Mia laughing session

Today Mia consistently chuckled and laughed, we were lucky enough to capture it on video.
Its kinda cute, this week she has also begun to lift her head up forward and fairly steady whilst sitting up assisted. Weirdly also, she's started to rub her gums with her mouth almost as if chewing on them. Everyday she seems to surprise as all babies do.
Here is the link to a video of "laughing Mia".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El7iTctH_M


Bye for now.

Xmas Dinner 2009

Mia's first Xmas was spent with the Ho family and Oma and Opa Sulu. We had a big feast, after slaving in the kitchen - Paul, Mummy J,Oma Rita and Belinda all had a course to do so it was a joint effort. A very satisfying feast - Mia as usual had her own feast of Karicare Formula which she still seems to enjoy with relish. She was also lucky enough to wear a new custom designed outfit made by MJ.

Here is a collage of he evening event.


MJ

Dec 19 - Mia holding bottle at 15 weeks

Our little one is progressing real well, shes starting to show an interest in feeding herself her own bottle...i think she will be a self-service type of gal...heres a pic with her enjoying a feed.

Signing off,
MM

Jervis Bay

We decided to take a few days out for relaxation -Over the few days we took some photos - with Mia in her new bathing suit from Aunty Mel.








The World's Best Pies while we were at it.
Check it out..









Over and out,
MM

Mia turns 100 Days

Mia turned 100 days on Wednesday 9 Dec 2009. We celebrated with the usual feast with cake and princess pink balloons. Of course, the adults enjoyed the feast whilst Mia looked over and then fell asleep before the cutting of the cake. O well.... at least she can see the pictures as proof. Aunty Tash was in town, so she was able to join in the festivities..YAYYYY...

Cake was a strawberry cream strawberry sponge cake with strawberry layers...
HAPPY 100 DAYS BABY M!

Sayonara,
MM

Mia's first picnic

We took Mia out for her first picnic, meeting up with the Ho's, the Tam's and Lee's. Nice day out, unfortunately Mia got a little sunburn despite being under the trees..those UV rays are evil!!! This is Mia and Justin, he's one mth younger than M - for some reason M is quite a bit bigger..she must have had that so called "growth spurt" ...yikes... more pics...



This is Mia and Victor (Karen's and Mark's little boy)



Emelina and Jamila also had a great time..they are now 4 yrs old.






Nice day for all..
cya

First Picture with Santa & home away

Mia 's first picture with Santa went well, no crying but also
no real smile either..but overall she was a good obedient young lass. The ears in length are almost as long as she is...she's wearing Oma Rita's cherry dress..







We also caught up with my ex-work colleagues who all had
babies this yr, ex IBMErs - there is 5 of us! 5 Babes with Santa,
see Santa holding Mia.








We also had some celebrity spotting whilst having lunch.
Actors from home away - see them cooing with Marcus.
It was a fun day out..watch this space as the kids grow up..



Signing off, MM

Mia's First Early Xmas

Uncle Gid flew in from Darwin meeting Mia for the first time.
Another Big Feast was prepared to celebrate an early Xmas dinner inclusive of making up our own Xmas Stockings for the year, even Uncle Robbie was in town to celebrate. Opa Harris also flew down to be with the family. Kai-Ma also joined in the festivities, unfortunately Kai-Yeh was holidaying in Japan and couldn't make it. Oma-Rita was busy on the sewing machine and made Mia a lovely new Xmas dress for the night. Here are some pics ..I'm very proud of the home made Xmas stockings...(can't claim all glory for that one, of course Oma Rita did most of it..conceptually it was all my design..heheh)

Ciao

Mia's first flight & meeting Tai Paw Paw

Mia experienced her first flight up to Brisbane to visit her darling Tai-Paw who was very ill but managed to smile so sweetly seeing her great grand daughter. Mia got to see Tai-Paw Paws beautiful paintings and we even managed to take a short video-movie which Mia can look back on when she is older. We do hope she gets some of Tai-Paw Paws artistic talents, just like Tante Son as well.

Mia 's maiden flight started with a whiney cry lasting about
15 minutes of uncontrollable crying, but soon settled.
Coming home started off much the same, with a total
snooze all the way home even during landing.
Will give her a break from flying for a bit me thinks...


Caught up with GA(Grand Aunty) Alice from the US
as well meeting Mia for thefirst time.
Also, Mia was able to meet GA Elizabeth
for the first time.



Just as we were leaving to fly back out, we caught up with Aunty Mel and Uncle Jono with darling Emma. However - we forgot to get the two munchkins a pic together - they will become penfriends in the yrs to come.


That concludes the Mia's maiden voyage to Brisbane at around 10 weeks old.

Signing off,
MM

Tante Son Arrives

Tante Son arrived today from far far away land "Netherlands", or otherwise known as "Holland", land of tulips and gouda cheese and wooden clogs. She came bearing gifts and clothes to spoil her new niece. Here is Tante Son doing her first feed.






Here is also a cute first burp with
Tanta Son whilst we had her first stay in the
city sleeping over in our first weekend away
from home. Here is a pic of bath time as well.













Tante Son bought over some really cool tights
which deserve a blog update.
See here..






