Kurdt Draven's Lair

Beach....

2008-07-25T17:31:00.002+08:00

swimm....

Growing Boy

2008-07-09T14:56:00.002+08:00

Just some quick update... Above is Kurdt's latest picture.. He does look more like a toddler now.

Out of Updates

2008-01-31T14:22:00.004+08:00

Needless to say... Just view this link for any other updates for our kiddo...

Lil' Flash

2007-10-24T10:52:00.000+08:00

Halloween is fast approaching and this time me and my wife is excited in Lil' Kurdt's first trick-or-treat event. It's been roughly a month since the both of us have been engaged in checking any malls for any available decent costume for our kid. We both shared the same idea, having our kid wear anything but scary stuff. Alas, just this Monday together with her friend they were able to saw one that of The Flash. Of all the JL heroes I'm really fond of him so I immediately agreed with my wife when she decided to buy it.

Our kid has grown. Just look at the latest image below. Shhh.... This is not Kurdt, for now he shall be known as Lil' Flash.. the fastest kid in the metro.

12 Days and Counting

2007-10-16T06:49:00.000+08:00

There's nothing much to rant nowadays. Me and my wife just keeps counting the days till our little kid (much preferred since he shows signs of being an infant no more) celebrates his first year. Even though the party we scheduled is way out of what we plan it to be, I do hope that somehow everybody most importantly the kids and little Kurdt will take most of the time enjoying it. My wife's friend was kind enough to create the Online Invitation shown above, thanks Oue! So guess what? If your reading this, your invited :) Just bring your kid along. More kids, more fun isn't it.

The Little Boy is Growing Up

2007-10-09T10:20:00.000+08:00

This is the phrase I usually end up saying to myself. Every morning when I wake up, every time I went home and every second the boy makes funny faces. Yes indeed in his 11th month, he is not afraid of standing on his own. Though sometimes he fall to his rubber mattress, he just shut his eyes before falling and try standing back again. He loves ripping stickers, and is fond of grinning and making faces just to soothe our clouding emotions.

In exactly, 2 weeks and 5 days after this post he'll be celebrating his pre-birthday party. Of course since little Kurdt's birth date falls on a week day, we decided to choose the nearest Sunday to the exact date. And yes when we say pre-birthday there will always an exact date event, well for the three of us at least.

Below are some captured moments. It's up to you guys to decide if I'm not telling the truth on his growth :D

Kurdt's is now 10 months old

2007-08-31T09:50:00.000+08:00

10 months and still growing. Am just a proud parent for my 10 month old kiddo. Since his 9th month, he's been patiently learning to stand on his own, been attentive to whatever things we say, never forget to give us a warm smile when we greet him and even show much love every time we carry him around to see new places or let him play all day long.

This time around my wife insisted that instead of buying a cake for him, she'll just carry Kurdt around for a shopping spree. Well our budget in question that is, but what the heck little personal sacrifices ain't that hard just to see my little kid in his brightest mood. My wife's blog located via this link http://rafflenesha.blogspot.com really has much update than this site so I would urge you guys following Kurdt's growth to visit it too.

That's much for now i suppose. Hope to keep this site updated at least once a month ha.ha...

Steering steadily...

2007-08-22T17:20:00.001+08:00

I just love watching my little kiddo grow constantly. Might not even be close to any who claims they are the best dad this world has to offer. But then again negativity just doesn't suit this post :). The image below was taken while we are waiting for little Kurdt's Ninong Bok on the way to Cavite. He just loves being on the wheel. Soon baby, soon you'll be driving that on your own. But until that time comes, enjoy being a passenger first :)

8 more days and he will be celebrating his 10th month. 2 more months seems to be too close for comfort. I wish for everything for Kurdt's birthday. But as we always say, worst comes to worst Mama and Papa is always round here. We can have our own simple celebration.

