Christmas and New Year in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

We went back to my hometown for christmas and new year and it was a memorable and fun time for us. It was also Elijah's first trip to Sabah and his first time on a plane...phew it went well coz he slept throughout the whole journey. I was happy that we were able to meet up with all my relatives and also a few of my past time yum cha friends...hehe..

Caution: Lots of photos!

Our KK trip photos

25 Dec 2008 - Family Christmas Party

Elijah celebrating his first christmas

Everyone say "Clever!"

My sis Grace and her 4 kids (L-R: Dana, Delia, Dyan, Dylan) with Elijah participating in the joy of christmas fun!

My aunty Margaret Kong and her daughter Janice getting cosy with Elijah

Bro in law Tony Dumpangol and sis Grace doing the honor in cutting the lamb and turkey.

A christmas feast!

Christmas family group photo

26 Dec 2008 - Parents Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated at 'Little Italy'.

I still think they serve the best italian food in town.

1 Jan 2009 - Julia's New Year Party

Harold, Junko, Marina, Julia, Me & Elijah, Alex and Hafez

I was happy that I was able to meet up with my 'kaki yum cha geng' at Julia's house party. The only one missing was Evazia who was babysitting his house!!..true or not!

Pan Pacific Hotel, Sutera Habour Resort

We stayed a night at pan pac and I was surprised that it is actually a beautiful resort and I would recommond everyone to come and stay here. We were upgraded to a suite room and had a beautiful view of the sea.

Father and son enjoying the view

Beautiful view of the sea

Mt. Kinabalu which is the highest mountain in South East Asia.

Hehe...I love to boast about this

A room with a view.

I took this photo and it is exactly how it looked like if you see the view first hand.

New Year Breakfast at Promenande Hotel

Elijah doing his cheeky pose!

Tony and Grace Anniversary Party

A group photo with my sis's kids and Valerie Lajanty and her son David Wayne

Pool Party!

Me and hubby decided to do a mini pool party for the kids and we even bought a inflatable pool (thank goodness it can fit all of them). However, my mum complained that we have made mud pool in her garden instead...hehe

Nieces and nephew having fun. Elijah was too sleepy to join in. Instead he slept throughout the whole afternoon. Oh well, at least his older cousins had fun. I was actually spraying water at them from the side.

I volunteered to do the cooking that night. Phew will think twice now before volunteering coz I was dead tired with all the food preparation (of course the kids help out...bless them!)

Ta-dah...my pasta salad and healthy salad...hehe

1 Borneo Shopping Mall

We visited 1 Borneo which is the biggest and newest shopping mall in Sabah. Pretty impressive.

Christmas decoration at the ground floor. I feel like I was back in KL

Brought the kids and Elijah to 'Bu Bu Land' which is an indoor entertaiment for kids and young adult..hehe. I let Elijah experience the Ultraman ride...he is like an expert with steering wheels.

My sister is doing the fish spa which is a popular thing now in Malaysia. I notice every shopping mall has a fish spa. My sis told me that it felt like pins pricking your skin. Hmmm...I'll think about it

Trip back to my parent's hometown "Papar"

Yup...KFC is everywhere.

The old shoplots in Papar town

Trip down memory lane

Meeting my uncle and aunt (dad's brother and wife)

31 Dec 2008- Debbie & Andy's Engagement Party

Congratulation to my cousin Debbie Kong and fiance Andy.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

I usually take Airasia but since I got the cheap fare from MAS airline, we got to experience the new KK airport. It looks like a minii version of KLIA.

Inside the airport terminal

Before entering the departure gate.

Back to Kuala Lumpur, I felt that my trip was not long enoug..but we will be back soon.

Chinese New Year here I come!..hehe