bangkok 2014 D1

Venice Suite Hotel where we stayed, near to the main shopping district
Upon arrival at the hotel, they gave us souvenirs (pens and pouches), and gave us a map showing us how to get to the various places. When i asked about Health land spa, they even had an info on it with its menu and contact no. We asked about the protest, and the person told us she is going to join in the protest on the sunday! and wow.. the feel is really quite different from reading the newspapers abt bangkok situation..

We walked to Centara Grande Hotel at Central World for the level 55 bar which was one of the places we wanted to go but never did the last time..

The expensive "snack" that we had



The level 55 Red Sky bar.. we did not manage to get a seat outside.. that was a pity as the weather was cooling and u could have a drink at the table or even at the beach kind of outdoor sofa facing the night view of Bankok while enjoying the live band






But we managed to take a walk outside and enjoy the night view of bangkok...
That marks the end of our first night at Bangkok.. and back we go to the hotel to recharge for intensive shopping the next day!!!



First day of school 2014

All ready for the start of school in 2014
Brandon will be starting K1 Angelfish while Brian N2 Dolphin

Brandon is looking forward to it. Even told me the day before about the date he shld write on his worksheet, and felt very proud to be in K1. Brian looks happy too.. but was all tears before going in.
I had to go through this when Brandon started school a long time ago... and i thought i would be used to this .. but i guess i have as much separation anxiety as them...

Happy New Year

A happy start to the new year!

Happy New year to everyone!

New Year's celebration at 3rd Gu ma's house
The kids were kept entertained for quite a while by the kitchen set

A table full of tummy food!

the 3 kids enjoying the lunch

Followed by more play..

Brandon was very proud of his own ice cream creation

and he insisted i take a photo of all his ice cream creations!

Here comes our real dessert!

Look at the joy on the fruit lover's face

More dessert.. our all time favourite!

Nice group photo!!!

Spent the lazy afternoon chilling out and looking through the old photos... it was really fun!

Happy New year to everyone!
Looking forward to a good year ahead!!!

Brandon's work

Another of his drawing. somehow i am always quite amused by his drawings.

A photo of Por Por taking by Brandon who declared he is the cameraman for the day

He insisted Gong Gong and Por Por take a photo together before going for their party

He asked for this photo too..and instructed me to stand closer to Por por!

Some of Brian's favourite toys

He purposely made the tyres like this, and told me the tyres are flat..
Then comes his favourite tow truck...

his 2 favourite puzzles..

Engrossed..

The animal farm puzzle given my 3rd Gu ma...
made more fun by his animal top ups from australia.. Tks again to all the Gu ma..

The other favourite.. fire engine puzzle courtesy of Gong Gong
Again made more fun with the fire station and the many little "people" hidden behind the station

The latest favourite.. tower crane..
Again made more fun with his excavator and many other vehichles..
Brian just told me "don't call me macdonald uncle.. i am now brother builder"
Wahaha...

Our wedding anniversary

Since our anniversary is at the period when we are having feasts every so often, we decided to have simple meals instead.. Ended up at Pasar Bella.. our first time here

Nice little place.. full of nice little shops..

Feels good just to walk around..many eating places inside as well.. but we ended up in one of the restaurants outside

That's our meal.. and the man who is there to share my happiness and dry my tears.

The rare times our wedding album sees the light ...



When i was still slim...
At times of difficulties, remember how u felt on ur wedding night, and how much u wanted to be with the very person for the rest of your life..



Xmas BBQ

BBQ dinner at 3rd Gu ma's house

The 2 look-a-like..They always say they are from the same team...

Found this in my phone.. shld be taken by brandon.. our cameraman for the night

Another photo taken by Brandon

The trigger happy cameraman!

The younger one was not too cooperative with photos..but still enjoyed himself

Us :)

Brandon has been very happy with the gatherings and activities..
He thoroughly enjoyed the company and had a great holiday season!!!

Finally a blurry photo of us.. courtesy of brandon!
That marks the end of our numerous Xmas celebrations.. but there are defnitely more gatherings to come!

Xmas Eve 2013

Xmas eve gathering at our house
Not much time to prepare as was working half day.. was afraid there might not be enough
But wow.. eventually it was still a great spread of food.. with contributions from everyone
3rd Kao Gong brought chilli crab.. not cooked by him although i have been hearing about the legendary crabs that he cooked!

Catching up over dinner on xams eve.. again lots of reminiscence..

Brandon had a late nap and woke up to see his Xmas presents!!!

Tks all for the presents!!
Brian was asleep and Brandon took the effort to keep his presents for him in the room.. and even kept aside a sweet that Leanne gave to him.

Desssert time!

And more pastries!

Enjoying the desserts..

While we continued to listen to more stories of the past from Kao gong..
Great memories.. but many sad stories..
We gotta count our blessings and stop complaining..

Brian woke up the next day and was presented his presents which his brother kept aside for him..
Brandon counted once again the no of presents to make sure it is correct..

Then we had to do this....
But haha.. i sort of enjoyed it!

Nice rite? Tks all for the presents once again!!!