Estella & Eliana: Playdate with Zenqi again!

Storyteller Estella. Thanks Ah Yee for the books 2 yrs ago. Estella can now read this book aloud, word-for-word, to the younger ones.OK, vote no further... the preferred playground is here. There are enough toys for everyone!
Zengqi is in the Crawling League now. Soon the 2 youngest will be toddling around...
See the Jumperoo in the background? Eliana wants to thank 舅舅 and 舅妈 for the 1-day Jumperoo experience, and hopes that Zengqi will enjoy it as much as she does!
Come on, let's 爬地! It's PARTY TIME!

超级爱心晚餐

It's a stay-in Sunday for us, cos John had a great surprise for us...

After the visit to Bollywood Veggies 2 weeks ago, John decided to do a Special Home Edition. And Tada! He did it! I feel so loved... just having to handle the kids while he cooked up the storm ALL BY HIMSELF! He even masted the Grilled Saba Fish that we both like so much! It's such a hearty meal that we truly enjoy, at the comfort of our own home. :)




So proud of you, Dearie!

Eliana: Nice prezzie from Ah Yee!

She looks so demure in this dress!

See her dance moves... woohoohoo!

Wonderful Outing!

Estella & Eliana: Some days

Some days when Daddy and Mommy 'cheong' too much, we will catch our nap like this...

My birthday surprise this year

Estella: Posing with Ah Yee's present

Here she goes again... being cheeky!

Ok, ok... she has worn the dress over her PJ... Haha!

Eliana: Her First Word

"BAH!!'
Eliana has uttered her 1st word last night!
She went 'bah bah bah bah' throughout the car ride home last night!

Estella & Eliana: Guess who!!!

Hee hee... this is one of the most look alike I found for both my babies after going through their albums...
Both pics were taken in their 1st month. Can you guess which is who?

Eliana: New stunts at 9-month old

Guess what's she doing... She's actually imitating Daddy who is photographing her with his BIG Canon. She's pretty good at copying what we do lately. So much after taking the MegaBlocks train apart...







The young-guitarist in the making. Praying that she'll love music as she grows, and use whatever talent the Lord has for her to worship Him!








Pulling herself to a standing position is at the wink of the eye. She's also capable of cruising, and shaking her little bums when she hears a catchy tune.

Estella & Eliana: Playdate with Zengqi

This is the kind of gathering I would really love to have more...
Kor's unique way of making Zengqi laugh. I had a good laugh too! Eliana is working hard to kick off her shoe!
Estella was so focused on her bubbles. The bubbles created a lot of excitement amongst the other 4-5 kiddos at the playground too!
While the 2 little ones sat quietly and observe. Just waiting for their turns to 'rule' the playground...
Mama had to take over as Estella was turning green like her bubble liquid...
Zengqi smiled a lot today!
Everyone enjoyed the breeze.

The wonderful playdate was wrapped up with a wonderful dinner. Let's get together soon!
"The more we get together, together, together..."

Estella: Green adventure

My little champion finally took broccoli and cai xin this weekend! Though the amount was small, it's a BREAKTHROUGH!
She used to take all the blended stuff very well, but it's high time she follows us our diet. She had also tried fries, and guess what, she liked it! Today, she pinched 3 fries from godbro Josh's plate... Woohoohoo!

Deal: If she doesn't eat her greens, she can't go away on holidays, and she can't go camping at cousins' place, godbro Josh's place... So much about action, consequences, privileges (or the withdrawal of them!)

Keep it up!

Estella: Ever Amused by Her!

Some recent conversations:

Act 1. While circling up the carpark for a lot, Estella made this exclamation at a car that has parked head-in.
Estella: Look! This car is parked upside down!
[Pointing the rest of the cars that were reverse-parked]
Estella: This one is correct!

Act 2: Mama was walking Estella home from school during lunch time. The usual 5min walk was 20min that day...
Estella: Mama, I don't wanna go back Popo's house yet. I want to walk around
[Leading mama's hands, she went the opposite direction from the usual route back. After one big round amongst the void decks...]
Estella: Mama, look! What is that?!
Mama: It's a playground, darling.
Estella (sheepishly): Mama, I wan... I wan... I wanna play at the playground!

Act 3: On a lazy Sunday morning, when Mama was snoozing after attending to meimei's call since 4am. Estella pounded on mama and broke into a song.
Estella: "你是懒惰虫... 你是懒惰虫... !!!"
Her inspiration? Her chinese VCD which has this song, showing the Jiejie pulling the snoozing meimei out of bed.

Act 4: Most hilarious. Instead of walking back to Popo's house after school this day, Estella 'staged' a performance here! Can you spot her? She was actually singing and dancing away on her stage... Future performer??

Estella: The Builder

Look at her little house!
She's so proud of her new masterpiece...



... a few days later, I found these three 3-D houses standing in the living room. Estella walked me through her commentary of which house was built for who... 'This one is for daddy, this one is for mommy, this one is for Estella.' In her context, mei mei is too small to play this now.

6th Wedding Anniversary

6 good years by the grace of God.
Full of thanksgivings...
Thank God for a wonderful partner, soulmate, dearest...
Thank God for the lovely girls He's entrusted us with stewardship...
Thank God for His mercy and saving grace that led us to Him...

How did we celebrate?
We had a wonderful evening having our twosome dinner at this German restaurant Paulaners (their beer is the best!). The place just brings us back to our Swiss honeymoon. Their decor, menu, food, ambience and all just reminded us how we ventured into this new country (and lifelong journey) together. This time, we have English translation on the menu, and the waitress speaks English! Most important of all - it's the company that counts most!

Eliana: Steady Baby @ 8-month

She can pull herself to a standing position now! Look at the 'meaty' aka 'bah bah' hands... This picture also shows her 'original' hair from birth. Popo managed to give her a very neat trim close to 8month old. Very nicely-done, I must say... (compared with what I did to Estella last time) *sheepish grin*

She has found a new thrill in the swing... She simply loves it! Will take her to the park more often.

She absolutely adores her Jiejie... Whatever Jiejie does, she follows. E.g., scream, cough, shout, and prefers jiejie's toys/books to her own. Maybe we should have stopped them the very first time they started the screaming rally. No wonder Nana's vocal is so strong. We can all testify to that ok...

Sister bonding!

Estella: "... just like Estella!"

I must blog this!

Backdrop: Going home from Popo's house at night. As usual, the moment we turned into the carpark, Estella started praying for a good parking lot (meaning, one that is not all the way up at level 3A or 3B). Finally we got a lot on level 2A. As we were reversing the car, someone caught Estella's attention. It was the parking attendant doing her round to issue parking ticket. Here's what she said...
Estella: Look, the auntie there is carrying a school bag!
[Pause... and she went on...]
Estella: [looking a little smug] Just like Estella!!!

English star

On the very same day, after Starrie has put on the lovely white gown and the kawai shoes, mama asked star to get Waipo's comment if she looked good. To make sure Starrie knows what to say to Waipo, mama repeated a couple a times "Waipo, hao kan ma?" to Starrie.

Next thing, Starrie went excitedly to the kitchen where Waipo was and asked, "Waipo, NICE ANOT?"

Ah yee can't help but laugh away.... hehehhee

Estella: Special edition for Ah Yee

For Ah Yee who couldn't catch Starrie in action, here's the next best arrangement...
See how cooperative Starrie is. :)