Kenny and Pammie's Thanksgiving Lunch

Last Monday, my father threw a thanksgiving lunch for my sis and brother. Close family members and friends attended the joyous occasion. My brother just graduated from Kursk Medical University and my sis finished her masters and graduated just last week. Congratulations to both of you lil' bro and sis!

Cake cutting

Angie's (my niece) daughter. That makes me grand-aunty..hahaha!

Imelda's (also my niece) son....look at those beautiful eyes!

Imelda's daughter Cory...she didn't like having her pictures taken...

But when it was time for cake...she finally gave me her lovely smile ;)

Elsa

Kimberly

Kimberly & Elsa

Awww....somebody's sleepy.....

Cousin boy enjoyng his durian

Dad and his durian

Lovely smiles from cousin Rennae and Andrea

Lastly, I think it's not too late to wish Happy Merdeka Day to all of you!

Elsa turns 2!

Elsa's birthday was actually on 6th August which was last week, but because my sis and bro is not around right now and will only be back this week, I've decided to postpone Elsa's birthday party until they come back. But last sabbath we had a little celebration for Elsa and Moses (one of the kids in our cradle roll class) after sabbath school. My Mom made a home-made cake for Elsa and Moses's mom made a home-made cake as well...so we had 2 cakes that day...which were super yummy!

mmm....cake....yummy....!

Happy birthday to youu...
Visit from Labuaya Church Choir-photo taken by cousin Beevy
My cousin Jayson and nephew Corwen

Corwen
Remember this flower from my previous post?

These are the same flowers but fully bloomed.

This week has been really busy with visits and meetings with officials from HQ. I can't wait for this week to end! I hope next week will be less hectic...(but why is it that I doubt that will happen? hmmm...). Anyways, below are some pics that I took of my mother-in-law's orchids which she grew in her backyard. Aren't they pretty?

Sis Pammie and Kimberly

Upgrade to 40D!

Yes, i've upgraded my Canon 400D to 40D last week and i'm so happy with it! I'm not saying that my previous camera was not good....it was and is indeed a good camera. But the 40D is fast when compared to the 400D..and I love the live view, very useful when taking shots at peculiar angles. I took some photos with my new cammy but I haven't had time to do any editing on them yet. I'll just leave you with these unedited photos of my daughter Elsa.

Can I carry You ?

I guess that I can hold you

one more time before you grow.

And tell you that I love you

so that you will always know.

Please let me tie your shoe again.

One day you'll tie your own.

And when you think back to this time

I hope it's love I've shown.

Can I help you put your coat on?

Can I please cut up your meat?

Can I pull you in the wagon?

Can I pick you out a treat?

One day you might just care for me,

so let me care for you.

I want to be a part of every little thing you do.

Tonight could I please wash your hair?

Can I put toys in the bath?

Can I help you count your small ten toes

before I teach you math?

Before you join a baseball team

can I pitch you one more ball?

And one more time can I stand near

to make sure you don't fall?

Let's take another space-ship ride

Up to the Planet Zoor.

Before our Cardboard Rocket

doesn't fit us anymore.

Please let me help you up the hill.

while you're still too small to climb.

And let me read you stories

while you're young and have the time.

I know the day will come

when you will do these things alone.

Will you recall the shoulder rides

and all the balls we've thrown?

I want you to grow stronger

than your Dad could ever be.

And when you find success

there will be no soul more proud than me.

So will you let me carry you?

One day you'll walk alone.

I cannot bear to miss one day

from now until you've grown.

- Brad Anderson -

This poem was written by a father (the author) who relishes his time with his child knowing that he'll be grown up and gone only too quickly.

When I first read this poem, it really touched me. Having two little girls of my own, I am also aware that they will be all grown up and spreading their wings in no time. Kimberly just turned 3 last month and Elsa is coming to 2 next month. How time flies..... It just comes to show how precious our time with our little ones are. Mummy loves you Kim and Elsa! You will always be my little angels!

KimberlyElsa

Official Opening of ADF & ASI Office

It was history in the making when ADF (Adventist Development Foundation ) & ASI (Adventist Laymen Services Industry) launched the opening of their office at Alamesra last week, on the 18th June 2008.

Witness Wide - photo taken by Abran
Members of ADF & ASI
Makan time...!

Happy Birthday My Little Angel!

Kimberly Claire Jerome turnds 3 today. How time flies...it seems like it was only yesterday that I brought her home...my little bundle of joy. She is growing up to be an individual of her own day by day. God bless you my little angel....!

Make a wish..!

Kim's new ride from her daddy...and her loyal passenger :)

I am 3 years old now!!