In Soccer Jersey

Daddy has been wanting to buy a set of soccer jersey for Brandon but they cost so much at the store (about $75). He finally got him - NOT one but TWO set of soccer jersey... and it only cost daddy $10. He got it at a Pasar Malam for $5 each.

Brandon playing for Arsenal

A Maccini's Fan #33 (Daddy: Can anyone tell me who Mancini is...?)

Well, we'll like to dedicate these pictures to Gu-ma. Remember the camera that Gu-ma loan to daddy for "A Date with Dad"...?? Well, Gu-ma gave it daddy and now, he gets to keep it. So, THANK YOU Gu-ma for the camera...!!

A Date with Dad

Today, Ashley and Daddy went for a date together - this was Ashley first Valentine's Day and she spent it with THE man of her life - her daddy! Ashley and daddy chatted, asked each other questions, laughed together... and we even wrote letters to each other.

This was indeed a time to remember... and there will be more of these dates with daddy in the future!!

A photo taken at the entrance

A polaroid picture taken just before we took a stroll on the beach

Ashley enjoying her food

During the programme, there was a segment where together with all fathers, we pledged our commitment to protect our daughter’s purity and presented to our daughters with a "Worth the Wait" purity ring to remind her that she is valuable and worth the wait... here Ashley with her "Worth the Wait" ring.

Smoked Salmon with Sour Cream & Dill
Tiger Prawn with Mango
Quail Egg with Cherry Tomato

Assorted Fruit with Puff Pastry
Raisin Scones with Condiments
Chocolate Butter Cake

Brandon's Coloring

Gu-Ma (Vernon's sis) is complaining that he's not updated the blog recently - well, the reason is because daddy's camera is not working - again - even though he's sent the camera for repair.

Anyway, here's one - of Brandon's coloring. We're not sure if he colored it himself of with help at PowerTots (Sunday School for Pre-Schoolers).

Anyway, Ashley is going on A Date with Dad this Sunday (15 Feb) - so, be sure to come back for updates and pictures*.

* Gu Ma said she's loan daddy her camera

Dessert Time

We went to Gelare Cafe for dessert yesterday (Jan 12)... Ashley and Mommy ordered Lemon Sorbet while daddy ordered his all-time favorite flavor - rum & raisins yoghurt.

Mommy sharing his Lemon Sorbet with Brandon...

Yuks... it's SOOOOO sour...!!

Help! I Can't Hold Up The Wall Any Longer...!

No, he's NOT holding up the wall. He's actually being punished. Daddy had to peel him off from his high chair and put him in the corner. He stood there crying in this position and refusing to budge.

Christmas Card for Jiji & Baba

In Japan, only letters with names registered to the household will be delivered.  So, even if the address is correct, the letter will not be delivered if the name of the letter belongs to someone else.

Ashley sent a Christmas Card to Jiji and Baba (Grandpa and Grandma) in Japan last Christmas.  And instead of writing grandpa and grandma's name on the envelope, she wrote "Jiji Baba" which means "grandpa grandma"

Well, Jiji and baba did eventually get the card - after the postman came into the house to check if they the card belongs to them.

To Our Family & Friends...

... Agemashite-Omedatou!!

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!!