Dom's 1st Birthday

The title says it all....it's Dom's 1st Birthday!

Can't believe how fast time flies. It was not too long ago that Dom came into our family, making our life complete. We love his smiles, laugh, cries, whines and every little thing he does. He always makes our day better. We are always there to capture his moments...mostly his firsts! Wouldn't miss it for the world! And now....my little baby is 1. Then comes the terrible 2s. Let me take all this slowly. I need to enjoy his babyhood day by day.

Back to his birthday party...the best thing is we celebrated in Penang...in our house! But then I have to admit that...nothing tops all those who came that night even though it was raining cats and dogs the whole night. They are the best!!!

We took a road trip back this time. We drove from Singapore to KL. Then stop for 2 days before we head back to Penang. Then that's when all the cleaning and cleaning and cleaning starts. Despite all that, we still have a lot of fun. We always have fun, as long as 5 of us are together, no matter where we are in the world.

We chose Pocoyo them for Dom's big day. Simply because it's his favourite cartoon since he was like few months old. We engaged a party planner, photographer and also caterer for the day. Everything turns out very well. The weather, well, it actually gets everyone closer together. Literally! Imagine my humble little house packed with about 50-60 people. I love all these gatherings of family and friends!

Well, like I always said....a picture paints a thousand words.

The Pocoyo theme.

Snoopy jelly cake from Uncle Steven.

"Dominic" jelly cake also from Uncle Steven.

The Pocoyo Cake

Mommy, Dom and Daddy.

Mommy & Darling boy Dom!

 Here are some of the pictures of friends and relatives that came. A million hugs and thanks to them for making the night a memorable one. (only picked a few pictures to post cause there are waaaaaay too many to upload everything.)

Then comes the cake cutting ceremony....we had all the kids lined up. Everyone gathers around to sing birthday song for Dom. He loves the attention he's getting.

Little rabbit!

Little reindeer!

Presents time!

After a tiring night...Dom decides to drink his own Pocoyo brand mineral water.  :)

Hope you enjoy looking at the pictures as much as we enjoyed the party.


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A moustache-experience in Penang

Moustache Houze. Have any of you heard of it? Recently open in Penang along Campbell Street. Seen the pictures of the place from FB friends.

So for this trip back to Penang, I make it a must-go place and we are here! (Am  mobile blogging here sipping my cuppa). It's a very nice and cozy place to hang out with family and friends.

We ordered expresso ice cube, chocolate ice cube, ice chocolate, crunchy chocolate crepe cake and paradise chocolate cake. Dom love it here too coz we are lucky to get a back corner seat where he is free to roam around.

Would definitely come back for more! Here are some pics that we took in the Houze!

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Halloween!!

I know it's a little bit early to celebrate Halloween but we are just following the dates set by CIS (Canadian Int. School).

This is me and Dom's first year attending cause last year I was in confinement period. (Time flies don't they?) Bella & Belle & daddy, it's their second time there. We volunteered for the car decoration for the trick or treats event. We bought some eerie but mostly pumpkins deco. Lol.

It was just a 2 hour event but it's interesting and fun! Everyone had their share of fun. I'm happy cause my kids are all happy and enjoying themselves.

Here are some of the pics.

Happy Halloween everyone!

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That time of the year is here - PSLE

PSLE. Only those parents and primary 6 students living in Singapore will fear this four letter. To some it even brings them nightmare and neverending stress! Parents and students prepare themselves 1 year in advance - armed with loads and loads of tuition and revisions.

Well, my Bella is taking PSLE this year. I know I am blessed with a daughter that's smart or I would say above average student (must know lah genes from who...ahem!) and we are both being very calm when it comes to PSLE. I always remind her don't be too hard on herself. I tell her it's alright...don't worry too much as long as you do your best. While everyone is slogging away...we still enjoy our weekends out and went for holiday in Korea in June. (Relax lah...I always believe that if you can ma can loh...if cannot force also no point ma right?)

Today is the second paper which is Maths. Bella was happy that she did well in her English papers yesterday! (Yay!! Way to go princess!! Few more days to go and it's FREEDOM!) I'm looking forward to the end of PSLE so we can plan more holidays. I love going on holidays with my kids. They bring me so much happiness!

Well, let's pray and hope that my princess and all primary sixers do well in their PSLE. Good luck and gambateh!

Note : Of course what I said may not be the best approach / way to other parents. It is purely my point of view and I am not saying my way is the best way either. I am sure that as a parent, you know your kids better and also the right way to encourage them to do their best.

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2013

It's the time of the year again where we gather with family and share the sweetness of mooncakes (and also gossips..hehehe). We Chinese always have a reason to gather and eat, eat, eat! 

Tonight over here at our place, the weather is extremely windy! We couldn't light up the lantern long enough to take pictures. This picture was taken after dinner...after we clean up everything. 

We had BBQ and steamboat for dinner. (Every time also same thing...getting a bit lame and bored dee. Must ask hubby to come up with new idea liao!)

Happy Mid Autumn festival everyone (Even though it's summer all year long here in Singapore) and also happy mooncake feasting!

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STGCC 2013 in MBS.

Just last week we went to the Singapore Toys, Games & Comic Convention in MBS. Ticket per person for one day pass is $19.00. It's our first time attending STGCC and let me assure you...the money is well spent.

The place was packed with people cosplaying and mostly fans of toys and comics / animes. To be honest, i'm totally not a fan of either. I'm just tagging along to kepoh and also to see people dressing up as their favourite anime characters.

So when both Bella and Belle was busy looking and judging the cosplayers (is it called cosplayers?) and naming them, i'm also busy admiring (but mostly critisizing la...those of you who knows me well will understand...hehe).

We did manage to take pictures of the cosplayers and also some of the exhibit there.

Bella was suppose to blog about this event but then PSLE prelim and the actual exam is just around the corner, i think it is better that I share it with you guys (sorry didn't give much info cause I really have zero knowledge about all this).

Hope you like the pictures!

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