Cupcakes

Tomorrow (Dec 27), we've been invited to daddy's cousin's home for Christmas Dinner. Gu-ma thought Ashley did a great job baking cupcakes a couple of weeks ago and asked if Ashley could baked some for tomorrow's dinner. Well, this time, Daddy did most of the work - but he didn't realized that he needed to place cupcakes paper cups into the tray before pouring the batter into the paper cups. Look at what happened to it...!! (we didn't have this problem the last time coz we used a harder muffin paper cup)

Daddy and Ashley managed to find the muffin trays at the neighbourhood store... and we had to bake a NEW batch. This time, it turned out fine!! Anyway, can you guess which cupcakes were decorated by daddy, and which are Ashley's masterpiece...??

Christmas Morning (2008)

It's Christmas morning - the kids woke early to check out what they got placed under the Christmas tree. Look at their HAPPY faces!!

Brandon surprised to find Elmo - a gift from Ashley

Ashley And Her Cupcakes

Ashley baking for the first time - she's been wanting to bake some cupcakes...

Here's how the cupcakes look like after coming out of the oven - looks edible...

Practice makes perfect - Ashley putting icing on the cupcakes...

All done - and ready to be eaten. Err... who wants to be the guine pig and be the first to try...?

Bring Your Kids Day

Today is "Bring Your Kids Day" at where mommy works...

Since Daddy took time off from work - mommy decided to sign up for Ashley and Brandon to be there. Here's a picture with Auntie Marilyn, Ashley & Brandon.

Mommy normally does not allow the kids to have Candy Floss - but she made an exception today... Brandon didn't like it at all.

Whee - Brandon the Biker. Guess what? He had several "accidents" during the short 5 minutes ride. Toy bikes can be dangerous too!!

Ashley attending a Magic Workshop - not sure if she had fun. Looking at the other kids - I didn't think they were having too much fun.

Ashley asked for a "Penguin" at the balloon sculpture... and this is what she got - a "flower" instead... go figure :-

Mommy had to be "contactable" even when she was with us - so she had to carry her laptop around... well, she wasn't the only one carry her computer around... there were others too.

Today is Grandpa's Birthday...

... and it's Baba's Birthday too! Grandpa and Baba share the same birth-date

To celebrate Grandpa's Birthday, we went to Gu-ma's house for dinner... and guess what we found in one of her rooms? A drum set!!

Brandon In Hospital...And Ashley Too!

Ashley joins Brandon at Mt Alvernia Hospital today (30 Nov). Ashley has also been sick for 2 - 3 weeks - with similar symptoms as her brother's although her condition is not a bad as Brandon's.

In any case, they are now in the same room - and having antibiotic fed through IV. As for Brandon, the doctor said that his cough is getting worse and they gave him the Nebulizer. His fever is down - so, that's good news!!

Daddy can't be with the kids this week :-( He has to work because he is in involved in the Youth Camp (Dec 1 - 5) at church. So, mommy and aunty Marilyn have to be on shift to take care of them.

UPDATE: Ashley and Brandon may be able to be discharged today (Dec 2) if their fever is under control. As of yesterday night, Brandon's fever is down but not for Ashley. After Ashley's x-ray, her chest is clear but has sinus infection. The doctor said that she will be given some nasal spray and nose drop - and with antibiotics, her sinus can be clear within 2 weeks.

LASTEST UPDATE: Ashley and Brandon were dischaged from the hospital today (Dec 2)

Looks lilke Ashley is in pain - well, actually, she was reluntant to have this picture taken.

Look, they've got a bed specially named for her - "A" for Ashley. Wanna guess who gets the "B" bed...??

Nope, Brandon isn't playing with his X-Box... that's his antibiotic being administered through this device.

Brandon In Hospital 2

Brandon was admitted to the hospital again. He's been sick for the last 3+ weeks with high fever, cough and running nose... And so is Ashley. While on the way home from the doctor yesterday (28 Nov), Brandon got into fits again and mommy had to rush him back to the doctor. Anywaym we decided to get him admitted to find out what's really wrong with him.

He had his X-rays done and found out that Brandon has lungs and sinus infection... And this evening (29 Nov), he was given antobiotics - orally and IV.

Ashley may also need to get x-rayed as well as she's been having fever and cough for the past 2+ weeks.

We'd Like You to Meet Marilyn

Mommy went back to work today (Nov 14) after being away from work for 9 years. As such, Marilyn is now living with us, helping to take care of the kids... she also cooks and cleans the house. She is from the Phillippines and has been staying with us for the past 2 weeks.

Brandon was not very friendly to her initially... but now, Brandon and Aunty Marilyn are now friends!!

Ashley Turns 9 Today!

Grandma's Birthday

Daddy should have posted this picture long ago - this was taken when Grandma celebrated her birthday on 13 September. Here's a picture of Grandma and her four favourite grandchildren; (L-R) Brandon, Nigel, Nicholas and Ashley.

Brandon Is Still Here!!

We thought Brandon could go home today - but the doctor said that he needs to stay one more day. Brandon's fever is down but doctor said that we should monitor the growth of the 5 birth marks he has on his body... And also to look out for any freckles in his armpits and groin area. Nothing serious at this point.

Brandon reading "Today's Parents" for tomorrow

Daddy spent the night with Brandon today. Since Brandon woke up early today (at around 6am, we decided to head downstairs for a walk... and guess what we found along the way...?

Brandon watching "Caillou"... well, although he didn't exactly sit through the entire 30 mins, at least daddy's arms could get some rest from carrying Brandon.

Mommy was so tired after having to take care of Brandon the night before ... having to clean and shower Brandon 3 times after he vomitted in the middle of the night that moomy slept for 13 straight hours when she got home - poor mommy!!

Brandon In Hospital

Brandon had fits and high fever on 24 Oct. It was scarry to see Brandon's tiny body shaking and going limp. His eye balls were also looking upwards. Thankfully, we were with friends who drove us to KK Hospital. Brandon was subsequently admitted on 25 Oct at about 12:15am.

The one-day stay in the hospital became a three-day stay - Brandon's fever just wouldn't gone away - hovering about 39 degrees, only going down a while before his temprature shoots up again. We hope he can be discharged tomorrow (27 Oct).

Brandon doesn't look too happy and dislikes the hospital bed... that only means one thing. Mommy has to carry him most of the time... unless he sleeps (which he doesn't)... well, we don't blame him. Who can sleep with the kid in the next bed crying all the time... and visiting hours was like a family reunion in his room where he shares with 5 other kids!!

Look, mommy wearing hospital scrub... that's because Brandon threw up on mommy - a few times!

Brandon - are you REALLY sick...??

Ashley visiting Brandon - he was thrilled when jie-jie came into his ward.