Home Sweet Home

We've finally moved to our new house in D'Rimba, Kota Damansara last week. I have my own room there with my own bed and wardrobe Tok Abah and Tok Mama bought for me. My room has an awesome view of the swimming pool.


The cake Mak Lel bought for us. Thank You Mak Lel!


On Sunday, March 15th, we had a family gathering for hi-tea to celebrate our moving-in. Grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins came and we had quite a meal. It's also the start of the school holidays in March, so we had a full house!!


Dadda was busy entertaining our guests and Mommy was busy at the kitchen. So, I spent time playing with all my cousins. Some of them came all the way from Kuantan and they even brought along their swim suits but didn't get to swim because it rained that afternoon. So, we just played indoors. Nevertheless, I had lots of fun that day!


Nak mam-mam - sate sponsored by Mama & Papa


All my cousins from PJ side were there, include Kak Nadhrah & Kak Miza.


Makan time! Look at all the food. It's pot-luck style. Thanks everyone!!



My cousins playing and messing my new room!

Mommy was on leave the next day. Originally, she wanted to take me out, just spend time together. Unfortunately, I caught the flu and was not feeling very well on Monday so we ended up staying home. My cousins came back on Monday morning to go for a swim but I didn't get to join them because I was sick. In the evening, Mommy and Dadda took me to the clinic.

That night, I was quite weak and didn't get to sleep much. Mommy didn't get much sleep either. So, she had to take an Emergency Leave on Tuesday to take care of me. By Tuesday night, I was feeling better already but unfortunately Mommy started having sore-throat. On Wednesday, Mommy had to apply for Medical Leave and again, stay home with me.


On Thursday, Mommy went back to work and I had to be sent to Putra Heights. I was very happy to have spent the 3 extra days with Mommy but on the other hand, I'm also happy to spend time with Mama Lyana and Papa Adam in Putra Heights. It was the school holidays so, at least I've got company!


We're having another party at our house soon! We're celebrating my 1st birthday! I just can't wait...

Mak Lel's Dinner Treat

On Wednesday, 25th of February, Mak Lel treated us to a dinner at Tony Roma's, Sunway Pyramid. The people who attended it were myself, Mommy, Dadda, Tok Abah, Tok Mama, PakSu, Aunty Huda, Ayah Ngah Acat and of course, Mak Lel.

Congrats Mak Lel on the BIG BONUS! :)

Mak Lel was the 1st to arrive followed by Tok Abah, Tok Mama and PakSu, and then us, followed by Ayah Ngah and finally, the latest as usual, Aunty Huda. We ordered starters, fried mushrooms and onion loaf. They were so huge that all of us thought we would be full by the time our main dish arrives.


Eagerly waiting for the food to arrive!

After waiting for a while, our main course arrived. Mine came first. Mommy had ordered fish and chips plus mashed potato for me. They all laughed seeing how huge the plate was! I mean, how was I to finish it? I'm a baby!

OMG, is this supposed to be my kiddies meal? Soo happy!

Anyway, after that, one by one, everyone's food came. Mommy, as always, as well as Aunty Huda had grilled lamb chops and Dadda had pasta. Ayah Ngah had burger (what?!) while Mak Lel and Tok Mama had steak ribs and salmon respectively. The most amazing ones were Tok Abah and PakSu who had combo steak each! It was amazing how they can eat that much! Mommy and Mak Lel also ordered Pina Colada apart from their lattes (talk about greedy!)

Mommy's meal.. (only half of it here...)

After that much food, there were still room for desert. We ordered something that had a big cookie at the bottom, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel. At the end of the dinner we were all amazed at ourselves for being able to eat that much!


One for the album - a group photo of us @ Tony Romas

All the while through dinner we talked and laughed and had a great time! I can't wait to start talking and grow some teeth so I can join the fun of eating and talking.

Enjoy the album slideshow: (me too full & slept after dinner!)