Like true Chan_Sulu style, of course we had to take Mia
for her first Bill's experience tucking into Tante Son's favourite
Breakfast spot with "Hot Cakes" and "Corn fritters", delish!!









Signing off now,
Mia's Mamma

Mr Turtle

Mia has started to respond to bright colors and dangly friends...here is a nice pic with Mia and Mr Turtle , he was given by Grand Uncle Darrell and Grand Aunty Tricia...

quite a cutie..

Signing off,
MM

Week 8 immunisation shots

Young Mia got her whooping immunisation shots, plus a mirrored of other vaccines. She was very brave facing 2 jabs at the same time in each cuddly thigh. She cried in pain for abt 1 minute, then forgot about it shortly there after a cuddle in Oma's arms while Mummy J filled in paperwork.

Here is the before and after pics..






Another choice pic with Mia and her friend Suzy Wong...

Signing off,
MM

Uncle Robbie visits

Uncle Robbie came down for a special Mia visit as well. Bapaa Paul was very impressed with his visit who shouted us Curry Crab (best in town)... Uncle Rob gave Mia a gorgeous hand puppet wombat... see pics


Signing off,
MM

Brissy Cousins visit

Aunty E, Uncle Pete, Tiarna,
Soph and Liam visited Baby Mia
for the first time. The kids
had a lovely time in the
Magic Garden picking
an assortment of flowers.
Here are som pics of the visit.


Signing off,
MM

Visit to the OB and Paediatrician

Mia's 6 wk visit to OB and Paeditrician started off well, but on arrival Oma Rita says..."I think Mia's done a poo?". Mummy J says, "Can't be, as she did one earlier on at 3 am!". As we proceeded to take Mia out of the car, we soon realised her poo was all up her singlet , poor little chicken ...of which she never complained through the poo-ordeal. Her new pink bonds tights were carefully put away and she was redressed with the backup outfit..PHEW!!!

Anyway, here are a couple pics of the kind Docs that helped bring Mia into the world (Top = OB, Botto = Paedi). She loved our OB, but was not so keen on our Paedi as you can tell by the look on her little face..poor munchkin..

VITALS 6 wks later:
52 CM (previously 48 cm @ birth)
4.3 kg (previously 2.78 kg @ birth)





Signing off,
MM

Kai-Yeh in the papers

Oma Rita came home one fine afternoon after being out in the city with Opa Harris, asked Mummy J "is Damo a model? what is his last name?", a confused Mummy J said..No and "Tsang". Oma Rita then pulled out a newspaper featuring Mia's Kai-Yeh.

Mia's Kai-Yeh is famous..he featured in the free city newspaper...Uncle Damo is FAMOUS! How cool is that!




Signings off,
MM

Mia's Moon Yuet

Mia's Moon Yuet was a feast for the eyes filled with good company and good food. My Chinese ancestors would be proud of the effort we put in, and I think everyone went home with satisfied tummies...pity young Mia could not enjoy all the delicacies put out..




Menu included: Ang Kueh cakes (red rice cakes) tortoise shape
symbolises that long-living creatures would bring longevity to the person eating it. We had to go rose bud as we couldn't find the moulds and we totally delicious
Fried Noodles that symbolises long life
Roast Pork - cos its yummy
Red Eggs -symbolising happiness & renewal of life
Mia Moon Yuet Cake (bees inspired by Nigella)-sweetness symbolizes a rich, sweet life, while the layers symbolize rising abundance for the coming year.
Prawns (just because they rock )
Spring Rolls (my fav)
Yee Sang Salad (total hit) - symbolises abundance, prosperity and vigor
Plus other bits and pieces...

Here are some pics of the day. This will
be one of many celebrations to please the
palate and fill the heart . Thanks to Oma Rita
who did most of the catering..such a legend..
if only I could be a great cook and Mum like her...





We also asked Amelia and Damo
to be the blessed God parents of which we will make it official at a Baptism down the track.


More photos...




Ang Ku Kueh turned out well too
- such vibrant colours...gorgeous
Noodles were yum....

Till the next event....
signing off,
MM

Pre Moon Yuet Preparation

Last minute decision on 29 Sept to do Moon Yuet
for Baby Mia for the weekend to accomodate guests .
Since I'm 6 or 7th generation Chinese (very diluted - chinois),
the use of the handy internet was part of research material
on what feasting foods were appropriate for the event.
We invited our close friends and family in Sydney ...
so Oma Rita and I prepared the foods the night before
madly but lovingly...here are some pics of the prep.










Some facts abt Moon Yuet :
The first important event for the newly born baby is the one-month celebration. Among Buddhist or Taoist families, on the morning of the baby's 30th day, sacrifices are offered to the gods so that the gods will protect the baby in his or her subsequent life. Ancestors are also informed of the arrival of a new member to the family. According to custom, relatives and friends receive gifts from the child's parents. The types of gifts vary from place to place, but eggs dyed red are usually a must both in the city and countryside. Red eggs are chosen as gifts since they are the symbol of change in life; their round shape also symbolizes a harmonious and happy life. Eggs are dyed red because red represents happiness in Chinese culture.

Signing off, till tomorrows Moon Yuet Celebration
MM