Morning Walk

After my morning prayer and breakfast, Azarie and I went for a walk in our neighborhood today and I feel amazing! I bet Azarie enjoyed it, too :) We used to just stay in the house in the mornings while Azarie gets bored and I try all sorts of things to keep her occupied and at the same time do my household chores. You can just imagine how crazy it gets. But after our walk, Azarie didn't get fussy and she fell asleep in a breeze. Hopefully after this newly discovered morning routine, things will be easier ;)




it's wonderful to breathe the morning air

Thank You, Lord for giving us this great time to exercise and have fun doing it. We pray it will be a morning ritual for us so we can nourish our body. Amen.

Azarie is 145 days old

I am writing this post because I want to make it a habit to blog daily. That's an advice I got from a blogger in one of his posts. I have another blog so right now my mind is really a blank. So I will just share a picture of Azarie's first morning nap for the day.

she has grown up so much!

Thank you Lord for Azarie. She is such a precious blessing. May You always bless her to be full of love for You and for others. Amen.

Vancouver Parks

We love going to parks. A few weeks ago, we visited a couple of parks in Vancouver and we were so glad they were just about 10 minutes away from our place. Spending time in the park is our ideal family time. :)

we are excited when azarie will be big enough to play in the parks

a beautiful view at Queen Elizabeth Park

Thank You, Lord for letting us spend time in the majesty of Your creation. May we be able to show Azarie how to enjoy and take care of all the things You made. Amen.

Instagrammed

I have been taking a lot of pictures of Azarie. I am sharing below my favorites after I "instagrammed" them ;)

family time at Forsyth park, Savannah

farid & azarie on a swing

not sleeping much but waking up to Azarie's smiles is worth it

Thank You, Lord for precious moments like above. Amen.

Azarie's New Toy

Last night we bought Azarie an exersaucer! I found it in Craigslist for only $40. The retail price sells for $149 so we got a great deal. Azarie doesn't stay long in it because I think she' still too tiny and  is not comfortable in it. I think she also gets frustrated because she is at that stage now where she wants to put everything in her mouth but the toys in the exersaucer are fixed.

my happy  baby

Thank you, Lord for providing us with toys to play with. We pray that these toys will help Azarie develop better, especially to the person you want her to be. Amen..

Azarie in the Morning

Azarie usually wakes up at around 7:30 AM and as much as I would still like to sleep beyond that, I have to be awake, too or else she would be kicking me a lot. :)  I enjoy waking up early with her, though because she always gives me her big and happy smile which is brighter than the sunshine.

early in the morning at the living room after waking up


Thank You Lord for the Azarie's smiles :) May You bless her with happy smiles always and may she share these smiles to others. Amen.

A day at Granville

We went to Granville Island today. The weather was a bit chilly so we didn't really get to walk around the area much. Plus Farid didn't eat his lunch because he didn't like what he ordered. :(
The place was just 15 minutes from our house but with traffic and stop signs, it probably took us 30 minutes to get there. The place was also quite crowded. Of course that is what they call the city life. I actually was looking forward to going back  to our home after the trip. Even though my husband was the one driving, I felt his stress about the driving in the city.

Azarie in the crowd

Thank You God for letting us spend our weekend exploring the city and seeing the  busyness of it all. May You bless us in our city life adventures. Amen. 

Rolling Over...almost

Azarie is getting stronger when it comes to rolling. I placed her on her tummy today and she just rolled over  to her back. :) A new milestone like this always delights me, although it makes me think she is growing up too fast!

Tummy time on the mat

Thank You, Lord for Azarie's active body. May You continue to bless her with good health. Amen. 

Azarie at Lunch

I was gonna go back to the old pattern of my posts wherein I write the day and then the date for each entry. However , due to my long absence, when I was counting the days from January until today, I just got lost. :(
But anyway, today I wanna share how we let Azarie sit on her chair and join us during mealtimes on the dining table. She is not eating solids yet but I simply want her to get used to eating meals together as a family. As they say, a family that eats together, stays together. :) And yes, hopefully we will also pray together when Farid becomes Catholic.

Azarie might soon be ready to eat solids :)

Thank you Lord for the food on our table. I pray that these foods will nourish our bodies as well as our minds and souls. I pray for people who have nothing to eat that you may provide for them. May you make us a channel to help them, too. Amen. 

Azarie at 4 months

So yes I am back to blogging. I surely have a lot of catching up to do. We finally moved to Canada, that's why the absence of daily posts. And I am just writing this post to say Azarie is 4 months old today. :) how time flies!!!  I will be back to daily blogging again about the days missed and what we are upto here in beautiful Vancouver.

I'm growing up too fast!!!!

Thank you Lord for each precious day with our baby. Everyday I offer her as Yours. Amen. 

Day 43-44: A video and more

Day 43: (01.22.13)
So on this day, I forgot to take pictures again. I was gonna upload a video but a message popped up saying there was an error and the video can't be uploaded. Oh well....

