blogging…really do!Lots of things has happened during my absence of blogging.Lots of joys..lots of tears…that has inspired me to be who I am today.

Although it’s almost time to close the book since its year end…I hope its still not too late for me to share my ups and down with you.

Till then.

XOXO,Iza