Penang Turf Club Expo 2012

The last time we went, it was 2 years ago when Shern was 1 1/2 yo. We missed last year because we were in Cape Town.

This year, with Shern being 3 1/2 yo, we decided to bring him there again as he is much bigger and could enjoy more. Khye stayed at home with Pho-pho.

We reached there at 10am and the car park was already quite full with cars. There were so many people earlier than us.

After we parked our car, we walked through the horses' stables and a horse-y smell greeted us. To tell the truth, it stank!
Surprisingly, Shern was very interested in the horses. He saw the different horses there and he even had a favourite horse.

This is his favourite horse, Sarah.
Shern kept on saying, Hi, Sarah, my name is Yiu-Shern! :)

 

Next to Sarah was Little Squaw and Shern was brave enough to pet Little Squaw. But when the man asked Shern if he would like to open his palm to feed Little Squaw, Shern hesitated for a moment and said 'Erm...later'. Lol.

After that we showed Shern the shoeing of horses.
It looked pretty rough the way the man did the horseshoeing on the horse's hoof and it kind of scared Shern, but I assured Shern that the horse is not hurt. It is just like how I cut Shern's toenails.

Unlike the last time, Shern no more cries when he saw the clowns. He even high-fived them and took photos with them!
He was amazed with one who stood on stilts and exclaimed that the clown 'has such long legs'!

We then showed Shern the horse racing tracks and he said 'just like the car racing tracks, but is on grass! So clever!

He even had a hand at a throwing game, which he didn't throw on target, but yet the lady gave him lots of candies! He was so happy!

Then, it was Pony Riding time.
Hubby & I were initially not sure if Shern dared to ride on the pony alone (only for children). Asked Shern several times if he was sure and he said yes.
So below Shern was holding the pony ride ticket. Only RM3 per ride.

Shern wearing his helmet!

This is Shern's pony!

 Shern walking up the stairs for his pony ride!

There were 2 person who accompanied Shern riding the pony and made sure everything was alright.
My boy riding the pony.

Below is the super short clip I managed to take of Shern riding his pony. An 8 sec clip before the man shooed me away!

Shern was so happy after riding it and told me he was not scared!
And that the pony went 'klok klok klok'! :)

After that balloon time. Shern got a free balloon!
Then it was ice-cream time. Shern had a traffic-light ice lolly!

Then we went for a quick look at the stalls at the bazaar.

After that just before we went home, Shern asked to see Sarah again. Told you that is his favourite horse!
So happy we managed to bring Shern there! He certainly enjoyed himself!

Yiu-Khye - Week 9

9 November 2012 - Week 9

Week 9 is from 9th - 15th November 2012.
It's the week where I brought Khye for his 2-month old check-up. And the week which I found out Khye weighs a hefty 6.1kg. Look at the top photo of Khye with his double-chin.

Khye's Measurement @ 2 months old

Weight: 6.1kg
Length/Height: 58.5cm
Head Circumference: 40cm

No wonder I felt that he is so heavy every time I carry him with my bare hands. Then I decided I need to get a baby carrier.



Putting Hands Into His Mouth

Khye found his hands and put them into his mouth starting this week. Most of the time is his right hand. So his mittens are now smeared with his saliva and need to be changed frequently.

Eyes Following Object Really Well

Khye's eyes are really following object really well. I am quite often the object. Look at his eyes following me although I am looking at him from atop, aerial view.

9 November 2012

And Khye now looks at his Freddie the Dragonfly every time we hang it in the stroller for him. He doesn't seem to get bored with it and could stare at it for a very long time.
I love Lamaze toys, both my sons always seem to be very fascinated by them.

9 November 2012

Khye is also very fascinated with his Ocean Wonders cot mobile. Look at his eyes following it, and him smiling at it.

10 November 2012

And Khye stares at me every time I am near, be it him lying on his cot, or even on his changing pad.

15 & 9 November 2012

Smiles

I like to see Khye's face slowly lighted up whenever people talk to him.
Look at his smile in the sequence photos below....

From a slight smile.....

9 November 2012

to a wider smile...

9 November 2012

And a super wide smile....

9 November 2012

Breastfeeding

Since I am mostly at home, I do direct latching more in order for him not to forget how to latch on properly (since the paci incident that led to me having nipple cuts and tears).
He seems to be getting alright and latch on right away every time I put my breasts near to him.

Look at Khye smiling away knowing that milk-milk is on the way..:D

10 November 2012

Siblings

Took a photo of both my boys one early morning. Khye was busy staring at his cot mobile and Shern was posing for my camera! :)

10 November 2012

Love this photo because Khye was smiling at his cot mobile, when Shern was smiling at my cam! Haha.

10 November 2012

Sleep Patterns

Khye sleeps in many ways.
Sometimes he sleeps straight like this.

Or sometimes like this....

Car Seat

Khye sleeps happily in his car seat most of the time.

But we haven't been doing long journey yet, so I don't know how he will fare. Furthest is from Tanjung Bungah to Greenlane area and he is alright.

Hopefully he sits there alright until he gets big, and not like his brother who started to hate his car seat once he reached 6 mo.

15 November 2012

Celebration

This is Deepavali Week, so there were pretty Deepavali deco in the malls. Khye even took a photo with it. ;)

14 November 2012

Priceless Expressions

Look at Khye's expression being captured on camera. Priceless! ;P

12 November 2012

An Afternoon at Old Town

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon. We got bored being at home for the weekend, so we went in search of comfort food. We went to Old Town @ Precinct 10.

Shern had his favourite Half-boiled Eggs. Hubby had the Ipoh Hor Fun. I ate the Springy Noodle with Chicken Sausage and Egg, which is actually instant noodles with extra 'liow'. Min said it's the expensive instant noodles. Haha.
Anyway, that was comfort food to me that day. Springy noodles in hot ajinomoto soup...yummy. :)

While waiting for our food to arrive, we took some photos. Funny photos of us.
Shern was in a cheeky mood, so let me show you the cheeky side of him.

Some photos were a bit blur coz it was taken using Min's lousy iPhone4. :D

24 November 2012

Our puffed-up fatty faces.
Spot my double-chin. omg.

My tweety-bird mouth, and Shern's puffed-up mouth.

 I dunno what pose we were doing here. No-talking poses. Haha.

Shern couldn't stop doing his puffed-up mouth pose.

Somehow, to me, this photo shows how small-sized Shern is.
You all think so?

Hubby joined in the photo.

That was Shern putting his whole weight on me.

Ok. let's not forget the little-est man in the house. My cutie pie Khye.
He sat there quietly the whole time while we ate in peace. Sometimes we really forget he is even there.
So I am actually very blessed to have such a good little cutie pie who sleeps/lie down in his stroller quietly. :)

Ok, that's all for today from our family of 4. :)