Kenduri in Kelantan

Posted on February 18, 2012February 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst in Kelantan, we were forced by my in-laws to attend a Malay Kenduri in the blazing heat so off we squeezed into Kong-Kong's old Volkswagon Beetle with sighs and slouched shoulders, off to a wedding whom we had no idea who was who. The moment we arrived,.......click to learn what next.

Hello 2012!!!

Posted on February 10, 2012February 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After an exciting trip with the family to Chiangmai, we were whisked back to KL but the excitement didn't stop there! My cousins stayed on till the New Year thus we were busy for the entire 2 weeks towards year end having fun. After our New Year's Eve.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu treats and tricks

Posted on January 25, 2012January 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I cannot stress how MUCH food there is to eat in my in-laws house in Kota Bharu and really, the fact that it's Chinese New Year, the gate has not stopped opening and closing since we got here because people keep delivering goodies and more goodies and yet.......click to learn what next.

Our New Year’s Eve 2011, 9pm – midnight

Posted on January 24, 2012January 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After dinner, we went to the lounge where the New Year's Eve Party was being held. I told T1 that those balloons up there were all going to fall at the strike of midnight and she kept asking what time it was all night. Mannnn............. And because of.......click to learn what next.

Our New Year’s Eve 2011, 6pm-9pm

Posted on January 23, 2012January 21, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Our New Year Celebrations are always different each year. It all depends on which way the wind blows and what we feel like doing that year. Some years, we keep with within the family, just the four of us. Some years, we spend it with Nana and Tok-Tok.......click to learn what next.

The Kota Bharu Amazing Race!

Posted on January 21, 2012January 21, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Our lives are full of adventure. The night before we left for Kota Bharu (thursday night), we had a great dinner with Tok-Tok, Nana and the rest of the family till about 10pm then went home to pack. Why pack so last minute? Because I hadn't had a.......click to learn what next.

Home Birthday Celebration

Posted on January 17, 2012January 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Now THIS, is the epitome of a true birthday celebration. Not some big fancy-schmancy party with lots of people whom half the time you don't even know are your friends or not. Actually, why do people do that? Anyway, for T1's birthday last year, we invited ONE real.......click to learn what next.

Fishes as Door Gifts or Party Gifts

Posted on January 6, 2012January 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This must be the 3rd or 4th time that we've received real live fishes as party packs or door gifts at parties and whilst the first time was all thrills for T1, now she's beginning to discover that having a pet (or pets) is hard work. Of course,.......click to learn what next.

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Oh My God! It's really here - the end of the year!!! Has this been a good year? It has been a more than GREAT year. No hospital stays, yo! We did it! Next year, we strive for no Doctor's visits even. Bring out the health manual and.......click to learn what next.

Opening Christmas Presents

Posted on December 27, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Well, of course they had Christmas presents..........lots of them. In fact, there were two tables with a mountain load of presents! The point is, they could have done without them just as perfectly. Yes, really. In fact, in line with Project De-Clutter, we are going to give away.......click to learn what next.

Merry Christmas!!!

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello everybody, how was your Christmas? Our Christmas was a close family affair in a cool garden where we barbeque-ed under the stars. This year, there was no turkey for us, not even our traditional Portuguese fare but instead barbequed crabs, prawns, steak, chicken, sausages, you name it,.......click to learn what next.

Riding the Carousel at Pavilion Mall

Posted on December 25, 2011December 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, we had our first Carousel ride at The Pavilion. And ever since then, we have been avoiding the Pavilion because the kids loved the ride so much that they want to go again and again. I keep reminding T1 that her father does.......click to learn what next.

Packing for winter

Posted on December 22, 2011December 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is hardly winter as you would imagine where I'm headed to but it is winter enough for me! Yup, 10 degrees Celsius is definitely TOO COLD for me. Plus we are all down with the nastiest of viruses and have been in bed ALL DAY for the.......click to learn what next.

13 Days to Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, it is THAT soon!!! This year, Christmas for us will be away and it will be HAPPY, LOUD and BOISTEROUS; but most importantly, it will be with loved ones connecting from throughout the region and all being at the same place, same time and crazy as we.......click to learn what next.

Christmas Carousel at Pavilion!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

RM5 per ride, not like Pavi need the money but more to control the crowds, I reckon. You know how things can get when things are given out FREE!!!

