Ryan went to the zoo

We wanted to bring Ryan to the Zoo Negara two weekends ago. Though I've heard and seen how sad the condition of the zoo is, there's no other zoo in the city to go to. But on that day, the weather was unkind to us as it rained the entire day!

So last weekend we took a trip to Malacca and brought Ryan to Melaka Zoo instead. We didn't spend much time there as Ryan got tired and not too interested after a while. It was then that I realised he's a bit too young to be able to appreciate the zoo. Especially when you need to spot some animals in their hiding places.

Here are some pictures of the trip.

Before we started, we tested a cap on him. Don't be deceived by the cheeky grin, he doesn't like wearing that cap!

Ryan seems excited when we were at the entrance of the zoo.

The first stop was to see some huge parrots.

Very pretty colours, no?

Ryan was more interested in the elephants behind us than posing for the camera, obviously!

Daddy explaining to Ryan what a monkey is all about...

Father and son managing an uphill task, armed with umbrella, fan and a tonne of things hanging on the pram!

I don't know what he's trying to imitate but it sure ain't a pretty sight, boy!

The poor little thing is tired and yawning away.

Time to enjoy that afternoon milk.

"Hey you, stop taking photos already!"

"Hurry up daddy, strap me in. I'm so sleepy!"

Ryan - a steady wedding guest

Last weekend we attended a friend's wedding in Muar. Ryan came with us. Not only was he quite a hit with some of the ladies there, he was also quite the steady guest! I expected him to cry or show some stress over the loud toasting sessions, but he was all calm and steady, no sweat!

Here are some of his pictures taken by a professional mummy with her professional camera (not me!).

Ryan posing for the camera

Ryan with Aunty Jen Li

Ryan with Aunty Pauline

Ryan being very comfy with Aunty Pauline

"Let me show you my two front teeth..."

"See my two front teeth?"

Ryan grinning cheeckily

The little one turns 9 months old

Ryan is a happy little 9-month old boy, proudly showing off 4 little teeth.

Here are some recent pictures.

Ryan playing in his walker
"Oh what a tiring day!"
Ryan with Aunty Adel at Ben & Vicky's wedding reception
Ryan with Godmum Shireen

Ryan celebrates daddy's birthday

Soon after enjoying mummy's birthday, it's time for daddy's. We bought a durian cheesecake for the birthday. It's very rich and smells really strongly of fresh durian. When we sat Ryan in the car and the cake was just next to him, the poor little boy immediately vomited! While we thought it smelled delicious, it must've been real stinky for the little one.

This picture is a little blur, but see the worried look on Ryan's face?

There was no birthday song by the waiters this time. We didn't want a crying Ryan in the midst of the song, again! :)

Ryan celebrates mummy's birthday

This morning I woke up to a smiling Ryan. Maybe it was his way to wish me Happy Birthday?

We went for a simple family dinner to celebrate. The highlight for the little boy was when the waiters and waitresses brought out the birthday cake and lit the candles. He seemed to like the sight of it. Then the gathered waiters sang a lively tune of Happy Birthday rather loudly. I think Ryan got scared; he burst into tears! Haha, the poor boy. But it didn't take long to pacify him.

After I cut the cake, I put a tiny bit of sponge cake into his eager mouth and he loved it! His facial expression was priceless! It's too bad we didn't get a shot of him just then. He wanted more but we didn't feed him anymore.

It's been a great birthday with Ryan there with us.... :)

Ryan wants to look at the menu too!
"Yum-yum...everything looks so delicious. When am I gonna have enough teeth to chew on them?"
Mummy with The Prince
See how excited Ryan looked on at the cake and candles?
And now you see a crying Ryan...

Ryan's Baptism

We took Ryan back to Muar for the first time for his baptism at St. Andrew's church. It happens to be the first day of Raya so he got his first taste of an open house at Ann's house.

Ryan's all dressed in his Baby Gap shirt for the Big Night.

Father John performing the baptism rites.

Mummy can't stop admiring her baby.

Ryan being blessed with Holy Water.

Thanks to friends and Godfather for joining us.

Dinner in Muar

After Ryan's baptism, we headed to dinner with family members and friends. All night, he was being carried from one person to another and he just loved it! No complaints whatsoever...as long as he's being carried :) Here's proof of him enjoying himself in many, many arms.

That's it for now, he's getting tired and sleepy with so much carrying...

Full Moon

We held a little party at home to celebrate Ryan's full moon. Time flies...he's already a month old!

Ryan's special cake, courtesy of our neighbour, Chloe.

Daddy, mummy & our Ryan boy.

With grandparents and aunty.

A big thank you to all our guests :) Here are some of them.