From Singaporean to Alien

Happy New Year 2011!!

2011-01-01T00:20:00.000+09:00

It has been sometime since we have posted anything on this blog...
Our sincere apology to all our friends and followers...

The last 7 months has been hectic... me with my work schedules
and the Mrs with zayne.

We really have our hands full with Zayne as he seems to "grow up" every 2 weeks!!
we have been kept busy trying to keep up with his energy and also to find new ways to stimulate him mentally and physically.

Will try to start updating this blog again ... thats my new year resolution :)
so Stay tune people!

Nemophila everywhere...

2010-05-03T20:02:00.008+09:00

Zayne in arcade

2010-04-20T20:35:00.001+09:00

new dance move

2010-04-20T20:28:00.001+09:00

penguin dance

2010-03-02T13:00:00.002+09:00

Lousy Dancer !!!

2010-03-02T12:14:00.002+09:00

Dance like that how to get hot babe next time?? more like ah pek doing morning exercise!!

Gong Xi Gong Xi

2010-02-14T19:36:00.003+09:00

Gong Xi Fa Chai to all my dear friends......have a great chinese new year!!

Flower~! banana~!

2010-02-14T16:06:00.004+09:00

My son still doesnt feel like calling mommy but learning so hard to say flower and banana!!

Food for 2010

2010-02-11T02:17:00.004+09:00

Sorry for the disappearing act again...

been busy with work and zayne... the little boy has grown alot and never cease to amaze us everyday..... Anyway, back to the actual topic.... .FOOD..

the last 2 months suddenly have craving for nasi lemak... which is easy to make...
except for the SAMBAL... hmmm so decided to make my own version of sambal.. result is not bad, i guess, coz my wife decided to have Nasi Lemak for 5 consecutive nights.. not counting nasi lemak for lunch too!!!...

just over the weekend, since its near to CNY ...suddenly miss my mum's braised duck and chicken... so.... tried my hand at making my braised chicken too.. have to say it was pretty good.. and since having lots of sauce left, added bean curb and boiled egg, so that I can have a truly Teochew meal !!.. yum yum

White Christmas in Niseko!

2009-12-25T22:57:00.007+09:00

Our first family white christmas!!..
Finally fulfill 1 personal dream of rolling in the snow with my family!!

Hokkaido Christmas Dinner in a nice wooden lodge...
a quite international group too, from singapore, malaysia, HK and Denmark
There were definitely more food than shown here.. he he he too many to upload..

Hokkaido before Christmas..

2009-12-25T13:34:00.010+09:00

Sorry for disappearing for so long but have been really busy with work.
Wife has been updating with pictures only and now words... sigh..
as usually.... always communicating with her "telepathy" :P

We have been planning for this Hokkaido trip since last december...
and finally here we are... not much scenery,... mostly of my son as usual :P

At Haneda Airport:

At the Check-in Center to collect our lodge key... and Zayne is so tired
that he refuse to wake up.... from the bus to the sofa seat, he slept like hibernating polar bear!!

Zayne modelling his winter collections:

Universal Studio Osaka

2009-11-23T21:54:00.004+09:00

Osaka Aquarium

2009-11-22T22:28:00.002+09:00

We went for a short trip in Osaka,brought Zayne to the aquarium!! 8 floor of fishes to see! so cool..

Zayne New Shoe Rack

2009-11-22T22:24:00.001+09:00

Balancing Act

2009-11-18T16:18:00.001+09:00

i am bit fat but i can balance quite well too..hehe

yum yum.... Part 1

2009-11-17T15:47:00.004+09:00

papa cooked all those recently.. tasted so AWESOME!!!

Zayne New Toy

2009-11-17T15:30:00.002+09:00

This slide is for Zayne to lose some weight!! he been playing everyday.. but still never lose any though!!

Kinugawa Trip with Aloy kor kor

2009-10-05T01:56:00.005+09:00

Melbourne Aquarium

2009-10-05T01:11:00.003+09:00

Zayne in a park!

2009-10-05T00:46:00.007+09:00

There's quite a few lovely park near the hotel where we stayed,

so whenever its not freezing or raining, Zayne will get to go out

and have a walk around the park!

