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