Aidilfitri 2011

I am still on Raya mood although today is the 19th day of Syawal 1432. This time raya memang raya sakan...our theme colour this year is Orangy Peach. It was my sis-in-law's idea to have the orange theme colour when we spent one of the weekend in JB for school holiday...So I bought my material at Jakel in JB and sent to the tailor in Seremban...(it's my first time with the tailor)...and sent over 4 materials all together. The other 3 were bought so many many years ago..I think 4-5 years back.

6 of us in Orangy Peach

2 days before Syawal, my tailor called to inform that she is hospitalized due to dengue...So I had no choice but to search the whole Seremban town for my attire on the first and second day. Started with bazaar Ramadhan and continued the next day...I went to one boutique to another...it was a little bit of challenge to look for the "orange" that I want...not only the colour, but also the design...finally I found the colour yet simple kurung that I wanted to wear for the first day...

With my yougest, Aira Myesha

My heart and soul

We spent malam raya at my mother-in-law's place and the next day, my sis-in-law, who I called "Chef-Diva" cooked soto, and I cooked chicken rice. After prayer, we had family phtography session... Later in the evening, we went to 3 relative houses in Seremban, then went to aunty's place in Bangsar and finally went to my parents' home in TTDI..

Mother-in-law with all her grandchildren

Hubby's family

Second day, ...we had our usual family gathering on 2nd day at my aunty's home in Kajang since 2004, after my grandmother passed away. Well, this year we decided to wear black & write..all these years normally no theme colour for 2nd day. I bought caften from my sis-in-law...black background with off-white flower...since my tailor could not have my kebaya ready :-( 



2nd day theme is black and white



With my mom and sister

On 3rd day, we spent the day at home..we were so exhausted after 2 days of makan2 non-stop..hehehe...After asar, we went to my father's friend's house in Kuang...the 3Q's residence. We enjoyed the food as well as the ambiance definitely. On that nite, we drove back home...

Beautiful scenery

My hubby and my bro with Qabil Ambak

Forth day, my family and Az's family visited my mak long in Seremban Garden. We couldn't visit her on the first day at my cousin's place in Bangi...After that, we headed to Kuantan to attend the wedding of my sis-in-law's younger sister. On the way to Kuantan, we dropped by at Raub to visit my hubby's aunty...Later in the evening, we continued our journey to Kuantan, and spent a night at "homestay" in Balok...

R-L : Aiman, Me, Amir (hubby's nephew), Aisha @ wedding in Kuantan

 After the wedding on the 5th day of raya, we drove back home...Glad to be home. Although it was tiring, we enjoyed every minutes of the day....Syok RAYA!!!

July 07 Memoir

July 2007 will always be in the thought of not only to myself but to most of the family members...the month of happiness, sadness and require lots of patience...
1 wedding & 2 funerals - it's more than words could ever say...only support is the best medicine...

7 July 07
My first bro, Idz's akad nikah with Jua was held in Kelana Jaya after maghrib prayer. The preparation for the akad nikah was done since early this year...The occasion followed by the wedding reception in Kelana Jaya on the next day.

10 July 07
While getting ready for work on tuesday, i checked on my mobile, and saw a message from Maksu, my mom's youngest sister. Shocked to receive the news that my cousin's has just passed away. My cousin who was 15 years old was admitted to ICU, GH due to high fever. Both hubby & I went straight to Uncle Mir's house in Gombak for the kebumi. We just arrived in time before the body is brought to the graveyard. After the 'bacaan talkin' was over, we went to visit Uncle Sham, my mom's brother in law who is suffering with lung cancer in Tmn Melawati. Looking at Uncle Sham's condition made me realize that our time will definitely come, just a matter of time! I held his hand, called for his name and intoduce myself...he can still recognize me...

13 July 07
It was already late when I left the office, so I went straight to my mom-in-law's house for mengaji...while we were having dinner, got a call from Jaja and she informed another bad news - uncle sham passed away. i checked my mobile, and there was an sms from Maksu. As it was almost midnight, I decided to go to Melawati on the next day.

14 July 07
Early morning, I left home with the kids and my maid. Hubby couldn't come as he has work commitments. I sent the kids to Tmn Tun and fetched Az and Timah and went straight to the mosque at Tmn Melawati. Before Zuhur, Uncle Sham selamat dikebumikan. We went back to Aunty Yah's house and after Zuhur we went back to Tmn Tun to get ready for Idz & Jua's reception at Sheraton. As that night will be the first kenduri tahlil, some of my aunties and uncles were not able to join for Idz and Jua's reception.

We reached Sheraton at almost 7pm and after maghrib all of us were all ready. The reception went very smoothly...

21 July 07
Idz's reception at our side was held at Dewan Merak Kayangan. From 10 am, we gathered at the hall for the rehearsal. It went smoothly, except the kids become a bit restless and start to run everywhere. We went back to TTDI to ensure the kids take a nap first, otherwise they will get cranky during the ceremony.

We reached Merak Kayangan at almost 6.30 pm and get ready for the function. The dressing room was full with relatives and close friends who were also getting ready and help around with the bunga telur.

At 8.30 pm, all of us were ready to walk along the aisle together with the bride and groom. It was Mama's idea to include Jaja and I with our hubby and children, as we had our weddings at the same place. The children were behaved..they managed to go thru with the flow. The guest were delighted to see us and the children with the same attire. After dinner, Papa gave a speech and later invited me to come on stage to read 'Amanat Mama' which the script was specially written for the 5 of us and mama requested me to read on her behalf.

Although we were all tired, but we were satisfied that the ceremony went smoothly. All tables were full and and the guests were also pleased with the special 'bunga telur'...

The Flower Girl

The preparation prior to the wedding was planned well. From the theme colour, concept, the 'bunga telur' and off course the attire to wear to all 5 occasions. For Aisha & Kyra who have been 'appointed' to be part in the flower girl team, we decided to do the dress at Carousel, Bangsar Village. The pic shown was during 'fitting'. The 2 girls were excited to wear the new dress...and be part of the 'star' during the reception on 21 July @ Merak Kayangan.