Family affair

Wedding - not only it's a special occasion for the groom and bride, but also for close family members and friends. A wedding is a time where we all gather together for some bonding and strengthening of family ties and friendships. It is through weddings that we meet family members and friends whom we hardly see on our normal routine.
I, for one love attending weddings (especially in a family)...it's not so much of the food and the dressing up (ok...that is also one of the factors why I love weddings) hehe.....but more on the anticipation of getting to meet most of my family members whom I dont get to see very often in my daily life.

One wedding which I enjoyed recently is of a 2nd cousin's which took place on 2 June, 2012.
Ok..I gotta admit that I'm not close at all to this cousin of mine cos we hardly see him and he's not even based here in Msia. But that's besides the point. Our parents are close to each other and we sometimes hang out at his parents' place just for dinner or over a few glasses of drinks. So when the big news came that William is finally tying the knot, we were all excited and looked forward to this big day. Not only for him, but also a chance for all our family members to gather and reconcile with each other.

It was indeed a pleasant and enjoyable day. It started off with a very traditional wedding ceremony in the morning, followed by a great evening! We had a great time catching up with each other (uncles, aunties, cousins, young nephews and nieces, etc) I, for one thoroughly enjoyed the day spent with my family members, having a jolly great night with them!

My super smart cuz William and his brainy and capable wife Jiun Jen...what a lovely couple! (He's like a teddy bear to her petite figure)

And the camwhoring begun from the cocktail session..... :)

<3

Me and mommy dearest....

Mom and my favourite and super sporting Aunty Lucy

Having a jolly time with the free flow of soft drinks!

Me: What are you drinking, Roy?

Roy: WINE! (and with the smirk on his face)

Ah Kong and his beloved munchkin grandsons!

My beloved sister! I couldnt stop complimenting how gorgeous and pretty she was that night. How can it be possible that my beautiful lil sister is still single and unattached????? Hope she finds her prince charming soon...

The Yeoh siblings! Love them to bits!

The Yeoh clan :)

Finally a pic with the bride and groom! And that's my beloved Aunty Helen and Uncle CG (groom's parents)

The extended Yeoh clan :)

And YES! we all had a truly enjoyable night! Cant wait for the next wedding in the family...... :)

And 32 Arrives...

I have to admit that I stopped looking forward to my birthday after I turned 30. I somehow dont feel as young as before and the fact that my age starts with a big 3 just isnt fun!
Well, tht's just me. It just isnt that fun and the same anymore celebrating my birthday looking at 3 huge candles on the cake :)
Ok ok...I know age is just a number and I should just embrace being a woman in her 30s....Ok...I will try.....just need some time :)

Anyway, we had a double celebration on my birthday this year because it was also Mother's Day that day. We had 2 celebration that weekend; first a Mother's Day dinner at South Sea Restaurant on the 12th and then at Dancing Fish Restaurant in BSC on my birthday the next day. As much as I sorta dread turning 32, I truly enjoyed myself those 2 days being surrounded by my loved ones. Everyone (mom, dad, sis, bro, hubby & of cos my two munchkins!) turned up for dinner on both days and we had loads of fun chatting, joking and enjoying the yummilicious food during those 2 days.

At Dancing Fish @ 3rd Floor, BSC

Nice ambience and damn GOOD food!

Highly recommended!

Shot by Zach :)

Zach said it should start with Roy's name cos he's the youngest.....isnt my boy sweet or what? :)

Instagrammed!

9th birthday as a wife; 8th birthday as a Mommy :)

I do wish my birthday wishes come true :)

Kids just love birthdays!

Ok...I kinda enjoyed turning 32...hehe

Yea....the birthday girl is officially 32!

My beloved munchkin #2 - Knife lickin' good!

Yummay!

He just wouldnt stop doing it...

And asked for more...

Enough Roy! "NOOOOOOO!"

