Gifts from Europe

My parents n brother went for a 10-day Europe holiday. They took a 'De Tour' around Switzerland & Germany. It is not their 1st trip to Europe. My brother rented a car & travelled to many picturesque small medieval towns.
Here are d gifts all d way from Europe, Switzerland & Germany.

Cute lil Dolly Tote Bag 

                                                                  Cute lil T's for lil C & C

Beer Mug

                                                    Crystal Bracelets & Victorian pendant

                                                          Porcelain Doll. Aint she beautiful?

Toy Truck

To Cook or Not to Cook?

Have you ever felt guilty or have an uneasy feeling if you do not cook for your family just for 1-2 days? I do! Sigh......I have been cooking for sometime now.  However, on certain days of d week & on weekends, I do not cook. Well, on weekdays, I usually cook twice a day for my family especially my kids. Can you imagine, d hours I spend in d kitchen? Not only do I cook, I bake & I also do washing up too! Yeah, I do not have a live-in maid. Bad experience..For those who have maids, thank your lucky stars! Thus, Elaine's Kitchen has become my 2nd room...LOL!

Nevertheless, for some reason, I still question myself whenever I am not cooking. It is just like - If you skipped a day on Gym, your back hurts. This is how I feel! Cooking has become part of me, my obligation to my family. I need to work with d wok!

When my Girl has extra activities in the evenings we tend to dine out.  But I will always prepare d simplest food (either porridge or noodles) to fill her tummy. Hmmmm, I do not classify this as cooking*
As for Saturdays, Yes! I declare a day off! So I do not feel much guilt about it! Hehe

How about you? Do you want to share some thoughts?

                                                             Me Cooking aka Aunty ??  

 Roast Honey Herbs Chicken, Potatos & Assorted Veggies

Cod Fish in Garlic Mushroom Sauce with Asparagus, Potatos & Cherry Tomatos

 

 

 Chicken Mushroom Sausage Rice

 

Grilled Chicken with Assorted Veggies

 

Noodles with Mushrooms, eggs, carrots, chicken & Broccolis

 

Kids Meal - Bacon Teriyaki with Broccolis, Eggs with Cherry Tomatos

TuTu Crazy!!

I used to owned a Pink & White Party TuTu dress when I was 10 years old.

Today, my lil Princess has more then 10 Tutu's! I just could not resist buying beautiful Tutu's for her. Hence, she loves it dearly! Girls are just being girls....d minute she had d Tutu On, she will shake that booty! Ain't it cute to see your lil one dressing up like a 'LiL Dolly'? I will always tell myself this - Better to dress her up NOW then LATER..remember - They have 'Mind of their Own'.

Enjoy viewing d Beautiful Tutu's from my LiL Princess closet *

Peekaboo TuTu Closet !

** Boys clothing aint that interesting isn't it? **

The End

Rebak Island, Langkawi

It was January 2009 when we decided to go for a Beach Getaway. Just 3 months after giving birth to my youngest son. Sorry son, we couldn't bring you along as you were way too tiny & fragile for d beaches! I needed a real Getaway! From d airport, it is a 5 minutes ride to d Port where we had to take a speed boat, roughly 10 minutes to d Beautiful Rebak Island.

Langkawi Port. Waiting for our Speed Boat ride. Thats my LiL Girl at age 2! Me? Still have not lost d preggers weight yet! 3 months after giving birth to my lil one.

Upon arrival, we were being chauffered in a buggy from d jetty to d hotel lobby. Yes, we could walk but with my daughter.....We prefer d buggy ride. Oh, bear in mind that d airport is very close to Rebak Island. So we could actually hear d aircrafts from our chalet. But it did not affect our 4-day Holiday. It wasn't that bad though.

 Swimming Pool

Taking a morning walk to d restaurant for breakie. View behind - Our Chalet -

Rebak Island is a private secluded Island. It is surrounded by jungle & forest as old as 100 million years! Yes, alot of monkey noises & birds chirping non-stop too..even at night..creepy;p Thankfully my daughter was extremely tired with day activities to be awaken by d noises.


Our Chalet was Splendid!
We had a great Sea view! We could actually see a group of Otters swimming around our island! Family of 6. But we weren't so lucky to catch a glimpse of Dolphins.


