Lebaran Lunch @ Mbak Ulfa's

After having served the Eid prayer at Masjid Seoul, we headed to mbak Ulfa's house at Imundong..about 40 minute-ride by subway from Itaewon. She invited us to have lunch together at her house. 

Mas Choirul, Pak Nugroho (and his family), my family, and mbak Ulfa herself. 

What would Lebaran be without lontong opor!! Yes, a must-have dish in Lebaran.

resep lontong opor

Since I didn't have a picture of what Lontong Opor is....well...I took it from someone else's picture on the web..with the link. 

and..it was Freya's birthday a few days ago, so..why not celebrate her birthday again..^^ when other kids were around? After all, Freya kind of waiting to have a birthday party with a birthday cake.

Yes..she thinks that birthday won't do without the cake.

Oh, well....Selamat Idul Fitri dan Ultah ya, Freya.

Semoga semua yang baik-baik dan terbaik ada pada dirimu. Amin.

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.