Zayne's First Swim in Melbourne

2009-09-14T01:28:00.003+09:00

Zayne getting his First swim session in an indoor heated pool in the Service Apartment we

stayed in in Melbourne... I guess this little one takes after me... just love the water :)

Zayne First Flight to Melbourne!!

2009-09-14T01:20:00.003+09:00

Top: both of us trying to entertain Zayne onflight.
Arrived in Melbourne Airport after 15hrs!

Left : Zayne so cheeky and bored, started playing
playing with all sorts of spatula ..

Bottom: Me just back from work, Zayne and me
tired out from shopping, Zayne fascinated
by the Train display at Myers

Internet very Slow in Melbourne!

2009-08-31T20:57:00.002+09:00

A Big sorry to all fans of Zayne....
in Melbourne from 21-8 Sept... will only reach back in Tokyo on 9th morning,.

Internet connection here is super sllllooooooooow... no wonder the in room brochure says "Extraordinary speed everyday!"...

all updates and posting will resume when we come back from the "freezing cold"
as zayne's mummy puts it....

First Hanabi for Zayne

2009-08-26T07:57:00.003+09:00

Tokyo bay Fireworks, one of the biggest fireworks in Japan
with 21,000 burst. Lalaport has a perfect view of the fireworks,
but reaching lalaport, we realise it is impossible to catch a good view...

finally manage to find a restaurant that is selling "Fireworks package" 2 course Steak Dinner plus "private" seats to view the fireworks... at 10,000 per pax..(S$150, ouch...) but we took it anyway.. .. guess its worth it... look at that cheeky smile!!

Taking a Walk!

2009-08-04T23:30:00.001+09:00

Before going to bed, Zayne decided to take a walk around the house first...

So Hungry!!

2009-08-02T00:58:00.002+09:00

Can i eat the spoon too??

Lock The Door!!

2009-07-26T23:14:00.005+09:00

For those who are going to stay with us, Please remember to lock the bathroom door!!!

2009-07-26T23:14:00.001+09:00

Talking To The Mirror

2009-07-24T00:38:00.002+09:00

Zayne Can Walk..

2009-07-23T01:31:00.001+09:00

Tokyo Sea Life Park

2009-07-21T00:56:00.003+09:00

WWW.TOKYO-ZOO.NET

Hanabi Festival!!

2009-07-16T11:54:00.003+09:00

We are all ready for Hanabi festival!! yeah!!

New Trick!

2009-07-16T11:12:00.001+09:00

Homemade Spicy Beef Rice noodles

2009-07-13T01:34:00.003+09:00

Papa made this spicy beef noodles for weekends! tasted AWESOME!!

Zayne First Movie - TRANSFORMER!!

2009-07-10T12:40:00.002+09:00

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BIG THANK YOU to Aloy mommy for recommending us the mommy movie day!

We had a great day out with Zayne,watching movie (Transfomer) at Roppongi Hills.
He was very excited before the show started, he was moving all over but sitting down..
To our surprise,he snored through the whole movie... haha..he had such a good rest in the cinema!

http://www.tohotheater.jp/service/mamas_club_theater/index.html

Vending Machine

2009-07-10T12:23:00.002+09:00

Papa let Zayne took out the change from the vending machine.. He learned fast!

Dirty Zayne

2009-07-07T01:06:00.003+09:00

Zayne tried to eat yogurt by himself.. obviously was a mess!!

First Mini Fireworks show for Zayne!

2009-06-28T01:12:00.002+09:00

Look out for Zayne's reaction!!

Grapes taste better when you talk to them???

2009-06-28T01:01:00.002+09:00

Super Sour Strawberry!

2009-06-24T14:30:00.001+09:00

Hilton Tokyo Bay Hotel

2009-06-23T22:32:00.009+09:00

We booked hilton hotel.Happy Magic Ocean room for 2 nights,next to Disneyland. Zayne seems to have more fun in the hotel than Disneyland.

Disneyland Tokyo

2009-06-23T21:42:00.004+09:00

Kids' Corner at Hilton TokyoBay

2009-06-22T15:09:00.004+09:00

Zayne had so much fun!

Alien_SG

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He surprised both of us by climing up that barier and then getting down the other side so smoothly!... that is the first time he comes across such obstacle course!!... hmmm think we need to let him try more of such "obstacle courses"...

