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Cute Chinese New Year Animated Videos

2012-01-28T23:29:00.002+08:00

Below are some of the cute Chinese New Year animated videos sent by friends.
Wishing all a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS DRAGON YEAR.

Sentosa Flowers On 24 Jan 2012

2012-01-28T22:52:00.011+08:00

Sentosa's floral extravaganza returns for the eighth time to usher in the Lunar New Year!

The event will be from 22 Jan to 29 Jan 2012 at Merlion Plaza, Imbiah Lookout (Sentosa).

We decided to bring the kids to the Sentosa on the 2nd day of Chinese New Year (24 Jan 2012).
Lucky the weather was quite good on that day, not very warm.
But I find that this year the Sentosa Flowers not as good as last year.

Below are some of the photos taken on that day.

JURONG BIRD PARK ON 14 JAN 2012

2012-01-22T00:34:00.016+08:00

We brought the kids along with my sister & her kids to Jurong Bird Park on 14 Jan 2012. It was a very hot day but the kids had fun especially at the Birdz of Play where they can get wet and enjoy the slides.
Below are some pictures taken during the visit to the Bird Park.

Nathen's 5th Birthday

2012-01-05T22:21:00.004+08:00

Today is Nathen's birthday.
Here's wishing him a very happy birthday & a healthy 2012.
As he's not completely recover from his fever, therefore, did not bring him out to celebrate. Just bought a cake for him.

Upcoming Movies Trailers (JAN 2012)

2012-01-03T12:37:00.006+08:00

Journey 2: Mysterious Island (19 Jan 2012)

Jack and Jill (19 Jan 2012)

孩子不坏 (19 Jan 2012)

大魔术师 (6 Jan 2012)

龙众舞 (19 Jan 2012)

逆戰 (19 Jan 2012)

New Year Animated Videos

2012-01-03T11:47:00.003+08:00

Here are some of the cute New Year videos sent by my friends.
Wishing all my friends and relatives have a healthy, wealthy and happy 2012.

Christmas Celebration on 25 Dec 2011

2012-01-03T11:34:00.006+08:00

We had a mini Christmas celebration at my place on 25 Dec 2011.
We bought some nice food from hawker centre and coffee shops and also pizzas.

THE NEXT MORNING, start peeling the presents.

Pause for a picture taking, then continue to peel the presents.

His favourite toy (Thomas & Friends).

Already completely peeled off all the presents.

New Kiddy Ride At City Square Mall Timezone At B2

2011-12-26T01:00:00.010+08:00

There's a new kiddy ride at City Square Mall Timezone at B2.

Cute Animated Christmas Videos

2011-12-26T00:38:00.004+08:00

These are some of the cute animated Christmas videos that I received from my friends & my sister.

Christmas Presents From Colleagues

2011-12-26T00:09:00.009+08:00

Thanks to all the lovely Christmas presents from my colleagues.

A Heartwarming Video to Share with You

2011-12-21T23:38:00.003+08:00

Check out this very touching video in youtube. I think it's a Pepsi & Lays advertisement. Anyway, watch it to the end & it will touch your heart.

Christmas Celebration In Office On 20 Dec 2011

2011-12-20T16:51:00.006+08:00

We had a mini Christmas celebration in office on 20 Dec 2011.
Below are some of the pictures that I have captured during the celebration.

Pizzas, log cake, chips, prawn crackers, etc.

In this picture, can see the turkey and the pork knuckles which already been cut into small pieces & there's ham as well. Sparkling juice.

So many presents are for gift exchange

Cheers to all to have a very wonderful and merry Christmas.

Drawing number for the gift exchange.

This is the number that I have drawn. Yeah, what a lucky number.

It's a puzzle. This is the first time I receive a puzzle for Christmas. The "Blessed Christmas" is a strip magnet.

