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Baby Pumz received a special birthday treat this morning, an orange poppy seed birthday cake, freshly baked with extra crisp crust. Naturally, the cake was so yummy that she felt compelled to share them with all 3 kids whom finished their slice in ONE mouth! Happy Birthday again!
Here's the kids waiting for their treat...
... and here's Ashleigh in action!
2 days to the real deal of aging... Many would say 26 is "still a young age" but I choose to believe that once you hit 21... its all downhill from there on.. well, guess I've been downhill for a while now??
Anyway, Thursday I get to celebrate my birthday once again... Felt excited until I looked at my work roster!! Thursday evening and ON CALL!! Chey! I get to spend my birthday being called back into work!!! Well, yet again, getting paid is a blessing. So given the romantic candlelight dinner with my hubs is not an option for Thursday evening.. maybe he'll organize a little picnic at the park by his office during his lunch hour? *hint hint*
Now the true excitement shall reveal itself this Saturday! BBQ day!! Hubs and I have still yet to confirm a location for our BBQ... We actually tried to book a Mandurah canal home for the weekend but the rental agent wanted to charge us $980 for a 2 night stay... Seriously people! Time to invest in a canal home! So given that the canal home thingy fell through... that leaves us with several other options.. Heath cote in Applecross, Kings Park, South Perth foreshore... The next battle after mentally choosing a spot would be to physically go down early Saturday morning to "CHOUP" the pit! I could just think of several "Singaporean" things I'de be doing this Saturday...
1. Chouping the pit to start
2. Placing out a 100 beach mats and chairs around the pit to choup the entire area!
3. Umbrellas for many who detest the Aussie sun (whilst you see your next door ang mor neighbor busking in the sun topless)
4. This one is good.. We bought squid tentacles for deep frying.. but I hate oil splattering around the house so guess where I'll be deep frying my "yao yue so"? In the park!! My master plan?? I'll bring the portable gas stove to the park and deep fry there!!!! muahahahaha... Hopefully the umbrellas will hide my embrassment...
I could think of so many more... but shan't further embarrass myself!
Next on my list to think about? Pressies...
Hmmm, gave my hubby a list... he looked at me stunned.. and then I said, yes babes, I'm not the ordinary girl you married...
So what was in the list to warrant such a look?
1. Lawn Mower
2. Hedger
3. Leaf Blower
4. Whipper sniper
5. Plants for my wheel barrow (my poor wheel barrow has been barren since summer came and haven't had the time to replant it! If someone could do it for me.. why not??)
So as you can see.. everything that I've asked for so far has got to do with the garden!!! I reckon if I had all these tools to my name.. I'de find gardening a little more pleasant! Maybe we should just re-hire a gardener??
Well, the lucky last on my list was this
something a little more normal as a pressie.. my poor camper shoes have been over worked... its a hard life for shoes that belong to vets! They get trampled on, pee-ed and poo-ed on, chewed my the beasts... need new shoes!!! Someone pretty please fulfill the only normal wish on my list!
Will update you all more next time on how this weekend of suprises will unfold!
Anyway, Thursday I get to celebrate my birthday once again... Felt excited until I looked at my work roster!! Thursday evening and ON CALL!! Chey! I get to spend my birthday being called back into work!!! Well, yet again, getting paid is a blessing. So given the romantic candlelight dinner with my hubs is not an option for Thursday evening.. maybe he'll organize a little picnic at the park by his office during his lunch hour? *hint hint*
Now the true excitement shall reveal itself this Saturday! BBQ day!! Hubs and I have still yet to confirm a location for our BBQ... We actually tried to book a Mandurah canal home for the weekend but the rental agent wanted to charge us $980 for a 2 night stay... Seriously people! Time to invest in a canal home! So given that the canal home thingy fell through... that leaves us with several other options.. Heath cote in Applecross, Kings Park, South Perth foreshore... The next battle after mentally choosing a spot would be to physically go down early Saturday morning to "CHOUP" the pit! I could just think of several "Singaporean" things I'de be doing this Saturday...
1. Chouping the pit to start
2. Placing out a 100 beach mats and chairs around the pit to choup the entire area!
3. Umbrellas for many who detest the Aussie sun (whilst you see your next door ang mor neighbor busking in the sun topless)
4. This one is good.. We bought squid tentacles for deep frying.. but I hate oil splattering around the house so guess where I'll be deep frying my "yao yue so"? In the park!! My master plan?? I'll bring the portable gas stove to the park and deep fry there!!!! muahahahaha... Hopefully the umbrellas will hide my embrassment...
I could think of so many more... but shan't further embarrass myself!
Next on my list to think about? Pressies...
Hmmm, gave my hubby a list... he looked at me stunned.. and then I said, yes babes, I'm not the ordinary girl you married...
So what was in the list to warrant such a look?
1. Lawn Mower
2. Hedger
3. Leaf Blower
4. Whipper sniper
5. Plants for my wheel barrow (my poor wheel barrow has been barren since summer came and haven't had the time to replant it! If someone could do it for me.. why not??)
So as you can see.. everything that I've asked for so far has got to do with the garden!!! I reckon if I had all these tools to my name.. I'de find gardening a little more pleasant! Maybe we should just re-hire a gardener??
Well, the lucky last on my list was this
something a little more normal as a pressie.. my poor camper shoes have been over worked... its a hard life for shoes that belong to vets! They get trampled on, pee-ed and poo-ed on, chewed my the beasts... need new shoes!!! Someone pretty please fulfill the only normal wish on my list!Will update you all more next time on how this weekend of suprises will unfold!
