Some say it's heaven...

That's why we decided to spend our 6th anniversary here. 3rd May.

This is the latest addition to the Nexus Karambunai luxury villas..I loooooove this one, they call it the Pool Villa and there are also the Spa Suite (which has it's own steam bath and jacuzzi in each suite).

Each villa has individual private pavillion and perfect view of the beach just outside of the verandah
and private pool
Rate per night, RM3,000.00. Btw all the villas are 99% sold each costing approx RM1.5 mill.
We stayed here, our favourite room upstairs.
Ariff kesejukan and penat disiram oleh his abangs..
After 6 years, we're more understanding of each other's needs and space. No more days where both were trying to impose own rules and forcing the other to adopt it, tantrum outburst, emo statements etc..we've settled somewhat but there is always room for improvement. I have adapted to life being a working mom, partime housewife and 24 operational hours. In all of this I try not to lose myself in the crazy routine and always keep a sense of humour.

Kodak moments..

Since the long blog silence, banyak saat-saat kegembiraan yang tidak sempat I pen down. These pictorial will tell you the story..
My musically inclined son, they will run around and try to play every music instrument tat thay can get their hands on whenever we visit my in-laws..actually all of them are very talented in music..maybe they'll form a band someday.


I was craving for my Chicken & Beef Fajitas and Buffalo Wings..a must have everytime I see Chilli's or HRC or TGIF.

I lost count on which weekend was it that we went to the zoo. All of us tremendously enjoyed and the boys were so excited with to see the live animals.

Up until we reach the Proboscis Monkeys when they put up an X-rated show for the visitors, had an awkward time explaining te kids. Nabil was banging on the glass panel and suddenly one of the alpha male jumped and shooked the jaringan so vigorously and violently sampai semua org terkejut and lari jauh2..
Poor Nabil was so traumatized sampai terus demam..Sampai ke akhir hayat dia akan ingat the Big Nosed Monkey.

Tornado weekend

Hubby & mum was away last weekend so I braced myself for another tornado weekend with my boys. Saturday sent Ariff to the nursery so only two of my rascals stayed at home with me until 6pm. During the lull before the storm, I became wonderwoman. Masak, cuci & jemur kain, sweeping, mopping, cuci kasut sekolah budak, feed the boys, put them to nap, clean the bathroom, kemas rumah, masak again...come 6pm go fetch my little one. In between the day I had a little adventure of my own with the two cars sitting at my lawn heheh..won't divulge that info for fear of my "safety".

Sunday they woke up super early when I was just at the best part in dreamland and sure enough, they worked me out better than a personal trainer (vocal training included). Tiada peluang this poor mummy mau take a deep breath, baru ja lepas my scrumptious lunch, they all woke up from their nap. So I decided to let them release all their energy full blast..kasi tunggang langgang lah the house sepuas hati mereka, petang kasi release them out to the wild biar sampai habis battery. Then by 8pm they were once again my peaceful angels dozing off.

This was them playing peacefully.
I lost count on how many times I made them pick up their toys.

My energy booster lunch muahahaha..ikan masin, jeruk bambangan, ikan goreng & nasi puti panas panas!!

Blame it on the rain..

I had a great weekend…because I get to nap in while it was pouring outside! Can you imagine the cool air, gloomy clouds and sound of the falling rain hitting your rooftop?? The best time to nap, ever! Everything in the house seems like in a sleepy mode. The chores can wait. Everybody napped. And we woke up, the rain has stopped and the grass are ever so green and still wet, the air was so fresh and I felt soooooo lazy hahaha not a good sign.

We began our weekend with a Wan Wan tom yam and fish soup breakfast on Saturday, then later in the evening brought the kids to 1B amusement centre to indulge them. He's a hearty eater..
He wants to play everything..


Sunday, I dragged everyone (which translates to us with our 3 boys) to the City Day Regatta at Kinabalu Yacht Club but we weren’t sure whether we were too late or too early. So the boys kicked some sand, took pics with the sail boats and then we went home. Little did I know my cousin took part and won (felt like hitting my forehead). Communication breakdown.
Ms. Tania Beverly William..this was her 1st competition and she WON! I wonder why the gloomy face?