They chose the cake that they love :D

 So.....do I look forward to my 33rd???? Nope! Not yet......Let's just let me enjoy my 32nd :D

And Roy turns 4

This fella made his debut on 23 April 2008 - 19 days earlier than his EDD...

And boy, he's such a joy to have around in the family....

He's the joker of the family - he truly is. He is just fun to be with and he's the 2nd apple of my eyes!

He's cute, funny, amazingly chatty, adorable, always cheerful and full of energy and most of all, he's well loved by many :)

 His first yawn! 23 April 2008

 1st birthday...

 2nd birthday...

 3rd birthday celebrated in Beijing

4th birthday...

Mommy's wish for him is very much the same as how mommy wishes for Zach.

That Roy will grow up to be a fine young man - a man with a kind heart and well liked by everyone around him. 

I thank God for His blessings and I pray that He continues to bless them and watch over them....

And Zach turns 7

As cliche as it may sound, TIME really does fly!
My firstborn is 7 this year!
He's no longer a baby but a very well-grown young man with a heart of gold.....

He's the sweetest boy I've ever known (ok..I'm biased cos he's my son) but when I mean he has a heart of gold, he really does......

He's soft-hearted...the kind who'd give the last piece of cookie to the ones he loves....and he doesnt retaliate back to his rascal younger brother whenever he's beaten....until daddy told him to fight back as  self-defence....hahahaha

He's kind hearted...he was so concerned about the homeless boy whom we met in Shanghai last year. Long story short - we gave that boy some money to travel back to his hometown in China and Zach couldnt get his mind off the whole incident and was still asking me about it a few days after that. "Mommy, do you think that ko ko made his way back to his mommy & daddy?"...how sweet is that?

He's passionate...he has all the patience in the world when it comes to his passion - LEGO. Yes....that fella could spend hours in fixing and making things out of those tiny bit of LEGO pieces.....

I never realised how he has grown until he blew the number 7 off his cake last month....

He's my son and I love him to bits! I thank God every single day for this blessing that He gave me...

 The day he arrived - 8 April 2005

 I can still remember this special day clearly - it's as if it was just yesterday!!!!

 1st birthday...

 2nd birthday...

 3rd birthday and mommy was heavily pregnant with Roy...

 4th birthday...

 5th birthday...

 6th birthday in school...

 6th birthday at home...

7th birthday...

Mommy's only wish for him is that he'd grow up to be a fine young man who truly understand the meaning of RESPECT and how to bring himself well in the society....

Kids' Bday Party

Most of you would know by now that both my boys were born in the same month - April.
Zach arrived on 8th April 2005 while Roy made his presence felt on 23rd April 2008. It has been joint birthday celebrations for both brothers ever since Roy was born. No different this year. We usually choose a date between both boys' birth date and it's Apr 14 this year, simply cos it's a Saturday ;)




It has always been parties at home and small celebrations in restaurants so we decided to do something slightly different this year with a jungle-themed garden party at a bungalow restaurant - Jarrod & Rawlins in Damansara Heights. Venue was superb as the kids were able to play and run around in the garden while parents chilled out at the patio nearby.

It wasnt a big party - just a small do where close friends and family members made it all memorable for both birthday boys. As a matter of fact, the birthday boys dictated the guest list. Well, afterall, IT IS their birthday ;)

My trusted team - decorators, emcee, game organisers! Love them to bits!

The wordings said it all :)

Lovely cake. Fabulous design and yummy marble cake inside! 

The yummylicious buffet spread - fruit & vege salad, pasta, an array of BBQ (lamb, beef ribs, chicken, sausages, sweet potatoes, sweetcorn, pumpkin)

 No regrets engaging J&R!

 Happy birthday boys!

 With their beloved Ah Kong & Ah Ma

Meet the parents!

Yes, we are all in white on purpose ;) 

My pride & joy

Me and mine

Family camwhoring before the arrival of the guests

 With some of the boys' buddies

3 mommies camwhoring....