Evan's Italian Night Party

The theme for this year's party was "Italian night". On top of serving Italian food, the kids were also given a party pack complete with an apron, a rolling pin and a chef's hat. Why? Because you were all going to be the chefs for the night. Annabelle was at the house sinc ethe afternoon. The both of you played together (also fought together) until it was dinner and party time. Boh-boh Poh was also around,so she also helped to watch Evelyn while mummy and daddy were busy preparing the food and pizza dough. Thank goodness for the Kitchen Aid daddy got me a few years back. I don't think it's ever worked so hard before.. *grin*

I put up a simple decoration which was pictures of you through the years as you enjoyed foor.. both eating and making them. This year our guests had a simple token with a picture of you. And of course our little guests had the party pack where even the 2 littlest kids had a Barney DVD each.

Here's the happy birthday boy:

As Abigail and Ian were in KL till the afternoon they got caught in heavy traffic heading back to Penang. So we started the pizza making for you and Annabelle first. Here's the 2 chefs for the night:

Other than the pizza's you guys made, there was pesto pasta as well as lasagna:

Of course, Evelyn did not want to be left out. I had a spare hat for her but she didn't want to put it on:

And here's the Slugterra themed birthday cake you requested for. The poor guy at the shop was very patient as you requested for all the slugs of your choice He had to write it down and probably do some research to get the slugs you wanted. I'm glad to say, he did a good job and you were certainly one happy customer:

And finally, the best part of the party: the birthday song and the cake. Everyone got a pick of the slugs they wanted after the song.

As Annabelle had to leave earlier daddy promised that you'd not open the present until the next day. Anyhow we were too tired from the long day preparing so the presents were opened the next day.

Happy 8th Birthday Evan

May you always be happy and be blessed with the best things there is in life. We all love you.
Big hugs and sloppy kisses to you on this special day.

Haircut Day for E and E

As both you hair was getting longer we decided to bring you to Uncle Austin's for a haircut. Ko-ko requested for a hairwash, just like how mummy and daddy get ours washed before we get our haircut.

So while waiting for Ko-ko, Mei-mei had hers cut. As usual, we had to give you my phone to keep you preoccupied while Uncle Austin cut your hair. You were a good girl throughtout the haircut. Here's your before and after shot:

As for Ko-ko, here he is with his hairwash and then haircut:

First Birthday Cake

It's nice to see that the school even has a mini celebration for the children celebrating their birthdays each month. As you celebrate yours this month, this is what you got:

Ko-ko Loves to Play with Evelyn

This is the both of you playing with Ko-ko's trains early in the morning:

I'm So Proud of Evan

Daddy was supposed to go to KL yesterday for his US visa interview. But his flight got cancelled. Then when you woke up in the morning this was our conversation:
Evan: Daddy is already on the plane, right?
Mummy: No. Daddy plane had some problems
Evan: (Looking worried). Then is he ok?
Mummy: Yes.. don't worry. They cancelled his flight. He didn't get on the plane.

I do know that you are aware of the missing plane (MH370). Which was probably why you looked so worried when I told you about the plane troubles.

But of course, when daddy asked if you were worried, you denied (probably forgotten about how you felt). My macho boy ma. Cannot show that you're worried?

Lonely Evelyn

Ko-ko had another playmate on Sunday.  So I had to play by myself:

Who is Enjoying Barney More?

Look at the both of you so focused on the TV. I wonder who is enjoying the show more...

Poor Evan

When you walked into your room where Mei-mei and I were waiting for you, she decided to take a nip at your tummy.  You see her mouth reaches your tummy, right at the meatiest part. Easy for her to take a bite. Caught you by surprise so you shouted in shock and cried. Sigh...
And this isn't the first time either. When we got back from school a while back you knelt down thinking she would give you a hug. Instead, she walked to you and gave you a slap on the face!!
Anyway, you are still sore about being bitten and keep calling Evelyn "naughty girl".

Evelyn Checking Out the Piggies

Ashley Kor-kor could not resist taking these pictures of you checking out the 3 money banks in her house.
You'd wander around and see them (2 piggies and 1 doggy) then you'd sit on them one by one.  I guess to check out which is more comfy.
You'd sometimes try to lift them up too...

Daddy's Whiskers

As you were both still awake even though it was past your bedtime, daddy decided to play a little with the both of you. 
He rubbed his chin on Mei-mei's cheek and she giggled. You heard her laughing non - stop and peeked at what we were doing on the bed. Daddy asked if you wanted to know what he did to Evelyn.  You said yes. So he also tickled you with his whiskers when you closed your eyes.
When asked if you knew what it was, you replied "I know.... it's daddy's whiskers" ... then added "Daddy's got whiskers because he drinks whiskey".
Hahaha.... I wonder how you figured that out.

