Four naked Barbies

While cleaning up, my daughter came across her Barbie collection and she was telling me that she's doesn't like playing with dolls any more as "only kids play dolls".



Examining the dolls, I realised that they are all different. Three of them are made in China (all 1999 batch) while the first from left which we bought for her at a car boot sale was made in Indonesia. Update: At first I thought that it was a vintage Barbie from 1966 but later found out that they did not make Barbie in Indonesia in the 1960s.

At Greenwich park Christmas Eve 2012

We were at my sis-in-law's place in Greenwich this Christmas. On Christmas Eve, it was a chilly and cloudy but we were bored cooped up inside the house and decided to visit Greenwich Park.

Running after the squirrel


Leafless trees

At 0 Degrees Longitude - The Prime Meridian.

Godiva Festival 2011

Last Saturday I went along with my daughter to the Memorial Park in Coventry for the Godiva Festival. Even though I have been here in Coventry for quite sometime, this was the first time I went to the Festival. There was no direct bus to the festival and there were some angry people and raised voices at the Pool Meadow bus station. I got into the #12 bus which took us to Earlsdon and we got down near the library there. We walked to the park from there.

My daughter really enjoyed the Kid's art and crafts tent where we spent quite sometime making "stuff".

We then went around the various stalls and exhibits - learnt a few new and interesting things in the process.

Next was the Funfair - didn't go on any of the rides but my daughter won a bunny rabbit stuffed toy which is now her favourite toy at the moment. What is it with girls and soft toys?

We then moved to the main festival area - bought some over priced ice-cream. Got some freebies for filling up a survey at the NHS stand and then sat down to listen to some music. No idea who was playing but they were OK but my daughter was more interested in visiting the 'Bang Goes the Theory' tent. I found some of the exhibits quite fascinating.

We then finally left the park at around 5 pm and walked back to Earlsdon where my wife picked us up.
It was nice to finally spend some quality time alone with my daughter.

Visit to Ash End House Childrens Farm

Sometime back, my son had a school trip to Ash End House Childrens Farm in Tamworth and I accompanied him. We both had a few firsts. Here are some pics:


Feeding ducks for the first time in my life


Giving milk to a calf .... for the first time in my life again




Both of us feeding the goats
My son was initially quite scared but in the end he was really into it.


The Boy Who Stare at Goats

Earth Hour 2010

Yesterday evening we celebrated Earth Hour 2010 by shutting off all the lights and electrical appliances. It was fun discussing about the environment with our daughter over hot tea and snacks.

My special day

It was my birthday a few days back. Normally I don't make a big deal out of it and usually celebrate it with my wife and kids but this time my sis-in-law and her family joined us. She brought along a lovely cake as well.








We we supposed to go tho the Afghan restaurant in Stoney Stanton but it was closed and we decided to have our lunch at Nando's in the City Centre instead.







Thanks for the delicious cake Eju and Muz.

Moving house in London

New Year's eve. Helping my sis-in-law move to her new house in Greenwich.


Packed and ready to go


Loading up


Bye Elgin Mews








Toothy smil.e The kids like the new place,

Birthday party in London

Just some pics....

J

Hari Raya 2009

A long overdue post.

This was our 4th Raya here in the UK. It was more fun as we had family around - my sis-in-law and her family.





What is raya without the food?


Cooked by the Mrs and her sister.

Visiting people:


First house


Another house




Yet another house


Finally the obligatory family photo: