Yesterday, Papa had to attend a wedding lunch so Mama and Cass went to Tanglin Mall to get the back float. The back float is supposedly much better than arm floats as it allows freedom of the arms in the water as well.
After getting the float, Mama had lunch at Don where Cass spilled half the bowl of miso soup onto the tray. Cass was good though, didn't make a fuss but imitated this guy who stood up and waved to the waiter for more rice. It was so funny. Imagine little Cass waved her hand and said 'Rice'. And she gave such a sweet smile after that.. :)
Grandma called to say she's at Uncle Jeff's place, so we took a cab there. The taxi driver was a very nice lady who helped with the stroller. It was later that Mama realised Cass lost one of her sandals. The expensive sandals from Adidas, a gift from Auntie Nonie. Oh dear...
Monday, November 28, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Mines Resort City
Last Saturday, the whole family went on a 3 day 2 nights trip to Mines Resort City and stayed at Palace of the Golden Horses. The place really lives up to its name, with lots of horse motives everywhere, but no horsing around there :) pun intended... cos it was a 5-star hotel and strictly no shorts and singlets allowed.
We went by coach from 5 stars tours, 25 seater and it was a relaxing ride with huge comfortable seats with plenty of legrooms. You could almost lie flat on the reclining seats! Cass had a wonderful time looking out the huge windows on the bus and alternating between Mama, Papa, Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Vic's laps.
We were well prepared for the trip except for the what-to-do there part, cos Mama wants a break from planning too much. However, old habits die hard, so most of the planning was done for Cass' needs instead. So we had enough warm clothes for the coach, change of clothings for the entire stay including long pants, handkerchiefs, socks, milk bottles, milk powder, cereal, baby food jars, hot water thermos, spoons and of course, diapers. Papa also prepared the MP3 player with Cass' favourite alphabet songs and Mama brought along Cass' favourite bilingual animal book to entertain her along the way.
The coach was full and we were surprised to be the only ones to get off at the Palace of the Golden Horses. Seems like the other people on the bus were headed for the Mines Resort and Spa. Initially Mama wanted to book at this resort instead, as the name has the words, 'resort' and 'spa', so should be quite relaxing, right? Wrong! The little picture of the beach on the brochure is actually a little cornered off pool of water with sand in it beside the lake. Thank goodness we took the palace instead. And like Papa said, how good can a resort be in urban KL? Guess he was right this time round.
At the resort there is a shopping centre and a small theme park which is only open from 5pm to 11pm. We had to take the water taxi to cross the lake from the Palace of the Golden Horses and cruise right into the shopping centre. The canal even has a system (forgot what's it called) like the UK ones to raise/lower the water taxi between the different water levels of the canal.
On the 1st day, we went to the shopping centre and had dinner at PuYen vegetarian restaurant and gallery. The shopping centre is quite huge with lots of reject shops and children's boutiques. Mama targetted some shoes which after discount were like less than $10 a pair and bought 2 pairs in diff colours! Mama also bought Cass a few sets of clothes, shoes and socks and wet wipes from the Tenderly brand. Mama likes the cheap and good Tenderly brand from Malaysia, plus they smell good too! Grandma also bought 2 huge bags of tissue packs cos they were RM$1.99 each :)
On the 2nd day, we went to KLCC and had lunch at the Royal Thai Restaurant which also had a vegetarian menu. Cass played 'Sawadikup' with the waitresses while we were busy eating. We didn't get to shop in KLCC and took a cab back to the Mines Wonderland. There we took the train ride to see the white tigers, bengal tigers, sun bear and monkeys. Cass was especially delighted to see a little 'farm' with lots of fluffy bunnies and guinea pigs running about, talking parrots and white peacocks too!
We also took the road tram around the park to see the various gardens with huge lantern structures of coins, 7 wonders of the world and the Admiral Cheng Ho exhibition. We all enjoyed the musical fountain the best! The emcee was great to engage the crowd that we were all singing and clapping along, before the show started. Cass was dancing, clapping and laughing away, clearly enjoying herself throughout! :) It was great to end the day with a water taxi ride across the lake back to the hotel.
