Count Down Party @ Aunty Jasmine Home

Entry by Bernard,

No countdown, but a dinner and kids partying around, cos Esther bedtime is before 12am.

Little Claudia comes to say hello to Esther.
Little Jewel giving out gift packs.
Everybody frolicking together - Its an all girls party.

Check out Little Ashley cheeks.

3 Claps, for all the Hot Mamas that contributed so much for their Children.

1st Overseas Trip for Baby Esther - Road Trip to Malacca

Entry By Bernard,

This is Daddy first long drive on the Malaysian NS highway to Malacca town to celebrate Esther 11th Month birthday. Though the drive only needs 2 hours, it took 2 extra hrs, after getting lost in Malacca town and nagivating against the heavy traffic.

After checking into the hotel, its straight to the Mall and eat dinner

Inside Pahlawan Mall.

Outside Pahlawan Mall

A Newton Circus in Malacca ?

God Blessed Esther with this last Cot, which she took a fancy to this. Though barren, she can play in it for 1 hour +

Right outside the hotel on the 1st morning.

Posing at Real scale Olden time warship.

Very hot, outside A-Famosa Fort

Half way up to St Paul 's Church - Puff ..........heavy Pram + Esther

Finally at the top, and the one that did not do anything is crying

Aha, My Paul's statue

Yeh, we make it!

Very Crowded outside Chirst Church

Going to Baba Houses

Zzzz, outside Jonker Street

Ah, a big pineapple Tart

Going back home, after a hot afternoon out.

A-Famosa Chicken Rice Ball for Lunch

Big Ferris Wheel - Eye of Malaysia

Is that our hotel, Mommy?

Inside our ride on the Ferris Wheel

One for the hotel Room and my fave cot

Christmas Day Dinner

Entry by Bernard,

Lots of Presents for Esther again.

Christmas Eve 24/12/08

Entry by Bernard,

A simple Christmas eve dinner - the duck was good.

Who is that donkey in the picture ?

One Picture, before the presents were opened.

Yes, gifts presentation time!

Mommy Diana Big 3

Entry by Bernard,

Mommy turned 30 and we celebrated at Baystreet Restaurant.

Cruising Esther

Entry by Diana,

Baby Esther is now getting used to cruising alongside the bedside. She enjoys reaching out for the remote control..So we move the remote control from one side of the bed to another..to keep her moving.

Home Alone with Esther

Entry by Bernard,

Today is truly alone with my little one, no help what so ever. This give true meaning to Childcare leave.

Everything is good so far, I managed to read the newspaper, wash the laundry, eat my lunch, check my mails without any problem. Esther did not take to the milk bottle as usual, and I need to make 2 porriage at 10am and 12.30pm, using the defrosted milk. She got so tired watching baby faith and accompanying Daddy to the food stalls, that now she is fast asleep on the cot.

She only managed to sleep for 0.5 hrs. So brought her on the pram outside, to scout for a nearby table tennis table. Came back on time to catch survivor gabon finale and feed her another bottle of milk sucessfully.

She is now asleep on my arms, and will awake to another round of porriage and return of Mommy.

Baby Show 7 Dec 2008

Entry by Bernard,

The day started very early at 6pm, just to be early for the registration. But all the fanfare came to a stop, once we realised that I did not register for the Cutest baby contest. To my horror, you need to pay for 2 categories, wondered why they don't put them together. This is what happened, when you do not read the fine print.

Since we are early, Esther is no 1 to be inspected for the healthy baby contest. The doctor does not look they were sure in doing their stuff. The checkups ended quite fast. This probably did us harm in the scores. Being first, can end up last.

Esther's photo on the submitted photos board, labelled "Cutest Baby Contest", which the organisers took down the label promptly.

Esther still smiling, after a very long wait for the results to announced.
Mommy standing in line, to wait for the baby parade, which Esther shows that she only performed to people she likes.

One thing, to learn from this contest is:

1. Do not need to be early, as being first, you still need to wait.
2. Community Centres are not out to earn your $, if not they will ask direct for $20 instead of separating into 2 categories.
3. Even though you think your baby is the best, the judges will not think so.

Ready for Baby Show and Tour

Entry by Bernard,

Esther got a 2nd flu jap on Wed, on the arm, but maintain a brave front by not crying. Probably the arm skin is thicker than the thigh?

She also demostrated her clawling powers at home and Mama Place, by moving from pt 1 to pt 2 and back. Now, we awaits her walking powers to come soon.