Tuesday 30 December 2014

The end of 2014 and to a new blessed 2015!!!

The time has come to the final countdown of 2014... Can't wait to usher in 2015 :)

Throwback to our xmas greeting card in 2013...(design by mr. Hubby as always)...
Was about 33 Weeks pregnant that time...




This year's xmas greeting card 2014... (Credits again to mr. Hubby for the design)
Notice a cute addition to the family who's busy snooorrrinnngggggg :)
Also if u pay close attention to the humongous xmas tree in our backdrop....it's the same tree at the same place just a different year :) we just happened to be in Vivocity during the festive season. Was an impromptu xmas picture.

In addition to our annual Christmas picture card, we decided to do something different this year… animated pictures! 
Please click on the link to see our impromptu Christmas flip book:                      



I wonder how our 2015 xmas greeting card will look like??? 
(Note: "closed shop" liaooo....hahaha)

The Nagas had a wonderful 2014... 
To summarized, mr. Hubby did a wonderful job with this video montage that captures many of our memories from the year:
Thanks to all that made it such a special year. 
We believe 2015 will be even better! 
All the best to everyone in 2015! 

Below is a list that I keep every year to be a constant reminder of God's blessings upon my family!!!
Do u keep one too? 
It's been a great and abundant 2014... Thank you Jesus!
Looking forward to what God has plan and in store for the Naga family in 2015 :)
(P/s: shoutout to my mama n papa for their 37th yr wedding anniversary....
also baby Skye turns 11 mths today - 31st dec 2014)

2014 blessings: (note: just scroll thru or skip this section as its intended for my personal keepsake)

KN Bali trip (again...this time by himself)...21-24 jan
Birth of baby KarMie2... Skyler chaw naga
Kn filming of happy Singapore video with Nino and Sophia
KN attending project management training PMP at NUS
KN business trip to Europe
SkyKarMieNna with the chaw's family trip to Tokyo Japan
Skyler featured in mother &baby Singapore magazine photoshoot
JC appearing on media "nestle Cook-along with chef bobby chin and blogger XiaXue" 
JC and KN appearing in print of epoch time
KN debut in xmas drama n serving in the drama ministry

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Free gifts: 

