Wedding in Butterworth

My cousin, Ghouse had his wedding reception yesterday in Butterworth. Since the boys and Puan Anita was still tired from the birthday party the day before, I drove up there with my parents. We left KL pretty early, with a couple of stops on the way up, the first being at Tapah for breakfast. We went straight to my Aunt’s place in Sungai Petani, before attending the wedding at about 2pm.

The wedding was held at a hall, and frankly speaking, it was more suitable for a meeting than a wedding reception. The lay out of the room were pretty long and narrow, making access a bit of an issue. I think my Aunt underestimated the number who showed up, exaggerating the issue. It made the hall seemed full even though it was not up to capacity yet. The food however was nice, unfortunately, they have run out of ais kacang by the time I reached the stall. Mee goreng was also about to finish, so I decided to go for the rice as well.

To cut a long story short, Ghouse being the only child, everybody from the clan turned up. My sister can’t make it, but I brought her son, Imran (spot the theme - Imran, Idlan, Irfan) along with us. My grandmother was there, but she has clearly lost a lot of weight. Mind you she suffered a stroke 8 years back and was unable to talk and move the right side of her body. But I never remembered her being this thin. We spent to rest of the time catching up with relatives. My Dad was especially happy since most of his childhood friends were there. All of them had a story to tell, and oh Boy, did they not want to tell me stories about my Dad when he was a lad growing up!

We finally made our exit just after 4, driving back to KL. The traffic was considerably heavier on the way home. We made a couple of stops at Bukit Merah and Sungai Perak for some food and titbits. I will be taking Monday off and planning to take the boys to watch a bit of Shrek!

Halfway

Was rather tired last night and slept much earlier than I expected. Managed to edit half of the photographs when I woke up this morning. Congratulations to Inter Milan and Mourinho for lifting the Champion’s League title. I woke up too late for that. Now getting ready to leave for my cousin’s wedding. Hopefully all the photos will be ready for upload and printing by later today.

Both Idlan and Irfan were clearly tired, and was still fast asleep. So was Puan Anita.

Party Time

Been a long and tiring day today. Finally all the preparation came to fruition. Idlan's birthday party was a blast. The cake from Mama Min was a hit, the food was great and the venue ..... say no more.

Of course there was the initial concern of the weather. It has been raining all night and all morning. The boys also woke up late with the cool weather. The cake which we picked up last night also suffered a minor ..... injury. I mean the centerpiece went wonky and was in need of some last minute touch up. Luckily, Mama Min was obliging and came over to the party venue.

The turn-up was also great. I only invited close family. All who were invited came, and Idlan was left grinning from ear to ear carrying home his sack of presents. He opened the first one - a Lego car from his friend at school.

Right, I am being honest here. I need to go through some 400 snaps from the day - courtesy of my brother-in-law, Salleh. That will take some editing and will take the whole evening. I will be traveling to Penang tomorrow morning to attend my cousin's wedding. And there was also this small matter of the Champion's League final in the early hours of tomorrow morning. I'll probably give that one a miss I think.

I have already planned to take Monday off. Hopefully I can have some rest then. Maybe I can start writing about the birthday party then as well. Happy weekend.

Gearing Up

Strolling at The CurveHad to head out to The Curve area yesterday evening to do some last minute shopping. Idlan’s birthday party will be later this afternoon, and for the last few days, I had to go out taking Puan Anita around doing her chores. Everything seemed to be falling into place nicely and InsyaAllah we will have a grand party! 

Irfan said: "I think this is what we should do"First stop was at Mama Min’s swanky new apartment at Armanee Terrace. Very nice duplex units there! Jealous! The cake were delivered but very delicate. On the way back I will have to avoid all the speed bumps and drive at 50 km/h maximum. Ear plugs would be necessary with the honks I will hear from the more impatient drivers behind me later.

There was always time for a quick dodgem. Move!Next, The Curve, for a bit of shopping, then dinner, and more shopping. Puan Anita felt that the goody bags and party packs were pretty light weight still. So, she got some more stuffs to cram in.Diner at Marche, as requested by the birthday boy. Then a stroll. The Curve and the open air area sure looked nice in the evening, although it was still muggy and warm. Sure wish that we live around there but the trouble will be that we will spent too much money shopping. It was already difficult as it was now! 

Irfan still giving his opinionFinally we got everything sorted out. Back home, more wrappings and last minute decorating needed to be done. The party will be from 11, so better get everything sorted out  quick so that there will be no drama in the morning!

Counseling Needed?

Irfan's handy work

While doing some last minute shopping last night, I sat Idlan around the Lego table. I then continued to do my chores. Idlan was sat there with Irfan building with the bricks. Irfan built himself what I thought was age-appropriate ‘tower’ stuff or what not. As for Idlan? Oh! My God! Such a nerd! “Idlan, this is not about separating the colours! And you want to be an architect when you grow up?” Shall with this space!

Idlan started offThe end product ..... Gosh!Should I be concerned about the building he will be designing in the future ..... may be that will be the future trend, you never know!