Mid Autumn Celebration

7th September 2013


Two years ago, I brought Elyse to Summit USJ to attend a Lantern Parade (refer to my blog dated 17th September 2011).  We did not join any of such events since then.  Would love to if there is a chance.  Much to my delight, I found out that the church was planning for a celebration during lantern festival and it was opened to the public.

There was quite a big crowd turned up for the Mid Autumn Celebration.  Paper lanterns were used to decorate the field.  The celebration started with some worshipful choruses, followed by a brother sharing his testimony.  Then the youth took over to play some games with the children.  Finally, dinner was served.

As the sky grew darker, the children took out their lanterns, eagerly anticipating for the highlight of the night - the lantern walk.

This year, I bought the LED lanterns for Elyse and Erwyn.  They chose the design.  It is more convenient than the traditional lantern where you need to light the candle.  For young children, this seems to be a better choice.

The children accompanied by their parents walked from the church, all the way to our house.  Whoever succeeded, they were rewarded with a small gift.  After that, they walked back to the church.  Whereas for Elyse and Erwyn, they did not walk back to the church.  Elyse, however, did walk from church to house.  But not with Erwyn.  Mommy needed to carry him half way through the journey.  Not only that, after the children were settled down at home with their grandpa, Mommy ran back to church to get her car.  Yes, ran back to church.  It was dark and Mommy was all alone.  The crowd has gone ahead of Mommy long long time ago.  And Da Yi (Mommy's eldest sister) was waiting for Mommy in the church.  Daddy was again missing in action.  Hmm... actually Daddy was attending a conference elsewhere. 

Nevertheless, it was a fun experience for the children.  They both enjoyed carry the lantern.  We did it a few more times at our house compound after that.  However, the mosquitoes were the main hindrances for such activity to be continued.  Finally, we did it in the house by switching off all the lights.  Well, the children enjoyed it equally.  Children are always children! 

Gold Coast Morib Resort

21st Oct 2013



It has been awhile since we get away for a family time.  The kids always love to play with water and we thought it would be nice to bring them to a water park.  Finally, Daddy managed to squeeze out a couple of days and brought us all to Gold Coast Morib Resort.  It is located along the splendid seafront of the Straits of Malacca in Kuala Langat.  Mommy bought the resort package from Groupon.

The check-in was a breeze.  We requested for a cot and the management sent it right away.  Fast and efficient!

2 super-single beds for the 3 of us

The flat screen TV (be warned, there's no ASTRO) and writing desk

The kitchenette and mini-fridge

The Studio Suite has a private jacuzzi which makes the kids so excited. This is just a short warm up session for them before heading to the water theme park.

Highlight of the room - jacuzzi!

Here's the other side of the bathroom

The sea water isn't very clean

The beach

Building sand castle

Do you wanna join me?

Father and daughter playing in the water

Mr & Mrs Andrew Lim - photo taken by Miss Elyse

After taking a stroll at the beach, our tummy were rumbling.  Time for dinner!  Golden Sea Restaurant located just a stone's throw from the resort was where we had our dinner.  The food was not great but that's the nearest chinese restaurant we could find.

The night view of the resort

Both children wanted to sleep in the cot

The next morning, we headed to the water park.  Our room package inclusive of 2 tickets to the water theme park, which allow us to access the park until the day we check out.  We just have to purchase the ticket for the kids.

FYI, the entrance fee to the GOLD COAST MORIB WATER THEME PARK
Adult : RM35
Kids (2-12 yrs old)- RM20

The children were having a great time.  Elyse enjoyed all the slides while Erwyn was a bit sceptical.  He doesn't like the splashing especially when the water splash on his face.

Overall, it was a nice getaway.  Poor Daddy has to burn few days midnight oils in order for us to spend some family time together.  The children have since been asking us to go back again.  The only setback for Mommy is: sun = dark skin.  hahaa... Mommy is a real puteri lilin!!!

Prayer

9th November 2013


Today was a big day for our little princess.  She was looking forward to it and was excited about it.  Nevertheless, it was also a busy day for her.  As usual, I sent her off to her ballet class.  After an hour of dancing gracefully in the studio, we came back home safe and sound, ready for our next event - Elyse's kindergarten graduation and concert.

On our way back home, I looked at the sky and told Elyse, "The sky looks dark, maybe going to rain soon."  "Hopefully not, or else it would be very messy for your kindergarten concert."

"Why?"  Elyse asked.

"If it rains, then people have to carry umbrella to the school.  Parking would be another problem."  Mommy replied.

"Maybe I pray to God no rain later?"  Elyse said.

So here we go, our little princess started to pray while Mommy continued to drive.

"Dear Jesus, I pray the rain to go away.  So people can come for the concert.  Pray that everything will go well.  The children will all come.  Nobody sick.  The teacher will help the children.  Thank you, Jesus.  In Jesus' name, we pray, amen!"

That afternoon, it was a warm day.  Not a single drop of rain.