Mother's Day 2011

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful and awesome mum. 

I wanted to bake cupcakes, but really busy.  Bake cupcakes for mum & mum in-law.  I dropped by the bakery shop after picking-up Ian from school on Friday.  He's excited and selected a "Tiger" face sugar to place on the cupcakes, I bought some "heart" shape too too sprinkle on it.  We baked it on Friday night, after mum left to Setapak, Ian's helping me to put the egg one by one  and whisk the batter, place & sprinkle the "Tiger" on the cupcakes, even Ryan helped to sprinkle the "heart" shape on it, James's washing the tools..

Cupcakes for Mama & Popo, fr Ian & Ryan

After children church, we shopped at IKEA & Ikano, then we had our dinner at Bubble Gump, The Curve with Karine & family.  And celebrated with my in-law and the family next Sat (14/5/11) at Han Lin Seafood Restaurant, Taman Midah.

Prayer:
May God bless you with wisdom as you taking care of the family and raise up your kids, Amen

Longchamp Planetes

Longchamp Planetes HandBag_Medium_Black_Short Handle, a line emanating from the Le Pliage bags that are easy to wear with tone on tone leather trimming and a thicker coated canvas.

It's value for money, it's only sold USD109 in Korea Airport.  It's selling online at USD145, and selling at RM690 in Malaysia.

I must give a special thanks to Willy for buying the item for me.

Dimensions:  25x25x17cm

Souvenir From Japan

Souvenir from Japan_Karine & Oliver

14 Apr 2011

New Pyjamas

My little poor Ryan always have to wear his "koko" old pyjamas.  However, wearing sibling attire helps the kids bond with each other in a way, so I strongly believe this and it's cost effective too...

Normally, Ryan's wearing the sleeping bag during night time, and recently, he's getting taller, so the sleeping bag could not fit anymore.  Hubby said wanna buy those jump suit for him, long sleeves and cover the feet as well, especially sleep in the air-cond room for whole night.

We went to Branded outlet in Ikano, bought 4 sets of jump suit for Ryan and 1 pair for Ian.  Ian insisted to buy Mario Pyjamas and it's fitted type.

Ian 6th Birthday

Ian is turning SIX.  He's been awaiting his birthday!!  Coz he knows there'll be a present for him.  I promised him to buy LEGO for him and he selected and also awaiting Grandpa & Grandma to buy Ultraman collection.

Weight:  20 kg
Height:  119 cm

Summary of the Year:
5 - I tried on some computer games for kids, where can gain mental ability.  All these are potentially addictive, have to be very careful.
5½ - He's trying to play TV game (PS2) which belongs to Huan Voon, I restricted him on the play time, but I think it's too complicated for him. 
5¾ - Cannot ride on his bycycle (with 2 small wheels) on himself, after trying, even we're chugging along beside him, hold onto his shoulder, he still refused to ride on it.

Milestone:
Sleep - 9:30 pm goes up to bedroom, drink milk, read bible/story book.
Talking - He can speak Mandarin, but still have mixed with English and Cantonese.
Separation & independent - He's still clingy with us, especially need one of us to accompany him to sleep, luckily, on his 5¾ years old, he can sleep himself, but we've to be in the bedroom.
Self-Care
- brushing his teeth day & night
- sometimes taking a bath on his own
- wear socks himself
- can't really tidy-up/clean his school bag
- always mess-up the study area

Prayer:
God, thank you for Ian and this day, his birthday.  Thank you for the cake, the presents, the party, and for everyone who loves and care for Ian.  Bless Ian and grant him many, many more memories in the years to come, in Jesus name, Amen.

Piano Class

We have stopped Ian's drum class, the teacher refused to teach him on Feb 2011.  What a shame, the teacher complained that he's too playfull and do not pay attention in the class.

Thereafter, I talked to him seriously, he told me that he wanted to learn piano instead like YuChien (his good friend).

Hubby & I was thinking to invite a friend home to teach me, but I think God leads hubby to visit a music centre nearby which is managed by a church, by talking to the teachers, we found that they're more caring and with love to kids.  On 2 April 2011, we enrolled him into a piano class, it's also a one to one class, once every week with half adn hour each, and RM80 per month.

Also considering that we've piano at home for him to practise and guide him, so just give him a try...

Practising...

Children Cell Group_19 March 2011

One of the children cell group @ DUMC Children Church...

Cupcake from the teacher

Kuching Trip (23 - 25 Mar 2011)

There was a promo of RM9 one way to Kuching by Fireflyz last Nov 2010.  Out of a sudden, I quickly booked it for adult is only RM18 return ticket, but Ryan is RM100 under infant fare, so the total air fare for 5 of us is RM172 only.