Craft Day

Since Mei-mei was having a nap today and we were too lazy to walk to the nearby playground,  we looked at the craft books we had at home and decided on doing some origami.
I had loads of coloured papers.  Only problem was the instructions were in Chinese.  So with some guess works, we managed to come out with these doggies.
Obviously the blue one is yours while mine is the pink doggy in a skirt.  I love yours which is wearing shorts and a cape. Daddy suggested an underwear but you laughed and opted for the modest shorts instead.

Grampy's Birthday Celebration

We planned to have a Chinese New Year dinner with the Yeoh's on the 3rd day of CNY but cancelled because Grampy went fishing/camping with his friends.  So we postponed it to yesterday.  Too bad Alex Ku-ku and Ah Kim had already left for KL by then.
In the end we had a CNY and birthday celebration.  Of course, we had seh jit mee (birthday noodles) followed by cake.
It was layer cake which was requested by Grampy.

Here's Ko-ko helping Grampy to blow off the candle: 

And here Ee-ee's trying to help Mei-mei blow off the candle. You tried several times but in the end needed Ko-ko's help:

Dumpling Feast

Last Saturday,  8th Poh-Tou was at Uncle Sin Jeow's house to cook up a feast for the family.  This was a special do by the couple most times when they come back to Malaysia.
We originally could not make it for dinner.  So when we stopped by after going to the market, Poh Tou offered me first taste of the dumplings. I also got to see them in action.  This time, Tou-tou was also in action to make the shui kau.
It sure was yummy.  Also I got to have a second round as we ended up at their house for dinner that evening.

Happy Chinese New Year 2014

"Gong Xi Fa Cai" from us all in Ipoh:

2014 Chinese New Year Eve

We headed back to Ipoh on the eve of Chinese New Year. As with last year we went back in 2 cars. We left Penang first as Ah Ma had to go to the temple to pray for Tou-tou as coincidentally it was the 100th day of this death.

The car was fully loaded and the traffic to Ipoh was heavy but not crawling. We just had to slow down at certain parts of the highway especially where there was a slope and some cars had to slow down.

We arrived in Ipoh just on time for lunch. It was Penang Hokkien Mee. Yummy..

Later more of the family began to arrive and it was a lovely gathering. It's been quite a while since we've been back to the Ipoh house.

Ah Kong and Ah Ma arrived soon. Rooms had to be sorted out and then it was soon dinner time. Dinner was pohpiah. It sure was a lot of hard work. Daddy and Jack Chek-chek were the assistant chef that day as they helped to stir thoroughly the ingredients.

Look at the yummy pohpiah..

School CNY Celebration

Today is the last day before you break for Chinese New Year.  As with last year, there was no lessons.  Instead there were singing and performances for the Pesta Ang Pow. Children were told to come in their home clothing, or better yet CNY costume.
You initially wanted to wear home clothes but then decided to wear your Chinese costume which Ee-ee had bought for you from China.
I'm glad we got to pick you up from school as I didn't get to see you in the costume before school. I was wondering how I'd be able to spot you among the children in their colorful clothing.  But luckily, you were waiting at the gate so you spotted me first.
Here's a shot of my handsome man:

Evan Helps Evelyn

To undress so that you can play in the garden before you have a shower

Evelyn's 1st Visit to the Market

Today was the replacement class for Ko-ko. As I was already awake and daddu had a very late night, I decided to follow Ah Ma to the market.  It's a very good time to visit the market because it's the final weekend before Chinese New Year.  So the market was crowded with many people selling things.
You were very interested in the colorful things being sold. Then we followed Ah Ma to buy fish. Took this picture of you watching the man remove the fish scales:

We went to many places to run some errands and so you fell asleep by the time we got home.

Kisses and Hugs Makes My Day

I'm so glad that you are still at the age where you don't mind giving me kisses and hugs still. Of course, if I'm dressed up for work which means I've got lipstick on you won't allow me to kiss you for fear of having a lipstick mark on your cheek. Then again, naughty you will always wipe your cheek after receiving a juicy kiss.
Evelyn on the other hand still doesn't know how to give kisses.  Sometimes when she's in the mood, she'll put her mouth over my nose and say "muahh". Just like how she gives her "flying kisses". For now I'm contented with the big hugs and smiles I get from her.
MUAHHH to my two precious "RotiBans".