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Barcelona, Easter Trip 2012

2012-04-30T02:14:00.000+08:00

I had a family trip to Spain in early April. It was our first family trip with Tarey. Barcelona will be a meaningful city to us. We rented an apartment with 2 rooms in Diaganol area. The weather was a little too cold as it was raining on the second day. And for the rest of the days the weather was fine. The locals are friendly and helpful. Not all of them can speak English but at least they still try to help whenever then can.

This year my birthday falls on Good Friday. All shops were closed on that day except restaurants. We had fun strolling at the street and visited Gaudi's famous architecture in Barcelona. Gaudi definitely a talented one..his architectures are really unique!

Shopping in Barcelona is awesome. I think you can get every Europe brand you want in Catalunya and La Ramblas area. There is a famous chain store name El Corte where you can get 18% of tax refund from your purchase. Of course it depends on your purchase stuff too. Some items are controlled with only 11% tax refund. I didn't shop much but still I manage to get my Birthday present there. Thanks hubby darling!! :)

It was my 1st time travelling with my dear mum to Europe countries too. It is really hard to drag my old folks to travel as they will either complain the weather, the food, or wasting money. And my dad always telling me that he wants to look after the house and car! I always tell them that those are not human beings, they don't need a babysitter! Daddy is not here with in Algiers because he wanted to look after his home in Sandakan. The reason is funny but I do understand him and never force him to come stay with me. Moreover, we are not going to stay in Algiers permanently.

Share with you, some happy memories in Barcelona.

My little boyish daughter.

We had our brunch at one of the local restaurant near St. Joseph Boqueria.

We are getting old and we still working hard to build a happy family.

The tour bus which operate everyday even on public holidays.

Hubby and I would love to have a day ride around the city but we can't as Tarey is still young that we can't bring her along. We can't even let mum to take care of her because Tarey will cry out loud if she didn't see me for long. Maximum 30 minutes.

Gaudi Casa Batlo

Gaudi Casa Mila

The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia.

The famous Sagrada Familia.

We are planning next trip to Madrid in May. Hope we have another good one :)

7 & 8 Months Old

2012-04-18T03:37:00.000+08:00

Obviously I have been inactive in blogging again. I thought I can have more free time when my mum's arrive in Algiers...but things still go the same. Good thing is I have someone to help out. I have no more serious back pain like before. My girl, Tarey growing healthily and started solid since she was 6 months old. Up to today she had tasted variety of cereals like wheat, oat, rye, barley and rice. As for vegetables, she had tasted onion, cauliflower, carrot, pumpkin potato and egg yolk. And for fruits, she had tasted apple, avocado, cantaloupe, grapes and mandarin oranges. She started to eat salmon porridge too. However, there is always good and bad. She started to reject milk which gives me a big bang! Even though she may have enough solid but I still think that milk gives her the best nutrition.

Tarey is quite slow in learning new things..well that's what I observed. She learned turn over and sit at later months compare to others. She is 8 months old now and she still can't crawl. I saw some other babies can do it even younger than her. Oh well, every baby is different and I don't mind if she learn it slowly. The most important is to have a healthy body. Here are some snap shots of my little girl at 7 months and 8 months old :)

Tarey with her turtle toy.(7 months old)

We let her play with the chocolate box so that we could capture her picture.(7 months old)

I know she doesn't look like me but still she's my sweetheart forever!

And they look alike! Daddy's sweetie pie.

Family pic at Rumah Malaysia.

8 months old posing at her stroller.

Tarey enjoying the cold breeze in Barcelona and smile at daddy's camera :)

6 Months Old

2012-02-17T02:03:00.001+08:00

This is definitely a late post. A new friend reminded about my blog. I should update more often because this is where I share my life to my friends as I am staying alone most of the time. My little girl is 6 months 2 weeks old now. Her weight and long is growing steadily. She had started solid, brown rice cereal on daily basis. She hates apple puree. She giggled whenever she taste it and wanna vomit it out. Se loves avocado puree! My mum said she is such a brilliant girl that she choose to eat an expensive fruit..hahaha...