Man.. I tell ya... Going through this course is like going through uni once again... lots of reading, lots of highlighting and QNAs! You think having a kid is just popping one out? No no no... Homework home and more homework! Can't even pay someone to complete the homework for you cos if you do, you get fruits of your bad labor (or should I say, no labor) for the next 20 years!
Lifesavers to help you get through this period of study.. Mr Freckles! The "choc buds with 100s and 1000s"... hmmm, and don't forget Mr Google, Ms Facebook and of course Mr Gmail.. all part of the encouragement team. My hubby is so fortunate he doesn't have to do the homework this week! 2 tedious chapters all about feeding and monitoring a baby's growth. He did last weeks, this week's my turn.. got the tougher bit of the bargain I say!
Lifesavers to help you get through this period of study.. Mr Freckles! The "choc buds with 100s and 1000s"... hmmm, and don't forget Mr Google, Ms Facebook and of course Mr Gmail.. all part of the encouragement team. My hubby is so fortunate he doesn't have to do the homework this week! 2 tedious chapters all about feeding and monitoring a baby's growth. He did last weeks, this week's my turn.. got the tougher bit of the bargain I say!
Our very first Zion Kids project was to do craft with the children. The story of the day of David & Goliath and we did a google search and found an idea to make 5 stones and bag!! How cool is that!!!!
Last Friday saw us borrowing a lawn mower & a whipper sniper to do our lawns... ourselves! Mowing wasn't too bad once the mower got started but the back garden is still not presentable enough... even for this blog! Here's some pictures of baby at work.
and there's the final product!
and there's the final product!
Check out our new sheets given by Mummy Yip! Thank you Mummy Yip!
Nicko (our neighbourly policeman/rugby captain/bush walking guide organised a hike through Mundy National Park last weekend. It was a beautiful day for a walk and the view was surprising. We saw bush, views of Perth, more bush, waterfalls and pools, wildlife and heaps of wild flowers.
We have just completed the 40 Days of Love series in church and must say, it was a challenge to relearn and discover new dimensions of love. The extend of God's love to us is so inmeasurable that we are compiled to love Him and love His love in return. A lot of practical tips learn and now its the hard part.... putting them into action!
With Baby Pumz still in Singapore, I sought some comfort food to fill in the "void". This meal cost $13.90 with the large coleslaw costing $6.00!! talk about overpriced salad!!!
In other news, i unpacked the pair of sandals Da passed to me to bring back for Mummy Khong and I cannot help wonder if he wanted to make a statement on her dancing skills....
In other news, i unpacked the pair of sandals Da passed to me to bring back for Mummy Khong and I cannot help wonder if he wanted to make a statement on her dancing skills....
Baby pumz' Gong Gong (Mr Loo Ting Hee) was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, 12 Oct 2009. Gong Gong was 89 years old and has left a legacy of faith and devotion. Mummy Yip recalled Gong Gong to be fun-loving, a music lover and a fantastic father.
We love you Gong Gong and we look forward to meeting you again in heaven!
We love you Gong Gong and we look forward to meeting you again in heaven!
The Chans had a BBQ on Saturday and we managed to catch-up with the little man, Jeremiah Chan. The little man has grown tall for a 4 month old baby and broke very heart with his smile... especially baby pumz.
We went to the Royal Show on Saturday and had enjoyed ourselves at the fair. While it was fairly cold towards the evening, we were not dampened as Baby Pumz had her newly won friend, CHESTER to keep her warm!
Lunch @ Leederville before heading towards the show grounds
Baby Pumz with Chester, newly rescued from the prize wall
Lunch @ Leederville before heading towards the show grounds
Baby Pumz with Chester, newly rescued from the prize wall
We got presented with 2 framed images of our submission to the competition last night. It was truely encouraging as we only found out that amongst the 200 entries were professional photographers too! WOW! it was indeed a milestone for us. You can see the winning images here.
Rachel Craven introducing the runner-up, Winthrop Hall Arches
Me, along with organisers and other winners.
p.s. many may be wondering where Baby Pumz is... well, she's taking the pictures!!! = )
Rachel Craven introducing the runner-up, Winthrop Hall Arches
Me, along with organisers and other winners.
p.s. many may be wondering where Baby Pumz is... well, she's taking the pictures!!! = )
Amanda & Gabriel tied the knot on Saturday, 26th Sept 2009. This gave us the opportunity to put some of our wedding experience to the test as co-ordinators as well as a good excuse to dress up! Enjoy your honeymoon kids! = )
Last week marked the 3rd anniversary of Kinnen! It was on 3 Sept 2006, at Larkhill Veterinary Clinic that 2 soul mates spend a time looking after a sick foal and started a journey which led them to find love! Yes! It was our third year anniversary and we celebrated by having dinner and spending the night at the Loose Box Restaurant.
A night to remember!
A night to remember!
Routine is something most of us dread and going to work everyday may seem boring to us. It is however normal to us may be extraordinary to someone else! Take for example this week when I went to Baby Pumz' hospital and met one of her patients.... a baby kangaroo!! I can't wait to show her my tax effect excel worksheet!!
We had dinner at Kai, a new Japanese place in Bullcreek and was pleasantly surprise at the Ramen.... very nice!!!! Small and compact, be sure you go early or in small groups.
Its been a busy few weeks at work, home and church. With little time for rest, we are both feeling strained and drained. I was reminded of a poem by William Henry Davies which encouraged us to take a moment with the dogs for a walk round the neighbourhood. During the walk, we stumbled across a field filled with little flowers.
What is this life if full of care
We have no time to stand and stare?
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep, or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this, if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
Baby got a new gym membership... wii style!!
