Ashley & Brandon's Pix

Ashley enjoying a bowl of dessert - "Strawberry Peach" (with ice-shaving)

Brandon in his "jimbe" (pronounced "jim-bay")
- I think it's some Japanese PJs, or is it a casual wear?
Nontan - can help...??

Thanks Nontan for the info on "jimbe" and for the little bit of Japanese history as well - ""Jimbe" dates back to in the last years of EDO-period... It's just like a homewear in summer for Men or kids..."

Bumbo Baby Seat

Brandon enjoying his new BumBo Baby Seat
with Ashley

Saw this sign at Woodlands Mart recently - didn't know Swim Goggles go to college ;-) ... well, actually we know what the sign is trying to say (read the Chinese translation) but I just thought that it sounded funny. Don't you...??

Kids Say The Darndest Things

Ashley: Mommy, today I met a Philippian at Sunday School
Mommy: Oh, you READ Philippian...
Ashley: No mommy, I met a Philippian!
(what she meant was a "Filipino")

It appears that there are some bullies in class - she related some incidents where some kids are mean; they would "friend" only certain people, only talk to certain people, say nasty things to other kids...
Mommy: Leave these kids alone and find other friends... don't play these games
Ashley: Mommy, it's for real - these are not games

Ashley wrote in her school journal entitled WHEN I GROW UP (dated September 13, 2007)
When I grow up, I want to clean the house and cook for my whole family. And, I want to pick up my brother from school and I want to help my father bring this and that. I also want to help my mother to fold things. I want to do things well and make my family proud.

Teacher wrote: I'm sure they will be proud of you!

Brandon Having His First Hair Cut

"Somebody help me... please!!"

The GQ look

It has been rather warm lately and we decided that Brandon should have his hair cut since he perspire quite a lot. Actually, he's been scratching his hair as well.

Well, he was pretty good and cooperated with the hair-dresser. He looks more boyish now... not that he didn't before.

"Si Bak Kao"

The new and improved Ashley ^

Isn't Brandon cute? Hey's wait a minute - that's Yoko...!!Can you see the resemblance...?? Don't you think Brandon looks like Mommy...? (I hope mommy doesn't mind daddy picking this particular picture for the blog)

Lantern Festival @ Chinese Garden

We went to Chinese Garden today - and this year's latern display was a great disappointment. They had better ones in the past. Each entry came with a free lantern - look at the type of lantern they gave (sigh...). Even Ashley thought that this one of the worst lantern festival she has been to. Anyway, this was Jiji and Satoshin's first visit.

Click HERE to see some of the lantern display.

Ashley Needs Glasses

Ashley had health check in school last week. She came home and told us that she needs glasses. We took her to an optician on Saturday and was told that she should have started wearing 6 months ago. (Rt: 200 degrees, Lt: 150 degrees).

Mame with Jiji waiting for dinner to be served

"Nice To Meet You..."

Jiji meeting Satochin (a.k.a Brandon) for the 1st time. Jiji will be here till Wed (Sept 19). Unfortunately, Baba who was planning to be here with Jiji couldn't make it - she got Ménière’s disease the night before departure. We hear she's feeling better today - she was able to have some grapes and okayu (porridge).

Today Was A Tiring Day

Ashley's day started early today - she has to take her grade 1 piano exam. She was pretty nervous - her eyes were slightly red & face blushed. After about 12 minutes of so, it was all over and she said it was OK.

Look at Ashley - she's been wanting to sit in the stroller for a long time. We gave in to her today (but just this once) since she work up early today.

Isn't Brandon adorable... even when he's asleep...??

Brandon & Apple Juice

Brandon is 4-months old and mommy is starting Brandon on juices. Today, Brandon had apple juice. Did he like it - well, see for yourself. ;-)

Just Some Updates!

A modeling photo shoot for Ashley...?? Nah... it's just our Annual Family Photo Shoot. It was supposed to be done in February but waited till now so that Brandon can be in the picture as well.

"Mommy prepares this for me to bring to school - when mommy do not have time to prepare Bento for me, I get to buy from the school cafeteria... yummy, doesn't this looks pretty...?"
- Ashley

Brandon discovering his talent - introducing "Brandon The Contortionist"

"Yippee, I turned on my own on August 22 at around 7:35pm

... and daddy didn't help me this time." - Brandon

"This is my pal, Evan Bahbal... he's only 3 month older than I am. And guess what? His papa and mama went to school with my old man and mama in Arizona" - Brandon

Ashley, Brandon & T-Shirt

Ashley practicing one of her exam pieces - doesn't look like Ashley was happy with it.

Here's a picture of Brandon on his front - with a "little" help from daddy...!!


Mommy was at the baby store recently and spotted this T-Shirt with Brandon's name in Chinese/Japanese - in Chinese, it's read as "Zhi", and "Satoshi" in Japanese. Wanna guess what it means...??