tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:46:07 +0000ReviewsReadingHomeschoolWilton MethodCelebrationsBalletBakingContestPregnancyNew CondoCookingFamilyGoin' PlacesPlaygymMy RamblingsHong Kong TripHello KittySchoolPh.D in Parentinghttp://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)Blogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-4783581777202379425Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:37:00 +00002012-01-18T09:41:15.569+08:00HomeschoolGoin' PlacesIt's been ages since hubby and I attended any concert by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. When we were dating, we attended a handful of concerts inclusive of Family Fun Day ones even though we didn't have any kids at that time. We decided to bring the kids for their first ever orchestra performance this year! Kids of all ages are allowed in for the Family Fun Day concerts. The concert was http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/mpo-family-fun-day-fairytales-in-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-6223316685246278505Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:08:00 +00002012-01-16T09:10:43.428+08:00Homeschool The kids started on their Speech & Drama classes at Hobby Hop In last Thursday. The teacher is from Blubricks - and they follow the Trinity Guildhall syllabus with optional exams. The class is for kids from 4-7 years old. However, they do have classes for older kids aged 7-12 on Wednesdays. Hobby Hop In is located at one of the function rooms at Bayu Angkasa Condo, Bukit Bandaraya. They offer http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/speech-drama-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-2523874033859946579Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:33:00 +00002012-01-14T09:33:33.121+08:00FamilyHomeschoolThe kids had fun scooting at the badminton courts in our condo! We bought 2nd hand scooters and brand new protective gear which could be used when they graduate to bicycles in the future. Marissa with her 3-wheel Mickey Mouse Clubhouse scooter! Barbie helmet, knee & elbow pads from Toys 'r' us. Evan with his Hot Wheels 2-wheel scooter. Helmet, knee & elbow pads and wrist protector from Toys 'r' http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/scooting-around.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-8427364081725740243Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +00002012-01-14T09:41:29.818+08:00HomeschoolBallet The first time I stepped into Istana Budaya was with my son - who was equally excited about the Sunday matinee ballet show..... The White Bat. Yeah! It's our first time viewing a LIVE ballet performance! All these while, only watching on the TV screen. I bought tickets online via Ticket2U. Big mistake - had to pay ticketing and credit card charges. I also did not get my 10% early bird discount http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/white-bat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-6176064318450690616Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:24:00 +00002012-01-01T16:24:57.253+08:00PlaygymGoin' PlacesYuKids Island just opened its doors on 15th Dec 2011 on 2nd Floor of The Curve - with free entry for 4 days! After that, entry fee is chargeable at half the price. This promotion ends on New Year's Day.  RM20 per entry on weekdays and RM30 for weekends/public hols. You can opt to purchase a multiple entry card for RM100 - valid for 5 visits on any day. Most of the equpiment are similar to Kids http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/yukids-island-play-gym.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-1124286535332081901Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +00002011-12-24T23:48:34.734+08:00Family Wishing my blog readers a special and blessed Christmas celebration... ......and a joyful new year!http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-1424309826331743429Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:56:00 +00002012-01-14T09:43:43.164+08:00HomeschoolGoin' PlacesKL Bird Park's annual coloring contest is back! This time entry fees are lower i.e. RM30 per child. All participants will also receive a KL Bird Ranger one year membership (worth RM80). The main benefit is unlimited entry into KL Bird Park for the child and one accompanying adult. KL Bird Rangers receive 15% discount for retail purchases at any of the souvenier stores at the park plus free entry http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/kl-bird-park-coloring-contest-201.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-7516970035594270302Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:32:00 +00002012-01-14T09:43:43.164+08:00HomeschoolGoin' Places Malaysia Art Book Fair 2011 is currently happening at the National Visual Arts Gallery until 15th December. There are quite a number of booths featuring various publishers and artists. After touring the booths, we admired the art works of accomplished artists displayed at the gallery. Admission is free. The National Visual Arts Gallery is opened daily from 10am-6pm. Artist at work - canvas arthttp://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/national-visual-arts-gallery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-8703470726536169366Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:11:00 +00002011-12-13T12:11:02.770+08:00Contest Remember that I