Zayne Birthday Video

2009-06-22T10:31:00.004+09:00

Huh?? Happy birthday to who??? me??? huh????......

Happy Birthday Zayne Boy!

2009-06-19T00:08:00.004+09:00

Wifey is all excited about Zayne's first birthday... and So we will be heading to Disneyland Tokyo for Zayne's birthday ... Will promised to post pictures and videos (if any) when we get back ...

Meanwhile... here are photos of Zayne's Chinese Birthday.... as usual, wifey was all excited about, and bought cake and all the birthday stuff to celebrate for him .. :P

Toshogu Temple in Nikko

2009-06-15T01:00:00.005+09:00

We have our first road trip with papa's friend to Nikko,Toshogu Temple. It is one of the world heritage too. No easy though because we have to climb about 200 stairs up to the temple..WITH Zayne. But is all worth it.

Bless you..hahaha

2009-05-29T21:45:00.002+09:00

The Past 11mths & 1 Week ....

2009-05-27T23:36:00.002+09:00

Sorry for disappearing for so long ..... Been busy with work and trying to spend quality time with wife n son......

Anyway..., at 11mth & 1week, zayne weighs in at 11.3KG, has 6 teeth with 1 more on its way out... CHUBBY as ever, always seems to be smiling and laughing, .. recently learned to be really cheeky and playful, and would "hop" over to me and pull my leg hair then escape away laughing... he is standing and "cruising".. and he knows how to slide down from the bed or sofa now .. and he has called Daddy... first ..:P wife is still a little "sore" over that ... not a word of mummy or mama yet..

well.. think Singapore's Ministry of Home affairs should be paying me for what I am going to say now... for all my friends.... Those of you who want and ready to have kids but apprehensive over the cost of raising a kid and planning . DON'T think too much!!! really, if you are ready to have kids.. then JUST DO IT!..

Your fear/anxiety of whether you have the means or time to have a kid is STOPPING you from having a kid, not helping you to plan at all. Its a total waste of all that adrenaline and motivation... I would dare say, if you really want to worry, then have that kid first!!.... then let all the fear and anxiety be the motivation to drive you to work harder to create a better work/live for your kid and your family!!. Seriously, there is nothing more FULFILLING than to see your little grow!!..

To my friends who are expecting or will be due soon... CONGRATs.. and be prepared for the most fulfilling "ride" to come.... Welcome to parenthood... ( never thought I would ever get to say this !!.. ha ha ha).. k time to sleep.. :P

Father & son

2009-05-27T23:14:00.002+09:00

My darling and darling boy is having fun with each other while mommy is enjoying her food!!hehe..

Bape Kids Japan

2009-05-27T23:02:00.002+09:00

Finally found Bape Kids in Harajuku!! Zayne was so happy when he saw the 'banana pool'.. and we got him 2 T shirt.. soon he will be a 'bape kid' fan too!

Finally He knows How Not to Fall from Bed and Sofa

2009-05-26T13:46:00.004+09:00

Standing Zayne

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Ah Nia Zayne

2009-05-26T01:42:00.001+09:00

look like girl girl?

Zayne in Atusgi Hotel Room

2009-05-24T15:36:00.002+09:00

He is watching TV,playing on the bed.. seems fun for him!!

Enoshima Aquarium ( Part 3 )

2009-05-17T17:16:00.002+09:00

We went to the japanese restaurant nearby the aquarium. We ordered loster sashimi,anago tempura and the biggest cawamuchi we ever had!! food was awesome!! then finally,train back to tokyo...oh! Zayne was playing peek-a-boo using a bowl in the restaurant with papa!!

Enoshima Aquarium ( Part 2 )

2009-05-17T15:58:00.004+09:00

Enoshima Aquarium ( Part 1 )

2009-05-17T15:41:00.005+09:00

This is the coolest Aquarium by the sea. This Enoshima is like a mini hawaii because u can see surfers and hawaiian restaurants everywhere.for more info .. http://www.enosui.com

Make a Guess

2009-05-14T23:33:00.002+09:00

Dont they look so alike? guess who is this?