We have moved to Algiers since 2 weeks ago. Weather was freezing cold as it snows heavily. Hubby asked us for picture under the snow but I rejected it cause I think that was too much for a baby. We should give her some time to adapt the weather difference...and if she get sick..I will be in BIG trouble..mamas out there, don't you agree?

So from now onwards, I will update more about our lives in Algiers. Herm..this place got no entertainment at all, lots of baby shops, and local food is nice. To my surprise there is no KFC or McDonald here but the local brand fried chicken is much more tastier. Maybe I should start a post with all the local food in Algiers, pictures will be the best descriptions!

Pictures taken after Valentines dinner :)

5 Months Old.

2012-01-10T15:17:00.000+08:00

Oh baby Tarey, you are 5 months and 6 days old now. You were 8.3kg and 68 cm long at exactly 5 months old. Dr said you were slightly overweight but mummy think it is alright cause as you learn to crawl and walk, definitely your weight will be decrease. Anyway..mummy still let you do some exercises daily to maintain a healthy grow :)

Mummy bought you this jacket from Carters USA. You need a good jacket to keep you warm when we are going to your daddy's working country.

Daddy said he will bringing us to an Island for a holiday somewhere in September 2012, so mummy bought you a sunny too!

You love your Christmas gift, you hug Hailey to sleep everynight and seems you have forgotten your old friend , Patrick.

Happy New Year 2012!!

2012-01-02T12:59:00.000+08:00

Time flies and I am happy that the world didn't destroyed!! I was worry about 2012..when people talking about it like hot cakes early this year. I think is horrible if it happens just like the 2012 movie. I hope the day will not come and all of us can happily stay in the earth forever.

This year..we celebrated at home as usual. It was raining cats and dogs. Family decided to have dinner at home, curry chicken and fireworks from the television. I always appreciate my time with my parents. They are getting old but still strong! My dad will be turning 72 this year and mum will be 58. Love them to the bits and Tarey loves them very much too. She always excited when she saw her grandma call her name out. She will moves her hands and legs hope that her grandma will carry her :D

Last year, I celebrated the new year with my husband family in Japan. Another trip to Japan after my last visit in May. The trip was great and I didn't blog it out last year because I was too busy with my morning sickness. Everyday, I just sleep, eat, read and watch television. PERFECT LIFE!!

It was so cold and you can see from my face, a tiring face :)

Our hotel bungalow in Shikoku, Japan.

Our Japanese friends and their traditional house in Shikoku.

Happy New Year Everyone!! Wish you all have a great year ahead :)

Merry Christmas 2011!!

2011-12-25T00:18:00.000+08:00

I was down with viral fever and diarrhea since yesterday. Suppose plan to bring little Tarey to church for the Christmas eve celebration, but raining cats and dogs here in Sandakan, I still down with diarrhea, mum is too tired to go out and Tarey seems a little naughty today too, she just drank 19 oz milks for the whole day!! So all these "evils" makes my plan spoiled. I hope next year will be a better one.

Last year I celebrated the eve with my husband's family in KL and Tarey still hiding inside my tummy. This year all I have is Tarey giving me a big present by not drinking milk :(

Cheeky Tarey with her Christmas hairband.

Tarey: Mimi bought me a present! Love it :)

Funny face with Ja jie jie...( Tarey loves biting her under lips lately)

Merry Christmas daddy!! Don't forget my Xmas present!!

2012 Resolution.

2011-12-18T00:34:00.000+08:00

My hubby asked me to blog about my next year resolution. I realize I have been blogging all about my little girl lately. Oh well, I have stop travelling for a year since I was pregnant so definitely no travelling updates from me for a year. I just read back my resolutions for the 2011. Proudly to say that I have completed almost 80%. I am happy with that. The biggest achievement for myself this year will be my girl of course! Hey, to give birth is not that as easy as you think! The pain during delivery, the suffering confinement month and the non-stop sleep deprivation really makes me crazy!!! PLUS I went through 1 day of induction before my c-sec :(

A picture of my achievement!! This picture was taken after I woke up from my c-sec. Looking at my little one sleeping beside me, all the pains and suffers still worth it.

Alright, 2012 resolutions...herm I think it's gonna related to my family. I wanna be a better wife, better mummy, better daughter and a better daughter in law! Wow, 4 in 1 that's the hardest task, don't you agree??

