Rani-2D2...Kenny Baker Eat Yer Heart Out

Ninang Cassondra took Rani for a ride in the R2D2 toybox. Rani LOVED it!

Last weekend, Granny and Grandpa came up to visit Rani, and we all had a good time.

Rani listened attentively to Grandpa's stories, even breaking into applause on occasion.

They even had a face-making competiton. Grandpa's greater experience helped him overcome the novice, though she'll likely demand a rematch.

When Granpa had to give Rani her "goodbye neck sugar", she was sooooo sad to see him and Granny leave.

As part of our Spring cleaning, Rani helped us put away some of her older toys.

After returning home from the Philippines, we had a lot of laundry to do. Rani dug down to the bottom of the hamper to help us out.

Ice Cream.....Ummmmmmm

While we were visiting the Philippines, Rani tried her first ice cream.

The taste, temperature and texture did not please her, at least not initially.

But she did go back for more.

Happy Birthday!!!

Here are the pictures from Rani's birthday party, which was held at a Jollibee restaurant. A great time was had by all, as you will see, below.

While she fought getting into it, Rani really liked her pretty Chinese birthday dress. She wasn't too sure about the shoes, though.

Rani enjoyed Jollibee's performance, and she even tried to steal the buttons off his coat.

Ate Eia was scared of Jollibee, and, deciding that discretion was the better part of valor, she hid under the table.

Daddy and Kuya Matt hanging out at the party.

Tita Kaye has her breath taken away by Rani's birthday festivities.

From atop her throne, Veronica watches the games staged for her pleasure.

Rani enjoyed being the center of attention.

Happy Birthday! The characters on the cake are as popular in the Philppines as Ronald McDonald, the Hamburglar, and Grimace are in the States.

Gwapo!

Kuya Matt, at Rani's party. He's ready for the hills of Tennessee with those overalls.

Nice Hat, Mama!

Hey Mama, love the hat!

Mykah and Che at Rani's Jollibee Birthday party.

Baby Rani with two of Mama's best friends, Neri (holding the birthday girl) and Aileen. Rani is looking forward to seeing Ninang Neri this Summer when she's doing her residency in NYC.

Dr Ninang Neri

Another of Rani with Ninang Neri.

Ate Mykah, aka "The Destructor"

Ate Eia loves Baby Rani.

Ate Eia standing guard over the playpen.

Mommy, Daddy, and Rani in the living room.

Mama, Tita Yeya holding Rani, Tita Kay, and Ate Eia in stripes, all excited to say "Tapus na" about the baptism.

Another picture of the Baptism. As you can see, the February weather is lovely.

Here's Veronica with her Tita Tin-Tin.