CNY 2012

This year was Hannah's 3rd Chinese New Year (CNY) with us. Now that she is bigger, she is able to enjoy it a lot more, and all the good food as well! For once, she had all the cookies, cake, sweets and ice cream she could eat, with us trying to limit her of course!

On the eve of CNY, we had our usual reunion dinner at Hubby's parents' place. Every year it would be a steamboat. These are just some of the ingredients and lots more coming.



We bought Hannah and her cousin Pei Zi matching pyjamas so they wore it after dinner before going home for the night. As always, Hannah is more interested in her games than taking pictures.



On the first day of CNY, we gave Hannah her first ang pows (red packets) - one each from both of us.





Family photo at in-law's place.



At night, we met up with some of our friends at Gurney Plaza. Hannah was so happy to see her friend Tharissa and they were wearing matching dresses which our friend Steven bought for them from Bangkok. There was one day during CNY whereby no kids were around and she went around telling people that "Nobody play with me today!"



On the 2nd day, Hannah wore a cute little outfit and I tied up her hair in 2 pigtails. She recently seems to be quite attached to her big Smurfette.



We took our usual family photo on the stairs.



On one of the evenings, Hannah went to bed early as she was tired out by the excitement of the day. So Hubby and I took some drinks and cookies and sat out on our balcony to watch the fireworks. This is the view from our balcony:





We took another family photo on the 5th day of CNY.



On the 5th day, we took Hannah to Gurney Plaza and she found a new toy.



Another family photo on the 6th day:



More photos have been uploaded on Facebook.

There were also some funny conversations during CNY.

Someone wanted to give Hannah ang pow on the 2nd day of CNY. Hannah's response: "No need, I have already" :)

We told her that we would put all her ang pow money in the bank for her. She looked horrified and said "No, no, cannot give my money to the bank!" Her concept always has been that we pay money to the bank for housing loan, car loan, credit card etc. as she always follows us when we make payment at the cash deposit machines. So she thought the bank would take her money as well :)

When she misbehaved, I told her that I would smack her if she was naughty. I asked her, "Can Mummy smack you if you are naughty?" She replied "No, because I am pretty!" I truly was at a loss for words :p

Anyway, wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous new year! Gong Hei Fatt Choy!