Off to the Mountain Pass

2007-08-09T07:40:00.000+08:00

This out-of-town trip was long overdue. Kurdt's godfather Rommel(Bokyo) already asked for a spare weekend to celebrate his birthday with us in his hometown: Balanga, Bataan. Actually it's only part of the reason why he chose that place. He also wants his new car to feel the long-drive and stretch it's own engine. Of course, it's a good thing for our car too, to have a taste of the long-drive but of course petrol prices would be a problem. But then of course convenience for the rest of us takes over the price of the gasoline :) In preparation for other out-of-town trips, we journeyed atop Bataan's well known mountain Mt. Samat. A historical mark for all Filipinos, but what we enjoyed the most is the up-hill drive from it's base. I'm thankful, our car didn't even break a sweat.. ha.ha. But, honestly for a 13 year-old car to perform that good it's a big plus. Here's some of the photos from the peak of Mt. Samat.

Atop the cannon with mum.

The Bataan Cross atop the Mountain

Mt. Samat's mid-section taken inside the Cross

After, the mountain journey we traveled to a nearby resort. And guess who enjoyed the most? Of course the water lover (Kurdt). It's a good sign he now enjoys swimming and dipping into the pool. Now am thinking maybe after his 1st birthday we can enroll him to a swimming institute for Kids. Here's some lovely moments on the resort.

With Tito Rolo

Fun-times with Mum

With Dad off-the-pool

I've just updated Kurdt's gallery with more pictures taken from this trip. You may access it on the right navigation bar or just click this link.

Another Set of First for Kurdt

2007-07-30T19:03:00.000+08:00

An island sanctuary...

Almost 2 weeks has passed since little Kurdt enjoyed another first since his birth. Before his 9th month which is incidentally dated today, Kurdt together with his parents (my wife and I of course) traveled together to the island of Boracay. Now since my wife already explained much about the trip on her blog, the task that is left for me is to cite all of Kurdt's first:

First plane ride via Cebu Pacific Airbus...

Looking through the Plane's window

Off to Kalibo Airport with Mum

First Boracay get-away with Papa and Mama...

Smiling under the burning Sun

First late-night hang-out (bad parents tsk..)

Well rounded eyes ready to party :)

First serious pose reminiscent of Dad's Galera shot

Mum really is good in taking these kind of shots

The sands ain't hot dad, take of those slippers

First home away from home 4days 3nights stay

The villa

Good thing papa and mama loves out-of-town trips

First time to play and taste the white sands :(

These sands are so smooth don't ya think

Walking with such happiness

Let's pose some more mum :)

First time to enjoy wearing shades under the beaming sun

Mum I think that sunglass of yours will fit me.

First time to show surfing potential

Incoming...

First time disagreeing with Mama

Don't want to go home yet Mum

First time to really enjoy the beach and sunset

Sunset with Dad at Station 1

Sunset with Mum

First time to go home tired but with much happiness

Well that's all I can come up now i think. We arrived ahead of schedule to Manila, and was fetched by my kumpadre', mother and niece. Headed of to Dampa, Parañaque but that will be another story.

Learning To Drive

2007-06-13T19:07:00.000+08:00

Since, the time little Kurdt learned how to use both hands on holding his bottle my wife and I noticed that He loves turning the bottle as if it was a steering wheel. Although this might be a silly thought or something, my imagination flew 6 years ahead wherein Kurdt make his debut in his newly tweaked kart. Of course, with his proud mum and dad cheering all the way till he crossed the finish line. Well then now am beginning to think that this big of a dream is not that far to reach. Told myself most of the time that once this little boy's passion is driving I would not be an obstacle for him but a fuel to keep his passion burning. Again to early to tell so let's go back to what's in the present form. News flash my kiddo is on his way to his 8th month this end of June. Below are some of little Kurdt's driving form. Just look at how he concentrates on the steering wheel. Never letting go :) It's not just steady steering wheel handling he tries to make steering simple, rotating it in a steadfast manner. How cool! Please note that photos are just taken from the kiddie rides on a nearby mall. Maybe the next few years it will be in a circuit. Haha.

And what comes after driving you might ask? Of course a sumptuous dinner for my growing boy. Almost left the bowl empty during the entire course. He's really growing and am happy and thankful for the blessings.

Series of Events

2007-05-04T05:41:00.000+08:00

Several weeks has passed by without any updates on my little kiddo's blog. This is quite frustrating, lot of things occurred but not even one has been posted. Well anyway, guess I'll have to start one to get into doing another.