Since I am full time mummy + housewife, I hope I can manage my duty better. Tarey's achievement will be my achievements as well. And I hope I get more praises or appreciations from my hubby as well.(Hubbie, if you see this, your words mean a lot to me!! With your words, I tend to get more inspirations!!)

Holidays for the year 2012, hubby had planned it. We will be going to Barcelona in April-in conjunction to celebrate my birthday. June to Amsterdam as highly recommended by a friend in Algiers and August to an island called Palma Majorca. I am not sure if we can go according to the plan. As you know, bringing a baby to travel is not as easy as thought. We just hope Tarey enjoys travelling as we do. Pray hard!

Maybe I should plan something for myself? Err...couldn't think of anything..perhaps more shopping for the year 2012!! Haha...

Tarey in Flower Dress.

2011-12-17T23:17:00.000+08:00

Christmas is just around the corner. Another year that I won't be celebrating the festival with hubby, but I will celebrate it with my dear Tyan Xin! Haha..that's my girl chinese name. Many of our friends thought the name was direct translate from Sweetheart. Nah..nah...this name brings the meaning of peaceful heart.

Last year, Tyan Xin was just about 12 weeks old inside my tummy. Hubby and I was resting in Sandakan after his contract ended in Jordan. I still remember clearly, during the month, my tummy always cramped at night. Hubby helped me rubbed some medicated oil on my tummy to release the pain. The pain came every night and I thought that was pre-menstrual pain. The pain last for a week, and my period was not here yet and I knew there must be something wrong. Without any expectation, I tested my urine and it shows positive! I said "without expectation" because before that I have been regularly tested for 3 months and it always showed negative.

So yeah...God gave us a baby after 4 months of hardworking :) I quickly went into the room and told hubby about the good news..and he thought I was lying to him -_-". Anyway..we were so happy and my morning sickness just after I went to see my gynae. Viola!!! All this happened a year ago, and baby Tyan Xin is here with now. She is already 4 months old and coming to 5 months old soon. Time flies~~And I am very happy with this baby girl who always make me angry and happy all the time :)

I just love dressing her like a doll everyday...you are such a cutie pie in mama's eyes! Daddy is waiting us to be with him impatiently. He wants to see your everyday progress too. We love you baby!! Hope you continue to grow healthily and beautifully.More pics to show :D

Toothless babe :)

Happy babe!

She is preparing for next month "Gong Xi fa Cai".

4 Months Old.

2011-12-05T01:02:00.000+08:00

Sweetie, you are 4 months old today. You are 62 cm long and 7.4kg now. You just had your pneumococcal 2nd dose today.You are really naughty. You always making trouble whenever I place you at the rocker. You seems want to be carry every minute and second. You love to play with your saliva too.You have started to babbling a lot lately. Mummy just love to talk to you. We can share secrets together now.

You have not show any symptom of roll over. Mummy cant't wait to see you reach another milestone!! You are such a darling to both daddy and mummy. Continue to grow healthily my love :)

Another surprise, you were chosen to be one of the model in BabyGlamour Closet 2012 Calendar!

Tarey in Purple Hat.

2011-11-16T01:12:00.000+08:00

Mama's cutie pie, today we had a short photo shooting at home. You don't like the Bumbo seat at all. You were complaining and crying once your grandma placed you on the seat. Mama so happy with the hats and hair accessories bought online for you. Every single cents worth it when mama look at your funny expressions wearing those accessories. More to come ya, sweetie!! Muaksss...

3 Months Old.

2011-11-13T16:46:00.001+08:00

Little Tarey, you are 3 months and 9 days old today. Last Sunday, daddy and mummy brought you to visit Dr Chin for your second dose of Rotavirus and Hexa jab. You were so good girl as you finished up all the rotavirus syrup (not wasting any) and just cried a little after Dr poke the needle on your thigh. You were weighted 6.4kg and 59.5 cm long. Dr did some assessment on you and assure me that you are growing very well. Keep up the good work Tarey!!