Upcoming Movies Trailers (Dec 2011)

2011-12-08T10:15:00.005+08:00

Misson Impossible 4 - Ghost Protocol (Opening 15 Dec 2011)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Opening 15 Dec 2011)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (Opening 22 Dec 2011)

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Opening 22 Dec 2011)

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (Opening 29 Dec 2011)

The Darkest Hour (Opening 29 Dec 2011)

Watercress Goodness

2011-12-07T10:14:00.003+08:00

WATERCRESS

Scurvy Grass
Nasturtium officinale syn. Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Radicula nasturtium aquaticum F. Brassicaceae

Description
Hardy perennial, native to Europe, and now naturalised in every continent, as settlers took with them this valuable food plant. Creeping, hollow, fleshy, square stems to 30-50cm with many side stems of lush-green, oblong-ovate leaves. Very small, white flowers with four-petalled corollas resembling a Greek cross, which is a characteristic of plants in the Brassicaceae family (syn. Cruciferae family, the name coming from Latin meaning to bear a cross, because of the cross-like resemblance of the flower).

Not only do the ‘cross-like’ flowers remind us of the family that it belongs to; but also thoughout history this family was recognised for its ability ‘to serve man’ with valuable health and healing properties. Important staple food plants that we are familiar with in this family include: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnip, mustard, horseradish, nasturtium and radish. It is said there are no poisonous plants in this family.

Constituents:
volatile oil, glycosides, fibre, protein with animo acids arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, threonine, phenylalinine, methionine, tryptophan, valine, folic acid, courmarins

Vitamins:
A , B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E, K

Minerals:
calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, copper, manganese, florine, sulphur, chlorine, iodine, germanium, silica, zinc

Actions:
antibiotic, antibacterial, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, digestive, stomachic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antioxidant, tonic

Medicinal Uses
Since early times, the herb has had many uses. Pliny, who lived from 23-79AD listed over 40 medicinal uses for watercress, and included the belief that the smell of watercress would drive away snakes and neutralize scorpion venom! A Persian tradition was to feed it to their children to increase strength and stature. African tribes believed watercress could cause temporary sterility, but note, they also regarded it as an aphrodisiac!

Watercress was renown in herbal history as a spring-cleaning herb for purifying the blood and toning the whole system. Many of the great herbalists wrote of the revitalising powers of watercress. Early Romans revered the health benefits of watercress, while the Greeks believed it was valuable brain food and strengthened the nervous system. Persian King Xerxes fed watercress to his soldiers, to keep up strength and stamina.

Therapeutic uses have included: coughs, head colds, bronchial ailments, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema, stress, pain, arthritis, stiff back and joints, diabetes, anemia, constipation, cataracts, failing eye sight, night blindness, leukemia, cancer, hemorrhaging, heart conditions, eczema, scabies, body deodorizer, edema, bleeding gums, weight loss, indigestion, alcoholism, intestinal parasites, circulation, sluggish menstruation, lack of energy, kidney and gall stones, as a brain and nerve strengthener; ailments of the spleen, thyroid, and liver; to normalize cholesterol and blood pressure; for improved memory, for mental function decline and to retard ageing; for failing or scant milk supply of nursing mothers; to regulate flow of bile, health of glands and the functions of body metabolism. It is one of the best sources of the element iodine, other than seaweed, such as kelp. Iodine is important to the function of the thyroid gland. The leaves used as a poultice are applied for relief from enlarged prostate gland.

The chlorophyll-rich leaves are chewed to absorb breath odours. Dr. Robert Willner in ‘The Cancer Solution’ states that chlorophyll is an effective anti-cancer substance, with antioxidant action, helping to neutralize free radicals from chemicals, pesticides, cigarette smoke, diesel emissions and many other environmental mutagens. Chlorophyll is rich in digestive enzymes. These enzymes make it easier to digest heavy foods we eat, such as starches and protein. Also, it is said that the enzymes act as a catalyst, so that the food is more fully utilized and the body gets better benefit from the vitamins and mineral content, and for this reason eating sprigs of watercress with our meals, is most beneficial. But note, to get the benefit of the enzyme action the leaves need to be eaten fresh, as the heat of cooking destroys enzymes.

Watercress contains more sulphur than any other vegetable, except horseradish. Sulphur rich foods play an important part in protein absorption, blood purifying, cell building and in healthy hair and skin.