First stuff. Kurdt's development...

For a month he has been busy learning to roll sideways by himself. Trying his best to raise his head every time you call out his name. Thumb sucking is still there. More long hours of sleep, he tends to follow my own sleeping pattern. Sleep at 11pm then wake up 10am. Always love to swim on his tub after his morning bath. Perspires so much. Now knows how to do "close open" with full attentiveness. Enjoys playing by holding his cold feet up. Loves playing peek a boo. Hope i covered it all. Almost forgot, he love doing bubbles which until now keeps me and my wife intrigued were he learned it.

Next stuff. The 2nd Long Trip. Off to Baguio...

Maybe it's the heat or just plain thinking of having a short get away from all that's crowding our thoughts, my sister and I decided to travel to Baguio for our mum's birthday. Of course, this would mean less burden to my kiddo's afternoon nap due to the hot weather. Good thing our trip was planned ahead of schedule that we arrived Saturday morning to Philippines 'Summer Capital'. Since, it was still dawn when we arrived, we all felt the morning chill brought by the cold wind. Took some of kurdt's photo and below is a shot of him doing his behave look.

The plan was to arrive early for us to be able to visit famous landmarks in town. We stayed on a hotel near "Burnham Park". Still the same old place I said to myself but this time with the crowded streets due to enormous volume of motorized vehicles. Polluted might be, but not as much as Manila is what I can say. My boy didn't even bring out a sweat after wearing his new "woven" bonnet we bought at the park. I'm just delighted to see my boy growing up so handsome on his own way, I just hoped I can freeze time momentarily while looking at his happy face.

Pick-a-boo.
I just hope to finish updating his Photo Gallery within the day.

Last but not the least of the updates: Kurdt's 6th Month...

Every end of the month that is. Another month has passed and surely our little baby has grown steadily. Been thankful enough for this blessings, so we keep it as a rule that at least celebrate kurdt's new month even in a simple way. His mum bought him a little cake at Red Ribbon's for this month. Below are some of the moments captured. Whew, half a year already? Time flies.

First Out of Town

2007-04-12T07:13:00.000+08:00

A week has passed, the lingering happiness still settles in the back of my head. It surely will stay there for a long time, since it's the first time Kurdt was able to travel not just from Manila to Valenzuela. Together with my wife's relatives, off we go to Gapo's White Rock. It was actually my wife and her relative’s idea to spend a day in any resort within the Pampanga area. Good thing my wife's cousin did bring her van so little Kurdt's travel was a breeze. Kurdt even managed to sleep the whole travel time in her mum's loving arms.

Upon arrival we let Kurdt sleep until 8 in the morning to catch up with any additional rest he needed. Then, as soon as he woke up, we dressed him up to his swimming attire and headed towards the shore. As expected, at first he didn't like any of the following: stepping on the sand, getting wet, and being partly soaked in the sea. But then, every first moment does need time for learning prior to accepting and loving it.

Below are some of the photos taken:

Two of the Best things in my life

Look at the pose of Kurdt and his grandpa on the back. Priceless.

What's with this sunshine and floating device. I want to swim..

Learning to swim.

So this is salt water. Hmnn.

Let's go dive mum. Hiyaa...!

Day After Kurdt's 5th Month

2007-04-10T12:49:00.000+08:00

This post was long overdue. Due to the 5 day long work from home using a 38.4 kbps dial-up connection updating Kurdt's blog seems to be near impossible. As promised here are some of Kurdt's pictures a day after his 5th month. Please don't ask why even the photo's were delayed for a day.

The innocent don of the house

Give me my cake, mum!

Commanding his cousin's horse towards the big Tube

More to come. I hope so ;)

5th Month ?!?

2007-03-30T21:29:00.000+08:00

This day is my little bed space invader's 5th month. Woke up around 5am the same time my wife leaves for work. My little kiddo still sleeping tightly in his lola's room since 1am. Can remember I did sang him his birthday song before saying goodnight. It was past 9am that he woke up and take his usual routine of taking his morning meal. While he was drinking his milk holding his bottle trying not to let it slip his little hands, he yawns like crazy. Craving another stint of long sleep. But then, early morning routines doesn't last that long. 12 noon just passed by quickly and I need to get to work. Around this time K.D. will wake up and looks at me as if he wants to go with me to work but just can't. His 5th month just flew without me even witnessing Kurdt laying his eyes on his chocolate mousse that his mom just bought. Well that's the story of his 5th month birthday. I guess I'll just have to settle on his mom's pictures. Hope she took some today.

