Showing posts with label Greetings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greetings. Show all posts

Monday, October 6, 2014

Big Sister


So, who still remember the above? Well, this Mama is happy to report that, less than 3 weeks after she turned 6 (yet another occasion that this Mama is still yet to report. Huh!),  Kecil had officially become a Big Sister, indeed.


Introducing Upik, Kecil's little sister, who was born in the same month as Kecil, roughly in the same manner (birth stories might be in the making. Maybe), in the same hospital, and in the same hyper-dosage of cuteness as Kecil when she was born.


See what I mean? That's Kecil, 6 years ago at 1 day old. The one above (with the airplane softtoy, aka Sunshine) is Upik. Similar features, similar expression, equally adorable.


Kecil is ecstatic about the whole 'big sister' business, especially when she found out that diaper duty does not fall under big sister's responsibility. Ha! But seriously, she's excited, just as the rest of the family.

There are definitely differences in the whole experience, Oma's absence being one of them, but we are coping well, and Upic proves to be a very good baby so far.


There are still so many stories (oh, the stories!!!!) to tell. We'll just have to see if Mama can use her recuperating time (while waiting for Upik's documents to be done) to catch up. I know the pregnancy had taken its toll on this space, what with the rolling nausea, then the heat.... we'll try to get back on the horse, stats. Still, here's sharing this bit of happy news with you, not to mention no little amount of cuteness. Like these sisters:

Now this Mama needs to catch a much needed shower while Upik is sleeping and Kecil is otherwise occupied. Until then!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Kecil news


It's been a while since our last update. Ahem... more than a month, actually. So... I guess it's high time for another big excuse. Ahahaha..... Well... I guess this one IS kind of big. Let's try this one:


Tadaah.....

Haha... big enough an excuse for you?
Basically this Mama had been .... 'unwell' for a while now, and well... when you are unwell, you don't feel like doing most things, including, unfortunately, updating the blog.
But it's taking a turn for the better, now that we are into the 4th month, so, hopefully we'll be back in this space again, even if the stories are still 'old stories' (not well = no update and not new pics).

This Mama has started updating the photoblogs (Mama's & Kecil's) with some of the more recent pics. The keyword is, of course, starting. Still... it's kind of good to be back somewhat on track.


As for this announcement pics, well... they've been languishing in the computer for a while, waiting for a good time to be launched. Now that Mama is feeling marginally better, I guess it's as good as any time.

Kecil had kindly co-operated, even if she was a bit mystified by Mama's request to take a picture with a blank book (which supposed to 'be' a chalkboard). Despite the camera gathering quite a layer of dust, I am glad that this Mama had not lost her touch. Kecil's expression.... priceless.
The writing on the 'blackboard' was added in post-production using Mama's favourite photo editing program, PicMonkey.

We are expecting the bundle of joy to arrive some time early October, so you might expect more 'missing' around then. But for now, let's hope for more updates, both the old and the recent stories. In the meantime, let me dust that camera first. Cheers!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Missing again!



Well.... as predicted, we went missing again, for the whole month!
We do hope you had some GREAT HOLIDAYS & a FANTASTIC NEW YEAR so far, just as we did (and do!).
Let it also be said that the stack of photos this Mama mentioned before? Downright puny and laughable compared to what I have right now, with the addition of our holidays at home, roadtrip, more excursions, not to mention an epic luggage (pictured above).
Well... slowly but surely, the tortoise said. So... we'll just leave you in the meantime with a new banner, for an exciting new year. We are still waiting for Kecil's school to start, just so Mama can get back to the hang of things around here. Until then!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Lovely Outings

We've been on so many outings of late (you may picture this Mama staring balefully at the stack of pictures that needed uploading.....).
Sometimes with friends, sometimes just with Mama and Daddy....

I guess it's a case of life happening.
All those while planning for the next big outing sometime in the future....

Oh well... just don't tell me this Mama did not warn you should you encounter us 'missing' again from this space while we go adventuring, followed with a flurry of 'outdated' updates. Haha...

Cheers everyone, hopefully your holiday seasons are also full of happening adventures.

Monday, August 19, 2013

17th August


17 August is a special day for us Indonesians, it our independence day. Somehow, this year we are feeling patriotic, so we actually made an appearance at the Indonesian embassy in Manila, all decked in batik clothes. Haha.... well... actually Daddy had a meeting on Friday, and since we did not feel crazy enough to brave the outgoing traffic of Manila on a Friday night.... we decided to stay overnight, which made us 'available' for the 17 Aug celebrations.

On the plus side, we also thought that at four (almost five!) years old, Kecil can already start to appreciate her identity as an Indonesian, and some of the thing that it entails. Like upacara bendera or the flag raising ceremony, something we, as Indonesian students, had to go through on weekly basis in school.