Mak Lang Nur's wedding...

On the 13th and 14th of February I went to Seremban to attend Mommy's cousin, Mak Lang Nur's wedding to Uncle Wan Zul. Both Mommy and Dadda took leave on Friday the 13th so that we wouldn't have to rush to Seremban after work.


This was taken a week before the wedding during the preparation! I'm 'helping' out putting papers in the souvenir box!

After Friday prayer we took off to Seremban in 1 car and Tom Mama and PakSu Ami in another. Tok Abah couldn't go because he had his lecture. When we arrived in Seremban, everybody was busy preparing the house, room, living room and souvenirs. We headed to Atuk Ngah Man's house just next door to Atuk Long's house in Bukit Chedang to get ready. Tok Mama, PakSu Ami, Wan Teh and Wan Ki got ready there too.


With Mak Lang Nur before her akad nikah. Look at me all happy in white!

At around 9pm the ceremony started. It was the 'Bernikah' ceremony where they sort of get themselves 'registered'. The 'Tok Kadi' was quite funny, according to Mommy and Dadda. I just laughed whenever anyone or everyone laughed. Yes, I was quite noisy that night, hehe... was just trying to liven things up! Owh, I forgot to mention that Kak Alyssa was also there but she wasn't feeling very well. She was asleep by the time the ceremony took place.


Me, Dadda & Mommy with Mak Lang looking splendid in her akad nikah dress!


Listening to the Tok Kadi performing the akad.. Nice B&W pict by Dadda!


With Auntie Aishah (Uncle Imal's gf :).. Takleh dok diam!


The happy couple after the akad...

After that, all guests proceeded outside for dinner. By then I was already quite tired and sleepy so I took a short nap after showing a teeny weeny bit of tantrum.


Sleeping with cousin Alyssa..

When I woke up, most guests have already left. Mommy fed me with some fruits while we took photos with Mak Lang Nur and Uncle Wan Zul. We retired at Atuk Ngah's house not long after that, at around midnight.


All of us with the happy couple, Mak Lang Nureliza & Pak Lang Wan Zul..

The next morning I woke up later than others, around 10am. Mommy bathed me and Dadda took me next door to Atuk Long's house for breakfast while Mommy had her shower. We then sat and watch TV while I played with Pak Ngah Iwan. After Zohor prayers, Dadda, Mommy and I went to the hotel in Seremban town to check-in. The wedding reception was to be held there, in the ballroom of Royale Bintang Hotel.


Yeaaaayyy, I'm happy to be on my big bed in the hotel!

The room was quite nice. We got a room with a connecting door to Tok Mama and Tok Abah's room next to us. Tok Mama, Tok Abah and PakSu Ami arrived later in the afternoon because Tok Mama and PakSu went back to Subang after the nikah the night before. Originally, they were supposed to come back in the morning but apparently, one of Tok Mama's close friends passed away that morning so Tok Mama went for the funeral before coming back to Seremban.

While waiting for them to arrive, Mommy and Dadda had their lunch while I crawled around the two bedrooms, exploring! It had quite a nice view of the rest of the hotel so most of the time I spent sitting near the glass window, looking out into the garden of the hotel.


With Mak Lel who just arrived...

After awhile Aunty Huda and Mak Lel arrived and after everyone excluding me had performed their Asar prayer, Mommy, Aunty Huda, Mak Lel and I went down to check the ballroom out. Then, we went outside to the pool area where there were people swimming. Near the pool, next to the spa, there was a playground. I went on the see-saw and slide. Too bad there weren't any swings for I would've loved to go on it.


Playing on the sea-saw with my 2 Godmothers, Mak Lel & Auntie Ude!


I know I'm supposed to go down the slide, but for it's more challenging climbing up the slide!