All these got for free (joining various contests)
.Book from fish book co (worth $20)
.Combi f2 stroller most photogenic baby contest ($30 combi voucher)
.The Bleagh 3rd book (won in giveaway by niƱo friend) worth $12
.Pregnancy made easy event by TMC...(free for FBI/SBI members) worth $20... (Plus u get a goodie bag)
.Dumex Parenting from the Heart Dinner Event at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel...4 course dinner valued at $228 by celebrity chef Eric teo, each get a goodie bag worth $300, grand lucky draw, most glamorous mummy contest - (couldn't attend as went bck to Msia, Karthik took friend)
.2 "Two Moons’ movie tickets from inSing.com (worth $20) ... (Couldn't attend as karthik was in Bali and I was in Msia)
.2 "The Lego movie" exclusive screening ticket fr SmartKidsAsia (worth $20) ... (Couldn't attend as we are in Msia to meet baby no2)
.POLW Annual Membership from SmartKidsAsia (worth $120)
.Sentosa meetup at seabreeze kayaking for 2 (worth $50) karthik had to teach, I was in Msia...so gave it away to friends
.2 tickets to the Preview Screening of "IN THE DARK" (Worth $20) didn't end up going 
.$20 Delifrance voucher 
.$20 Pepper Lunch  from Groupon Pepper Lunch Facebook contest.
.2 tickets to the preview screening/gala premiere of "Transcendence" movie contest by inSing. (Worth $20) ... (Hubby went by himself-couldn't find a date in time as last minute)
.2 tickets to "Romancing U 2014" event organized by NTUC U family (worth $30)... Could not attend as it is strictly for couples only, no kids?
.Kiehls giveaway by nestle...(gift set worth $250)
.$50 Levi's voucher from groupon contest 
.4 tickets to "puss-in-boots" fairy tale musical (worth $133.60) from thenewageparents giveaway
. 2 invite for mothers day  launch of Bvlgari new fragrance (Omnia Indian Garnet) workshop (exclusive door gift from Bvlgari fragrance gift + 2 session yoga pass to TRUE YOGA)  from TANGS VivoCity atrium .  (Worth $80?)
.One (1) FREE Mini Tart from Tart Blanc (worth $7) for Mother's Day from 
WhereToEat Singapore
.Mustela Stelatopia sets worth $96 (For product review)
.bellaboxasia instagram #getactivemay contest worth $112 surprise box
.2nd Prize Winner for the online contest held by The New Age Parents in conjunction with our Alice In DOT's World online boutique launch. (The prize is a Reversible Baby Dress worth $39.90)
.st Ives (worth $20)
.nestle fitnesse breakfast cereal for the whole office (karthik's office) worth $10x20pax=$200
.$100 chilis voucher from instagram contest
.nestle cook along with xiaxue and bobby chinn wellness instagram contest shortlisted to top 10 ($50 worth of nestle products)...then shortlisted as 3 finalist ($300 worth of Philips products + nestle ingredients for the show)
.drypers May’s FAn of the month contest ($50 Drypers hamper.)
.lucky draw at "parenting with love" event...Complimentary TrichoKare Scalp Revitalizing treatment + $200 treatment vouchers (worth$329)
. ForBelovedOneSingapore (Melasleep Whtiening Whtie Peony Night Jelly50ml) worth $70
."MARIGOLD's 0% Fat Yoghurt Drink" contest by HungryGoWhere x2 hubby n me both won :) ($50 x2=$100 NTUC fairprice voucher)
.juneunicorn giveaway ... Bodyshop Shea body butter cream worth $30.90
.one of our 30 A Million Hugs [Group Hugs] photo contest winners! You have won a goodie bag worth S$200. 
.Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet ($32.90) from InSing
.won a pair of Open Training session tickets to Singapore Selection VS Juventus FC match. (By invite only event) at the NEW Singapore national stadium (worth $100?)
. Pleatation Instagram Giveaway with Orchard Centrall! 
Basic Frilled Sleeve Tank worth $45
.won a pair of tickets to the Movie "Lucy" (worth $20) from August Man - Singapore's Definitive Men's Journal (KN went date-less)
. M&B Giveaway: Win a pair of tickets to Parent's Guide Seminar, worth $28
. Won a lucky draw canon Selphy cp910 photo printer (worth $179) at parents guide seminar
. lucky winner for the "Most Funky Funny Photo Contest" .won a nestle hamper set worth $100. from New Age Consulting Pte Ltd
.4 tickets for the Earth to Echo screening at Golden Village worth $50 from M&B (our first family movie outing + Friends)
.$50 Huggies from Watson 
.pumpkinpatch $100 worth of apparel 
.4 tickets to Ku De Ta's Night Race Weekend 2014 Party (worth $800)
Gave to friends
. Melasleep whitening high sunscreen protection (worth $52) by herworldPLUS
.Won a pair of tix to the Must Drink Friday event by HOT FM91.3 at The Bank Bar & Bistro with Budweiser Beer and the DJs from 913fm. (Worth ?)
Bless to a friend
. Won a case of Nu Smoothie (24 packets) worth S$84
.contest prize ticket (worth $50) to Razzle Dazzle U Picnic 2014. admits a family of 5.  (redeem U Picnic Basket packed with goodies worth more than $40.)
.winner for the Meaty Madness by District 10 Giveaway. 1 X Fritto Misto platter (worth $48++)
.won "Gaia skin care creamy cleanser" worth $22.90 from GOBUYLAH september Giveaway
.a pair of invites to celebrate with contiki at Art Bar! KN went solo...(worth ?)
.A pair of tickets (worth $117.80 per pair) to the WTA Finals tennis match by inSing
 . $10 The Choice gift voucher by Mediacorp
.pair of seats to the 'Best of Both Worlds: Sweet and Savoury Waffles' class! From ToTT Store (worth $56) - bless to Friends
.Weekender Tiger Beer giveaway!A pack of Tiger Beer cans with Singapore flag livery worth $25.60 
. Plaza Singapura’s #PSmunch contest. $50 worth of Cold Storage vouchers 
.Korean buffet dinner from Daessiksin (worth $24.90++) at the DanielFoodDiary.com giveaway. Went on a date with baby Skye
.PRIZE: De'Longhi Cappuccino or Espresso or Macchiato Glasses (worth ?)- did not pick up prize
.$15 off voucher from foodpandasg Instagram- ordered Sarpinos pizza
.one of the 100 winners of HappyNest Million Hugs photo contest for Snuggle Hugs theme. You have won S$10 worth of CERELAC goodie packs! 
. Gel liner from LB Cosmetics worth $16.90
.NTUC U Family’s Mega Dance sundown beach party on the 22nd November at Azzura! Each ticket is worth $50 and admits a family of 5. (Went with friends) 
.invitation to BONIA event (met yankaykay, qiuqiu, etc bloggers) n a door gift bracelet (worth ?)
. 2 tickets to "fun with giggles" indoor playground (worth $48) 
.won a pair of movie tickets (worth $20 ) cathay cineplex from automobileassociationsg Instagram - KN went to watch horrible bosses2
.invitation to our Familicious Ohmsantih Yoga Class (worth ?) KN went with Sienna 
.a Goodal 3-Step Plus (worth $21) range that consist of Skin Mist, Emulsion and Cream in travelling size! 
. Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation FB - Korean food hamper worth $50
. 4 rides on luge and sky ride at sentosa (worth $35)
.you have won the Photo of the Week contest by sentosa... 4 Segway Fun Ride vouchers, worth $48
.$100 store credit for babystyleicon shop...XiaXue and baby dash online store...
. KATE reflect mirror eyes Eyeshadow makeup from johnfrieda worth $23.50
. We have 6 sets of Paddle Pop and Wall’s hampers to give away, and have shortlisted you to win one of the hampers worth $56.70. 
. Kids pillow worth $48.80 from baby safe
.2 tixs to xmas party "SANTAcon" event at boat quay (worth $70) - couldn't attend as too last minute notice
. Thank you for pledging to keep Singapore clean on our Facebook App! We loved your entry and would like to present you with a $10 x2 Starbucks Coffee Gift Card 
. KN won $150 cash and $35 worth of Meiji products. Rhyming the fastest and clearest contest
.pediped shoes from mothercare worth $69
.Christmas Facebook Contest from Orchid Country Club ! NTUC vouchers worth $100.
.won an aromatherapy massage (worth $180) from GuyLarocheSingapore Instagram contest
. You have won for yourself a return trip Economy Class ticket to any SilkAir’s destination. (Worth $500?) - redeem for cebu Philippines 
 .a.muse xmas party pack worth $180
.office party trays by CP Singapore worth $300?
. Makeup - motives by loren ridinger worth $100?
.Dumex Happy, Healthy, Gracious Photo Contest canon powershot sx60 HS camera (worth $679)
. The Icing Room's Christmas Facebook giveaway, won a set of festive goodies – Angel Wings Cup + Toy Soldier pen, courtesy from The Paper Stone! Worth $15?
.won a pair of movie tickets (worth $20) shaw theaters from BE EMPOWERED by Canon 
.juneunicorn IG xmas giveaway... Kids pillow worth $15?
.Snap Your Journey Instagram Contest by EZlink! won for yourselves a pair of movie vouchers! worth ($20) will mail it by end of January 
.A pair of movie tickets (worth $20) from myskinbar
.a eyeliner from kpalette sg Instagram contest (worth $20)


