Kakak Mas just turned 14 last Friday. I was too busy on that day, did not even think about posting her birthday on here.

It was not easy planning a birthday event for a 14 year old. At first we planned for a slumber party at the Embassy Suites. To us parents, its good as our house would not get messy and the kids could run around as they wish. But then I forgot that she's 14 and not 4. 14 year olds dont really do slumber parties. Then the idea of bringing the friends and her out to dinner came about. She wanted sushi buffet. Mak kau...thats like $25 per person. So no go for us. Since her school was having a school dance on that day, I suggested for her to go to the dance with her friends and then maybe to the movies. Finally she agreed. $100 for movie tickets and snacks for 6 teenagers? Ok kan? Well, thats beside the hot pink RAZR that we bought for her including a shopping spree next week. My birthday's not even that grand!!!

But you know, I think this is her first birthday after a long time. Ever since her brother lives in Singapore, it had taken at least 1 year of her happy life and seems like Kakak Mas is coming out of her shell.

In the meantime, Suraya is 14 months. Still not walking yet. She is practicing hard pushing her cart, tapi tak jalan pun! Thats okay, she can take her time.

One more week of 40 mile commute to Mountain View!!!