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