Happy Merdeka !!

Happy Merdeka everyone !

Amber's kindie had a small do today. The kids were required to wear national costumes and the principal explained to the kids on meaning of Merdeka with a little bit of history.

Doing our part, we donned her in baju kurung, we thought it's a nice change from the CNY clothes she has and since Hari Raya is around the corner, baju kurung is easily available too. actually, I don't have any cheong sam!!

When there's a reason to celebrate in school, she'll wake up early. Her first words when she opened her eyes today was : today need to wear costume ah ? I want Mama to stay in school to take picture for me !!  vainpot!

She was very obedient, got up early, brushed her teeth without fussing and I did up her hair. I put some talcum on her back, just in case the baju kurung is uncomfortable as it looked kinda stiff with hundreds of sequins sewn on it.

Very 'stiff' looking Amber

Then, she turned and asked us to take the 'back view' :

I had a small chat w her before she left for school. I taught her to wish her teachers "Selamat Hari Raya" and say "Saya suka makan nasi lemak dan ketupat" .. I don't know what made me do that but seeing her dressed in baju kurung, looking resplendent and sweet, I wanted her to utter all things Malaysian. Crazy me !

The school is all ready to celebrate Merdeka. At the morning assembly, the principal was explaining to the children about Merdeka, the year we gained independence and such. I don't know if the kids understood but it's not too early to teach them some patriotism.

Everyone wore a national costume. In orange punjabi suit is one of the teacher assistants and at the back is Teacher Mila dressed in her national costume, from one of the Russian countries, near Uzbekistan, I think !

It does not matter where we are from and our race. As long as we are living in Malaysia, we should live in harmony !

Happy Merdeka !

Father's Day for her, him and me.

We went back to Tampin to celebrate Father's Day with FIL. For me and hubs, it's also a break from our normal routine (I don't need to cook, clean and scrub) and for her, a wonderful end to the school holidays, spending time with uncles, aunties, cousin sister and grandparents.

The family had dinner on Saturday at Malacca. We found a new restaurant, New Lagoon somewhere along Melaka Raya. Food is good and cheap and I hope to remember taking pictures and blog about it on our next trip.

On Sunday, I made Amber buy 'coffee' for her father. Hubs favourite coffee, San Francisco Coffee was not available where we were, we settled for Secret Recipe instead.

Of course Amber buy papa coffee means Mama will pay for it la.. :D

and I also had a coffee and ordered a slice of cake - Chocolate Indulgence. I heard so much about it, must try. It's good.

Amber and Yuen Wen was creating a ruckus at Secret Recipes.

I chase you...


you chase me...

quiet moments, doodling

then jump, jump, jump again. I asked hubs to leave soon before they ban these 2 kids from coming again :S

Then we left for home, early, meaning to avoid the famous Sunday evening Seremban-KL jam, thankfully, we avoided and had a smooth journey home.

Since my evening was free, we kacau'ed our friends, Joanne and Thomas and asked what plans they had on Father's Day. Joanne had in plan to cook up a 'western dinner' for Thomas.They, being such nice people, called us over to join them.

Joanne and Thomas really took a lot of effort and spent the whole afternoon shopping for groceries when we said we were coming for dinner.

Thomas cooked pan fried salmon, grilled prawns, mashed potatoes while Joanne did the eggs, apple salad, prawn fritters, sausage and a butter free salmon for Amber. Thanks Joanne for being so thoughtful and thinking of Amber !

The settings to a wonderful Father's Day Celebration.

Eggs with tuna stuffing. Looks delish and tastes as good as it looks.

I always like Joanne's food presentation.

Mushroom soup

My platter. Deeeliciouss !!!

Extra salad for nibbling. Joanne and Thomas does eat very healthy, much healthier than hubs and me.

Fruits for desert..

and with good food and good company, comes the good wine..

Chilean red.. with Kameruka cheddar chunks

Here's to the 2 wonderful papas - Thomas and hubs.

One shot for the day.. using timer from my digital camera..

Us and the host, Joanne, Thomas and Sharon.

Happy Father's Day to hubs & Thomas.