T1’s Annual Concert – Primary One

Posted on December 3, 2011December 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This year, T1's concert was themed BILLBOARD HITS which saw the kids singing all the current hit songs that you hear every day over the radio with accompanying dance moves. T1 herself had to sing a portion of these songs:- Justin Bieber's Baby Selena Gomez's Who Says Colbie.......click to learn what next.

Treasured Moments

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My mother is a terminal cancer patient. 5 years ago, I posted about how we treasure our time with her and 5 years on, I'm doing it again. Let's hope I can do this same post in another 5 years. Without a T3, thank you very much. I.......click to learn what next.

On the subject of Chanel bags….

Posted on October 9, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, I surprised my husband that instead of getting THE Chanel handbag, I was going to get TWO. You should have seen his face. This is how it happened. I've been deciding on just which bag to get for the longest time. You don't spend that much.......click to learn what next.

Christmas in Bangsar Village

Posted on October 6, 2011September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I wonder what Christmas in Bangsar Village holds for us this year. Last year, it was all stars in the sky and a big Christmas tree with the train around it. There were reindeers too. Do you remember the year when they converted the bridge into Santa's sleigh.......click to learn what next.

Blowing my own horn – POOOoooooootttt!!!

Posted on September 29, 2011September 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Excuse me *fans bad air* If you are a regular reader of Mamapumpkin (I know more than a thousand of you are on a daily basis but I don't know who you are! Of course, I could go check your IP addresses to get an inkling but I.......click to learn what next.

New brand of children’s clothes in KL!

Posted on September 9, 2011September 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hear ye! Hear ye! If you're a manic shopper like myself and just love fashion, even for kids, then make a date for the launch of a new brand of kiddy garb in KL. Just remember, always better to have a few quality pieces than lots of rubbish.......click to learn what next.

Christmas in One Utama

Posted on August 28, 2011August 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every festive season, I like roaming shopping malls to see how they decorate their space and select the most creative work from each shopping mall. This was last year's Christmas decor for One Utama in Bandar Utama. It was akin a little Swiss Village at Christmas. Well, that.......click to learn what next.

Amanah Saham Bumiputera for Eurasians

Posted on August 18, 2011November 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I found out yesterday that I am a Eurasian. Yes, really! My great-grandmother was Portuguese. And then I found out that as a Eurasian, I am entitled to invest in the ASB, which is the glorified savings account that offers MUCH better interest rates than our lousy fixed.......click to learn what next.

Rapunzel Princess Party by Ambank

Posted on July 23, 2011July 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, we were so lucky to be given free tickets to attend a PRINCESS PARTY, organised by Ambank. And with the party, came the premier of the movie Rapunzel too. THANK YOU, you special Mama, who allowed us this splendid Mother-Daughter bonding quality time! T1 was princess.......click to learn what next.

Christmas Concert at School

Posted on July 19, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I've mentioned before how extensive T1's school is with performances on top of their heavy academic and sports schedule and almost always, T1 is chosen to participate in some form or other. She was just BORN to perfom, this drama queen...... Last year, on the last day of.......click to learn what next.

My Disco Diva

Posted on July 15, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This was T1 attending one of her many glamorous birthday parties. When I was growing up, I only remember attending perhaps one or two birthday parties and none were close to being like this! These days, it's all about themed parties, hundred dollar cakes and spending thousands (sometimes.......click to learn what next.

We watched Justin Bieber LIVE in Kuala Lumpur!!!

Posted on May 3, 2011May 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We watched Justin Bieber live in Kuala Lumpur.....yes. In the first place, let me tell you, that for the longest time, I could not stand Justin Bieber. He was a kid I had utterly no interest in at all. And I love kids. Even big ones. But T1.......click to learn what next.

Fire!! Fire!!! Fire in Bangkok!!!

Posted on April 13, 2011November 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Further to my very lovely birthday dinner in Bangkok at Le Table de Tee, we had a little adventure that got us all cracking in stitches. Yup, I definitely needed my inhalers for those air gasping laughs. Because we had a six course meal and because it was.......click to learn what next.

Back to Work

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Life works in funny ways. I swore that I'd never work another day in my life for someone else other than myself and what happened? He totally got me. Someone totally planted him there to cause upset in my life. Break me away from my status quo, my.......click to learn what next.

The mood (1:17am, Monday – 28th March 2011)

Posted on March 27, 2011March 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Super busy and Excited! Yet sad.............. As always, my entire being is a flurry of activity and a roller coaster of rainbows! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee............. *small part of heart aching*