Alex's 5th birthday party 04/06

The 2 babies, Alyssa and Annette are already walking!! Alex's mom called and said that Alex requested for his friends to go over to celebrate his birthday instead of going Downtown East. The kids had not been to Alex's place for a long time and they were thrilled to re-visit his toys. My kids, together with Belle and Joel and Alex literally turned the house upside down! Toys were everywhere and so were the kids!

After a pizza lunch with chicken wings, it was cake cutting time. As usual my son was most excited about it..look at him (below) with his mouth all puffed up!

We left at about 2 in time for the kids' afternoon nap. It was great for them to meet up with their toddler playmates again.

Kyle's 5th Birthday at Ascension 080508

8th May 2008. Kyle celebrated yet another year of birth in school but with another girl from a different class this time. Meryl went up the stage as per last year but this time, but this time she was treated with hostility from his brother who pushed her away when she tried to stand next to him. Apparently he had told our helper the night before that he did not want his sister to be on stage with him but I was not aware and had asked Meryl up to be on the stage with her brother to lend him some support. He got a stern warning from us for treating his sister thus. But on hindsight, we realised that he wanted all the attention and did not want his sister to steal any limelight.The whole family turned up to celebrate with his friends and teachers. Kyle was especially delighted to see his father and seemed to bask in his attention. He was extremely showy and shy at the same time. A girl, Elizabeth quietly gave him a Ben 10 pouch after which we teased him mercilessly about . He told us that Elizabeth does not like Ben 10 but had asked her father to buy it especially for him.

The photo taking took place first and then they sang him a birthday song. (the girl on his right is Elizabeth) He was asked about his birthday resolutions which included showering himself, wiping his own backside, cleaning his own dishes etc.

After the cake cutting and eating ( together with some konyaku jelly made by Jo), he distributed his party gifts which included Mickey Mouse colour pencils, a pack of Jack and Jill chips and some Wang Wang biscuits. We had to rushed through this as I had specially taken this day off to celebrate his birthday and to bring him for a movie, Ironman.

That's Kyle giving out his party gifts. This is the classroom with dramatic play corner (on the loft is the living room with racks of clothes for dress-up games), below is a miniature kitchenette, on the other side is the art and craft and reading centre.

This was one of the artwork done by Kyle that I saw in the room.

Both kids sat through the show amidst popcorns and chips ( a treat for them) and Meryl only fell asleep on the way back home!

Jay's 6th Birthday

The Cake for the birthday boy who will turn 6 on 11th July 2008.

All the cousins are here celebrating together for their Big Bro.

Jay can't wait to see his Ben Ten T shirt which Yang had been telling him about the moment he stepped intot he house!

Oops...and the cake is forgotten...

Luckily the dad came to the rescue!!!

The picture was taken during dinner time and all of them had their eyes glued to the TV.

My girl posing in her new suit bought by her xaio gu from Taiwan... ain't it sexy??

Yang's 7th Birthday celebration

Naomi 1st Birthday

It was a hectic day as we rushed back from a fun-filled morning at the new Anchorvale CC opening, showered and changed before we rushed out again to Naomi's birthday party. By the time we arrived, it was already after 1. Nonetheless, the kids hit straight for the toys (esp Kyle) while at the same time eat their lunch. I was frankly speaking, too tired to eat or do anything.

Meryl and friend got to meet up again barely after a week and they had fun, needless to say. Whenit came to cake cutting, my kids were the most eager. Meryl was requesting even before the cake was cut which portion she wnated and then to my amazement, proceeded to finish the whole cake...and then asked me for more!!!! I just had to stop her. Even on our way back, she was also asking for more cordial.

Hoi Sing's 4th Birthday 02/03

Hoi Sing celebrated his 4th Birthday at home. The kids played and played as they had not seen each other for a while.

Meryl with her 2 good friends, Zachary and Cheryl.