Tarey, you started so cranky the night before daddy leaves to Algiers. You used to sleep very well on mummy's chest but you rejected now. You still so cranky today, keep crying and crying! Mummy wondering if you miss daddy? You didn't see daddy around so you cry? Don't worry sweetie, we will be moving to Algiers soon. You will be able to see daddy everyday soon. Mummy promise you :)

Be happy sweetie!! Just like when you receive pressie from daddy. You were so excited when laid down on the gym mat with all the toys hanging above. Both daddy and mummy feel that you are just too cute :)

Mummy introduced a new friend to you, baby Patrick so that he can accompany you to sleep every night. You started to explore him by pinching his nose. Love you Tarey!!

Tarey's New Hobby.

2011-10-18T18:20:00.000+08:00

Dear Tarey, you like to lick your right mitten. Yes! Only the right one. Once mama took off your mitten so that you can lick your thumb instead, you will show no interest at all. You don't like to lick your own thumb. You only love your right mitten. Your right mitten will be full with saliva in 10 minutes time. Mitten lickin good!

2 Months Old.

2011-10-05T23:52:00.000+08:00

Dear Tarey, finally you reached 2 months old yesterday. Mama really proud of you that you are growing healthy. You looks scare in the picture, maybe you know that mama is going to bring you to the clinic for your monthly jab. You cried so loud and your face turned red when Dr injected your thigh. Mama felt pity on you but no choice as the injection is good for you. At 2 months old, you have started to "baby talk" and smile at people. You can cried really loud...real loud that mama think neighbours could hear your cry. Remember sweetie, papa and mama love you so much. Continue to grow stronger and healthier and impress us with your cuteness :)

Naughty Pie.

2011-10-01T17:34:00.000+08:00

Tarey....you always drop your soother when you are sucking it to sleep. Sometimes, mama have to pick the soother for you for more than an hour. You just cant suck it tightly. Mama sometimes thought that maybe you purposely spit it out to create more works for mama. So sorry that mama sometimes will scold you as mama was too sleepy after a long day. One day mama came to this idea when driving out to get some groceries :)

Popo and Gung Gung laughed out loud when they see you with this new soother design. Mama sent your picture to papa, he laughed out loud too!! Anyway, mama just let you use this design for one day as mama felt you are too pity with the ribbons :D

Arsenal ThemeWear!

2011-09-26T18:40:00.000+08:00

Daddy is a loyal fans of Arsenal. So by default, we gonna love the team too.

2nd Family pic!You are too cute in this picture!!

You were just 1 month old in this picture.

New Addition To The Family.

2011-09-24T19:34:00.000+08:00

Wow..time flies. I have not blog for some time. I was too busy with my little girl and I am still busy taking care of my baby everyday. Almost every day I have not enough rest. Taking care a baby really need lots of efforts. Thinking back on the day I was admitted to the hospital for induction, I wonder how could I be that brave to go for it. Well, the answer could be every mother is wonderful, mother can do anything just to protect their baby. My mind was just thinking, I hope to see my baby girl soon. Anyway...the induction failed and I cant give birth naturally and ended up with C-Sec. Finally on 4th of August, my baby finally came to see the world!!! Hubby and I named her Tarey Tang Tyan Xin. Tarey gives the meaning of happy and lucky and her chinese name Tyan Xin brings the meaning of peaceful heart.

And now she is one month and 3 weeks old. Both of us love her so much. Sometimes, when I look at her sleeping face, I will think back the days when I was pregnant. She is the one who always kick inside my tummy when I turn on the music!!

Tarey was trying to pose a sexy look to the cameraman. Though you look like a boy now, you are still our lovely princess in mummy and daddy's heart :)

Our 1st family picture :)

Ohh..Tarey..you love your fullmoon cake!!

All of the guest said that Tarey looks like her daddy. Oh well, she is from his factory and that's for sure she will looks like her dad. However, I still hope Tarey inherit some of my features. We will see if she change in the future.

Missing Both of You!

2011-07-25T23:21:00.001+08:00

Sis and Cecilia had touched down Houston few days ago. Our home become silent without their presence. I was a bit upset the next day after they left. My brain keep recalled the scenes when Cecilia chatting with me at grandma's room, when we dance together at the living room in the dark as whole Sandakan black out, when sis keep telling Cecilia to play her violin well and she played with her frowned face and her singing! Sis and I did quarrel sometimes but inside our heart we still care for each other and that's call family! Argh..missing them heaps.