The potassium content of watercress is valued for weight loss, as its diuretic action draws excess fluid down and out of the body. Dieters will benefit with eating high potassium foods and eliminating or cutting back on high sodium foods, including salt. The rich calcium content of watercress has been encouraged for soft teeth and weak bone conditions. Chew watercress for bleeding gums. A cough medicine, utilized finely chopped leaves steeped in honey overnight. Watercress juice was mixed with vinegar and consumed for lethargy and drowsiness. A folk-remedy for allergies, watering eyes, sneezing and stuffy head, said these conditions could be cleared by regularly eating several handfuls of watercress. The saying ‘to eat cress’, was sometimes directed at people whose wits were believed to have deserted them! To relieve headaches, make an infusion with a handful of chopped watercress leaves and 2 cups of boiling water. Cool. Strain. Soak a Chux, soft cloth or washer in the infusion and rest with it placed over the forehead. In the Middle Ages, the Salernitan School of medicine recommended rubbing the juice of watercress into the scalp to strengthen and thicken the hair. A tonic for promoting hair growth, utilized 100g watercress (finely chopped) and placed in a glass jar, covered with 100ml of alcohol (vodka or brandy) and 1 teasp. of geranium oil. This mixture was shaken several times daily for 2 weeks; then strained and bottled. A little of the tonic was rubbed into the scalp daily.

Use watercress as a poultice for swollen feet and sprained ankles. Watercress is valued for clearing and improving the complexion, by eating and applying externally as a lotion. Fresh juice was applied to the face and skin to fade freckles, spots and blotches, and to clear acne, blemishes, pimples, and blackheads. The juice was applied at night, and washed off in the morning. For a beauty skin lotion, mix 1 tablesp. of honey with 4 tablesp. of watercress juice. Bottle and keep in refrigerator. With cotton wool, dab the lotion on the skin morning and evening, taking care to avoid the eyes. Betty Kamen Ph.D. in her book, ‘Germanium, a new approach to immunity’ shares research on the benefits of plants that contain the mineral germanium. Watercress is a source of the germanium. Germanium acts as an antiviral, antibiotic, and body detoxifier; an oxygen carrier and catalyst; strengthening bone-mass, the immune system and biologically stimulating electrical impulses at cell level. Germanium also plays a role as an adaptogen, helping the body to help itself work to alleviate minor or major health imbalances or to keep the body free of problems, acting both as therapeutic and preventative.

Several herbal writers say that watercress should be eaten in moderation, warning that too much over too long a period of time may cause cystitis or other bladder problems due to its strong diuretic properties. While another writer, indicates eating 2 handfuls a day is most beneficial, and another writer says to use watercress unstintingly and be lavish with it in salads. I like to eat watercress regularly. Terri Teague and Mildred Jackson in ‘The Handbook of Alternatives to Chemical Medication’ list watercress as, ‘A wondrous source of nutrients for the body and to help clear cancerous growths’. The Sunday Mail April 1997 reported how watercress can block cancer; ‘Scientists have found that the salad vegetable watercress contains a chemical, which helps prevent lung cancer’. Researchers said that a daily intake of watercress turned one of the four major cancer-causing agents in tobacco smoke, into human waste. It is the first time a vegetable has been found to have a beneficial effect on a lung carcinogen in humans. Scientists were working, to condense the key anticancer ingredient in watercress, into a pill. Monash Medical Centre’s leading research nutritionist, reported watercress was one of a number of foods, including green tea and soy products, which could interrupt one of the key pathways of developing lung, breast and bowel cancer. When I contacted the University recently and one of the researchers, I found that nothing further appears to have been done. Why is it that we do not hear more about such research discoveries? Is it, that vested interests do not want us to know the facts? Read the book, ‘World without cancer, the story of vitamin B17’ by Edward Griffin, which reveals, how science has been subverted to protect entrenched commercial and political interests. The book explores the revolutionary concept that cancer is a deficiency disease, the substance missing being B17 (also called laetrile), discovered by German chemist Leibig in1830, and further researched by Dr. Ernst Krebs and others. Their research found vitamin B17 stimulated the hemoglobin (red blood cells), strengthened the immune system, acted as a pain reliever for terminal cancer sufferers and other diseases by releasing benzoic acid, which has a natural analgesic effect. It was found that organic cyanide and benzaldehyde released from the laetrile molecule by an enzyme action, could destroy cancer cells, and leave healthy cells undamaged. Dr. F. Krebs made the point that laetrile was not cyanide poisoning, by injecting himself with a syringe filled with pure laetrile, without suffering any ill effects. A therapeutic dose is listed at 250-1000mg daily, with a toxic dose level of 3,000mg.