Mommy didn't bring my swimsuit so I didn't get to swim in the pool but I did get to sit by the pool playing with the water with my feet, though. Dadda came down to join us later on for a wee while before going back up to the room to get ready. By the time we got back to the room, Tok Abah, Tok Mama and PakSu Ami have arrived.


Mommy, where's my bathing suit.. I wanna swim!

After Maghrib prayer, when all of us were ready, Mommy took me down in my stroller. By then, Papa, Mama and Ayah Ngah have also arrived and they came up to our room for Maghrib prayers too. Downstairs, guests have filled the ballroom before the VIPs including Yang Dipertua Negeri Sembilan and all the 'Undangs' arrived.


Look at me wearing a silver baju kurung with bling2x.. Us with Papa & Mama

Mommy fed me with a bottle of milk and I fell asleep. I was sure Mommy and Dadda were quite relieved that I was asleep almost throughout the ceremony. That gave them ample time to have dinner and mingle with the guests. In other words, I was very well behaved that night, hehe...


My wedding reception dinner..


Kenyang perut, tidur lagi.. Slept through the whole merenjis ceremony!

When I woke up, the event was almost over. Guests were already queueing up to say their well wishes to the bride and groom and their parents. We stayed back for a photo session with the huge family. I met a lot of friends and relatives during the farewells and photo shoots. They all thought I looked gorgeous in my silver 'baju kurung'. I'm sure Mommy and Dadda were very proud of me. Finally after the photo session that took about an hour to wrap up, we went up to the room around midnight and got ready for bed.


Awake now.. In front of the elegant pelamin!


3 single girls & 1 Mommy!


With Dadda, Uncle Ijai & cousin Alyssa!


With Tok Abah & Tok Mama..


With Pak Su Amie..


With AyahNgah Acat..


With Nek Wan & Nek Tok, also Tok Long, Wan Jah, Wan Teh & Tok Teh!


Group photo of Atok Kassim & Wan Ramlah family with the happy couple!


Climbing the steps to the pelamin during the photoshoot...

The next morning I had to be forced to wake up for breakfast by Mommy and Dadda. When we went down for breakfast, everyone was already finishing up with their food. I was only half awake. I think Mommy and Dadda were also tired because instead of hanging out around the pool like everyone else after breakfast, they took me up to the room where I managed to get more sleep while they pack. At noon, we checked out and went back home.


With Mama Rina & Alyssa during the gift opening at Tok Long's house in Bukit Chedang


Hey, I want this!...

All in all, it was an interesting weekend for me. We're still waiting for Mak Lang to show us photos from the professional photographer from those nights. I'll be attending more weddings this year. I'll keep you updated.

SELAMAT PENGANTIN BARU TO MAK LANG NUR & PAK LANG WAN ZUL!

Some of the wedding pictures featuring me can be accessed here!

A trip to remember @ SummerSet part 2

Hi again!

Ok, today is the 1st January 2009 and that means it's New Year!!
So, I'm here to wish all readers of my blog a very happy and prosperous 2009!

Now, let's get back to my family trip story....
(some pictures are still pending from Uncle Zul's camera!)

The morning after, while everyone elsewhere were probably queueing up at shopping complexes for Boxing Day Sale, we played our games. There were 6 games altogether. The 1st game played were Ayah De's and Che' De's game. There were 3 teams playing and Mommy and Dadda weren't in the same team so you can imagine them bantering each other!


Team RED ready to rumble!!

Next we played Tia's game which was a Treasure Hunt. Mommy and Dadda didn't win this game because they couldn't find 2 items on the list; plus, they got tricked by Kak Miza, hehehe... We then moved on to the Trio's (Ayah Ngah, Che'Ah and Cu Na) game. Mommy got blindfolded and Dadda had to guide her to walk towards him by calling out a secret name. They won this game, obviously, knowing how loud my Dadda's voice is!

