Burning Fire - KL, Malaysia

Fire on 9th day of Chinese New Year

Happy Valentine's Day 2013 - KL, Malaysia

Feel the love - Happy Valentine's Day

Relight my fire

A simple, delightful dessert for Valentine's - recipe here

Happy Chinese New Year - Year of the Water Snake 2013

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year! Gong Xi Gong Xi! 

Happy Merdeka Day 2012, Malaysia!

Today 31st August 2012 is Malaysia's 55th Independence Day (Hari Merdeka). To celebrate this day, I am sharing photos of Malaysia's national flower, the hibiscus (also known as bunga raya in Malay). 

Red-layered hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - Malaysia's national flower

Introduced into the Malay Peninsula in the 12th century, it was nominated as the national flower in the year 1958 by the Ministry of Agriculture amongst a few other flowers, namely ylang ylang, jasmine, lots, rose, magnolia and bunga tanjung.On 28 July 1960, hibiscus was declared by the government of Malaysia as the national flower.

The word bunga in Malay means "flower", whilst raya in Malay means "big" or "grand". The hibiscus is literally known as the "big flower" in Malay. The red of the petals symbolizes the courage, life, and rapid growth of the Malaysian, and the five petals represent the five Rukun Negara of Malaysia. The flower can be found imprinted on the notes and coins of the Malaysian ringgit. (source:Wikipedia)

White hibiscus

Yellow hibiscus

Happy Merdeka Day to all Malaysians!

Fun with Kids: PlayDoh Animals

Here are some cute things you can make out of PlayDoh...

Elephant, Dino and Penguin ;)

Apple and Bear join in the fun

Madagascar Circus Fun @ Pavilion KL, Malaysia

During the school holidays, we took our kids to Pavilion KL to see the Penguins from Madagascar... during the "Meet & Greet" session, the children were allowed to go on stage to take photos with the Penguins. They were highly delighted! :)

I like to move it, move it..

This one was taken at the Care Bears fair in Empire Subang. 

Baby D giving the bear a big bear hug

Love match - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Getting creative with matches... here's a pretty heart shape ;)