Syawal 2011 ~ Balik Kampung Raya

Now that I have started blogging again, here I go! Haha!
Every year, yes every year...we'd go raya-ing at hubby's kampung. Well, none of my family members or relatives stay in a kampung anymore. Luckily, my hubby's still have sister and relatives staying in the rural areas.
This is a good experience for the kidz, let them get a taste of kampung life...in these dayz...we can easily count how many of the young generation knows what a kampung is like!
First stop is Pontian...sis-in-law, hub's aunties are there. Oh yes! And hub's grandaunt! She's is going strong! Love the lepat loy and burasak... these are Bugis people version's of ketupat and lemang!
Then, we went up to Senggarang, Batu Pahat. Another aunt of hub's. Even though it is the furthest, we'll alwayz go there for Raya and events. These are the batch of cousinz that hub is closed with!
And before heading home, there's Bandar Baru Uda and Taman Perling in JB. Both are hub's aunts too! Well, my father-in-law is the only son you see! Hee! And this is an annual thingy!

Syawal 2011 ~ Raya Pertama

Lucky for me, celebrating Raya is never a problem with my family or my husband's family. Every year, we'd be there for both families...without fail. As per norm, first day Raya will be with my family. And the first house is uncle's place coz granny is there. This year, we reached quite late, in-laws siblings came n thus were a lil taken up at home.
Nevertheless, met yp with the others and had great fun raya-ing and eating of coz! Not to mention meeting up with relatives which we may only get to see during such festive season.
In SG, anyone who is working...would really consider it a luxury to have some time with family! Hee!
Talked much, slipped the mind to broadcast that this year we are wearing red! Yup, this is one thing I love so much about Eid...all of us wearing the same colour, telling others that we are one united happy family!

Celebrated Mum's birthday

This is a really really super backdated post! My goodness, been like decades since I last blogged! Hee!
Well, this event is one that I thought must be included in my blog ~ mum's birthday celebration. Ask me when it was! Hahaha! Back in July! As per norm, everyone chipped in...this time I was the one who suggested FIKA. Eldest sis had a difficult time finding the bistro! Hee!
Nevertheless, the celebration went as planned, we had lunch at FIKA Swedish Cafe & Bistro. Lunch was superb and the place was awesome...especially for camwhoring! Hee!
After that, we proceeded to United Square. We went to the Swensen's there for the birthday cake ~ ice-cream cake! Simply love these kinda family bonding events... brings the family closer together!