We (3 adults & 2 kids) stayed in a chalet (2 queen size beds) at the Damai Beach Restor for 2 nights with breakfast.  It's near to the pool, beach & restaurant.  Great pool area with limited free activities like table tennis, kayaks adn mini golf, etc)  Besides, lots of tours like a mangrove boat ride and a trip for Balo National Park can be arranged from the hotel and shuttle to Kuching departs daily.

Our plane arrived at 1:45 pm, we took a cab to a chinese restaurant which recommended by a friend for Kolok Mee (like normal wantan mee), but it was sold out, no choice then we tried it at another shop, it's good too...  The distance is 45 mins drive from Airport to Hotel.  We enjoyed relaxing on the beach with the kids, just that Ryan refused to sit on the sand, he said "dirty"...  At night we took a shuttle to a seafood restaurant for dinner.

Day 2:
We went to Sarawak Cultural Village, 5 mins walk to the destination which is the venue of the annual Rainforest Music Festival.  In one place, we get to know different culture and building architecture for different races in Sarawak.  Though artificial made for tourists' visit, but it's nicely done.  (But I think the original will be better).  There's an excellent live performances/shows with live music.  After that, we took a shuttle (at a reasonable fee) to Kuching Town or Waterfront for a stroll and souvenirs.  We had our lunch at a coffee shop, and tried the Sarawak Laksa, it's really delicious!  And not to miss a seafood dinner again at Topspot Seafood Food Court.  Did not get a ride on sampan at Waterfront and miss out the Museum Visit.

Might want to make few tour/sightseeing arrangements, but time consuming and the kids couldn't cope it.  Super exhausted with kids for the trip and the most of the places are not suitable for kids.

Day 3:
Had a relaxing and enjoyable breakfast, thereafter check-out at 11 am and caught the flight at 2 pm back to KL.

Homework

Everyday, I won't be worried for Ian's homework, coz he stays until 3:30 pm in his preschool, the teachers will coach him for his homework.  However, during the weekend, I'll still prepare some worksheets for him to do to fill up his time, otherwise he'll be watching TV for the whole day.

Nevertheless, the little brother, Ryan also wants to join him by distubing Ian on writing, pulling his book, taking his pencil, etc

Lights Wonderland @ I-City Shah Alam

We're invited by Huan Voon & family to visit I-City in Shah Alam to see the wonderful lighting, i think is fun for the kids.  There were so many people around, we had to wait for our turn for those nice spot to take a photo.  People just non-stop posing for snaping photos.  The parking fee is RM10 in a open space parking lot.

Location Map

Launch of Dutch Lady Growing Up Milk

There is a launching of Dutch Lady Growing Up Milk, TT-Radio Advance 5X DHA at Mydin USJ Sunway.  A tasting milk section and games for children, also a promo on the milk.  I'm interviewed by a media in Mandarin for few seconds and it's broadcasting in 8TV at 8 pm today.


Sister Joan



Online Registration for Primary 1

Haha, just got to know that for Year 2005 children who has registerred last year at the respective school, need to do online registration for 2012 Primary 1 and submit the online form to the school...

The details are as follows:

PERMOHONAN KEMASUKAN KANAK-KANAK (WARGANEGARA) KE TAHUN SATU SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2012 DAN 2013 SEKOLAH RENDAH NEGERI SELANGOR

Borang permohonan boleh diisi melalui aplikasi dalam talian (online) dengan melayari laman sesawang (web) Jabatan Pelajaran Selangor. Ibu bapa perlu membuat Perakuan Permohonan tersebut di sekolah yang dipohon dengan membawa bersama cetakan borang maklumat permohonan serta dokumen-dokumen asas seperti dalam senarai semak yang disertakan. Selepas mendaftar melalui online, sila cetak dokumen-dokumen yang diperlukan dan hantar ke sekolah pada:


TARIKH:1 MAC HINGGA 30 APRIL 2011

MASA:ISNIN HINGGA JUMAAT (8:00 PAGI - 4:00 PETANG)

TEMPAT:PEJABAT SEKOLAHKELAHIRAN PADA:02.01.2005- 01.01.2006 (SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2012)
02.01.2006 - 01.01.2007(SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2013)SILA BAWA BERSAMA:1.SIJIL LAHIR / SIJIL ANAK ANGKAT ASAL DAN SALINAN
2.BIL UTILITI(BIL ELEKTRIK/BIL AIR/BIL TELEFON)
3.SATU SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN IBU DAN BAPA / PENJAGA
4.SAMPUL SURAT PUTIH BERSAIZ 4 X 9 (115CM X 245CM)
5.SETEM 60SENDAERAH DIPOHON :
[Check the AREA of the School that you want to apply]

CNY 2011 (3 - 17 Feb 2011)

I trained Ian to say "Gong Xi Fa Chai" every time when he meets people and anyone give him angpow, to say "thank you".

