CNY 2012 photos

So I've finally saved, rotated, filed and sorted my CNY photos and here they are...

Lunch and ang pows at Kung Kung Titus' on Sa Chap Meh (CNY eve)

 Hubby reduced his heavy artillery purchases this year, but it was still 3 boxes, plus a couple more leftover from last year! The fireworks at midnight on Chinese New Year's eve was gorgeous and amazing as usual. I love the racket, the lights and the smell! It spells CNY, just like when we were kids.

 

 Big and small alike enjoying the explosives! Forgot what Eva was sulking about! Where are the little boys???

 Hiding inside! The two boys are petrified of loud noises! lol! When the noise escalated to warfare proportions at midnight, both woke up and howled!!

 Yee sang tossing before the Sa Chap Meh reunion dinner at Kung Kung Paul's.

CNY first day morning, in their brand new clothes

So we usually have dinner at Kung Kung Paul's on CNY eve then spend the night there. Hubby's friends have been coming over to gamble on CNY eve for years, it's kinda tradition already! Then the next morning, the first day of CNY, we go to Kung Kung Titus' house.

This year was more special, as a whole bunch of my relatives on my mum's side came for a visit on the second day. Many were back from other countries or states and most had never been to our condo. It was nice to have them over and to catch up for a while. I guess we don't meet up as often anymore since mum passed on, but we should make the effort to stay in touch, cause family is important.

It was after this visit that my uncle suffered a stroke. This just further reminds us that life is so short and full of unexpected surprises, both good and bad. So live life with no regrets.

We went to Damai beach to stay for 2 nights. Here is Damai Central, a nice new place to have dinner.

the whole gang having dinner at Damai Central

It was a rainy CNY as usual, but that didn't  stop us from playing on the beach! :)

The weather was erratic, with spots of sunshine alternating with crazy rain and howling wind! The sea however was definitely too rough and unfit for water play. But it didn't matter, as sand was plenty fun enough!

BFFs in the hotel room

We celebrated Kung Kung's 76th birthday! It was also Chap Goh Meh.


So that was it, another year....