Three Generations of First Ladies!

I wanted to do something extra special for my mom this year. As a belated Mother's Day and pre-Aidilfitri 2014 gift for her, I arranged for a special photography session two weeks ago (on July, 8, 2014) for just the three of us - my mom, my baby girl and myself. 

After all, we are three generations of "first ladies" in our family!!! My mom is the eldest in her family; I'm an only child; and my first born, Keira Eliza Lee.

The photography package I bought from Groupon was very reasonable. But of course, there's a marketing strategy and gimmick to it. Cheap to take (less than RM100, inclusive of makeup for the adults), but if you want the whole set of photos, you have to top up with their available packages (over RM900 in total!). 

And pay, I did! Cos I thought it was worth every ringgit! I took the album + big wall-hanging framed photo + smaller printouts. And that allowed for me to keep ALL the photos taken.

And most importantly, I knew it would make my mom very, very happy :) Plus, if every photo taken of was to perfection, wouldn't you want to keep them all too??? All 100+ of them!!!

Here's a preview of the photos taken:

  

  

  

   

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

  

I truly salute the lady photographer who was assigned to take our photos, she was just fantastic with Keira, who's about 14 months to date, and we had perfect portraits of her and the three of us to savor. Even the candid shots of her were simply PERFECT!!!

Deep in my heart, I really, really, really wished my "Dadi" (grandmother) was still alive to join us for the session (she would have qualified too as she was the first daughter in her family of 20 siblings) - but I know she's always has and always will be with us, in spirit. Smiling as she looks down upon us, and see her generations grow... Amin.

Keira's First Passport Photo

We're planning our first overseas trip to Hong Kong with Keira to visit relatives (my late-father's family). In order for that to happen, we have to get Keira her passport.

Earlier today, we went to the Penang Immigration Office to get her passport done. Of course that means that she would have to take her first passport photo.

At 1 year old, she's such a pro - don't you agree? The entire process only took less that a minute and we had the perfect pose. The photographer at the photo shop opposite the immigration office was truly impressed by her posture and professionalism. He said it's usually a battle to get a 1 year old photographed for the first time. Haha, good thing she has had practice and loves the camera so "lights, camera, action" is nothing new for her!

Keira Turns 1!

Birthdays have always held a special place in my heart. 

Today - May 28, 2014 is super special as not only is it the date that our little princess officially turns 1 year old, it also marks Kevin and my first year as parents - the celebration of the day we became mommy and daddy to our own magical creation. The best day of our lives and the one day that change everything for us, forever (for the better, too!). 

We didn't have anything big planned for her today (since it is a week day) except for a special homemade cake, baked by the best aunt chef I know (thank you, Makcik Jah!), and a happy birthday singalong with just the few of us at the stroke of midnight :) It was enough to spark her excitement!

Of course, we also have an ultra special "royal party" planned for our little princess this coming weekend and we can't wait to celebrate it with close friends and family. 

In the words of Barney Stinson, the party will be LEGEN wait-for-it DARY!!!