Memorable Moment...

Assalamualaikum,

Dear all..


It's been quite a long time since my last updates. Yup..lots & lots of things been happening around here in such a short time and I'm trying my very best to capture & get involved in every events and activities both inside(at school & among Malaysians) & outside(among others -of course 'shop till u drop' routine haha..) our RT camp...and yes... I'm enjoying every minute of it and I'm pretty sure my kids feel the same way as well...


Zafri(Abang) enjoying himself with friends & Hamburglar at his girlfriend's 'prince & princess theme' birthday party..haha..
Birthday girl - Jean-Mari - the sweet blue ballerina..thanx for inviting!!
( Abang & kakak's bday - Feb 28th & Mac 5th - sorry..mama & ayah haven't got a chance to celebrate yet..InsyaAllah one sweet day guys..)

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Thanks for making me 'the proudest mom in the universe' haha..Kakak with 'Superkids' souvenir for the 1st week of March & abang the 2nd week of March for 5th Grade & KG respectively...Please..keep up the good work you two.. Muahh...

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March 6th - Chinese New Year Celebration at our RT party house. Always feel like back home -Great food, great time, great knowing other Malaysian Chinese here.

With Kiki Wong

From traditional to modern - a unique blend of Malaysian cuisine - always reflects the multi-racial aspects of Malaysia - even keropok lekor, kek lapis Sarawak, karipap, mee kari can be found at CNY celebration here..

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March 18th - International Food Fair at Mr Barnes's(KG teacher) class. It was a great success indeed as all mothers had so much fun getting to know not only other countries traditional food but others cultures as well through a short introductory session. Some even came up with interesting slide shows & colourful traditional costumes(Colombia, Venezuela, Syria & Nigeria). Mrs Blunk from Brazil(Marcela's mom) cheered up the crowd with live step-by-step to Samba dance..yeah..Samba time!!

The kids having fun in their own way - spying on others' food..

Abdul Rahman Al-Gharbi - representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia..

Moms been busy with the cameras as well as preparing the food..(L-R:Zafri, Idlan, Alan, Radithya, Ethan, Musa, Jacob & Hani)

'Sensory tasting' session begins - Yummy traditional South African egg tart made by Mrs Cooper


Showing off my no other than cekodok pisang & kuih ketayap(slightly above Mr Barnes's Canadian traditional french fries)..haha..last minute effort...not bad huh(..I hope so....)


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Later in the afternoon - KG & 1st Grade(Elemetary) Sports Day

Sports Day Mascot - The Blue Dolphin welcoming the students & parents..


1st event of the day - riding on tricycle - looks like easy stuff eh? Hmm..most of the students couldn't make it to the finishing line ..haha...


Running(flying?) to victory..bravo Abang!!



I used to think these events only exist in Malaysia...not anymore..


Come on Abang - picking(supposed to be throwing) up the bean bags


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Ras Tanura Elementary School presents ... You've Got A Friend in Me! - A Spring Concert, March 23rd, 2009

Zafri performing Goin' on a Bear Hunt(Mr Barnes's Class) & Rock around the Alphabet (Combined Classes)



Zafirah & the 5th Grade Band performing Erie Canal Capers, Mexican Hat Dance & In the Jungle


'Kenny Z(Zafirah haha..)' on the saxophone...good effort kakak!!


Family album - Our family & Baby Bon(Bib's son)

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Last but not least - (For your oyes only..) ooppss...for my nephews & nieces..Ucu baru nak getting used to left-hand driving Pak Usu's "Big Boy's toy"(a Volvo XC90)..haha..tapi ladies bule drive dlm camp ni jelah, outside the camp memang tak boleh(Saudi's law...)..missing all of u...

I think that's wrapped up everything for this month calendar(haha..)..till we meet again..

*Please pray for our safe journey(approx 12hrs drive) to Makkah & Madinah via Riyadh to perform 'Umrah & Ziarah on Sunday, April 5th. InsyaAllah...Amin...

Wassalam...