Then why was B17 banned by the Government? In 1974 when Griffin’s book was published, he said that the drug aspirin creates toxicity in the body and is accumulative. Researchers say laetrile is less toxic than sugar, and that aspirin is 20 times more toxic than the equivalent amount of laetrile. In the United States over 90 people die from aspirin poisoning annually. The B17 molecule contains 2 units of glucose (sugar) one of benzaldehyde, and one of cyanide all tightly locked together within it, and in its natural state it is completely inert chemically. Its action in the body, is completely utilized in a few hours, leaving behind absolutely no build-up. Aspirin is a drug, alien to nature and the body, whereas B17 is a vitamin found in some plants that are used for human consumption. This is where watercress comes in, as it has approximately 98mg of vitamin B17 per 100 grams of leaves. Watercress has been included by some people, in the Essiac mixture of herbs (see p 52).

Also, noteworthy is the fact that watercress is a food with alkalinity of 8.1 in metabolic reaction, making it valuable in our daily diet; to counteract an acidic system, caused by overall consumption of too many acid foods, processed foods, stresses and pollutants in the environment. Watercress is a powerful cleanser of the body, especially the bloodstream. It has properties that help dissolve fatigue-causing fibrin, coagulated in the blood vessels.

Culinary Uses
Watercress stimulates digestive juices. The tangy taste and smell of the leaves are indicated in the plant’s generic name Nasturtium which comes from Latin ‘nasi tortium’ meaning nose twitching; no doubt due to the peppery taste, which causes a contraction of nasal and mouth muscles. The term ‘officinale’ refers to the herb, being noted in the ‘official list’ of the most important medicinal herbs, a place most deserving for watercress, as there are few herbs that are richer in the large array of vitamins and minerals, which are essential to the human body. Watercress being a Brassicaceae plant and in the same family as mustard, has the typical pungent flavour due to the chemical compounds known as isosalfocyanic glucosides. When getting to know and appreciate watercress, if this pungent flavour is too strong, chop up the leaves finely, sprinkle over other salad leaves or vegetables, and the peppery flavour will hardly be noticed.

The very best way to get the full nutritional value of watercress is to pick just before a meal and eat. Add to cooked dishes, salads, soup, stews, and stir-fries, just before serving. The English tradition of watercress sandwiches was a favourite at garden parties. Watercress, tomato and cheese are a tasty combination in salads. Try serving sprigs of watercress as a garnish on platters of vegetables, and the leaves also make a good accompaniment with diced paw paw and pineapple. Watercress can be the main ingredient in pesto or in soup. Use the leaves in omelettes, pies, quiche, casseroles, dips, rice dishes and stuffings. Try the following combination, which a friend shared with me: chop some watercress in 1- 2cm lengths, toss through a little lemon juice and a pinch of sugar and serve on bread. A little stevia or Aztec sweet herb could be used instead of sugar.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS TRIP (2 - 4 DEC 2011)

2011-12-06T20:41:00.024+08:00

The Cameron Highlands is situated in Pahang, West Malaysia. It is approximately 85 km from Ipoh or about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur. The retreat has a diverse population of more than 43,000 people.

The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. It covers an area of 712² km, about the size of Singapore, At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is also the highest point in Malaysia accessible by road. During the day, the temperature seldom rises above 25°C; at night, it can drop to as low as 12°C.

The resort is made up of eight neighbourhoods. The three townships are Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang. The five settlements are the Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. All are separated from one another by a considerable distance. The most popular towns of the retreat are Tanah Rata and Brinchang. They are about 4 km apart.

Kowloon Hotel in Cameron Highlands.

We stayed at Hotel Equatorial. This is the hotel lobby area.

We are at 5300 ft above sea level.

This is the Rose Centre. There are many type of nice roses here.

The highest building in the pic is where we stay (Hotel Equatorial).

This is the map of Cameron Highlands.

We are now at the Butterfly Garden. Not only can see lots of different species of butterflies here but also many types of insects.

This is the bees farm.

We try the maze and almost lost in the maze. But we still make it to the exit in the end.

This is the first time I see a broccoli plant.

This is also the first time I see a cauliflower plants.

This is red cabbage plant.

We are now at the Cactus Centre where can see so many different types of cactus. Some of them have strange shapes.

This is the Strawberry Farm where we need to pay RM$20 to pick strawberries.

We have to cross a narrow bridge in order to go to the strawberry farm to pick the strawberries.

These are the shops along the sides of the road.