Day 44: (01.23.13)
On this day, we went to visit my OB-GYN, Dr. Carmela Pettigrew. She said I was doing good and can resume normal activities. So that means, I can now seriously do some brisk walking/jogging. I need to lose at least 30 lbs! haha

Azie's different after bath looks :)

Azarie with her headband

Azarie with Dr. Pettigrew

Azarie at Honda

Thank You, Lord for my good health. Thank You for the accomplished tasks on this day. Amen.

Day 40-42: 3 Eventful Days

Day 40: (01.19.13)
We kind of had a late celebration for Azarie's 1month-day today. We went to the city and walked around the city market for awhile. Then we discovered our favorite pizza place so far, Hot & Delicious Pizza right across the Paula Deen restaurant. Their beef pepporini pizza is amazing! Yummy!

Azie at 40 days old with her baby cap :)

1 slice of pizza for 1month old Azarie ;)

By the way, which is a nicer nickname...Zari or Azie? Hmmmm....

Day 41: (01.20.13)
Today was really nice! First, we went to the beach and hang up our hammocks to relax and just enjoy the serenity in the midst of nature.                                                                                                                      

hubby with Azie on their hammock

yours truly on my hammock :)

Then we went again to the nth time at Forsyth park and laid down our hammocks on the grass. We sat for about an hour just watching people, eating pizza (again), and taking pictures :) The weather was beautiful and people were taking advantage of it by hanging out at the park.

i've always imagined sitting on the grass at Forsyth Park and just people watching

a "dreamy" themed family portrait

just the 3 of us

Day 42: (01.21.13)

Today the image of Our Lady of Fatima is to be taken and transferred to another home. We were truly blessed during her stay at the home. I will be lifting up my family to her for her guidance and grace.

thank you so much Blessed Mother for your loving presence

Azarie dressed up for the night :)

Thank You, Lord for the experiences we had these past 3 days. Most of all thank You for giving us Your mother to be our mother, too. Amen.

Day 34-39: Quite a Productive Week

Day 34: (01.13.13)
 I really can't remember specific things we did today but I surely took pictures to give me clues.

Got milk? :)

Azarie likes her bath

Day 35: (01.14.13)
Just tinkering with my iphone and came up with the picture collage below.

 

which is your favorite?

Day 36: (01.15.13)
Last night the image of our Lady of Fatima was brought to our home. I am really happy she has come to visit us. 

Azarie with the Blessed Mother Mary

Day 37: (01.16.13)
Today Azarie just stayed at home.

look how she supports herself!

Day 38: (01.17.13)
We brought Azarie to the post office to apply for her passport.

it's not easy being a baby model :P

strike a pose!

Day 39: (01.18.13)
Azarie has been acting kind of fussy today. But found out music soothes her! Yeyy!

sleeping...for now!

crying her heart out until music, swaddle, and paci were in place

Thank You, Lord for blessing us again this week. May You continue to bless us always. We love you so much! Amen.

Day 33: At the Docks

Day 33: (01.12.13)
We went to the docks today and had a nice breath of fresh sea air. :)

caught a little bit of the sunset

"do i look cute or what?"

Thank You, Lord for this beautiful day! Amen.

Day 24-32: Busy Week

Day 24: (01.03.13)
I think I forgot to take pictures on this day :( But we sure took lots yesterday when we went to a nearby trail.

always nice to take a stroll

Azarie slept all throughout the walk

we also walked along the streets of savannah

ended the day at a mexican restaurant

Day 25: (01.04.13)
Today we went for another stroll at Forsyth Park. It was only a short stroll because it was kind of chilly.

admiring historical houses around the area

Hubby and Azarie catching some sun on the stage :)

Day 26: (01.05.13)
Azarie got to meet my friends today.

with good friend, Wen

with Rachel and Leira

Day 27: (01.06.13)
We went out to CrabShack for lunch with more friends.

yummy food all gone!

Azarie is one happy baby :)

Day 28: (01.07.13)
No pictures again but only a video showing azarie extending her back while lying prone on her Babba's chest. We think she is growing up too fast. :)

Day 29: (01.08.13)
Hmmm, no pictures again. Just probably enjoying my time with Azarie a lot!

Day 30: (01.09.13)
I took a pic of Azarie's birthmark! We also went to a trail by the sea :)

according to the web, it means great intellectual ability ;)

it was a good trail but too bumpy for Azarie

We just took turns staying with Azarie

Day 31: (01.10.13)
Azarie is one month old today!!!

one of Azarie's cutest pic :)

visited by my boss and with good news that we don't have to transfer

Day 32: (01.11.13)
We explored more of Savannah today and discovered interesting little shops.

perhaps a British pub cafe behind me

just window shopping ;)

dinner at the mall and Azarie's very cute smile :)

Thank You, Lord for Azarie's blessings of being one month old. I am beyond words for the gratefulness because of Azarie. I pray that You may always continue to bless her with good health and kindness of heart. Be with her always. In Jesus' name. Amen.