I'm now counting hours like crazy. Soon I'll be heading home.

On Wearing Pink

2007-03-21T16:31:00.000+08:00

We've revamped our every Saturday schedule on going to the park for little Kurdt's weekend trip. It's been about almost 3 weeks already that we made it a habit to visit his Lolo Mundo instead in Valenzuela as my wife and I know his grandfather misses him much. Just this Sunday, my wife, Kurdt and I woke up early and went straight to his lolo's place at around 7am. Luckily cab drivers aren't that much of a whiner during those time of the day and we were able to get a cab easily. Amidst my knowledge my wife brought along kurdt's gift to his girl cousin. Before noon time, my wife just dressed up kurdt with the dress we bought supposedly as a gift. And there goes the endless photo session.

Above is a recent shot and how funny it is that kurdt even tried to make a pose out of it. What a kid. After about 15mins of wearing the dress, my wife then change kurdt's shirt back on. This kid sure has some look of a girl but then again his a Boy alright :)

On Sleeping

2007-03-09T14:53:00.000+08:00

There's no better way to end the day than sleeping. Am just happy that little kurdt has finally tuned his body clock on resting. Although, some times just some times he apparently like to go all out with his little voice trying to brief you on what happened during his day before taking his usual sleep. It's just like story telling but as of now his words are too tough to decipher. Now for his favorite sleeping position? Well his more into sleeping sideways with his back either fronting me or his mum. Better way I guess, as he seems to perspire a lot even though the room temperature is quite low. But then if he likes to sleep, then sleeping he will be. It seems to be what infants like these days.

Farewell and We'll Miss you...

2007-02-28T18:59:00.000+08:00

You will be greatly missed Elsa "Mama La" Sañido. Although, Kurdt is roughly 4 months old. We knew how you love our little kiddo. We will never forget that and we'll always make sure kurdt recognizes your presence.

Rainforest @ Pasig

2007-02-20T20:43:00.000+08:00

Morning of February 17th together with kurdt, my wife, sister, mum and brent we head straight to Rek's place to join them in their trip to Pasig's recreation center. Actually I can't remember the whole name of the theme park. Anyway, although I am quite excited as the park hosts it's own swimming pool, it then came to a decision that I'll need to wait a few more months before I have kurdt experience swimming.

But then my wife and I enjoyed having him dressed up for such event. It was about several months way back when we purchased kurdt's swim wear ;). The whole trip was great as we came to celebrate Heart's 2nd birthday. It was quite fun as the park also hosts it's mini zoo. Below are some of the pictures taken from the event.

Together with Rek and Heart

Kurdt with his Mum

Kurdt close-up

Kurdt in his swim wear

Kurdt's Saturday Trips and Many More

2007-02-06T16:07:00.000+08:00

Was able to finish up uploading new photos of Kurdt's development for the past weeks on his Fotopic account. Somehow i feel amused and delighted looking on how much he has grown for 3 months and 6 days. Every day seems to be a new experience for both me and my wife. How much we love being pierced by Kurdt's lovely eyes and tender smiles. Here's some of a few updates.

Since the start of the year my wife Lisa and I agreed on bringing little Kurdt to the park instead of visiting certain malls. And I would definitely agree with all my friends that it did bring more satisfying results. Kurdt now enjoys his sleep at night with us not worrying any problem on his breathing. And yes he did grow to be a happy infant, smiles all the time when were all together. Here's some of the photos included in his foto gallery that is accessible via the blogs link section.

Luneta Jan-13-2007

Baywalk Roxas Boulevard Jan-20-2007

Harbor Square CCP Complex Feb-03-2007

But then again, I would never want to miss this moment to show you some of the few tricks Kurdt has been busying his day with. We observed this when he is about to turn 3 months and is continuously trying to lecture himself on amusing us with his greatness.