On the 3rd day we had to check out by 12 noon, so we all went swimming after breakfast. Cass really loves to swim! She kicks her legs and waves her arms to propel herself in the water. After we checked out, we had lunch at the cantonese restaurant 'Kim Ma' on the hotel grounds.
The little darling was so exhausted that she slept for hours on the coach! :)
We went by coach from 5 stars tours, 25 seater and it was a relaxing ride with huge comfortable seats with plenty of legrooms. You could almost lie flat on the reclining seats! Cass had a wonderful time looking out the huge windows on the bus and alternating between Mama, Papa, Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Vic's laps.
We were well prepared for the trip except for the what-to-do there part, cos Mama wants a break from planning too much. However, old habits die hard, so most of the planning was done for Cass' needs instead. So we had enough warm clothes for the coach, change of clothings for the entire stay including long pants, handkerchiefs, socks, milk bottles, milk powder, cereal, baby food jars, hot water thermos, spoons and of course, diapers. Papa also prepared the MP3 player with Cass' favourite alphabet songs and Mama brought along Cass' favourite bilingual animal book to entertain her along the way.
The coach was full and we were surprised to be the only ones to get off at the Palace of the Golden Horses. Seems like the other people on the bus were headed for the Mines Resort and Spa. Initially Mama wanted to book at this resort instead, as the name has the words, 'resort' and 'spa', so should be quite relaxing, right? Wrong! The little picture of the beach on the brochure is actually a little cornered off pool of water with sand in it beside the lake. Thank goodness we took the palace instead. And like Papa said, how good can a resort be in urban KL? Guess he was right this time round.
At the resort there is a shopping centre and a small theme park which is only open from 5pm to 11pm. We had to take the water taxi to cross the lake from the Palace of the Golden Horses and cruise right into the shopping centre. The canal even has a system (forgot what's it called) like the UK ones to raise/lower the water taxi between the different water levels of the canal.
On the 1st day, we went to the shopping centre and had dinner at PuYen vegetarian restaurant and gallery. The shopping centre is quite huge with lots of reject shops and children's boutiques. Mama targetted some shoes which after discount were like less than $10 a pair and bought 2 pairs in diff colours! Mama also bought Cass a few sets of clothes, shoes and socks and wet wipes from the Tenderly brand. Mama likes the cheap and good Tenderly brand from Malaysia, plus they smell good too! Grandma also bought 2 huge bags of tissue packs cos they were RM$1.99 each :)
On the 2nd day, we went to KLCC and had lunch at the Royal Thai Restaurant which also had a vegetarian menu. Cass played 'Sawadikup' with the waitresses while we were busy eating. We didn't get to shop in KLCC and took a cab back to the Mines Wonderland. There we took the train ride to see the white tigers, bengal tigers, sun bear and monkeys. Cass was especially delighted to see a little 'farm' with lots of fluffy bunnies and guinea pigs running about, talking parrots and white peacocks too!
We also took the road tram around the park to see the various gardens with huge lantern structures of coins, 7 wonders of the world and the Admiral Cheng Ho exhibition. We all enjoyed the musical fountain the best! The emcee was great to engage the crowd that we were all singing and clapping along, before the show started. Cass was dancing, clapping and laughing away, clearly enjoying herself throughout! :) It was great to end the day with a water taxi ride across the lake back to the hotel.
On the 3rd day we had to check out by 12 noon, so we all went swimming after breakfast. Cass really loves to swim! She kicks her legs and waves her arms to propel herself in the water. After we checked out, we had lunch at the cantonese restaurant 'Kim Ma' on the hotel grounds.
The little darling was so exhausted that she slept for hours on the coach! :)
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Cass' party
Today being a public holiday, Mama decided to hold Cass' birthday party so she can play with the other babies and toddlers too!
Mama would like to thank all the friends and family. Thanks for bringing the kids and all those presents! Mama regrets Papa did not take enough pictures, left out some guests as well :(
Here is Cass, freshly showered with hair neatly combed. She must be thinking today's going to be an exciting day. She keeps smiling and grinning to see the furniture shifted and balloons popping up from under the dining table.
