Kids' Day Off with Mas Chairul

Sunday, 15 Feb. 2015. All moms were having a taqlim...a meeting^^ so where we'd send the kids?

I was thinking ...but...then I didn't feel quite well until mas Chairul came along...saving me.

He came over and took the kids out to his campus park.

KIST Korea Institute of Science and Technology 

Even...in this place. ..they did have fun.

Yup...my daughters are close friends of his sons and daughter.

Eyra and Ghania are close.

Freya and Ghazy are.

Well...winter did not dampen their playing spirit...at all.

In fact...they would spend time along together whenever they do.

고마워. ..mas Chairul.

5 kids in your custody today.

and you seemed to be doing it pretty well.

6-Hour Trip Enroute to Sun Cruise Resort!

Freya kept asking, "Are we there, yet???" Yup..the 6-hour trip to Jongdongjin beach where the Sun Cruise is located really got her nerve^^ Well, it was a good thing that we could enjoy our time by admiring the snow-clad mountains and the frozen creeks along the way.

As for Freya, she finally calmed herself by drawing some pictures. One of them was about the train trip itself. She did enjoy it eventually.

She's absorbed in her own world....

we're lucky to see them...know what they needed to do. They behaved well during the 6 hour trip.

One of the things that got them interested was GPS tracker to let us know where we were.

As for me, I would not let this chance of scanning through Korea's eastern part in winter. The 6-hour train really gave me another different perspective of how beautiful the landscape was....even when they looked barren in snow.

The best view in my opinion.

I could see the landscape filled with mountains and villages in between....some highways beyond...and most of all...the cloudy afternoon with a bleak of sunshine ..peeping out over the hills beyond.

Or...the snow covered houses that we passed through...

a complete soothing experience....and a feast for the eyes...

Finally...at about 5 pm...we were approaching the East Coast and from the within the warmth and comfort of the train...we could see the coast along the way.....leading to...~~~~~~

Our Destination: Sun Cruise Resort.

Happy New Year to our family.^^

Petite France (Revisited)

 

not that I wanted to. NOPE. It's just that I got to take my relatives (tante and budhe^^) who happened to be visiting Korea. well....as what tourists do....this place has recently been one of the must-visit places for those who's fallen into the "trap" of Korean dramas.^^ 

Ok...again..these miniatures displayed in all houses were captivating as always. 

the glass managerie... 

the porcelain dolls... 

the all France-related knick-knack.... 

from inside one of the houses..I could see people were enjoying the outdoor performance..which none other than (again, unchanged) pantomime show.!! 

up ..walked up the hill...another view from above.

Happy Birthday, Freya....^^

The kids woke up to find out that their dolls were gone! But, as they reached the living room, they encountered this birthday party.

Freya, Eyra and their inseparable dolls were about to celebrate...the birthday. 

I know..I know...there is no birthday cake. But...do we need one, honey? 

That's a good girl. Does the sign indicate that you are into this, Freya?

Yes...a simple nod was enough. 

Then..off down with Nina the whale. 

Since it holds up to 45 kg, I guess it won't budge even if Freya and her sister are on top of it. 

But...for me..I won't do it..since it could pop off, if I did so.

Anyhow..Freya...I do hope that you love the idea behind preparing his work. 

^ * ^ love & hugs from your daddy. 

Freya's Birthday Bash

What bash? not so much. I just take out all of the kids' dolls, including the huge inflatable 'Nina the whale' into one section at the living room. 

It took me about 30 minutes to do all of these while the kids were sleeping. 

Then, put some 'congratulatory remarks' on the front side of the sofa. 

인증샷 or my selfie showing that even at the wee hour of the night, I managed to do all of these decorating jobs. 

Angry bird, the Sumatran tiger, dolphins, Blue's Clues' dog, cats, ...and well..others. Welcome to the Club. 

Happy Birthday, Freya. oops...wait..where's the red balloon? I think it just popped.

Happy Birthday 생일 축하해, 프레야.

Simple Presents for Freya

Simple, and inexpensive ones. Yes, I got to think hard to find some presents on Freya's 6th or 7th birthday. Okay...I found 'treasures: the huge inflatable whale for 8,000 Won; the make-and-display managerie for a mere 6,000 Won, then two mini fans for 2,000 Won, some balloons, and ...^^ Pororo's juice.  

Wrapped them up on the spot. So, although it was basically Freya's birthday, I couldn't just buy one...I got to buy a pair of them...>>** for Freya's sister. gee... 

Ok..in total...around 20 dollars well spent on Freya's birthday presents. Since the presents are shared with her sister...I guess..it's worth-it. And..yes...it's affordable. 

The best part of it all is how I could think of something creative to let her know that it's how her birthday is celebrated. 

So...here it is.

Freya's friends who came to congratulate her.^^

along with Nina the whale. Yes, they named her already.