So, Kecil was fascinated enough with the ceremony, although towards the end she did asked quite a few times when we were going to finish with the whole thing. I think she got tired of standing around. But actually I thought the ceremony was quite short, around half an hour in total, and I'm sure it brought back lots of memories for Mama & Daddy.

There was a reception shortly after the ceremony, but we did not stay back for that as we had some other plans (another post!) for the day. It was still quite cool to be there, though. Perhaps next time we should try making appearances on different occasion. Idul Fitri, perhaps?

Well... in the meantime, MERDEKA! (Indonesian word for freedom)


Thursday, August 8, 2013

Idul Fitri 2013


As usual, the debate on the precise day of the celebration preceded the Holy Day. Still, at least Daddy got enough notice to go on leave today, and Mama managed to cook while Kecil was still in Skool (Skool holiday is only tomorrow, not today).

We had quite a normal day, just with Daddy at home, and Mama busy with her personal cook-out (which succeed in putting traditional Indonesian Lebaran food on the table for dinner!). As it was, we definitely feel blessed enough to be together, all in great form, this holiday.

So from our small family to yours, we'd like to wish you a blessed Idul Fitri 2013. Cheers!

Monday, June 17, 2013

Happy Father's Day 2013

Although Father's day was not spent doing anything special yesterday, we would still like to drop by to show appreciation to all the important men in Kecil's life so far:
Eyang Kakung, Opa, and of course, Daddy.

And to all fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and even fathers-to-be out there, Happy Father's Day!

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Happy Easter 2013


Easter weekend was a good, relaxed weekend spent just around the house and nearby vicinity.
We would like to wish you all a good, meaningful Easter, hopefully spent with family and loved ones. Cheers!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine!


A New Year greeting, in the form of a post card and a very cute drawing!, from a dear friend arrived not too long after new year. It was a timely reminder of the upcoming Valentine's day, grabbed as a convenient excuse for replying back.
With that reminder, this Mama was able to create a few pics for Vday, with the initial purpose of replying to that piece of mail.

Somehow, the objective got lost in the stack of papers on Mama's table as it expanded to also include Kecil's other friends.
Ah well... I guess we can always mail that one later today or something.

But here's the collection we got in preparation for V-day:



Kecil is bringing a bag of candies together with the greeting to Skool today. She seems to be very happy to be (finally) able to reciprocate some of the candies she's been getting from some of her friends.
Haha... sorry, Cil. This Mama just does not believe in stocking candies on daily basis, just for special occasions only, yes?

And of course, a final image, with all 4 family members, as part of Mama's effort to get a good FAMILY picture:


There we are, all four of us, in silhouette, which Kecil recognised. Let's try again next time with some face, shall we?

Happy Valentine to all!

Many of the effects (including the text and those 'love-is-in-the-air' hearts) are done using PicMonkey. If you are still looking for inspiration, head on to their Pinterest page and create some magic! Cheers!

Monday, February 11, 2013

CNY Reel


Lunar New Year suddenly appeared, and this Mama was unprepared.
Worse still, she forgot to bring the camera when we went watching the big Lion and Dragon dance in town!
So it was a quick snap at the front yard, of Kecil and her Chinese-inspired outfit.
Just too bad that her cute little buns were already unwound, and the Dog not co-operating (hence, the mop!).
We still do hope for a joyous, prosperous new year ahead, both for us and for all of you.
So.. in that spirit, we here wish you, a prosperous Lunar New Year ahead!

Cheers!


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Happy New Year 2013!


For New Year's eve this year, given Kecil's (and Mama's) newfound penchant for fireworks, we stayed up for the New Year fireworks. Kecil actually stayed up (and was still jumping around) to the appointed time, and only started drooping when we sat waiting for the last few minutes to midnight. But she did enjoy the fireworks extravaganza.

For a year that started with a bang (at least for us), we certainly have only good wishes for the new year. Here's hoping that 2013 would indeed be a good year for all of us.

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas 2012!


We are just staying at home today, maybe do some cooking, the likes, as we count our blessings and feel grateful for each and everyone of them.
We hope that you have a chance to do the same. Cheers!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving


Apart from being one of the tricks up in Mama's sleeve to get Kecil tired, our daily walks has always been a reminder to be grateful for oh so many things.
For the company, for the opportunities, for the ability to appreciate beauty around us, for friends, for many things.