I told my husband about it and he told me to be happy. He said that we can't keep everyone beside us always. Thus we should appreciate every single time when we get together. Then only I realize that I have not travel together with sis and parents together before to somewhere outside Malaysia. I should plan it in the future when they are coming back again. I guess it will be fun as my baby can play with Cecilia :)

Family picture on father's day.

Cecilia with gong gong.

Cecilia with her dearest mommy.

Love you Cecilia~

Love You Mama

2011-05-22T21:00:00.000+08:00

Mama has been taking care of me very well. When I was bored, she will always be there for me (to entertain me at least!). She just do everything for me including preparing a glass of milk for me in the morning, afternoon and before sleep. She makes me feel I am a little spoiled before turning to be a mama soon in 3 months time. As a reward, I did a back massage for her few days ago and she really enjoyed it. Since then I tell myself I should pamper her more with more massages. Just like what I read from maternity books, massage my baby everyday will be the greatest pleasure from me to baby. I want my mum to enjoy this pleasure too :)

My 28th Birthday Celebrations

2011-04-10T21:54:00.002+08:00

Hubby celebrated my birthday in KL this year. Hubby flew from Algiers while I flew from Sandakan to meet up in KL. Though KL is not a new place to us, but we were really happy during the one week holidays. This year was kinda special too, as we have a new family member soon. Hubby surprised me with the bouquet of flowers while I was waiting for him at the Mothercare, Pavillion. Another surprise was the custom-made birthday card! I guess this was his 1st time to give me something unexpected. Though it was a bit old-fashion kind of way but to me the effort is priceless :)

We have not meet for about 3 months, hubby was very surprise with the baby kicking! At several times, when hubby laid his hand on my tummy, baby will give him several kicking. I feel surprise as well, as baby love to be connected to her daddy as well. Whenever we went shopping for baby stuff, when we were indecisive which to buy, I will ask baby myself and let her know the available options one by one. Whichever she gave me a kick, I will said that is her choice. This made our shopping was really fun :)

Hubby chose a new accommodation as well. We were staying at Park Royal Suites with a mini open kitchen. It is located just beside the Hotel Istana. The service was good and with the spacious room, it was a good stay indeed. Hubby can enjoy his favourite "century egg dumpling" that need to be cooked with instant noodles.

Suitable for small family or couples :)

The next time I meet hubby will be in August. Another 4 months to go, feels like forever...Hopefully I can go through it happily with the accompany of baby. " Daddy....we miss you so much!!!"

A Pleasant Surprise!

2011-03-11T01:46:00.001+08:00

Baby oh baby...mummy got a little surprise from you yesterday. We went for a meet up with Dr accompany by grandma. Dr saying that your brain and backbone are growing very well that made mummy happy about it. So mummy asked Dr about your gender. Dr told mummy that he saw two tiny balls near your thigh. "Two tiny balls" so mummy and grandma automatically thought that you were a baby boy. And immediately Dr stopped my thinking saying that if you are a boy, you should be showing three tiny balls instead. Oh dear...so you are a baby girl!

Mummy started to imagine your little body in pink dress with a butterfly hairband on your head. Mummy just can't wait to dress you like a princess. You will be daddy & mummy, priceless gift from God and baby girl, please continue to grow healthy. All this while, mummy thought you were a boy and sorry that mummy had a wrong intuition. From now onwards, mummy will look at more pinky stuff :)

In three weeks time, we will be flying to KL to meet your daddy and start our shopping spree. We will be meeting Dr again the day before onboard. Baby oh baby...do you feel excited to meet up with daddy?

You Make Me Excited!

2011-03-03T14:16:00.000+08:00

Hubby and I bought this romper when we were in London for a short vacation back in 2009. We went for a football match at the Arsenal stadium and proceed to the stores for shopping. When I first saw this romper, I was so excited, my heart was thinking baby must be look sweet wearing the same team with daddy!

And I am pregnant with 17 weeks now, I just can't wait to know our baby is boy or girl. Hubby is excited to know as well. Baby was so naughty on my last checkup, baby held the legs tightly and don't even wanna show the face to me. All I can see is only your little backbone. Can you please open your little legs widely on mummy's next checkup? Anyway...my concern is always your progress, my little sweetheart. Hope you are growing well and daddy & mummy loves you very much!

