Happy 3rd Birthday, Alexis!

Alexis aka Miu Miu turns 3 today! She had a birthday bash last Saturday in HK. Too bad we couldn't be there.. really miss her. Hope to see her and the family soon!

Happy Happy Birthday Miu Miu! much love from yiyi

Suddenly...

It's all quiet at the Western front...

Dad and mom and I just sent off sis and the kids to the airport in two cars. And when I reached home (parents have gone for massage), the house seemed so empty and so eeriely quiet (ok, i exaggerated but you get the picture!) What a difference it is from the bustle and liveliness of the last fortnight!

At the airport, the kids had McDonald's while the adults had some exorbitantly-priced coffee, satay and beer. When it came to the time of parting, Miu Miu was the most sociable - she hugged each of us and kept on saying `bye-bye'.. Even when they walked on, she kept turning back and and waved at us - even when she was at the immigration counter.

Well, sometimes the kids - especially the boys - can be so uncontrollable that you feel like vommitting blood! But i can't say i didn't have fun with them around.. Edgar is pretty grown up now and can engage in proper conversation. Sean is cute when he is not in his mood of tantrum! But we have to admit that it's the adorable Alexis who has become everyone's darling.

I mean, how could anyone resist her manja way and her sweet smile and voice.. Ohh..how we will miss her.

So my `leave' is officially over now.. have to get back to some work. It has been two weeks of play and fun - outings, malls trips, playing with kids, and also feasting away!! (thanks to sis! :p)


Here are some pix taken today - at home and at the airport


Edgar pouts for the camera.. ;)


Sean makes a funny face!

The many faces of Miu Miu (poor girl was bitten by mozzies..)






Edgar and Jelly are good friends


Mom would not let go of every opportunity to take photo with Miu Miu - who is busy eating her ice-cream!

Sean is reluctant to take photo

Edgar is even more reluctant to take photo!

But Alexis loves taking pictures.. one with gong gong and por por!

And with yiyi while eating

The three kids enjoying their McD's ice-cream

A rare group pix - notice the different funny expressions of the kids!!

Alexis the dare devil!

We took the kids to Genting Highland for two days and spent almost all the time at where else but the theme park - both indoor and outdoor.

Unfortunately it rained in the morning and early afternoon today and so our time at the outdoor was cut short..

But still, everyone had a great time, including little Alexis. She might not be three yet but that girl has lots of guts!! She loved to go on rides and on her own too, even those that looked a little too scary for a kid her size and age!

And we could see she really enjoyed herself while we marvelled at her bravery!

These pix are just a fraction of the rides she went on! :p



Accompanying Alexis on the Carousel - since she couldn't climb onto the horse herself!



Enjoying car-ride all by herself - and constantly waving at us as she zoomed by!



Joining her elder brothers and cousin on the Rodeo Rider - like a mini Space Shot!


Meanwhile, I was like a big kid myself! Following the kids and went on quite a number of rides - including roller coasters (the milder types) spinner and a few others which i forgot the names.. In the indoor theme park, I took Edgar to watch the 4-D motion master, went on bumper car, experiencing the chill in snow world etc....

It's pretty fun actually.. like reliving my childhood again. But also realise that at this age, I am definitely no match for the elder kids when it comes to seeking thrills.. Also, two days of running around Genting and catching up with the kids were no joke - it's T-I-R-I-N-G!

So I accompanied dad to come back tonight first (as he is having a meeting tomorrow morning) Yep, I do need the rest..

The house will be full of life again by tomorrow afternoon!!

Cutie Pie

In about three weeks, I will get to see little Alexis.. aint she a cutie pie? Sis and the kids will be back over Easter.. and of course there's also Sean and Edgar.

I can't wait!! :D



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Sweet Alexis - little miss photogenic

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How I miss little Alexis... !

This series of shots was taken during our Macau outing at St Paul Ruins on Tuesday - she was in her posy mood and kept going to the steps saying `cheese' - smiling and posing away to urge me to take more shots of her!

And over the phone from HK just now, little Alexis was the one who was most willing to wish me `Happy Birthday, yi yi!' - and even repeated it thrice with her sweet `manja' voice..

Awww... isn't she just adorable? ;)