wrote something about Evan taking part in Gap Casting Call 2011? His pic has been uploaded on Gap Malaysia on Facebook. Well, he was not chosen to be one of the 25 semi-finalists in the boys category (6-11 yrs). Anyway, voting has begun and will end on Christmas. The contestant with the highest votes will represent Malaysia in his/her respective category.If you would like to casthttp://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/gap-casting-call-voting-firstbike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-650437907658755656Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:50:00 +00002012-01-14T09:43:43.165+08:00HomeschoolGoin' Places Publika is a new shopping mall that recently opened at Hartamas. We went there to have a look - actually to eat at their non-halal food court. Lots of shops were still not opened for business though.  There's a new branch of Gymboree Play & Music, MPH bookstore, +wondermilk, Marmalade cafe, Ichiban Boshi, Boost juice and Artis Kids Store.  Artis Kids Store is a concept store featuring a few http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/artis-trial-classes-publika.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-701461159742646820Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:58:00 +00002011-12-06T18:58:05.619+08:00HomeschoolEvan has just swimming lessons right here in the comfort of our condo's very own swimming pool today! The swimming instructor is Michelle Whytcross from Australia. She been staying in Malaysia for the past 6 yrs and her 2 kids were born here! She has just moved into the same condo (and the same block!) in June this year. She conducts group classes and private classes.   Evan did very well http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/swimming-lessons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-9008094867980706538Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:08:00 +00002011-12-05T11:08:32.319+08:00Goin' PlacesBaking For Lego enthusiasts - Bangsar Village II is currently having a Lego Star Wars exhibition (free entry) opposite Zara. There are large scale models of various scenes taken from Star Wars movies e.g. The Battle of Hoth, Planet Endor and The Pod Race.   There's also a section just outside the exhibition hall for Lego fans to build an 8-foot tall R2D2. Just purchase RM100 in a single receipt or http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/everything-lego.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-5453197872356474525Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:32:00 +00002012-01-14T09:44:20.897+08:00HomeschoolGoin' Places After reading about Jim West Puppets Dinosaurs! in The Star last month, I decided to book tickets for the highly-acclaimed show. I bought 3 premium seats online via Gardner & Wife who are the organizers, plus another lap seat (half-price) for Marissa. The venue is PJ Live Arts (Jaya One, PJ) and the shows will end on Dec 10th. We went on a Thursday morning and  there were so many kindergarten http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/12/jim-west-puppets-dinosaurs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-9075878432262723733Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:05:00 +00002011-11-27T16:05:08.189+08:00HomeschoolAnother art & craft session! Cardboard bugs with googly eyes! 4 different bugs in the kit - inclusive of instructions, glue and paint. A spider is not a bug..... although it was in 'A Bug's Life'....  This was the snail - assembled by Marissa with my help.  Then the 2 of them painted it. The grasshopper was quite tough to do. Evan painted it on his own. Next up, Christmas tree decorating with http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/artsy-bugsy-painting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-5377838814300888245Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:45:00 +00002011-11-23T21:45:03.898+08:00HomeschoolEvan was given a DIY Eiffel Tower craft kit for his 6th birthday in August. We decided to build the tower today while Marissa took her afternoon nap. It was quite complicated for a child to do it entirely by himself so I was on hand to help. After everything was done, Evan cleaned-up the mess. Here he is - smiling proudly with his Eiffel Tower. He couldn't wait to show Marissa and Hubby his http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/eiffel-tower-wintery-kit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-3873356722177432594Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:39:00 +00002011-11-22T16:56:12.190+08:00Goin' PlacesRecently, Gap relaunched its regional search for new faces of GapKids and babyGap in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, where 6 children will be featured on the Spring 2012 window displays of all GapKids and babyGap stores in all 3 countries. To enter this casting call, a qualifying spend of RM200 in a single receipt dated  between 12-20 Nov 2011 from any Gap store is required. Professional http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/gap-casting-call-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-914382373889862010Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:33:00 +00002011-11-19T16:36:02.196+08:00School Evan wanted to be a magician for his kindergarten's circus-themed costume party to celebrate the end of the school year. So, we obliged him by getting a few items to complete his costume. We purchased a plastic top hat (RM10.90) and wand (RM6) from Party World, a cloak/cape (RM23.90) from Balloons Bouquet and a coat from Domii (RM79.90).  All other items are Evan's own i.e. red striped long http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/abra-ca-da-bra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-4896454676844457695Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:53:00 +00002011-11-14T19:57:07.601+08:00SchoolTJC had their annual Graduation & Awards ceremony recently. Evan was one of the graduates..... he was really looking forward to the event cos he will be performing in a dance together with his Petunia classmates.... and he will also be in the choir. Prior to the ceremony, the graduating 6-year olds had their graduation portraits and class photo taken in school. Looking back, I never had the http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/graduation-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-3308574414531847286Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:55:00 +00002011-11-11T14:55:40.414+08:00Goin' Places For the very first time in Malaysia - BASF The Chemical Company organized a series of science experiments for kids age 6-12. The event is currently held at 1 Utama (The Oval). I registered online for Evan to attend the 2-hour session on Wednesday evening. Registration is free.There are 2 sessions per day during the weekend and onsite registration are also accepted. The kids are divided into 4 http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/basf-chemical-company.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-260618277029773339Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:26:00 +00002011-11-04T16:26:34.361+08:00SchoolI managed to attend Evan's After School Program mini concert today after suffering from severe food poisoning for the past week - thanks to the curry I ate on Deepavali. Anyway, I am much better now and still continuing my antibiotics and probiotics. The concert started very promptly at 1:30pm after a simple lunch (meehoon, fried rice, wantans and vegetarian curry). After an introduction by http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/11/asp-mini-concert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-4835431883524999480Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:02:00 +00002011-10-23T18:02:18.158+08:00FamilyEvan & Marissa.... both of them enjoy playing with each other - Lego, wooden blocks, Playmobil, Playdoh..... etc. Do they fight while playing? Yes they do but they resolve the issues on their own. After playing they will help each other clean up - phew!  They also love art! Scribbling, doodling and coloring! Evan can color very well now - with color tones and what not. Marissa has been drawing http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/10/together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-7907877905171927418Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:27:00 +00002011-10-18T17:27:29.933+08:00Goin' PlacesBakingWas rather busy the past 2 weeks and somehow neglected this blog!Anyway, I was busy splurging on books at the recently concluded BIG BAD WOLF Sale. It's the 4th year in a row that I've attended and so far, this time it's the best in terms of venue, logistics and organization. Plus this year, I managed to score passes for the media preview sale which made shopping much easier cos there was no http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/10/busy-bee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-4037843407881436912Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:13:00 +00002011-10-04T11:13:28.090+08:00SchoolThe day finally arrived for TJC's Canteen Day - for the 6-year olds. The children have been learning about money and now it's practical time!  RM10 per kid is actually quite a huge amount.... Evan brought back RM3.50. Anyway, Evan was so excited about the Canteen Day that he couldn't stop talking to me about it when I picked him up from school yesterday. He bought 2 packets of Twisties - cheese http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/10/canteen-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-7543257151213436691Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:16:00 +00002011-09-17T09:16:30.041+08:00Goin' PlacesHubby brought Evan to Dataran Merdeka to watch the 48th Malaysia Day Parade. Both of them took the LRT, armed with an umbrella and some snacks. As for Marissa, she was a sleeping beauty up till 9am so she missed the fun. Anyway, here are some of the pics taken: http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/09/malaysia-day-parade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2595235639139283956.post-4389415054069213022Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:42:00 +00002011-09-13T12:44:15.931+08:00CelebrationsAngry Birds are everywhere! Even on lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. I found these sturdy paper lanterns at a stationery shop in PJ Old Town. It has an internal glowing light which changes color from red to blue once it's switched on. No irritating melodies like some of the battery-operated plastic lanterns available in the market. Price was RM6.50 each. Comes with a retractable http://hui-wearn.blogspot.com/2011/09/angry-birds-lantern-parade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hui-Wearn)2