Ratatouille.....

Today, we went to see the movie, Ratatouille and it was Ashley's first time in a cinema. The thing about bringing a kid to the cinema is :-

01) They can't sit still and you will have to pacify them to sit thru the whole movie thus incuring the wrath of other movie goers who feel that you should leave the kid at home or,
02) You have no choice but to walk out halfway thru, bringing your fussy/screaming/crying kid out and by then, cursing and swearing at yourself for paying so much and yet can't even enjoy watching the whole movie.

So when Mothercare have sent out an emailer, saying that Berriwerks are organizing this movie event and those who are interested should email to them to get the tickets. I immediately emailed to them to book for 2 tickets, forgetting that it was a Sunday and I thought that hubby was working. When I told hubby about it, he wanted to go but I said that it was on a Sat and he was working. He looked quite sad as he had been to the movies for a long time already. But when I double checked the calendar, I realised that it was on a Sunday instead, so I quickly sent another email, booking an additional ticket. It was confirmed that next day and when I have received the emailer from Berriwerks, they informed that all the tickets have been sold out. Wow!!! Apparently, parents have persuaded Berriwerks to organise this event because they also wanted their child to enjoy going to the cinema also. Well, I would say that it is very good because it promote family bonding.

So this morning, we left the house quite early as there were activities for children from 10am onwards. When we have arrived Eng Wah (Suntec) and collected the tickets, there were just so many parents there. We missed out the first part with JWT gym as hubby needed to visit the restroom. So when he came out, we went to look for a place to sit before the 2nd part started. There were singing and dancing and Ashley really enjoyed herself. Below are some pictures from the event:-



Teachers from Julia Gabriel acting out a scene from Ratatouille



Ashley making her way towards me....getting restless already...



Singing the ending song before breaking for lunch....

So after they have sang the last song, we went for lunch and walked around Toys 'R' Us. She was just so overwhelmed by all the toys that she went round looking and touching and wishing that she can have all of them. Well, she wanted Playdoh but I didn't want to get it for her yet as she will just leave the playdoh all over the place. Then, she found the rainbow ball and saw some hats. But it was a tad too big for her. Nevertheless, she gamely wore it and pose for it.



Then she saw the transformer mask and decided to try it on...(can't remember if this is megatron or deceiptacon.....)



Then she got hubby to try one also...hahahah.....



Then it was time for the movie and when we got to our seats, hubby told me that he was going to sleep and wake him up in case anyone wanted to go out...but in the end, it was the lil princess that fell asleep while hubby was wide awake watching the movie. It was really nice and as usual, there would always be a moral behind each story. The moral for this movie is don't give up on your dreams no matte what happens. I really like the scenes of Paris, even though it was in animation....sigh, wonder when would I get the chance to go there???

After the show, we headed down to Vivocity as my lil bro is treating the whole family to Marche. He will not be in town for the next 10 days as his ship will be sailing to Thailand and will only be back on the 13 Sep. So while waiting for my dear dad to come, we just hang out at Ben & Jerry, which I ordered a single shot of espresso for hubby, a small scoop of new york chunky fudge chocolate ice-cream, a cafe latte and a small scoop of chunky monkey for mummy. Then Ash sat on top of the cow and I took some pics wz her and hubby and after hamming it up for the camera, we headed up to Marche for dinner.



It was a really fun filled but tiring day as me and hubby didn't take our nap. But overall, it was good to go out and enjoy something that we can include our princess and I am looking forward to the next movie event that Berriwerk will be organizing.

Updates.......

Been so busy lately....with work and all that I have neglected to update my blog. Well, nothing new in my life.....but I have managed to watched a few DVDs....I have borrowed The Devil wears Prada and The Holiday....Sigh, I just wish that I have the change to wear Manolo Blahniks, Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and other branded stuff...the movie was good as it was about making your own choices and being responsible for the choice that was made....sometimes when we are too ambitious, we tend to hurt the nearest and dearest around us. By the time we realize it, it's too late already. So in a way, the movie also teaches us not to take our friends for granted...and Paris!!!It's just so nice....even though there were not much shots of it.... As for The Holiday, it's about finding yourself and giving live a second chance...it's just so romantic and funny....I nearly cried at the end when Cameron Diaz realised that she love Jude Law, no matter what she says......and Carmeron's house is just so beautiful!!!! Sigh.....I wish I have that nice house, with the nice pool and huge bedroom....well, go on dreaming gal......

Well, below are the long awaited photos from Suntec's football match....sorry afiqah, I will update them in my friendster and u can grab the shots with u and ashley in it :)














These last two shots were taken in Dad's car when we were heading down to Vivocity...see what she gets up to when she is in a cheeky mood....

Feeling sick...............

Have not been feeling too good the past few days....think i'm coming down with flu and a very bad sore throat. It gotten worse over the weekend, with the non-stop sneezing and coughing....it's no wonder that hubby thinks he's going to fall sick soon and says I passed the virus to him. Not fair!!!! Anyway, there is going to be a holiday this Thursday and I'm thinking of going to the doctor's on Wednesday to get medication. Let's hope that the doctor will be in a good mood so that he will give me an MC for that day, then I can go home and sleep. ;p

I'm feeling so fat lately. The last time that I went for a jog would be 2 weeks ago....arrgh!!!! Must be consistent in my exercise routine, if not, I will hear hubby's non-stop nagging....

Busy, rainy week......

It's been a very busy week and on top of that, it's was raining also.....so the washing at home is piling up and I can't wash them till the previous batch is dried. Sigh, I wish I had a big dryer....never mind, just need to put aside some money every month and hopefully by the end of next year, I would be able to get one that is a 2 in 1, washer cum dryer.

