Sunday, August 31, 2014

Xuan's 13th Birthday : Aug-14

My lil' Xuan turned 13.  Almost a young lady now..
She is almost my height and easily wears my sports attire.. whilst I find it more and more difficult to put it on myself, yes, my sports attire.
I have to tip toe to kiss the top of her head, or she will have to tilt her head.. somewhat like how Tobby used to tilt his head asking Xuan to scratch it.
She still holds on to my arm sometimes when we go out.
She still hugs me tho' the kiss is rare..

Birthday.  Family.  Love.
Xuan is so fortunate to have her birthday celebrated more than once, with so much love in the family! 

A day before actual day was celebrated at my Pa's place with Dor whipping up a delightful spread and yummy meal!! Actual day was celebrated at home with red eggs and Ah Mah's trademark agar-agar!!

Qmama cooked crab especially for the celebration!!

A picture b4 the sumptuous dinner prepared by Dor & Sungi

Vic bought Xuan's favourite egg tarts!!

.. & an Awfully Chocolate chocolate banana birthday cake!!!

My three princesses ..

A perfect picture taken by Vic

A perfect family picture taken by Sangi

"Happy Birthday to Xuanxuan .."

"Happy birthday to YOU !!!"

"Now, make a wish .."

Let's all cut the cake together !!

En refused to smile.. we have to blend in !?

What is birthday without red eggs, ya ?

A shot with Ah Mah & Yeye ..

Family photo ..

Gimme a V for Victory !!

C'mon, do a funny face ..

And another funny face !!

"Happy Birthday to Xuanxuan .."

Xuan blows her candles well now that she's playin d sax!

Everyone, cut the spidey cake together !!

The first piece of cake goes to the Gohonzon.. with gratitude!

Presenting.. a piece of cake to Ah Mah !!!!!

Qi acting spastic with a red egg ..

Xuan with her Pa ..

Happy!! A choco fudge cake both enjoy ..

2nd Old Kotekitai Girls' Gathering : Aug-14

It is an annual gathering but I did not make it at the first one last year because it fell on a PD meeting Sunday. I was a lil' disappointed but did not think much of it.. until some pictures were posted on FB!! Oh boy! Even Frances was there.. Some brought many old photographs and momentos to share with one another.. I hate to have missed all those!! --- Hahaa.. the power of photographs! They capture and freeze the magic after the moment was long gone...

Juz like our band birthday bash, I suggested to bring Victor along to help us take some photographs while we busy ourselves reminiscing and catching up with one another..  He was really an angel!!  Look at all the lovely pictures he took of us!!  So many of us could not thank him enough.. and a couple even thought he would make a good wedding day photographer!! (^_^) 
Thank you so much, laogong!!