As for the new clothes, I normally will buy it during Isetan Pre-Sale, I only bought 3 pcs for each of them and Karine, Alveena & Nikko also bought them beautiful shirts...

CNY Eve:
We had reunion dinner at Parents's home, as usual or tradition, my mom-in-law will prepare the food for all of us.  Giving the CNY gifts to each other...

Day 1:
This year is the first CNY in our new home, we prepared a dinner for James's Godmum's family.  I didn't manage to take photos, just too busy on preparing the food and entertaining the guests... I think today it's the most memorable day for Ryan, coz he fell in front of the auto gate and got a small hole on his middle of his forehead,probably knocked on a small stone, bleeding non-stop, luckily we've the sunrider vege wash to stop the bleeding... Thank God...

Ian received a gift from Edmund Sim, guessed what?  A lion dance with the costume...

Day 4:
We visited my 5th Aunty in Kuala Pilah and picked-up my mum. On the way back, we bought cakes from a famous bakery shop for the Eldest Sis' family from Klang who visited us.

Day 11:
There're friends visited, Kelvin's family, Henry's family and Boot's family, the kids were so enjoyed playing with the lion dance... Thereafter, we had dinner in balakong.

Day 13:
Erisca & I visited Layyim and we prepared a pot-luck lunch in her house.  After that, we also visited Kok Seng's in Puchong, a newly renovated house.

Day 15:
The last day of CNY, Teresa & I wore a Cheong Sam to office.  Surprisingly, I still can wear it, I bought it in 2003 for my wedding.

We're invited for a dinner at Jessica's home...

Valentines Day 2011

I always want to plan a trip on this day, but fail to do so... Hopefully I can make it in future.

We celebrated at Pasta Zanmai, Plazamas @ Sri Hartamas with Huan Voon & Macy.  The food is delicious, but I still like the one in Mid Valley.  For the ambience, I think here will be better, spacious... There's a special service, that's the waitress took a photo for us & thereafter emailed to us...

Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 

I Corinthians 13: 4-8

Absolutely true!  It is the key to our happiness, relationships, and truly the greatest gift of all.  When we practice it, give it, we will get it many times over.  That supply is endless, and knowing how to practice it will make our lives and our relationships all the richer!

Prayer:

We thank you Lord for the love you are implanted in our hearts!  Bless our marriage with peace, happiness and make our love fruitful for your Glory and our joy with love and in eternity.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Ryan on Guitar

While waiting for brother Ian...

Ryan @ 17 months

Izzie's 1st Month Birthday

After visiting baby Sophie, we heading to visit and celebrate Izzie's 1st month Birthday @ Bistari Condo...  Delicious & simple meal prepared by lovely mum, Noemi, everyone enjoyed...

Visit Baby Sophie

30 Jan 2011, we visited Theresa's new born baby girl, Sophie in Puchong.  Theresa is still on confinement.  Isabel has a lot of wonderful toys from Singapore, that's why attracted Ian & Ryan to play, mostly girl's toys... it's so new to them, even the daddy...

Isabel & Sophie

CNY Preparation

Every year not to miss of baking cookies, prepare for all the gifts to be given to relatives & friends.  I'm thinking when can I cross my hands and stop doing so, it's so tiring... Unless, hubby is making a lot of $$$, now don't think so..., No Salary increment, no bonus all the times, and hubby is not giving a single cents for Angpow... :(

Normally I'll bake conflakes cookies, seaweeds crips and this year, I'm learning a new one, almond flakes...

Conflakes Cookies

Spread even & ready to bake...



Cut into desired size



Ingredients



My Birthday 2011

Today is my birthday, as usual James celebrates with me at Purple Cane Restaurant, then buy a cake from Australia Cake House in Jalan Imbi home to celebrate together with Ian & Ryan.  They're so excited seem like their birthday...

Theresa Chew & Teresa Chiong are celebrated with me during lunch time at Secret Recipe, KL Sentral.

Delicious cake from Australian Cake House

A gift from Theresa Chew

A gift from Erisca

A gift from Sis

A gift from Alveena

A gift from hubby

Erisca's Birthday

It has been number of years that we don't celebrate together, 10 Jan 2010, 4 of us except James, we purposely took a day off to do a 2 hours Thai massage @RM76 in Desa Sri Hartamas at Bintang Massage & Reflexology Parlour (03-2300 0339).  Thereafter, we went for a yummy lunch at Sure Pizza Restaurant in Plaza Damas...

Ian Performed "光辉岁月"

Ian performed "光辉岁月" during Rosemary's 60th Birthday Party, so proud of him...

New Year Eve 2010

Since the X'mas gifts and goodies are still under the X'mas tree, we prepared steamboat on the new year eve and at the same time gave away all the gifts...  Moreover, this's the first year to celebrate new year at our new home.

Happy New Year 2011!