Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Sand Art Fun at Eleesha's Party

Date: 27th January 2008






More on Eleesha's Party

Date: 27th January 2008






Eleesha's 4th Birthday Party At Bukit Jelutong

Date: 27th January 2008





Marcus & family invited us to attend their little Eleesha's birthday party at their beautiful home in Bukit Jelutong. Isabelle & Janelle went dressing as angels (wings included).

Short Trip to Singapore

Date: 19th to 21st January 2008



We made a short trip to Singapore for two purposes: (1) CNY reunion dinner with mum, CY & family; and (2) interview with the National Cancer Society, S'pore for subsidy on mum's medication. Despite the trip being hectic & tiring, mum was extremely happy catching up Isabelle & Janelle. Mum will be going for a surgery on her toe soon. I wish u well mum. Lotsa love!

The Pavillion, Jln Bukit Bintang

Date: 13th January 2008






Brought the girls to check out this new place in town, The Pavillion located at the heart of the city. Pretty cool place!

Isabelle's 7th Birthday

Date: 9th January 2008




As I just got back from the Philippines the day before, I didnt really have time to plan for a birthday party for Isabelle. So I just bought her favorite cake & cut it at home with her. Happy birthday, honey!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Isabelle 1st Day of Class - Recess Time

Date: 3rd January 2008
Location: SRJK (C) Choong Wen - Canteen





Isabelle 1st Day of Class - Continue

Date: 3rd January 2008
Location: SRJK (C) Choong Wen





It was also chaotic for parents on the 1st day. There was a long queue for parents to obtain forms, fill up forms, making decisions on extra-curricular activities for children, making payment, etc. It was pretty tiring for all. I just cant imagine I got to go through this every year.

Isabelle's 1st Day of Class in Primary School

Date: 3rd January 2008
Location: SRJK (C) Choong Wen






To be honest, I sob that morning seeing Isabelle in her primary one school uniform. It was just like yesterday when I still carried her in my arms and singing to her. I can tell Isabelle wasnt comfortable on her 1st day at school. She knew no one there and what makes her uneasy is that everyone speaks Mandarin. And her class teacher addresses her "Lee-E" instead of "Isabelle". And some of her classmates were pretty rowdy. She finally broke down and cried at the end of her 1st day.

Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Choong Wen

Date: 3rd January 2008
Location: SRJK (C) Choong Wen - Batu 4 1/2, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur






Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Choong Wen (in short, SRJK (C) Choong Wen) is a semi-private Chinese primary school in Malaysia. This is the school that Isabelle got selected from our Ministry of Education to attend (our 1st choice was actually, SRJK (C) Yoke Nam). Isabelle is in Class 1N together with about 47 other children.

New Years Eve Gathering Welcoming 2008

Date: 31st December 2007
Location: Andrew's Apartment at Bukit Jalil

A view from the 14th floor of Andrew's apartment



It was the last day of the year 2007. Andrew invited us to a little gathering to usher in 2008, but of course the main reason is for Isabelle & Janelle to get together with Alyssa & baby Trisha. I was told we can catch the spectacular view of fireworks going up all around town from the 14th floor of Andrew's place at midnight. We were definitely not disappointed. We had a 1991 bottle of sparking white wine from Australia and tidbits while chatting about the year to come. Oh, I just learned Isabelle is actually closer to baby Trisha, instead of Alyssa. Reversely, Alyssa is closer to my little Janelle. Anyway, the girls still had so much fun together. What tickles us is that the girls prefer to play clubpenguin on the computer rather than playing dolls. Oh well! The new age of toys.