We Are Back From UAE

We spent Rania's 4th Birthday in UAE (United Arab Emirates). This is also a surprised vacation from Abdul since we are ban to travel this year hehehe.
It is my 3rd time to visit the country. The last time we were here was 2007, and I was really surprised how the country has changed tremendously ~ In a very positive way.
They have a well constructed roads and highways, beautiful infrastructures, nice landscapes and a well designed metro within the city of Dubai. I didn't see all of these the last time we were there, that is why it is really impressive to see how the country has bloomed and progress over a little less than 4 years or so.
The main purpose of the trip is to treat Rania for her birthday. Abdul wanted to bring her to "Wild Wadi" (A water park) so she would enjoy and have fun because she loves being in the water. The second reason for this trip is to visit the Chatime (A shop offering Flavored Teas originally from Taiwan but has branches all over the world including the Philippines) I got addicted to their Pearl Milk Tea when I was in the Philippines. And so, when I found out that they have opened in UAE I didn't miss the opportunity to visit them and have my all time fave Pearl Milk Tea *smile*
We stayed in Sharjah for me to have an easy access to Chatime hehehe (sweet hubby)  but during the day (after having milk tea) we drive to Dubai. It isn't too far from Sharjah, about 30 mins drive or less without traffic.
For now, here is the photo of the (current) tallest building in world...THE BURJ KHALIFA in DUBAI.

Fun! Fun! Friday!!!

A Fun! Fun! Friday!!!

My cousin invited us over so Rania can have the much awaited dip in the pool. 

It was indeed a fun Friday afternoon. 

I brought Pancit Palabok (cooked by yours truly) plus my homebaked Carrot Cupcake.

Advance Birthday Celebration for me hehehe

Thank you Ate Ivy for the invite! Til next time!

Mother's Day Dinner

Planet Hollywood Riyadh

As a Mother's Day treat, we dined at Planet Hollywood. It is our first time to eat here although we've been wanting to try it many times when they were still in AL Mamlakah (Kingdom Mall). ANyhow, we finally made it this time.  The food that we ordered were all good. Great service from the staff! (Pinoys of course) And the prices are reasonable.

 

On Going Promo

 Family Photos:

 As you can see at the back of Rania, I used my Louis Vuitton Trevi instead of my Speedy Multicoloure. Sudden change of mind hehehe

Planet Hollywood~ Riyadh
Located Between Exit 6 and 7

Hamleys Toy Shop

 The most expensive plastic balloons I've seen 

SAR99.00 = USD26.00

 Splashy Saurus

 Bath time will be more fun with these singing seals

Leila's Ladybug Party ~ Part II

LABOR OF LOVE..This is how I want to describe my DIY dessert buffet. It was tiring and physically draining to prepare and bake all these but when I saw the finished product and the inspiring comments from our guests, I can say it was really all worth it! They all loved the desserts!!! 

Dessert Buffet

 Toffee Bars

 Banana Almond Muffin

 Cream Cheese Brownies

 French Macaron

 Banana & Strawberry Trifle

 Tartlets

 Cream Puffs

 Mini New York Cheesecake

 Coconut Macaroons

Cake Pops

 We got Pizzas from Pizza Hut

 and Jollibee! yipeeeeeeee!

Leila's Ladybug Party Details

We had Leila's 1st birthday party last Friday (20 April) and it was a blast! We all enjoyed every minute of it. The hosts and the mascot both did a great job *clap! clap*
So, here are the details from Leila's Ladybug Birthday Party.

Simple Ladybug Party Invitation (DIY)

Beautiful and Delicious Cake/Cupcakes from Munch Bakery
I made the design myself

Our Dining Room Turned Into A Party Area

(All decorations ae made by yours truly with the help of my cousin and a friend)

I Call this Leila's Corner. This is a small bar/nook converted into a Sweet Treat Area for Kids and Kids at heart. We have Cotton Candy, Mallow Pops and Popcorn. Next to it is the Face Painting Area.

The Blackboard is from IKEA.

Party Favor for Kids (DIY)

Personalized Cookie Pop (DIY)

Party Favor for Adults ~ Ladybug Sugar Cookies

Personalized Water Bottles (DIY)

Tissue Pom Poms (DIY)

I used Paper Flowers and Wooden Letters to decorate the wall of our 2nd living room

DIY Birthday Banner

This was place at the entrance from the main living room.

I bought the twigs and added the designs afterwards. I also put Leila's photos.

We bought the Red, White and Black Balloons and just inflated it. The Balloon Sticks that we used are from Rania's previous party.

Prizes!!!