We are at the night market (Pasar Malam). The above pic is the guavas and they are very sweet ones. This is the first time I tasted this kind of guava which is so sweet.

ANNIE'S & LAY GEOK'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON 30 NOV 2011

2011-12-05T22:11:00.006+08:00

DESSERT MAKING WORKSHOP AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE AT MILLENIA WALK ON 20 NOV 2011

2011-11-24T16:45:00.003+08:00

Outback Steakhouse Dessert Making Workshop is designed for kids aged 3 to 8 years old! They will enjoy the hands on dessert making on Outback’s Signature Chocolate Thunder From Down Under – A freshly baked pecan brownie crowned with rich vanilla ice cream drizzled with classic warm chocolate sauce and finished with chocolate shavings and whipped cream.

Colouring session before the dessert making session.

Look like the future chef?

This one look more like a future chef, look at the size you will know. LOL!

The Outback Steakhouse kitchen tour.

Getting ready to make the dessert.

The little one also can make the dessert by himself.

Completed. Taking pic with his creation.

Enjoying the dessert make by himself.

Now it's the elder one turn to make the dessert.

Writing his name on the plate using the choc fudge.

Completed. Taking pic with his creation.

Aviation Run at Changi Exhibition Centre on 12 Nov 2011

2011-11-24T16:10:00.007+08:00

Aviation Run 2011 (AR 2011) is a fun and non-competitive run. Organised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), AR 2011 brings the aviation community together once again to raise funds for the Community Chest.
As Singapore celebrates 100 years of aviation this year, it is especially meaningful for the aviation community to foster closer ties and heighten the spirit of partnership towards a charitable cause.

This year, it has raised $228,888 for the Community Chest with the generous support from the aviation industry partners.

The route for the 5km run.

Start/Finish point of the run.

Ai Ling reached the finishing line.

Electric Car.

This is a eBike (Electric Bike) which can be carry around into bus & MRT. It cost slightly below $5K.

This is my bib for the run.

DINNER & DANCE AT RESORT WORLD SENTOSA COMPASS BALLROOM ON 11 NOV 11

2011-11-24T14:53:00.010+08:00

It's our Dinner & Dance again. Last year the theme was Hollywood at RWS Compass Ballroom.

This year, it's MAFIA & GANGSTERS and the venue remain the same as last year.

This year theme "Mafia & Gangsters"

The door gift is $10 CapitaVoucher.

Our table no. 82.

A picture taken by surprise.

2 of my good pals taking pic with me.

This is my best gal friend taking pic with me. I knew her more than 10 years.

I have been looking forward to take pic with her since last year D & D. This year finally got chance to take with her. She's our best personnel in our project.

With my good pal.

This gal is also one of the best personnel in our project.

Another good pal of mine.

This gal used to be in the same office as me but later move to other project. One of my good pals too.

Taking pic with 3 beauties.

Taking pic with so many beauties.

All from Contracts Department

My immediate boss and his wife

Another 2 beauties in Contract Department.

Three beauties.

Table Group pic.

TEAMBUILDING AT LABRADOR PARK ON 9 NOV 2011

2011-11-23T15:30:00.009+08:00

Once a year our division will organise Teambuilding for bonding between colleagues.

This year the Teambuilding was held at City Beach Resort at Labrador Park.

Below are some photos for this event.

The 2 November birthday gals standing out & we sing them a birthday song.

Director giving a closing speech.

The winning team for all the games - Group 1

The 1st Runner Up - Group 9

2nd Runner Up - Group 7

The 5 new blood in our division

Linda Francis - a new blood in Contracts Department

Old Heroes Singers

Can't figure out what song the singer was singing

Singing a song that his team mates can't figure out at all.

Another old hero singing a song for his team to guess.

All the old heroes singing songs for their team mates to guess.

All laughing cos don't know what songs the old heroes singing.

The first team member will act on an item & pass down to the team mate then the last member of the team will guess what are they acting.

Walking on the A-Frame with only the support of the ropes pulled by team mates

The 2 ladies are trying to help but arms too short so unable to reach.

Construction of A-Frame

The blind lead the blind

Nathen Singing Plants Vs Zombies Song

2011-11-05T18:50:00.012+08:00

Check out Nathen singing Plants Vs Zombies song.

This is the actual music video of Plants Vs Zombies.