Mommy First Mother's Day Odaiba Outing

2009-05-13T17:28:00.005+09:00

Papa brought us to Odaiba for a relax mother's day outing..We went to the beach there too. Zayne first time playing sand but he didn't really enjoy it. Maybe next time,with his wet suit on,he will like it more! And mommy got a present from Zayne too! He said he will pay papa back the money when he grows up..haha

Fever is gone, but here comes the Rashes...

2009-05-06T02:36:00.004+09:00

the passed 5 days was really quite an experience.... Zayne could not have picked a better time to be sick (its golden week here in Japan).... He started with a high fever last thurs morning n was running a temp of 39 -40 C for 3 straight nights till the fever broke on Sunday morning..

But that's when the rashes started... it was only tiny pick dots up till today (Tues), the rashes have developed into big red blotches... and this is the first time I truly feel the pain of other parents when they see their children like this.... really poor boy, and I can't do a thing ...

he has been irritable, eating very little and very clingy to mommy.... plus he seems very tired and sleeps quite a bit the last few days...... SIGH... lets hope he will feel better by this thurs..

that will be 1 week since this roseola thing started...

Seafood Bisque Soup??

2009-05-05T12:09:00.004+09:00

pronouns wrongly? Why was Zayne laughing like that??

My Personal Chef

2009-05-03T23:32:00.007+09:00

It is public holiday in japan and papa get to "scratch" his cooking itch. He cooked bak cho kway teow (soup), bak cho mee( mince meat noodles) with the yummy bowl of soup (close to wat you get in S'pore), lou bak rice (pickled veg and braised pork rice),scallop salad, lamp chop with homemade mango mint sauce and desert avocado smooties!!

mommy so wish that papa can be at home the whole time..hahaha

Roseola

2009-05-03T15:46:00.004+09:00

After we went to the playground, Zayne suddenly had a high fever of 39.3degree for 3 days.. we got so worried! because he used to be so active but then he didn't want to play,didnt want to crawl around and didn't have strength to laugh anymore!! On the third day, red-pinkish rash appeared on his neck and face then doctor confirmed that is Roseola or baby measle..

ROSEOLA
if your baby recently had a fever and now has a spotty, raised or flat, rosy-pink rash, it could be roseola, also called roseola infantum.

Roseola is a fairly mild and common viral illness that usually strikes children between 6 months and 3 years of age. Roseola is caused by a kind of herpes virus, although not the type that's sexually transmitted.

It's possible to have the virus without having noticeable symptoms. But roseola usually starts out with a sudden, relatively high fever, often above 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

The fever typically lasts three to five days and may end abruptly, followed by the telltale rash. The rash may last for days or only hours.

The rash is pink and may have small flat spots or raised bumps. These spots may have a lighter "halo" around them and may turn white if you press on them.

The rash isn't itchy or uncomfortable, and contact with the rash itself doesn't spread the illness. It's usually seen on the trunk and neck, but it can extend to the arms, legs, and face.
(www.babycenter.com)

Cheeky Zayne

2009-05-03T15:21:00.002+09:00

Zayne finds papa's head is fun to play..can pull,can eat and play as a drum.. haha..

Before and After Hair Cut..

2009-04-29T23:33:00.003+09:00

and

Papa was too busy to have his monthly hair cut..and he looked like 'aunty' carrying Zayne!! After hair cut,he looked so boyish now..

The Coolest 'TAXI' in Tokyo!!

2009-04-20T23:57:00.006+09:00

We went to take a Tokyo boat ride from Lalaport,Toyuso to Asakusa. The boat ride is about 30minutes for 1050yen ( about SGD 15 ) per pax.. This Himiko boat is the coolest thing i ever taken!!

Monzen Nakacho Park

2009-04-13T14:47:00.005+09:00

We supposed to go there to see sakura but it was too late. Sakura there all dried up already! so we went to the park instead and we had fun too...

Nissan FairLady

2009-04-13T01:34:00.004+09:00

We went the Nissan car showroom at Higashi Ginza. Look at the FairLady!! Drooling....is about 3.5 million yen...

Aloy Kor Kor's Visit

2009-04-12T23:59:00.002+09:00

See! They are having so much fun playing together!!