Holding his own bottle ;) of milk of course

His own way of thumb sucking, we need to remove his mittens due to this.

Well our pedia did recommend feeding him small ammounts of Cerelac as we've been made aware that his taste buds are all set. There's more to come!!! Thanks for sticking out with this long post.

Before i forgot Kurdt would also like you to welcome his new cousin... Ayumi a.k.a.yum yum. She was normally delivered last Saturday February 3, 2007. And yes she is the only female among his newborn cousins. Here's a quick glimpse of her ;)

Till the next post... ~ nicko

Holiday Events

2007-01-19T19:51:00.000+08:00

After many preparations for the holiday, it's just funny how so much anticipation would mislead you on to what the term exactly mean. First stop! Christmas. We were asked by my in-laws to celebrate Noche Buena at Lisa's place in Valenzuela. Well kurdt did enjoy Lolo Edmund carrying him around and putting him to sleep ;)

A day after Christmas, we tagged along with my sister and mum to M.O.A. It was delightful but a bit tiring. We were supposed to watch the dolphin show but then decided to just shop and dine.
Then came the count to New Year. Of course, we did find Kurdt something to wear. It has lots of circles but then too blurry to see on some photos. This time we celebrated the count down on our place in Manila. It was nice to see how kurdt enjoy every sparkling light above. Yes we did go outside for a while with Kurdt.

Time flies I might say. But then come to think of it, our baby Kurdt Draven was there with a delightful smile. ~ Nicko®

Mum's Creativity

2007-01-16T19:40:00.000+08:00

Just captured this image on mum's site.... How lovely isnt it?

Long Overdued Posts

2007-01-15T14:26:00.000+08:00

It was the 17th of December 2006, mum and dad was rushing to get me to Sto. Domingo Church for my Christening. Around 11am when i exactly get into and has been welcomed into the Christian World. Here's a quick photo with our good priest.. He seemed to like taking our picture but here's a shoot with him on the side...

After the church rites, we went to Max's Banawe for our simple celebration. Above is a photo with my cake... Am I growing fast? Next activities will hopefully posted sometime this week ;)

My First Month, My First Family Picture

2006-12-05T18:30:00.000+08:00

It's just amazing how time swiftly passes by. I've just celebrated my first month. Dad bought me a chocolate cake and how my cousin Brent love the frosted flowers :). I took my usual bath with my ever loving mum and ta.da. 'My First Month Birthday!'. It's already December and am looking forward for my first Christmas hehe...

Day Tripping

2006-11-30T02:11:00.000+08:00

Just this past weekend, mum and dad decided to let me join them in malling. Good thing malls are easily accessible around our place. The shot above is taken in SM Manila after a long stroll from Rob Place and then SM. Quite tiring indeed but it sure made me sleep comft'bly...

Some Updates

2006-11-28T00:58:00.000+08:00

It's quite some time since my last posts. So here goes, just want to show how i can truly smile and put out a tongue... My bad mum needs to take a lot of shots to capture this...

Happy Threading!

My Photo Gala

2006-11-11T12:02:00.000+08:00

Dad just finished setting up my photo site... It can be accessed through the link below...

Kurdt Draven Gallery

I'll be putting this link on the right nav pane for your easy access... Also, I'll be updating this often with lots of my new funky pics so make sure to check it out. If your looking for a quick glimpse on what happened during my first week... Let my photos show you!

zZZzzZ

2006-11-10T05:33:00.000+08:00

This is me having my usual nap... See how the color blend properly with me..

Launch Pad

2006-11-09T12:03:00.000+08:00

After a long wait of nine month's I stepped in this world came to known as earth. 30th of October 2006 at exactly 3 minutes past noon, a healthy 2.35kg, 47cm baby boy with the looks of his parents came to shine. Want to check some my other stats here goes:

Head Circumference - 31cm

Chest Circumference - 30cm

Abdomen - 27cm

Temperature - 36.7 Degrees Celsius

Kudos to our helpful doctors at the MCGH for successfully assisting my mum in delivering me normally. This site will serve as my online book for those who want to take a glimpse of me as I start my journey ;)