We don't necessarily celebrate Thanksgiving in this neck of woods, but this Mama can certainly appreciate the spirit of the celebration.
So perhaps as this Mama mulls on the way to bring home the idea to the Little One, let this just be a small reminder for the things we all need to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Belated Birthday Wishes


Almost 2 weeks after the fact, here's a belated birthday wish for the Little One
Who has, slowly but surely, grown up, almost outgrowing her title of "Little" soon.
We had a whirlwind of activity right before her birthday, a small birthday celebration in Skool with just her classmates and teachers, after which Mama had somehow managed to contract some nasty stomach bug (which kind of explain some, if not all, the absences here).

But seriously, to my not-so-little Little Girl, a toast for you.
Let it be known always that Mama & Daddy are so proud of you, with all that you have achieved so far
(Even that smart-aleck tendency of yours of answering back.... sigh..... we are still 'wondering' who you got it from hmm.....)
Let it also be known that we are here to help & guide you, in the hope that you'll bloom to your full potential (smart aleck and all)
And lastly, that we LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE you. Muacks!

Happy 4th Birthday, Little Girl!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Mother's Day


Many years back, I suppose Kecil's grandma went to sit at a photo studio somewhere to get this photo taken.
Fast forward to today, that forlorn-looking little girl in the photo above has a little girl of her own.




We haven't quite sat down at the photo studio yet, Kecil and I, but I guess we have quite a few pics of us together, Mama and Kiddo.

Nothing can ever truly prepare you for motherhood until you jump into the action yourself. The joys, the hardships, the learning curve, the wonders... it's been a great ride, and taught me a thing or two about my own mother.

This Mother's day, we did not quite do anything special, apart from enjoying each other's company (including Daddy, of course!) but I guess that is special enough, in itself.
And so, just a wee bit late, I wish you all, a Happy Mother's day!


Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year!



2011 has been a great year, even if everybody got busier, with Daddy and his ever-increasing workload, Mama and her 'stuff', and Kecil with Skool and all.

We wish you all a great new year, this coming 2012, on this last day of 2011. Right on top of the list, this Mama hopes to clear Mama's backlog of pics and stories ASAP, learn even more stuff, have more fun, basically having a blast in 2012. I am very sure we all share similar hopes for the coming new year.

So... cheers, have a toast, have a blast!

From this Daddy, Mama & Kecil, wishing you all a wonderful year of 2012!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Missing...


We had been missing from this space.

Indeed, we are currently on our BIG holiday, visiting the people who are our main audience in this blog, the Family. It's an epic holiday, with surely tons of pictures, stories, hilarious giggles and laughter, with family, with new and old friends, new places, new gadgets, old haunts ....
Epic.

I suppose it will be a while until we get down from all the whirlwind (which is still going on as Christmas and New Year comes along). But we'll try our best to drop in, and even work on that backlog on the Skool's Christmas party. Eeks!

And just in case we don't get to see you again until next year, here's to a great holiday to each and everyone of you!

Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Get well soon, Oma!

Kecil holding yellow pad with writing: Get well soon, Oma!
Kecil's Oma just went through a major surgery yesterday. Having not been present in person for the whole series of events, all we know had come from the intermittent updates from overseas, through emails and various chats.
We did, however, hear that Oma had come through the surgery quite well, and is in the process of recovery.

Between work, school and sheer physical distance, it's not always the easiest thing to drop everything in order to get at Oma's side for this major occurrence, however, we do hope to be able to visit soon.
In the mean time, our prayers are for Oma, for quick recovery, for days ahead.

Get well soon, Oma!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Happy Halloween!


With all of us at home this year, we did manage to get into the Halloween spirit.
T'was not a very successful year, but it was quite fun.
Perhaps we'll do better next year.
In the meantime, Mama is still trying to get everything ready for the Halloween post, so... just be patient. Take care and don't eat too much candy!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

pink & healthy


This Mama wonders if perhaps the photo summarizes her feelings 3 years back.
She knew that Kecil was going to be a girl, a pretty healthy one too, from the look of it, but that was really all.
There was no knowing of how the Girl was going to look like, if she would have an easy-going nature, if she was going to inherit any of her parents' quirks, if anything!

Throughout these 3 years, we have found out so many things about this little Girl of ours,
That she has a beautiful, deep dimple that she's just discovering (and got fascinated with)
That she has a loud voice that is always a ready weapon, especially when she's feeling cranky
That she is cheerful, and friendly, and very much attached to her Mama,
That she loves to run and jump and explore and shout and climb all over Daddy
That she is not just exactly what we hope for, but also so much much more....

There are many more years ahead for us to get to know this Little Girl even better
But in the meantime, this Mama will grab this moment to be grateful,
For a lovely, beautiful, tiring, rewarding, roller coaster-y 3 year
With our very own Little Girl ...

Happy 3rd Birthday, Kecil!


from Mama & Daddy
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