The Year of the Ox

The beginning of the new Lunar year saw me wrapped in sweaters, socks and blanket..plus two of my offsprings. Hope it will bring better health and money as the days goes by..so tak syok la holidays kena fever..can't fully enjoy the feast cause all I tasted was bitter. But anyways, here's our family celebration to share with you all..

CNY Eve dinner was held at my aunt's house in Tg. Aru. Concept is potluck not like the traditional Chinese Eve menu. Many more foodies but all were devoured before I can click, ingat perut dulu.
Ariff excited with the oranges
Some of the clan after dinner gossips..
This is wajib, steamed chicken, you bit the flesh and wrap in the salad then dip in soya sauce mixed with ginger, garlic and chilli
Kam Hiong Mangrove Crabs, my potluck contribution
Buttermilk prawns courtesy of Mum
My boys, Nabil is feverish already but control macho, didn't want to be left out with in the raucous with his young uncles
26th Jan, 2009 (1st day of CNY) our family went to stay at Nepenthes Lodge at Mt. Kinabalu National Park. It was cold and rainy the two days we were there and I was too busy running up and down chasing after the boys so not many pictures taken lah.

This pic was shot at 6.15am 27th Jan 09. Benjy couldn't sleep well because of te cold and unfamiliar place so he and hubby woke up early and got trigger happy. Beautiful clear shot of the Mountain.
Before we headed home, we attempted to take our "historical" photo at Timpohon Gate but memang cuaca tidak mengizinkan this time, raining again (it rains everytime we go snap there lah. So snap the road sign pun jadilah)
Ini gambar tiga orang demam. Only Ben and hubby is ok. I look so pale oh kan..no mood to bermekap lagi

Pelapis Bintang Bola Sepak

Entry ini ditujukan khas kepada Sembang Orang Kampung..dia kasi tunjuk dia punya pelapis MU. Nah ini team yang bakal menggegar dunia bola sepak dunia 10 tahun akan datang..sepa berani bet?

The Green Acre..

This lovely home is beautifully located on a hill facing a clear white water river and lush jungle. The air is cool and fresh, one will feel peaceful and serene. This is where our family will gather every Christmas and every other festive holidays as it is the perfect getaway from the hustle bustle of the city and provides all the comforts of home.

I always admire my aunt's (the tuan rumah) home decorating sense. She has the eye and the touch. The gift of using delightful knick knacks to turn a plain spot into a corner that is so pleasing to the eyes and soul (chewah..betul ni..i'm not exaggerating). There is no dull spot in her home. Her theme??...is definitely authentically her own.


The kumbang here is always around this bunga..all day long buzzing from blossom to blossom..


This is the middle lawn where we use to set up camp for the kids sleepover..guests will arrive from the left hallway and passby this lawn.

Green green grass of home..

The view from the verandah..after the football field is the river. You can hear the sound of the gushing river from here. I love to dip in the cool waters..huge slippery rocks though, I haven't got the nerve to bring my boys down there yet. One sweet day I will..


Cozy open concept..all the fresh air and natural light that you can get. Plus the kids have all the space to run free.

Male model of the Year..

Christmas at the Green Acre

(The OBS pics will have to wait...I'll do this first.)

This year we had a Merry Jolly Christmas at the Green Acre a.k.a my aunt's hilltop home at Kiulu..all of us looking forward for this annual gathering at her beautiful home. And of course the kids waiting excitedly for their prezzies.

Can't wait to rip it all open
Part of the menu..fresh tiger prawn grilled to perfection, juicy tender moist..I love..

Orang lain still opening their prezzies, my boys awaaaaal lagi suda settle theirs...I enjoyed their happy faces lit up when they got their gifts.

Love this scene...

Many-many-many gifts for all the good boys and girls under the tree...

Bryan and Daniel..

Foozball!!!! Apalagi the kids..

After gifts from Santa the kids thought they can just get away..but nooope you all have to sing together hehehehhe itu Santa Claus is itching and sweating underneath sudah tu..

Ladies...

Ahhhh...this year ah...got pocho-pocho pulak..