Ashraf's baby sister

Whatever we do, we must be thankful. Once again, Allah has blessed my family by insyaÁllah, a new addition to the family. Yes, I am pregnant again. According to the scan I had last week, Ashraf might be having a little sister by the end of this year ... So if you see me on the street with a bulging tummy ... you know why :)

Any suggestions for baby girl names? I am open to suggestions?

Remembering a dear fren ...

Got the shock of my life when Ilah called to pass me the news. Disbelief and sadness took over when I finally got hold of the Berita Harian with news of our fren, Allahyarham Roslan has passed away in a road accident.

Back in secondary school, he was a spunky person with a cheery eyes. Reading the articles brought back many memories ... sure had some setbacks but reading on how he worked 2 jobs to support his family ... syukur Alhamdullilah ... he was a fillial son. And he passed away while he was working. Semoga Allah mencucuri rahmat keatasnya ... ringankan beban keluarganya.

One by one, people I know passed away, be it young or old ... when is our turn?

our dearest girls... as flowergirls

Reaching higher easier.... ;)

Hei.... that crab looks reachable for me...
But I should be able to reach it easier..
Hmm..... leme think


















Let's see what does this do...???




















Hmm... shall i turn this clockwise or the other way??















Yes! I've got it!

Sheik Ashraf

Here's Ashraf preparing to do his talk.... (he heehe he)
early preparation for centre stage.




















Eh eh... what's my rostrum??
I can't deliver my talk just standing here??

more & more of little Ashraf ...

Thanks to Aunty Erah ... Ashraf is wearing his first overalls ... heheh ... macam tahu aje that I have been aiming to get one for Ashraf :) Alhamdullilah ... rezekinya murah :) dapat jersey original from Germany, dapat baju dari Aunty Erah ... dapat jubah dari Tok Bak & Wan ... syukur alhamdullilah ... jubah picture coming soon ... akan datang :P
wah ... so many balls ... which one do you think is Ashraf's favourite? He was busy choosing that he didn't realise the blanket on his head ... heheh ... macam star wars pulak ... anyone to sing me a lullaby ... i wanna sleep but no lullaby ... Rock a bye Ashraf, on the treetop ...

Visiting Mak Ngah

Ashraf just visited Nek Ngan and it turned out that Nek Long was around too ... He is ... being the centre of attraction ... getting attention from everyone :)

Tok Uda also cannot resists carrying him ... heheh ... it comes to the point Ashraf kept smiling at Tok Uda ... the secret, Tok Uda brought him 'jalan-jalan' outside :P

Baby on Wheels!!!

Drivers out there ... beware!!! Heed this warning for this little baby has gained his license and will be driving on the roads in the near future (more like 18 years from now ... :P) but hey ... you will never know!

Deutscheland Fever!!!

Ole ... ole ... ole ... ole ... ole ... Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Germany goes to Semi-Finals!!! World Cup fever has descended not just in teens or adults' world. It has also descend in babyland!!! Yes ... See how happy little Ashraf is ... from head to toe ... in tune with soccer literally!

Well ... before starting any games, one must always warm up first, right ... here is Ashraf doing some pumping before the game starts!
Here he is ... wanting to dribble the ball ... okay the ball is reaching his foot ... aiming ... aiming ...
Like father like son ... both are avid supporters of Germany ... sponsored by Adidas ... hahah ...
Here is Ashraf's full set ... many, many compliments to Abah Long who went to watch the quarterfinal matches in Germany (yes ... in person ... lucky person, right!!! Right smack within the action!!!) and brought back many goodies ... especially the whole jersey set for dearest Ashraf ... looks like I have to get a set too ... then can wear together as a family ...

So what's ahead now ... Argentina is out, Brazil is out ... England is out (but they are not playing well this time ... too many promises & all) ... with the many big players out (not including Englang) is out ... Germany stands a wonderful chance of reaching the finals ... heheh then Ashraf will don the full jersey once again in full glory!!! Ole ... ole

Raji & Arvind

June was a month for many weddings ... one of which is my dear pal from NTU ... Raji. So to the wedding reception in Singapore, we go ... yupe, Me, Nazzer & Ashraf. How can Ashraf not go ... but where is he???