On a good note, last sunday, we went for a Penang buffet at Swissotel Merchant Court. It was a belated birthday treat to my dearest Daddy, who is 53 this year. Wow!!! 53 and he doesn't even look like a grandpa!! :) It was a good buffet, with all my favorite Penang food like Penang laksa, char kway tiao and get this, free flow of durians!!!!!!!!! The last day of this buffet is I think this Sunday. Have also manage to take some photos of Ash with practically every one :

GrandMummy talking to Ashley....


Ashley & GrandDaddy (Birthday Boy!!!)


Ashley & "GargeMel" (Uncle Melvin)


Ashley & Uncle Marc


Hubby...looking very full and sleepy...

After settling the bill, we decided to check out the new shopping centre, Central, that is beside the hotel. I took some random shots of Hubby and Ashley and both of them have just so many poses. See it for yourself:-


At the escalator....


At the indoor bridge....


Ashley's sad face....


Her "angry" face....


"Kissing" Daddy's hair.....


"Arrrgh!!! Help me Mummy!!!"

It was quite fun, seeing both father and daughter bonding by making silly faces to each other. After having so much fun, she was quite tired, as it was past her nap time. So we decided to go back, after walking off the good food. Not to mentioned that it rained on Sunday evening, so it was just so cold and nice...it's like X'mas came very early....sigh....

Shepherd's pie....

I have just finished making the shepherd's pie and it's the oven, baking now....






Doesn't it looks good? Yummy!!!! I decided to make something different for Ash today, so that's why the pie. I know it's not as good as Mom's pie but hopefully she will like it....

Oh well, back to housework...sigh...being a weekend housewife is no fun at all......

Sad news........

This afternoon, I have just received a piece of sad news. My grand uncle have passed away. He's a good man, who never fails to cook wanton noodles for us whenever we visit him in Seremban, Malaysia. I still remember when I was younger, I always go into the noodle making room to watch him make the wanton noodles. Then, I can still remember him scooping out at least 30 cups of flours, crack 2 dozen eggs and mix. It was quite fun, watching him mix the flour and egg together to form dough and after that, it goes into the noodle making machine. The remaining dough will be put aside, then he starts the process all over again. This time, he adds in the remaining dough and this new dough will be used to make wanton skin. Their shop is my brothers and I's playground, which we pretend to be selling the noodles. When it's time to open shop, we will help to wipe the tables, put the chairs, arrange the chopsticks and spoons and wait for customer to come. After the customer have eaten, we will clear and wipe the table. It was quite fun then, as life was so simple.

Recently, I went back to Seremban and was very saddened to see him. He has grown so old and he can't even remember who I am. My heart really goes out to him as he is another grandfather, whom I love so much. He was stricken with Alzehimer's and it was so heart wrentching to see him being reduced to this state. Just now, Mom told me that he died in his sleep. It was a peaceful and painless way to go. Although I can't go to the funeral tomorrow, I will say a prayer for his soul.

KL Trip.....

We went into KL for a short getaway...so slept over at mom's place on Friday nite and got up quite early on Sat morning for the trip. Aunt Aster also came along as it's going to be her last trip wz us pigging out before she gets married next year to Uncle Yusof.....

On the way there, I took quite a few pictures of Ash fooling around with her blanket and this is what she did :-

Once we have arrived at Uncle Simon's place, we had a rest before heading out to Mega Mall Mid valley. As usual, Ash decides to entertain everyone with her hoola hoop skills....

After showing off her skills, we then went to Mega Mall to do Mega shopping!!!!! I took some candid shots of her while we were waiting for my folks and relatives....

Once the shopping was done, we went for a good dinner. Uncle Simon brought us to a place where they serve damn good food and a huge pig's trotter!!!! It's a pity I didn't take any photos of it...well, next time I will remember to do it. Then he brought us to buy durians. Woah!!! The durains were damn good and shiok!!!! After having such a wonderful dinner and delicious supper, I was seriously considering starting my diet immediately after the trip!!!

The next day, when we went out for breakfast, Ash was playing with the cap and she looked so cute in it!! Seriously, she can pass off for a boy so sometimes I wonder if she is my daughter or son!!!! :)

After breakfast, we rested for a while before heading down to The Curve to walk around. It's besides Ikea and opposite 1 Utama, Damansara. I was thinking of going back there again, this time sans my family. So if anyone wants to join me on a shopping spree within the next 2 months let me know!!! Then we went to Kim Gary's for lunch, before heading back to my uncle's place to pack up and go back to Singapore.

On the way back, Dad stopped by Kajang, by the request of my Aunt, to have Satay. The satay is nice and the meat is quite juicy. After having that, we drove on back, before stopping by in Yong Peng to have dinner. When we reach the Causeway, it was as usual very jam and we were stuck there for 2 hours. So by the time I reach back home, it was already 11+.

So overall, the trip was quite good and I ate a lot, but now, I have to seriously push myself to exercise as I suspect I might have put on 3 pounds??!!!!

On Monday, it was a pretty quiet day so I decided to take a picture of both hubby and kiddo:-

Don't they look photogenic??

Yesterday, it was my 3rd wedding anniversary so I ask hubby where does he want to celebrate? He have no idea and said it's up to me where I want to have dinner. We wanted to go to Northpoint but decided against it because it would be quite late we got back. So we decided to have it at Buddy Hodges, which is in Nee Soon South CC. The food is pretty good and resonable and for once, both of us manage to have a quiet dinner as Ash was busy playing in the kids' corner. It may not be romantic, but at least both of us manage to have dinner together.....