Jungle Jamboree StoryTelling Workshop & Performance

During one of our NLB's trips, I took a brochure re ACE Festival 2009 (May 18 to June 14). Just a year ago, I remembered attending a storytelling workshop organised by Asian StoryTelling Network and it left a deep impression in me till to-date. Hence when I knew that they are running a workshop & performance during this period, I immediately signed up wif Jamie.

I wouldn't say its entertaining wif spotlight and excellent surround system during the performance, however, through these storytellers' intonation, expressions, gestures & body movements and creativities, I had learnt something which I seldom been doing when I tell stories. Definitely a worth trip!

Daily Work

Now that Jamie is going to complete her 9 months English daily language work that she has been doing (except Sat & Sun), I've added Chinese and Math for her. In fact, I believe that consistent work is essential for long term success. Good thing is, each exercise is pretty short so it won't bored her yet she is learning!!

Canon PowerShot A570

I was shocked when I knew that this photo was taken by my digital cam!! See the blurring image at the background? I thought such camera cannot achieve this effect ley!

Thank you papa for the lovely flowers. Jamie also did a Mother's Day card that she drew it herself.

Mini Scrapbook Completed

This was completed last week. Another one coming up next week so stay tune!! Meanwhile, here's the completed 4x6" scrapbook that I did for Jeremy. Ask me what's so good about scrapbooking? Hmm, well, its the joy & satisfaction of seeing how beautifully it can be nicely presented in an acid lignin free scrapbook for many years down the road. These albums will ultimately be a life treasure for our children and generation to come.

Blessed Mother's Day

Jeremy handed this to me after school today. I thought its for me but the cookies ended up in the children's tummy!!

Special Award ??

Jamie handed this "Award" to me at school entrance after school yesterday. Amazingly, she wrote why she gave this special award to me..."for buying me toys" Btw, I do not frequently buy toys for the children. Only occasions reward stickers or small little gift that cost few bucks to light up their day. Anyway, its nice of her to do up this card for me though.

Mother's Day Cards

Was impressed that these 2 Labor Day homeworks were done shortly on Sunday night b4 we did a final touchup today! Don't they look similar? Aiyah no time for more creativity lor!

Using Chopsticks

Bought a new set of Thomas Train chopsticks for Jeremy in order to stimulate his right brain. And both kids enjoyed using it so much that Jamie can even eat her meals using chopsticks through out!

Goodbye Mrs Melissa!

Today is Jamie's form teacher last day teaching her class. This teacher has been teaching her since K1 and she knows Jamie pretty well inside out and its a pity that she has to leave as her husband will be outstation to Australia to work for 4 years. Hence she and her 2 children will be following him. Anyway, it took me less than few mins to complete this scrapbook card & quickly asked Jamie to write and draw something which Mrs Melissa can remember her. As usual, she drew her fav star, basket, pineapple & Mr Bean soft toy, hahahhaaa..

Term 2 Meet the Teachers Session

Met Jamie's teachers after sending Jeremy to school. Generally she is progressing well and was told that she will be ready for P1 next year. However few things which I am praying that she will overcome it soon. #1 complete work faster #2 improve her handwriting #2 speak up more in Chinese lessons.

First Excursion

This is Jeremy's first excursion at JCK! And coincidently its the entire school Nursery all the way up to K2 kids school wide excursion !! It's from 830am - 230pm. Yipppee!! I will have a long 6 hours of break to run errands !

Welcome to God's Family, Jamie!

Did this especially for our dearest daughter who took a step of faith to trust in God. Enjoy the slideshow preview for part of a mini scrapbook kit that I've done for Jamie.

Oh My!!!

This is soooooooooo sweet! I found this in one of my folders, hidden among those that I've never bother to see what's inside. This was taken 1.5years ago. Now, I am REALLY missing Jamie's straight long hair :(

Is Life Tougher ??

Life has never been too tough for me even though I am without a helper for 3 months. Thank God for giving me enormous strength to pull through life's difficulties and trials. But life has never been traded off for those precious time I've wif our 2 wonderful children who are indeed a blessing from God. Seeing them growing each day, warm my heart, knowing it have been a priviledge to witness (and will be) wif them their every small little milestones that they have gone through and will be going through. What's more do I hope for except for God's mercy & grace to continue to flow throught this family all in all. Amen!

Nice Shots

These are CQ's recent works wif his khakis which I love it most!

Mini Celebration for Jamie

I did a certificate for Jamie and bought 4 mini muffins for tonight after dinner as to celebrate Jamie accepted Christ on Easter sunday. Nothing fantastic but just to make her feel important to be part of God's family ya.

Easter Sunday

Cannot Believe that Jamie is growing FAST!

Being a SAHM to my children sometimes can be a physical, challenging and emotional strains but it also means that witnessing them growing and crossing their milestones each day a joy to me !! Just today, I've noticed a small little white tooth emerging out from behind one of her canine tooth ! I am now beginning to learn to let her "go" and have her own decisions made whenever its appropriate/necessary.

Check it out here!!

Easter Week

Here's the usual red egg in a "basket" the kids brought home today. Wonder if Jeremy really knows the true meaning of Easter ? Hope Jamie will recover fast so that all of us can attend Easter Sunday.