THE Birthday Bash

Sadia's officially One today! Yippee!!!

Oh happy, happy day! Not a day goes by without our sincerest gratitude to Him.

Our Flowerpot has crossed the One-Year mark. Sadia means flower (or 'Bunga' in Malay). Another meaning of Sadia that I've looked up is Lucky ('Bertuah'). Firjani, according to Ustaz Ismail Kamus' book on Beautiful Names for our offsprings, is 'Penawar Duka' (Cure for Sadness).

This cure for my sadness has indeed wondrous properties. Her smiles and laughs melt my heart. And her nonsensical babytalk conveys a affectionate longing to communicate with us.

Personality-wise, she has developed her own set of quirks - her individualistic, unique side - that at times we forget she is our child! She's like a mini-individual! (If that makes sense at all)

Her Special Day has its share of small hitches but overall the great company and food made the day a success! Sadia was especially contented being surrounded by kids and babies.

Thanks again for coming and for the pressies! (Ahem, hopefully there are plenty more gifts coming our way once we're back in Malaysia ;) )
The Homemade Cupcakes Cum Birthday Cake
Enjoying the Homemade Yummy Icing (Mommy Ijan, Irfan & Akila)
Fighting over the Balloon With Hamzah (Ju, Alia & Ling in the background)
Najo, hubby's Malaysian (Masters) colleague, enjoying the Laksa Sarawak
Sadia's quite chummy with Ling
Finally warming up to balloons
Sadia takes an instant liking to Irfan - likes to sit with him
10-month old Alia
18-month old Ann
The hefty 13kg 9-month old Hamzah (background Max'd (out)?)