CNY 2011 - 2nd Day

04.02.11

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD

Usually on the 2nd day of every CNY, our whole family would set off for Yong Peng in Malaysia early in the morning.
This year, we started our journey at ard 630am. 
The best part of the journey had to be that stretch of small windy road from Yong Peng into KB.  At one part of the road, when one drives fast enuff, you will find your heart dropping.  (Due to the sudden drop in road level).  You kids have always look foward to this.  Mummy too, when I was small. :)

Reached your 4th GrandAunt's house 2 hours later, where some of your little Uncles and Aunties were still Zzzz-ing....

All of them were so excited to see the 4 of you.  The place was real spacious and you had fun visiting the relatives' houses.

After lunch, we drove down to another town for a short visit.  You had so much fun with the little rabbits found in one of the organic farms.

Playing with Rabbits

Then we proceeded for dinner at Lucky Gardens Restaurant in Yong Peng, treated by Mummy's Eldest Uncle.  Total 4 tables of >12 pax per table.  Really a big family, and every year it's growing!

After that we went to 6th Grandaunt's house. 

NN and DD, you 2 had so much fun at her Kara-oke room, singing that hokkien tv drama song...  
xDD, you were so happy sitting in that remote control car.  :)
YY, you had fun with the fireworks and sparklers here.

The highlight of the CNY Malaysia visit has always been Fireworks at 4th Grandaunt's place after that. 
Thanks to the little Uncles and Aunties, who kept quite a large quantity of fireworks for you to play with.
You really had so much fun there. 
DD, you were so happy playing with the Kong Ming Teng.... You must have lighted at least 5 or 6.  :)

Mummy had alot of childhood memories playing with fireworks here, and it was really nice that you kids get the rare chance to play with them too.  :P

FIREWORKS!!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

CNY 2010 - 1st Day

03.02.11

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
First time our xDD went out to collect ang pows during CNY.  :P
It was the same routine.  To Popo's house first (lunchtime), then to Great Grandma's house after that (dinnertime).  Met all your little aunties who were there visiting as well.  :) 

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Eve of CNY 2011

02.02.11

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
Our 2nd time as a family of 6 celebrating CNY.
Last year xDD was barely 2 weeks old and Mummy was still confined at home during this time of the year.
This year, all 6 of us trooped down to Popo's house for Reunion Dinner. :)
Steamboat cum BBQ dinner, same as how we normally celebrated CNY Reunion Dinner the past few years.
Er Shu and San Shu came over for a short MJ session with Papa just before midnite.
YY, you said you joined them and declared to stay awake the whole night. But shortly after they left, you fell asleep too. Silly boy. :P

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Doggy for Xdd's 1st Birthday

30.01.11

Dear xDD
Your 1st birthday falls on the 3rd day of CNY this year.
Hence we decided to get you a pressie in advance.
This meant another birthday trip to the Build-a-Bear Workshop at Vivocity.  (All the kids, except for your Kor Kor Ryan, have gotten a 1st birthday pressie from here before)
Your korkors and jiejie chose a husky dog for you and they had great fun helping the shop assistant to "puff up" and "dress up" your doggy.
There was a slight debate on naming your dog (Kingsley or Gordon) during the making of the birth cert.
Finally the 3 elder siblings agreed on naming the dog Kingsley, hence xDD's Kingsley came home with us.  :P    

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Act 3 Workshop - Rapunzel

23.01.11

Dear NN
Another Act 3 Drama Workshop for you.  You enjoyed this very much together with Zavier and a few other friends you made during the lesson.  Really looking forward to the day DD Rhaines can join you for this kinda workshop in the near future....

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Ryan's First Transaction @ Flea Mkt at Pasir Ris

01.01.11

Dear YY
Er Shu and San Shu rented a place at the flea market on the 1st day of the year 2011.
However San Shu was out-station during this period and you gamely volunteered to help out.
The items to sell were iphone 4 covers which Er Shu bought in bulk from china, and some old audio CDs.
Your first transaction came from an uncle who bought a total of 14 CDs. You were so proud of yourself. However biz was slow for iphone covers and you ended up playing games on Er Shu's handphone instead.
The stall lasted for 3 hours before it started to drizzle. Papa quickly helped Er Shu to bundle up everything and made for shelter upstairs, back at Po Po's house. However the rain stopped as suddenly as it started. But all 3 of you were tired and decided to call it a day.
On hindsight, maybe they shouldn't have packed up so early. Maybe should have make it last until the very last hour....

In any case, it was a rare experience for you.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Countdown to 2011 - Fireworks at Marina Square

31.12.10

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
We managed to catch the fireworks @ the countdown to the new year again this year. We chose Marina Square this time. It was very crowded and we had a big big group with us this time. Together with your Msian cousins, there were 5 adults, 6 kids and 1 baby. It was a long 2.5 hours wait into the new year and inbetween, we had to entertain you kids with food.
NN, too bad you fell asleep just before the fireworks started.
It was really fantastic and worth the wait.
Btw we reached home, all of you were really knocked out and didn't stir abit when we transferred you from car to bed!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

We renewed our Zoo Membership

30.12.10 (Thursday)

Dear YY n NN n DD
We renewed our zoo membership today. Added in xDD's pix also, but too bad his name couldn't be printed on the card as well due to space limitation.

The sky was overcast when we entered the zoo entrance. Luckily after a short shower, the sky cleared.
We had arranged to meet Ah Yi and her brood of nieces (Mummy's also) at the zoo. They had come straight from Malaysia.
All 6 of you kids had alot of fun at the waterplay @ Rainforest Kids followed by the shows.
DD, you were very very disappointed to miss the chance of feeding the kangaroos. Nevermind, we have plenty of chances next time. :)

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy