Godparenting #1 - Chinese New Year shopping

Last year, I made a resolution on my birthday. Instead of wishing something for myself, I wished that hub and I may fulfill a good cause: to be godparents to my nieces RK1 and RK2. 

This decision was made after a deep consideration on my sister EK's physical condition - A widow, sole breadwinner in the family, and recently doctor found out her glucose is way off from normal. In short, she's not too well.

I made the 1st move by inviting RK2 to stay with us during Christmas holidays when my SILs came back for family gathering and stayed with us with the rest of Manson grandkids. RK2 enjoyed herself so much she looks forward to stay overnight with us since then.

It's Chinese New Year, so I offered to buy them new clothing for the 1st time. RK1 and RK2 absolutely enjoyed their shopping experience, and they both get to choose their own clothing.

 From left: RK2 (age:8) and RK1 (age:14)

Hub commented why RK1's dress so short? Well, that's suppose to go with a black legging, dear.

 RK1 got another blouse to match with a black legging

(She desperately wanted to change her 12yo wardrobe so now she finally got some mature-looking clothing that suit her age)

Money just cannot buy the happiness of my little sweethearts.

I am pleased RK1 & RK2 spent wisely and it was within my budget set too.

There shall be more happy moments in my life with these kiddos, I'm sure, and this is just the beginning of it.

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year. May the year of dragon brings you energetic, exciting and great prosperity in life. 

Baby sister's birthday dinner

Papa, JV, EK, Me, BM

B, thanks for the birthday dinner last night. It was a great meal.

Here's to you, my baby sister

To my dearest sister - BM,

I wanted to tell you how much I love you and since today is your birthday, I wanted to shout it out loud to the whole cyber world. You see, you were such a cheeky kid before and you used to drive me nuts.

Even now, you're still the same cheeky one except you've grown up and you're enjoying a good life, married a wonderful man and have a successful career. And I always love you because God has sent me a fabulous baby sister. How can I complain?

If you don't mind, here's how your cheeky face look like:-

 Then: Our beautiful late mom, nephew BW, You, nephew GW 

Now: You - Married and still cheeky

Please don't be mad at me because you deserve to be praised. And in case if anyone ask me what my pretty baby sister is doing right now: My gorgeous sister is a make-up artist and you can check her out here.

God bless you always, BM.

Have you got a baby dragon yet?

Hello everybody! Happy New Year 2012! Oh how I miss my blog journal… Hope you all are well dearies.

This year (2012) is my auspicious year – The year of Dragon. *Rooooar* Chinese generally believe the year of dragon is an auspicious year. Since Chinese New Year is just around the corner, I'm more or less officially entering the 3^rd cycle of the year of dragon. Am I that obvious in revealing my age? Oh gee, my hair has already started betraying me if you know what I mean. *wink*

Many of my friends and relatives are planning to get a baby “dragon” this year. Some are confirmed and some have arrived. How about you married ones out there? As for me and hubby, we decided to have an "express baby dragon" asked for my niece RK to be our goddaughter.

This lovely girl RK has very special relationship with us, or rather me especially. When my sister EK gave birth to her 7 years ago, My late brother-in-law asked me to enter the labour room to accompany my sister instead of him. He said he was not ready to witness natural birth process. Being single at that time, I braved myself and my inner motherly instinct took over. I witnessed the whole delivery process (and I practically cheered EK to breath in and out till the baby came out). The gynaecologist was impressed with what I had done to help a smooth delivery she thought I must have got many kids. I had the privilege to cut baby’s umbilical cord and welcome the baby. What a joy! 

Sadly, baby RK hardly know her father. She was 2 months old when her father passed away. Praise the Lord for His kindness. Such sadness quickly came with a blessing in disguise. Soon I was introduced to hubby RM. It was my mother-in-law who spotted me after the funeral and decided to introduce her son to me. We exchanged text, chat, met and immediately clicked and started courting. Baby RK was the reason we spent time together and eventually tied a knot. Isn't it a coincidence their names start from the same alphabet too?

Photo courtesy from Ms Kristy Tony taken during Christmas gathering 2011 at Aunt Juliana Michael-Makajil Residence. Hubby RM, "express baby dragon" RK & me

I’m having a great year to start with and I hope this year will be a great for you all too.