The pool is huge & Beach was simply excellent! Could still remember we got so tan that my daughter went at least 3 shades darker. We practically threw ourselves out in d pool & beach throughout d entire holiday. We had good pizza's, club sandwiches, burgers, chachos & many more exciting food & beverages just by d pool.


Restaurants were good yet rather pricey though. On our second last day, we actually packed KFC right after our 'Cable Car' ride. Oh, hubs rented a car so we could Tour De Langkawi * We had to park d car at d Port before we could hop on to our speed boat back to Rebak Island.
If you are looking for a perfect Getaway........Come to Rebak Island! Just so you know, we didn't want to leave.......It is just 'Perfect!'

 Papa & Daughter time! Yacht Watching at d tip of Rebak Island - Port -

 Taking a walk back to d room after d day trip to d city.

 Langkawi CABLE Car Ride

 Pool & Sea View

 Our Chalet! Facing d beautiful sea..........

 Baby Girl taking a lil De Tour

                                   Open SPA ! I missed it!!! Baby Girl was very clingy to me......I shall be back!

View from our CABLE Car! Spectacular!

It is Froot Loops Day!

Froot Loops by Kellogs used to be my all time Favourite! I could have it plain as a snack or with my milk. I could still remember my assorted coloured 'Froot Loops' in my bowl of milk taste 'Yummylicious!' Plus, d milk will turn to strawberry flavoured milk! Ahhhhhhh........Those were d days* That was my breakfast & snack during my primary schooldays.

I recently introduced 'Froot Loops' to my kids & caught me by surprise, my Girl doesn't like it! On d other hand, my Son loves it! I was like...I gave my Girl a stare & started thinking - Isn't this what every kid has longed for? It is sweet, coated with sugar & it is colourful! You can even 'pretend play' with d 'Froot Loops' as rings! Oh, nevermind........I guess she is just a purely 'Cocoa Crunch' lover then;p
So I figured, hey! You can bring d 'Froot Loops' to kindergaten & share it among your friends! I am sure they will love it! Hehe...=D

Happy Teacher's Day!

During my childhood days, my parents will buy flowers for my Class Teacher on Teacher's Day. Now, me being a Mother - it is my turn to buy beautiful flowers for my Daughter's Teacher.
This will be d 2nd year my Daughter would celebrate Teacher's Day with her Favourite Class Teacher.
Other than flowers, a card ..... My Daughter plans to bake Muffins for her Favourite Class Teacher too!

How did yours turn out? Any interesting story to share?

Happy Teacher's Day !

 Roses for Her Fav' Teacher!

 Roses & Muffins !

 Caitlyn's Raisin, Cherry, Sultana Muffins

 Muffins in d Oven

Muffins for Her Fav' Teacher!



ABC...123?

I am sure most of you are occupied with your kids 'extra activities' & I am one of them too! Some believe to enroll their child at a very young age to 'broaden thier outlook'. Hence, some may just wait untill they have turned 4 to enroll in a kindergarten or by age 7 before they could actually join any activities.


So, which category do you fall into? I started sending my eldest daughter to 'Gym, Fun & Play classes' in 1 Utama d minute she hit 2. Slightly before age 3, I enrolled her to a Montessori nearby & by age 3, she is already in Kindergarten. My opinion, when d child is involved in a play group, they tend to develope faster & not as clingy & cranky as before.
Now at 4, she may even use & describe certain words which is 'pretty High Tech', well Versed compared to d other kids at her age. She is attending English Literacy & Ballet classes. By next year, I plan to enroll her in Mental Arithmatic & Mandrin classes.
My son will be turning 3 in couple of months time & he will be joining his sister in English Literacy classes very soon. I am also thinking of sending him for Dance & Martial Art classes at d later stage.
To be frank, my son's level of communication is pretty well versed compared to d other boys at his age. Well, thank god for that! Partly, he has learned alot from his sister & has reached a milestone by the age of 2!
Soon, in no time......both will be entering d same kindergarten & we're also planning to enroll them to a 'Private school'. Yay! I can't wait as I have so many things to do 'yet' so little time!