Monday 8 December 2014

Lucky no 4!!!

It's been ages since I've stepped on a weighing scale...
Maybe cause I don't own one or maybe cause I'm in denial of finding out my real numbers!!! Haha...
So we were at a friend's place and so happen a digital weighing scale was right smack in front of me calling my name... I had the urge to weigh skyler and sienna as this mummy wanted to know how much baby Skye has grown... And oh my, he's a whooping 8.4kg now... Baby Si at 11.5kg...
But in order for me to weigh baby Skye, I needed to weigh myself first and then do the subtraction...
And that's when the lucky no 4 came into the picture...
(On a side note: in Chinese, no 4 means "die" which symbolizes bad luck)
But oh boy was I happy to see the 4...
I thought I wouldn't see a 4 EVER again since my wedding day!!! 
But voila, cheers to being in the 40's!!! More like high 40's...hahahaha... 
(Reminder: talking about my weight not my age OKAY???)

They say you'll only look your best during ur wedding day... For my case, yeah cause I did DIET and EXERCISE to dropped all my FATS I gained living in the US!!! 
But this time round, DIET AND EXERCISE were out of the window... It's the total opposite...
I'm eating and snacking NONSTOP even at midnight (while blogging this)!!! 
I'm constantly hungry and looking for food...
Being in Singapore sure is a good thing as there's way too many food options here!!!
The only exercise I get are from doing house chores and carrying my babies...and the occasionally once a blue moon, we go for walks/runs at the canal nearby (just to feel "healthier") ...LOLs...

Well, I'm sure you wanna know the secret to this right... ???
It's all thanks to the power of (.)(.)feeding!!!
So HAPPY BREASTFEEDING... Especially to all the new mummies out there... :) "gambateh!!!"
It's HARD WORK but so WORTH IT...
With baby Si, it was every 2 hrs on the dot!!! 24/7...
With baby Skye, at first it was unbelievable...sleeping through the night since day 1... But sadly, the sleeping thru the night didn't last long and now he wakes up a few times at night :( but better than baby Si (every 2 hrs!!!) 

I wished I took more pics of nursing baby Si in public... Sadly, I only took a few as this mummy was too shy to (.)(.)feed in public as a 1st time mum... 
But 2nd time round, and a pro to (.)(.)feeding in public (although Skyler doesn't behave well under the covers), I managed to capture a whole lot... :)

Just sharing a few of our wedding day pics (27th dec 2008)...
as our 6th year wedding anniversary (and 9 years of togetherness) is coming up soon!!!
Has it been 6yrs already??? Geeeshhhh... Time flies doesn't it...
Love u mr. Hubby!!! Thanks for sticking with me all these years... Hahahaha....
Can't ask for a better partner...God has indeed blessed me with a beautiful family...thank you Jesus!









Bonding time with baby Si :)

Bonding time with baby Skyler :)