Last Look At Hari Raya ... From Ryan

I decided 2 give special space 2 these couple of pics of my son. One is of him n his favourite person, Kakak Ayra. He's seen here touching her cute button nose. Don't they look adorable!

Another pic is of Ryan admiring n inspecting his new ang pow collection, very intently. Even at a tender age, Ryan can really appreciate money ...

A final entry ...

After we came back home from by brother's place 2 pass a birthday gift for Syahmi's 3rd birthday, we found out that we could not enter our home, we were locked out because our door lock was faulty. Thus another eventful episode ensued as we called a locksmith, waited 4 him (bout 45 mins) n drove nearby 2 purchase a new lock. $55 n bout five minutes after the locksmith tampered n poked, we were in the house. By that time it was past, 10pm n by the time Ryan slept at 11, hubby was still doing up the new lock. Thank God he's handy with stuff.
And so, we ended the day on a not so good note, but still thankful that we managed 2 sleep in our beds tonight. It was past 1am, when we all managed 2 sleep, n soon thereafter Ryan woke up 4 his night feed. Well, I can't say that it wasn't an eventful 2008 Hari Raya coz it was n I dun think I will never ever 4get it.

OK,Hari Raya came n gone. Here are some photos etched in memory. For the first time, my photos will be up there. As u can see, I'm not exactly model material, so I try 2 stay out of the limelight, if I can help it. I am sensitive about my weight n size (who isn't?) n I try 2 take people commenting about my size in my stride. I try very hard not 2 get offended or slighted by those unsolicited, hurtful, unwarranted degoratory comments but I am only human (if only people can keep their comments 2 themselves maybe someone like me can feel more normal). Hubby's colleagues asked why there r no pictures of me on the blog (until now). I guess throughout the years I've gotten used 2 not taking pictures n snapping pics of others. Now that I have a kid, I enjoy taking pics of of him n his daddy instead. Ok enough explanation bout the non-existent pics of me.

I decided 2 post pics of me dis time because Hari Raya is too special 2 miss out on memorable snapshots of my immediate n extended family. You can virtually feel the love radiating from the pictures. Though our family is not perfect (which family is?), we r loving, caring n help one another whenever possible. We celebrate each other's birthdays by buying gifts, cakes n good food, we share our problems when we need a listening ear or advise, we offer n give help without want of reward or obligation. I know that I'm lucky that my extended family is there 4 me when I need them n I just wanted 2 share wif the world what a great bunch they are. Their laughter n smiles never fail 2 brighten my day.

Steven, Ryan n me would not be complete, without them in our lives

Selamat Hari Raya!!!

Before we start the day wif visitings n good food, just wanted 2 wish everyone a simple greeting.

"Selamat Hari Raya! Maaf Zahir & Batin". Salah dan silap seluruh tahun harap dimaafkan, makan dan minum harap dihalalkan, kalau ada yang tersinggung dan terlebih harap di lupakan. Akhir sekali, semoga berbahagia disamping keluarga yang disayangi. Jumpa lagi tahun hadapan!!!

I'm sure I will get 2 snap lots of good new year photos n vids 4 2day. Hopefully I can load them up soon. Meanwhile, happy eating n drinking n merry-making!!!