Zac's Birthday Party 03/02/08

Zac celebrated his 4th birhtday at Down town East and the kids were invited. We were the 1st to arrive as I did not want the kids to miss out the fun since they will be leaving early. The hubby and I promptly went for our cuppa while the kids played.

As usual, the party started late as all the kids find it difficult to leave the play area. Meryl and Kyle were the 1st to be seated down for lunch.

The kids playing their favorite game-musical chairs. I think Kyle was one of the last 2 but he did not win in the end.

My son having an adrenaline high. He is seen here running in circles and going on and on till like forever. In between he showed some TLC to baby Naomi.

Meryl has learnt from her own birthday party how a pinata works. Click on this video to watch how she hoards the goodies when they fall from the pinata (hilarious)

Meryl's 3rd Birthday

18/12/2007 Tues

Meryl woke up at 9 today. We had our breakfast, showered, dressed up and there was still time to spare as we were ALL ready by 9.45. Jo brought all the presents and goodies to the car and we waited for it to be 10.10 as we were meeting Amy downstairs. YY and Alex and Alissa were already downstairs and we arrived at Downtown East at 10.35. Quite a lot of our guests were already there. The kids were each given a name label before they entered. My photographer Jac got lost and I had to meet her. She was instructed to take pictures of the kids in action. I was busy running around making sure that everything was in order. With Mel's help, we filled up the pinata with the goodies, then I went to order food for the adults.

At 11.15, we changed Meryl into her fairy princess outfit and she was tasked to gather all her friends in the function room for their lunch. My photographer again got lost and went out of the playgym...sigh... The kids tucked into their food happily and Meryl couldn't stop eating. She must be famished from all the excitement. After their meal, the coordinator played with them musical chair and what was funniest was that most of the kids refused to get a seat after they saw that the one who was out of the game getting a present. That included my son! The winner in the end was Celeste. Next was pinata time. All the kids, even baby Alissa got a chance to pull a string to bring the goodies down. Boy, were the children fast! They went down on all fours immediately to gather their favorite candies and in no time, their bags were full. On top of that, each kids also received a water bottle from the party organiser.

Then it was cake cutting. The cake was from Sweet Secrets with 3 beautiful Princesses, Ah em's present. Took lots of photos and the kids loved the cake. That was not the end of the party as the kids still get to continue playing at the playgym till 2.30. Each kids also recieve a balloon sculpture before they leave. Most of us stayed till 1.30 before heading home. The kids were exhausted and Meryl fell asleep in Amy's car. She woke up after we reached home and slept again at 3 with me. I was equally knocked out and woke up refreshed at 5. The kids had another meal of KFC with their macaroni and watched their shows with ah ma while the mummy had her own program!

Meryl's birthday celebration at Downtown East with 19 friends

Meryl's mini Birthday celebration

Popped over fil's place after breakfast with kids. Read newspaper and chit chat while waiting for brunch! As usual, Tagu bought a wide assortment of food, including the kids lunch at 11. Both kids wanted their dad to feed, I was more than happy :) At one point he refused to heed my advice not to give mushroom to Meryl and a struggle ensued with Meryl keeping the food for more than 20 mins in That mouthful. In the end, he accepted defeat.

We brought lunch for my mom and then the kids went homr for their nap and I was totally knocked out till 5. We hurried over Fil's place for a swim before the rest came back for dinner. Tim and I wen out to buy a cake from Angie's choice for the celebration later. For dinner the butter crab that Pansy bought was simply divine...ummm..yum yum..then TY and his family came right after our dinner. The kids then segregated in the bedroom as usual but this time they were kept separated as some had not fully recovered. Leng became the 'bridge' between the well and not so well ones. The kids, nevertheless, still had fun just seeing each other.

At 8, after Fil returned, we set the table for the cake and took lots of photos. Meryl was in a new dress made by her Xiaogu and her hair tied in pleats just like the girl in her cake. She got to blow all her 3 candles this time under the watchful eyes of her Ah pek as none of the boys dared to defy his order. Meryl was thrilled with the vanity dressing table bought by her Xiaogu but was to open only onher actual birthday.