Passion Fun Walk at Singapore Flyer on 29 Oct 2011

2011-10-30T20:38:00.003+08:00

Skechers Passion Fun Walk around the bay was organised by Passion Card and main sponsor by Skechers.

The fun walk around the bay was around 4km.

Spotted a new structure opposite the Singapore Flyer. Anybody know what is the name of the new structure?

Behind is the start point of the walk.

Waiting for the flag off for the walk.

Let's take a picture before the walk when all of us still look fresh.

So many people join in the walk.

What is he looking at???

Want me to take a picture of him with the river as background.

Taking a break after half way through the walk.

Night view of MBS and the flyer.

On the way home in MRT. Enjoy standing in MRT.

The Skechers bag and T-shirt for the Passion Walk.

WATERWAY RUN AT PUNGGOL WATERWAY ON 23 OCT 2011

2011-10-29T22:30:00.004+08:00

The Punggol Waterway was opened on 23 Oct 2011.

The McDonalds Waterway Run was jointly organised by McDonalds and HDB. This event is a non-competitive run.

Participants got to see the unique and scenic route as they run/walk along the Punggol Waterway.

There's also Ronald McDonalds performing at the end point and there's also a wide range of eco-friendly products displayed on the stalls.

The overview of the waterway. There will be a future shopping mall in front of the LRT track. The shopping mall is called "Waterway Point". It will be ready by 2015.

This is the first time I saw people carrying an umbrella during the run.

Haven't start running already sweating.

Start point of the run behind me. The run was about to start.

Smiling now so beautiful. Hope that at the end of the run still can smile so sweet.

The turning point of the run is crossing the bridge to the opposite side.

Finally reached end point. So many people queuing up for the goodie bags.

So I joined in the queue for the goodie bags.

Creating heart-shaped bubbles with this machine. Cool.

The kids trying out the launching of the heart-shaped bubbles to the sky.

Here it goes up to the sky.

The goodie bag inside got vouchers for free ice cream and McChicken from McDonalds. No wonder so many people queuing up for the goodie bags.

MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION 2009

2009-05-17T21:41:00.005+08:00

High teas at Pariss at Marina Square during mother's day celebration.
The varieties of food is a lot & is cheaper during high tea.

Bring Mum & Dad on their first ride in the singapore flyer.
The kids are having fun in the singapore flyer.
Family photo.

All the mothers gathered together for celebration of mother's day.

Yanny's Granny Birthday

2009-03-15T17:24:00.007+08:00

The birthday cake.

All the great grand sons & daughters.

Having a hard time to stop Nathen from touching the cake.
Yanny's aunties & uncles.

Singing the birthday song (chinese & english).

Finally granny cutting the birthday cake.

Chalet At Changi Aloha

2009-02-22T22:14:00.000+08:00

Yanny's cousin rented a chalet at Aloha Changi on 1st Feb. So we brought the kids along to have some fun. These 2 photos was taken along the coast just in front of the chalet.

Nathen playing with the dog. He's not afraid of the dogs unlike Ethan, he's rather scared of this dog as it keep chasing him. Nathen keep chasing this dog until it was so scared of him & keep barking at him but he was not scare at all.

Nathen trying to snatch the ball from "mei mei" but I stopped him. This "mei mei" is only a few months younger than Nathen.

Ethan & Nathen chasing after the ball.

Ethan going to snatch the ball from Nathen.

Chinese New Year 2009

2009-02-22T21:59:00.001+08:00

This is the "Family Uniform" which we all wear during CNY taken at grandma house.
Ethan is not happy as I forced him to take picture with us. Nathen looks like "kana" strangled by mummy.
Didn't take much photos during CNY. Below is Nathen wearing traditional chinese costume.

A Week Before Chinese New Year 2009

2009-02-22T15:06:00.001+08:00

Went to Chinatown 1 week before Chinese New Year but found that the crowds are lesser than the previous years.
Ethan taking a rest after the walk around the Chinatown & Nathen in the stroller sleeping soundly next to Ethan.
Ethan wanted to use the camera to take pictures of us so I let him try. It turn out not bad but if the "model" is more handsome this picture will be better.

Another photo taken by Ethan. This one is better than the previous one as the face can be seen more clearly.

This photo is also taken by Ethan. The "V" sign is to cover the face fats not to act cute.