Since it is customary for the Chinese to celebrate the full moon of a baby when they reach 1 month old, lil Darren had his share of fame and glamour as we held his full moon dinner party on 11 Feb.
Conveniently held it at my condo,
where i was able to rent their multi purpose hall for a hundred bucks.
You can faintly see me inspecting the buffet spread here.
Inside the hall, 2 hours prior to the event, family members were prepping the hall with balloons and stuff. Perfect timing for CKO and Siew Hwa to show off their balloon-blowing skills - something i could never master (i'm referring to balloons).
An array of dishes prettily lined-up and enough to feed a hundred hungry hogs!
Moon and Shie Meng were the earliest to arrive so they got to play with Darren who was still in his blue pajamas.
Soon after, the guests started arriving.......with their gifts for Darren ;D
I haven't met up with my cousins and aunt in about a year (even though they live in KL)!
Me escorting Ai Lin to the hall.
With Yin, Jin, Siew Hwa and CKO.
So glad Jewel and Sook Jeng made it too that night, despite being
'sesat' a few times.
With besties Jin and Yin.
Agnes, you came late! But then, better late than never... =D
Dear with his ex-colleagues from Jerneh.
My ex-colleague Edward, whom i think has gotten even taller than before?!
More photos with my departmental colleagues - before and current. (oops Yin, why're u here geh?)
Then later that night, the moment everyone was waiting for....
Ta-daah...Darren made a special appearance !
So, as some guests made comments on who Darren resembles the most,
..others were busy taking pictures of him (the HUGE 'camera' my dad's holding is his iPad)
...while one was so damn happy that she's going through motherhood soon. (That's my very preggy cousin Jo)
As the superstar of the night, check out Darren's game face. lol.
All in all, it was one hectic but very fulfilling night indeed. Much thanks to all who made it
and for those who brought gifts and ang-pows.
Thanks to caterer, Banana Cafe for the sumptuous dinner and professional services who came and fed us soooo much....
...poor Derek had to
tapao most of it back since he was the last guest to leave. Hmm, talk about strategy...hehe.
And i'm most appreciative of sis and her hubby for putting up Darren's 'Hall of Fame' in the shortest period of time. These photos are all over my fridge now, by the way.
Last but not least, Darren must have loved being the centre of attention as he was seen smiling in his sleep that night. See the blush on his cheek?
ok la, that's not a real blush. hehe.