Western Style of Mee Goreng

2009-04-12T23:46:00.006+09:00

Papa finally came home from a long trip..and cooked something really nice!! sakura ebi pasta.. Western and Chinese style.. it was AWESOME!!

Err... correction. the main ingredient is Ama-Ebi (sweet prawns lah) and Scallop. The minor ingredients are garlic, sakura-ebi and mushroom. Pasta is thrown in last to soak up all that flavour and then with a few dash of soya-sauce for that eastern flavour.

Rainbow NIKE

2009-04-09T22:58:00.002+09:00

Uncle R bought Zayne this pair of rainbow NIKE,looked damn cool lo!!!

Zayne First Swing!

2009-04-09T21:40:00.003+09:00

We let Zayne played in the park behind our block.. He loves the swing!

Which Zayne do u like?

2009-04-08T13:45:00.002+09:00

The screaming and naughty Zayne or the blur and quiet Zayne?

Oh No!! Look at Zayne...

2009-04-07T14:22:00.006+09:00

Oh my gosh.. Zayne unhook the door so easily!! We never taught him all that...
( sorry about the blank part of the video)... After that followed by his cheeky smile!

Big Boy Zayne

2009-03-31T15:02:00.002+09:00

Doesn't Zayne look like 2 year old boy in this outfit his godma bought?

First Wedding Anniversary

2009-03-28T15:19:00.003+09:00

Papa is busy with work and out of Tokyo on our first anniversary! but i got a surprise delivery from him today! Big big flower arrangement with a letter.. i was so touched!! thank you,darling.. Zayne and mummy gonna miss you badly these 2 weeks... :( but now,mummy has flower and beef stew for anniversary.. not bad at all!!

Father & son

2009-03-25T17:33:00.001+09:00

Sashimi Sushi..Anyone??

2009-03-21T14:07:00.008+09:00

	This is all the good stuff that got us smiling from ear to ear !!!	(no idea what its called!!! 200% shiok till drop!!!
とろサモン炙り (flamed Salmon Belly)	びんちょう (pink tuna)	ほたて、　うに (scallops, Sea-urchin)
あじ (horse mackerel)	とろサモン炙り　塩 (flamed Salmon Belly salted)	うに、　甘エビ (Uni & Sweet prawns)

First White Day in Tokyo

2009-03-21T13:49:00.004+09:00

Papa and Zayne boy gave me the first white day gift! ~~ strawberry chocolate tart!!

Shinjuku Park outing

2009-03-20T23:51:00.005+09:00

Zayne New Hat!!

2009-03-19T18:25:00.003+09:00

Guess mummy must be really bored....

Zayne Trying to stand

2009-03-17T18:51:00.002+09:00

Zayne in a basket!

2009-03-17T18:29:00.002+09:00

Tsukiji,Ginza & Harajuku Outing

2009-03-17T17:41:00.006+09:00

Zayne MOves with His Butt!

2009-03-07T12:19:00.001+09:00

Miss Boobjob & Mr.Asshole

2009-03-05T13:37:00.002+09:00

Presents from C&W too!!

Zayne First Pair of Shoe and Bag

2009-03-05T13:26:00.005+09:00

Presents from W jie jie and C kor kor!! THANK YOU,THANK YOU!!

BALL!!! Can Eat??

2009-03-03T14:55:00.004+09:00

Multi Tasks!

2009-03-03T14:27:00.001+09:00

Sitting Up..

2009-03-03T13:48:00.002+09:00

Ball Time!!

2009-02-23T13:51:00.002+09:00

Crying Zayne!

2009-02-23T00:06:00.002+09:00

Rosy Rosy cheeks!

2009-02-22T00:51:00.002+09:00

Yokohama Chinatown

2009-02-16T00:01:00.002+09:00

Can I Work Part Time in Casino Next Time??

2009-02-13T21:30:00.002+09:00

"Bu..Bu...Bu"

2009-02-06T12:36:00.003+09:00

Zayne Likes to Watch TV

2009-01-31T10:26:00.002+09:00

Kung Fu Zayne

2009-01-26T22:33:00.009+09:00

Mini "B.Lee"...

2009-01-26T22:27:00.003+09:00

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone!!

2009-01-26T00:03:00.005+09:00