Raya in Kuantan

On the third raya, we headed to my hometwon, Kuantan all the way from Taiping. We began our journey at 10 am and reached Kuantan at 10 pm hihi. The journey as expected, delayed due to traffic jam in Tapah and Bidor. Luckily I was kind enough to drive from Tapah to Rawang haha. And, of course, when you have kids in the car, you have to stop for few times. Anyway, Alhamdulillah we arrived safely.

 my boys, coping with the long journey

As we about to arrive, my brother (who has arrived earlier) informed me that they were heading to Cik Nah's house that night since my cik nah will go to Kelantan with her daughter's family the next morning. I felt so unfresh, so I asked my hubby to stop at the petrol pump nearby for me to change and refreshed myself. Hub decided to get refresh at my aunt's house together with the kids. 

 Pizza in the house...yummiehh

 My aunt (my dad's elder sister), Cik Nah and her son, zul and wife Nadia.

 My family and I finally met in my aunt's house haha

 Took the boys to shower and they felt so energetic. Naeem with his 2nd cousin, Darwish.

 With Darwish's mama, Nadia n Danisha

 My cousin, Kak Zura

 The ladies

The next day, we went to Taman Gelora for a family portrait. It was such a wonderful idea since this place was supposed to be our wedding's outdoor photo-shoot location, but it was cancelled due to heavy rain, back in 2009. Hubby was so impressed with the lovely views of Taman Gelora.

 It's very difficult to get them to pose nicely and looking at the camera.. so kita snap jaaa

 papa was so rajin layan the boys

Our family portrait

 my mum with her two Sitisss

 Our small family

 The boys again

 My romantic umi and wan

 On the 5th raya, my mom cooked the special Nasi Dagang. Argghhh.. looking at this pic making me all drooling over

 We went to visit a relative's house and the kids were having fun outside

 Cousins bonding time

 On the 6th raya, surprisingly my ex-colleague who also I considered as my adik, decided to pay me a visit at my parents' house, bringing her hub and si comel Dania. I have planned to visit her and Dania in her parents' house in Shah Alam it has been postponed so many times. Rezeki for us to meet in Kuantan.

 Beautiful Nadhrah. Thank u sudi dtg umah parents i babe

We also managed to go to TC as usual! Totally for the boys to have fun.

Including the big boy ;)

Raya in Ijuk, Taiping

Assalamualaikum..

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Maaf Zahir Batin. Our first raya was on hubby's kampung in Ijuk, Taiping, Perak. It is actually my parents in law's kampung. So this year's theme is green: emerald for me and turquoise for hubby and kids. I wore Tatiana Kurung by Gosh, a brand owned by my bff, Sha. It fits me well. Alhamdulillah. Well, taking pictures with the kids were never easy. Out of hundred pictures, these are among the successful.

with my pretty SILs.. i love the fact that we looked like marshmallows ;p

 with my in laws except for Ida n her family

 sempat posing with hubster

 visited hubby's grandmother at the hospital... Thank you Mak Long for taking care of her

 Durian festive on the second raya

 lemang for family members

As usual, Fahri loves kampung so much. He even loved to take bath in early morning even though the water was freaking cold!

Overall, we had so much fun in Ijuk!

his 33rd surprised birthday Iftar at Vivo Pizza!

Alhamdulillah my hubster has turned 33 yrs young. Since we've been an item 7 years ago, every time his birthday is around the corner, I will get excited to plan for something. Actually, I love to surprise my loved ones including my mom, dad, siblings, in laws and friends. I will try my best to surprise them on their birthday. Why do we need to surprise our loved ones during their birthday? Simply because to see the widest smile on their face. It's good to make them feel special on this meaningful day.

The most happening birthday surprise that I have set and I am sure my hubby would remember it till forever was his surprised birthday in 2009. I was only his fiancee at that time and he has just underwent an appendix operation, so we couldn't celebrate his birthday outside. So, I threw the birthday celebration at his parents' house, of course I have collaborated with my trusted in laws at that time. And the biggest surprise was, I made his BFF coming to his house on working day! Shah and Ameen came with working attire! haha.. Also with their partners-Nis and Sha (my bff). Epul was really shocked when he saw his BFF came! Ya la... it was quite far u know... They were working in KL areas and they have made their effort to come to Klang ! I owe them so much..haha.. teror jugak kan i buat surprise ;)

So, this year.. I set up a surprised birthday Iftar for him. 

Anyway, on the night of his birthday, i asked my kids to wake his papa up and handed the gifts that I bought a month earlier, with a birthday card. I bought him a watch. Brand? Secret hehe.

 Fahri: papa wake up! Ni papa punya!

pandai anak mama

Me: Sorry abg... cake x de (sedangkan berlakon je)

 Fahri read the card in his language. and Naeem was checking the warranty booklet heh. Original kan naeem...

So, I have planned this surprised iftar since months ago. I have checked out some places based on few criteria. I know hubby doesn't like Ramadhan buffet because both of us will not finish it. So, few restaurants were out of the list. After few selections, this place has occurred onto my list on the very last minute, just a day before his birthday. Vivo American Pizza & Panani in AEON Bukit Tinggi. Firstly, it is very close from our house, so we don't have to rush. Secondly, we can just order for ala carte menu. Thirdly, it is located in a shopping mall, so it is very convenient for us to solat and the kids will behave since there are so many 'distractions' to offer haha. And most importantly, I have chosen Vivo because both boys really love pizza so I know they especially Fahri will sit quietly and enjoying his pizza.

I made a reservation through a phone call and explained all my plans for the birthday iftar. Even though the staff is non-Muslim but he understood well what I wanted to be done. Good job Alvin! So on the birthday, after work, I fetched Fahri from Little Caliphs and headed to AEON Bukit Tinggi. I went to Vivo and confirmed my reservation by placing an order. To make things easier, I paid for the bill straight away ( I made my hubby chose his menu first from whatsapp). Then, I went to bakery shop to get a birthday cake and brought it back to Vivo for them to decorate. 

I went back home, luckily hubby reached home later than me. I got my kids and myself ready. Hubby asked me to call Vivo saying that we will be late. I pretended like OK.. i'll call them. He said they might cancel the reservation because he didn't know that I've already paid for everything ;)

When we reached Vivo, our Tropical Swing Juice and Choco Brownies Mallows were already on our dining table :)

 The birthday man and naeem

 Kita pose dulu sambil tunggu food

 The theme was red.. his fav. color...

 Fahri's couldn't-wait-no-more-for-his-pizza's face

 Our beverages

 Tropical BBQ Chicken Chop for him.. hmm not bad

 Beef Lasagna also for him.. yummy

 Mine! Mine! Seafood Aglio Olio.. hmm ok la

 Smoked Chicken BBQ Pizza for the boys.. sedap!

Then, the staff came with the surprised birthday cake. I did not take pictures because I took a video when the staff came. Buttt.. the birthday some came out a lil bit later and it was quite slow so hubby didn't look that surprise. Anyway, I still can see his shy-shy cat face haha only that mattered to me kihkih.

 Blowing the candles

 Thank you Alvin for making this!

 I hope u loved it dear =) He thanked me all the way after that haha

 Hugs from the boys

 I am so in love with kimono cardigan now..

Happy Birthday sayang. Hoping for more years and more birthday celebrations with you.

Yeayy... mission accomplished.