Another 30 days, we will be able to meet daddy in person. He will have lots of secrets to tell you and bring us to have good meals! Are you looking foward to it? Mummy don't have a good sleep last night, every positions seems not comfortable. Do you have enough rest, sweetheart?

I Am Back!!

2011-02-17T23:09:00.000+08:00

I know I have been neglecting my blog for some time. Oh well, I was really busy for the past few months. In addition, I was sick as well. Anyway..my blogging mood finally return :)

Let me recap, in the month of November, once the project in Jordan ends, Hubby and I flew back to our hometown, Sandakan. Life in a small town is really simple. We had nothing to do much and just eat and Eat! Our life in hometown just like we had retired. All these last for about 2 months and by the end of December, we went for a family trip to Japan again. However, the trip was a little different compare to the one we had in May. The tour was arranged by my father in law's Japanese friend name, Mr.Otta. He was kind enough to bring us around his hometown, Shikoku and to the nearby city such as Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. Let me share some pictures of the moments :)

Taken in one of the famous temple in Kyoto.

Another temple entrance in Kyoto.

One of the famous temple in Kyoto.

Temple in Nara.

Snow adventure at Okayama.

We were freezing cold.

Shikoku.

We were on the way to Kobe, we stopped at one of the rest station.

Not to missed out, the famous Universal Studio Japan in Osaka.

That's how we ended the year of 2010 and awaiting a better 2011.Currently, hubby is working in Algiers,Algeria while I stay in Sandakan with my parents. We are looking foward to this bunny year as our bunny baby is on the way!!! Yeah.....Wish me all the best and will update my blog as frequent as I can ;)

Ups And Downs

2010-10-29T07:49:00.000+08:00

My emotions was totally controlled by Him today. In just one day, I experienced sadness and hopes. I was very terrified and amazed. When I am too comfort in my life, I will feel insecure as well. I am worry that the happiness can be taken away anytime. I can't do anything but to face it. Peole say, live happily everyday and forget about the unhappiness or no matter happy or sad, life still go on, so why don't you enjoy your days happily? But can we easily do that?

Anyway...I am sure to leave my whole life to Him as I am sure he will love me forever as well.

Waiting Is Killing Me Softly

2010-10-20T23:51:00.003+08:00

Well, hubby and I are waiting for something. I hate this waiting period so much. I hate waiting. As I keep waiting, I do not know what will I get in the end. I remembered that once I waited my friends for 2 hours at the street when I was in Form 1, I was 13 years old. We promised to gather at a place at 10 AM for a project. We did not have handphone that time and I did called them using public phones and they said they were coming soon on my 1st call. After an hour, I called again and nobody at home. But my friends only arrive at 12PM. Of course they did apologized to me but my heart was happy instead because at least I saw them at last!

And this "waiting" had bother us for about 2 weeks. I slowly develop a good patience attitude. Bless me!

Special Announcement On A Special Date

2010-10-10T23:02:00.000+08:00

Today is another special date that many couples tied a knot today! There are some special celebrations or activities held out just to remember this date. I don't have anything special here because hubby is working but I don't want to miss a special date like this too. So I decided to make an annoucement that will change my life.

My friends out there....you must be thinking that I might be pregnant? No No No..not that lucky yet. The thing that will change our life soon is that we will be leaving Jordan for good soon!!! Yeah, hubby's contract ends finally. And I just realised, we are here for 1 year. I was trying to recap what we have done so far here when I got the news from hubby. Well, proud to say that we had visited almost all the tourist attraction places here and at least I learned and familiar with the cultures here. I guess I will miss the weather the most because Malaysia is too hot and I can't dress variety like what I did here.

We do not know where will be our next station but when hubby ask for my preference, I said Morocco! I heard from friends that Morocco is beautiful and the weather is nice too. One of their tourist attraction, Marakesh is one of my wish list to visit. So I hope hubby will get his new project in Morocco soon. Anyway..that is just my wish..I dont always get what I want anyway. Wish me best of luck! ;)