For lunch, we drove to Kuala Rompin to find a good place to eat. It was a very sunny day and all the stalls didn't look condusive for babies like me and Kak Sara so we finally decided to just go to KFC. Hahaha!! Imagine going all the way to Kuala Rompin from Kuala Lumpur and ended up at KFC! Anyway, it turned out to be a good meal and very comfortable for everyone.

Check me out with Dadda's glasses!

At around 5pm, we began to play the last 3 games and had started off with Papa and Mama's game. Everyone had to throw a ball at a frisbee which contained 10 plastic balls. Both Mommy and Dadda didn't hit the frisbee at all, hahaha!!!


I could hit all the balls better than Dadda & Mommy!

After that game, they proceeded to play Aunty Alma's game. Each team had to creatively write the word Summerset on the sand. Mommy and Dadda won that game too.

Can you believe this design made them won Auntie Alma's game??



Finally, we headed to the pool to play the last game by Mommy and Dadda. Ayah Ngah and Tia won that game which they had to push a balloon each by nose or forehead to the other side of the pool and come back swimming using only half of their body.


Pool time everybody! Ayah Ngah's very impressed with my swimming skills!

Later that night, we had dinner and prize presentation in Papa and Mama's room. We stayed to play a few more indoor games for fun and then retired around midnight.

All the prizes that we won as a family!

We had a short and late breakfast the next morning because Dadda wanted to rest a bit before driving back to KL. After breakfast, Mommy and Dadda took me for a walk on the beach for the last time. Oh, did I mention that I first set foot on the beach sand the day we played the games? I don't think I quite like the sand but the sea... oh yes, I loved the sea! Mommy held my hands while we stood near the water and when the waves broke and the water came to my feet I was excited. I wanted to sit on the sand while the water move towards me but Mommy thought it was dangerous to let me do that by myself.

Mommy, please bring me to the ocean!

Anyway, on the way back we stopped by at the Rest & Relax near Gambang to have lunch.


At the rest area with Che' Nah, PJ family official caretaker for a long time!

After a while driving, Mommy and Dadda heard a sound from under the car and pulled aside. Alas, it was a burst tyre so Dadda called Ayah Ngah, Uncle Farlie and Ayah De and they stopped to help. There were some complications during the tyre change that it took them around 2 hours to complete everything with the help of some highway patrol men.

Thank God, we're all OK!


Poor Dadda, out in the rain changing our flat tyres!

We arrived in Subang at around 7.45pm. Mommy gave me my bath and got me ready as quickly as possible. I was to join Tok Abah and Tok Mama in attending Kak Alyssa's birthday party in Bukit Chedang, Seremban. Mommy and Dadda, on the other hand didn't follow us because Dadda was so, so tired and moody.

Originally, while I joined Tok Abah and Tok Mama at Kak Alyssa's birthday barbecue party, they were supposed to attend a wedding in KL. But due to unforeseen circumstances (like the burst tyre), they couldn't make it. They just went to have dinner with the PJ family and came back to watch TV.

Wasn't I tired I hear you ask? Yes, quite. But it was Kak Alyssa's 1st birthday and I know I was expected to be there by lots of people. They are always eager to see me and everybody wants to carry me around although they know I wouldn't want to be held by anyone except Tok Mama and Tok Abah. And yet they still try...

When we reached Seremban I was so tired and I had put up a sulky face for everyone. Only after Tok Mama fed me with some mashed potato that I became a bit cheerful and wanted to smile to people. Even Kak Alyssa was tired and had a short nap before being woken up to cut cake. She too didn't really have a smile on her face. If Kak Alyssa is reading, I just want to tell her that you don't have to feel guilty for being moody that night. We're babies! We're allowed to do that and we're expected to too.

We finally arrived back in Subang close to midnight and I slept like a log! I'm sure Mommy and Dadda too slept very soundly that night.

Well, that was how I spent my Christmas holidays. Very well packed with activities! Can't wait to see all the photos from everybody's camera...

Cheerios!

Have a great New Year weekend everybody!