Papa gives Cass a pink balloon. Look.. the balloon is bigger than me :)
Ding-dong! Here comes the cake in a very big box.
One of the first guests, Uncle Adrian and Auntie SK.
Mama's and Papa's friends came to the party with their kids. Auntie June with Terese, Tricia and Jaden.
Here's Nigel, staring at the cake. He's waiting to sing the birthday song and help to blow out the candle.
Cass is so happy to be with these 2 fine gentlemen. Who wouldn't be? ;)
Everyone's ready, let's pose for the camera and start. Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday to Cassandra... Happy Birthday to you!
As Uncle Leonard says in his blog, the birthday girl or boy always gets emotional. :) That's Auntie Liselle in the corner. (Sorry no proper pics with you..)
Nigel helping to blow out the birthday candle.
Mama's buddies from SIM, Uncle Leonard, Uncle Desmond and Auntie YaLing are here except Auntie Nicole. Here's Uncle Leonard's family: Auntie Celest, Nigel and Shannon.
Very proud parents!
Cass' grandparents and cousin Casey.
Papa's aunt and sister, Grand auntie and Auntie Swee Hia, Casey's mum.
It's hard work being an Australian Idol, says Jaden.
Cass would very much to play with Darilyn, if only she were not so shy. She was clinging to Auntie Doris the whole time. Uncle James had to fetch food for them. Say, Darilyn's birthday should be coming up soon.
Here's Colin, Cass' favourite chum. Colin's only 6 months old, but he's strong. In the corner is Kyran. His one-month old brother, Cayden, was also at the party, but he's sleeping in Auntie Aileen's arms.
Auntie Janice and Uncle Raymond were late, so Colin wasn't present during the birthday song. So were Kyran's. His dad is Uncle Sebastian.
Tricia playing with balloons. On her right is Uncle Raymond, Colin's dad. On the left is Uncle James, Darilyn's dad.
Mama would like to thank all the friends and family. Thanks for bringing the kids and all those presents! Mama regrets Papa did not take enough pictures, left out some guests as well :(
Here is Cass, freshly showered with hair neatly combed. She must be thinking today's going to be an exciting day. She keeps smiling and grinning to see the furniture shifted and balloons popping up from under the dining table.
Papa gives Cass a pink balloon. Look.. the balloon is bigger than me :)
Ding-dong! Here comes the cake in a very big box.
One of the first guests, Uncle Adrian and Auntie SK.
Mama's and Papa's friends came to the party with their kids. Auntie June with Terese, Tricia and Jaden.
Here's Nigel, staring at the cake. He's waiting to sing the birthday song and help to blow out the candle.
Cass is so happy to be with these 2 fine gentlemen. Who wouldn't be? ;)
Everyone's ready, let's pose for the camera and start. Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday to Cassandra... Happy Birthday to you!
As Uncle Leonard says in his blog, the birthday girl or boy always gets emotional. :) That's Auntie Liselle in the corner. (Sorry no proper pics with you..)
Nigel helping to blow out the birthday candle.
Mama's buddies from SIM, Uncle Leonard, Uncle Desmond and Auntie YaLing are here except Auntie Nicole. Here's Uncle Leonard's family: Auntie Celest, Nigel and Shannon.
Very proud parents!
Cass' grandparents and cousin Casey.
Papa's aunt and sister, Grand auntie and Auntie Swee Hia, Casey's mum.
It's hard work being an Australian Idol, says Jaden.
Cass would very much to play with Darilyn, if only she were not so shy. She was clinging to Auntie Doris the whole time. Uncle James had to fetch food for them. Say, Darilyn's birthday should be coming up soon.
Here's Colin, Cass' favourite chum. Colin's only 6 months old, but he's strong. In the corner is Kyran. His one-month old brother, Cayden, was also at the party, but he's sleeping in Auntie Aileen's arms.
Auntie Janice and Uncle Raymond were late, so Colin wasn't present during the birthday song. So were Kyran's. His dad is Uncle Sebastian.
Tricia playing with balloons. On her right is Uncle Raymond, Colin's dad. On the left is Uncle James, Darilyn's dad.