Dana’s fond memories of the recently concluded CNY are made of these:

1. Catching a flight back to Malaysia on New Year’s Eve to reunite with her ‘Penang Mama’ (paternal grandma) and her cousins in KL, all of whom she missed dearly.

A Kodak moment at Changi Airport before our flight

Every homecoming is always a long awaited affair, especially for Daddy!

2. Reuniting with little cousin Stephanie and enjoying plenty of laughter and playtime together, at home and in Ah Chek’s (Daddy’s younger brother’s) car.

Stef is a year younger than Dana but they clicked like long lost twins!

3. Singing and rehearsing the ribbon + flag dance under Mama’s tutelage!

Stef used the ribbons and Dana was assigned the flags which were personally sewn by Mama!

The girls had an excellent coach!

4.  Playing with sparklers and hearing live fire crackers being set off randomly in the night…

Trying to form letters with her sparklers…

5. Visiting KL’s Farm in the City on First Day of CNY and having a whale of a time there!

She loves the company of the KL cousins!

No. 1 favourite activity at farms and zoos – pony rides!

6.  Fun Art & Craft sessions with Mama on a quiet afternoon…

The finished product: an A-4 sized hand-painted Canvas Bag.

6. Taking Family Portraits on CNY before we head out for visitations – an annual tradition started by Daddy.

Our family, Ah Chek’s family and Penang Mama. Missing Auntie Linda’s family who are in Adelaide.

The cousins in matching Korean garb, ready to collect Ang Baos…

7.  The chance to walk on the tarmac and up the steps to board the plane back to Singapore…

Bye Bye KL, see you soon!

We wish everyone an abundant and healthy year ahead!