Here are some of group photos we took at the reception ... did i mention the food was good ... yupe ... it was ... especially the lassi and dessert ... yummy ... opps, I digress ... back to the reception once again ...
Here is a big group photos ... make it a NTU Alummi with lecturers and graduates in tow ... in front are the couple's parents ... heheh ... see the glee on their face that their children have tied the knot ... it binds not just the couple but 2 family ...
Some more photos ... without the lecturers (with the exception of the bridegroom ... he's a lecturer but not counted here :P)
The happy couple ... see how radiant my dear fren Raji is ... the bliss of marriage and happiness ahead ... many wonderful things ahead :)

Hahah ... finally in the action ... Ashraf & Raji ... psst ... Raji brought Ashraf all around the reception and he doesn't mind ...

But most important from all of us ... wishing Raji & Arvind all the wonderful times ahead ... it will not always be a bed of roses. There are ups and downs ... and May the bond you have grow stronger each day!!!

7 months.... I'm flying like superman???

See... no hands...
Posing for man of steel? : )










Ashraf says ".... Superman not too smart le... wears undergarment outside... yet never cover his face.. Ha ha ha... shame..shame....."







Hmmmm.... Do you smell it?
Let me remove my socks first...












Look at the way he sleeps now... Ashraf will be most comfortable in this postition... He's more than happy to have the whole basinet by himself.... he'll be changing position every one moment or so.

away on NPCC camp ...

It used to be Nazzer who has to go away. Now it's my turn to be away from my dear son. Just a few hours into the camp, i missed Ashraf so much. My first NPCC camp and I wasn't sure of what to expect. I was very relieved to see that the camp is on auto-pilot, meaning that the Cadet Inspectors are very able and run everything themselves. So in other words, teachers have to be around for the 'in-case' problems. So here I am so very tempted to bring Ashraf over ... should i? Or shouldn't i?

Ashraf walking ... soon, insya'Allah

When supported, Ashraf is stepping forward. In other words, menapak!!! So to help him being more mobile, Ashraf got a walker to play with. Sincerely it's a wonderful thing to have. At least now that we are staying at our place at Queenstown. So when I am cooking and Ashraf is away, he will be playing with his toys on the mattress. Now he can be in his walker and I can still keep a closer eye on him.

This photo is taken before he sleeps. Can see his sleepy 'sepet' eyes? Will add more pictures of him in action with his walker ...

diaper change time!!!

It's time for a diaper change right before sleep time tonight. Here is Ashraf with his Abi who is changing the diaper for Ashraf. Focus on Ashraf's hands ... he sure wanna help his Abi with the diaper change.

See how enthusiatic he is ... he kept pushing his Abi's hands away. Shortly after this, Ashraf rolled over and played with the bolster on his side. Now changing diapers is like a wrestling session with this little one. He sure is spunky and very strong!!!

hot, hot, hot!

it's hot, hot, hot outside! can you feel the heat?

Cak!!!

Peek-ka-BOO!!
Sigh ... can anyone work with this smile??? I can't for sure ... :P

Future soccer player ???

This is the famous Nakata Hidetoshi, soccer player from Japan. Was the AFC Asian player of the year for 1997-1998. Not to mention many other honours too ...
Here is Muhammad Ashraf once again ... but isn't he simply adorable!!! Now he sure can pass off as a Japanese boy. And does he look like Nakata above? According to his Tok Mukthi, he does. What's ur take?

It's playtime!!!

Ashraf is so happy after a day out with his Atuk who came all the way from Malacca. And play and play he did ... see how happy he is at the end of the day :)

His gums are itchy again ... he would be cranky. Solution is a his gum cum teeth massager (in blue) Put it over a finger and place it on the gums and rub nicely from side to side ... he enjoys it so much. Isn't it obvious!
Playtime with Abi dear ... he's on top of the world ...
So the soccer fever do not just transend the adults. Ashraf got it too ... but version comes in the pink and blue beach ball which he will kick and grab. Gearing up for soccer ... guys, watch out! Soccer player in the making :P

Celebrate Cammy Birthday

Abi's Friend daughter, Camilia had her birthday bash last Saturday... @ Pasir Downtown East...
See the picts below..







Ashraf excited and his own way of saying
"Happy Brithday.. Camilia!!"











Two proud mothers...

"Let me walk... I want to walk..." Ashraf cried

inching forward

Muhammad Ashraf is now very active ... he will take a short nap and wake up before Maghrib. This is taken after his nap and before his bedtime. He is not exactly crawling now but is slowly inching forward bit by bit ...

Here he is, aiming for the handphone. In fact, he can move and change direction 180 degrees. Yes ... it's true!!!