Here is something I would like to share with you -


Cruz says 'BAHNANAHS' & Caitlyn corrected him 'BANANAS' .
Cruz says 'NoLAH' & Caitlyn corrected him 'Don't say the 'LAH' word! It is wrong!
Cruz says 'STUPID' & Caitlyn - Don't say that word!

Floral Galore

Flowers are so Beautiful! Isn't it Pretty being printed ON our outifts?

Welcome Spring Floral Collection. I bought this Floral Galore dress at a bargain from Ikano.
Don't U think this Floral Galore dress is a Great Pick?

Check it Out baby love * Check out d design of d dress * I love d pockets *

Dedicated to all Beautiful Mommies!

Do u remember d hitz 'Mama' by Boys II Men? How about 'Mama' by Spice Girls? Ok, I can't seemed to get it out of my head now.

I have been waiting for this very special Day......... 'Mother's Day', being a 'Mother of 2' to 2 beautiful children.......Just could not express my feelings! More over, d day is filled with special memories & I am showered with bundles of love.. What an exciting journey! This is just d beginning for me! How Fabulous!

Caitlyn in School Uniform. She made me a Paper Lily!

This Blog is also partly dedicated to my beloved Mommy...


Mommy, you are always there to give me excellent advice, prepared great food, great shopping partner & a good listener. You're truly a perfect mom! Therefore,
Thank you for being there for me whenever I needed your help & advice. Though I may not always say it (or show it), you meant the world to me.. I love you Mommy! I couldn't have asked for a better MOMMY!

Caitlyn & Cruz is surely blessed with a great Grandma like u!

 Crystals (Peacock & DragonFly) Compact Mirrors for my Beloved Mommy & Mother In Law

HAPPY MOTHERs DAY!!

Coffeeholic

I am a Coffee lover, I love Coffee, I can't continue my day without my Coffee, I love d Coffee aroma in my house, I can't live without you.........COFFEE!! I am addicted to you Kopi Bee!
LOL! Yeah, that's d brand I lurve & indulge in daily......aaaaaaahhhhhhh........Not Nescafe, it aint my cup of love....*WinK*

Thinking back, when I was expecting my 1st child, Arrgghh! I had to fight off Coffee! I felt so so sleepy, lethargic throughout d day! It was a complete 'nightmare' to live without a single drop of 'Coffee'. D minute I gave birth to Caitlyn, I felt so relieved! Finally, I was back to my 'Coffee' but I was told to watch my caffeine as I was breastfeeding......Oh sharks! But When I was expecting my youngest, I didn't stop consuming 'Coffee'! Hallelujah! Thank God for a healthy baby! I didn't choose to listen to old wives tales anymore.. *WinK*

Anyway, lets continue with d Kopi Bee. It can only be sourced in Kedah & Penang. It is a popular brand but somehow or rather, it is not sold in KL. Hmmmmmm...I am still scratching my head on that! Perhaps, I should start a consignment with Kopi Bee? Each time my parents travel up North, they buy in bulk!
Kopi Bee Comes in 2 types - 2in1 & d other is without sugar. Just plain Kopi O. My preference is 2in1 with sugar Kopi O. Although I am a Coffeeholic, I still prefer my Coffee with sugar. It is RM5.30 per pack for 20 sachets. It is a pre-mix.
Ahhhhh.........Heaven! I have tried numerous coffee brands in KL, oh..sorry, step aside Honey! You aint my taste bud* Oh, aside from Starbucks......C'mon frappes!

Here's d glimpse .. Just for you, Coffee Lovers! Cheers!

Versatility, Versatile baby!

No matter which store you go for your basics, I believe.....there will always be a 'One Versatility Top' which will call out to you...........


Several days ago, I was window shopping & a Maxi Purple Dress caught my attention! Seriously, I had no intention of purchasing this sexy number but it was calling me! Oh, what the heck! It was on 50% off so I didn't think twice! I don't usually purchase clothings from 'Colours Boutique' but this particular Maxi...is something I could not resist.
 It is so versatile - match it with leggings, chunky belt, denim, white shorts & even pair it with a knee high boots. I will definitely put this on, on my next Beach Getaway!


Check out my Disco Diva look, I LOVE this number!

Tell me what U think? Cheap & Good buy isn't it? Versatile baby!