Inspired Moment

I remember looking the Apple Crunchers at the Foodie bloggers Event. Since I was so stuffed from all the food, I did not try it. But I am sure it tasted great.

Apple + Peanut Butter + Cereal = a good combo anytime.

So while I was driving, I was thinking about the Banana Fritters with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream from Taurean Cafe. Sia Sia Pun. Then I also thought about making Apple Crunchers to munch on.

Then I had a wicked idea. Why not make something like Apple Crunchers.

At home, Wifey was looking through this cook book for children which I bought after Hameez was born. A cook book for babies to young children. We have been following the book from day one since Hameez could eat and we kinda follow the schedule.

Anyways, there are a couple of banana related recipes and I was inspired.

Banana coated with Honey and Cereal

First get some cereals together. My choices are Coco Crunch and some Wholegrain cereal and some almond flakes.

A place for the honey.

and the most important ingredient, the star of the dish, BANANAS! hehehe. You may choose to cut it into half. I prefer it that way.

Firstly, dip Bananas in Honey and then dip to the plate with the cereal mix.

Then place on tray.

Finish everything and stick in the Oven at high for 5 minutes.

Let it out to cool and put in the fridge over night.

I will update tomorrow when I get to buy Vanilla Ice Cream and take proper picture.

P.S: Do not be discouraged if the cereal mix does not stick. Just keep on trying to put as many cereal mixes as you can. You can always add more once its on the try and ada more honey if you like.

All Pictures above were taken using my iPhone using a free application called 'Polarize' downloaded from the itunes store.

I have decided not to jailbreak my iPhone and just buy the Paid Apps by buying iTunes credit.

My weekend

I have been meaning to blog about my weekend but I have spend the past few days and nights working to finish a whole lot of work.

Alhamdulillah I managed to settle everything during lunch time today.

Sunday morning I took part in the Special Olympics Walkathon which was an 8 km walk from Taman SOAS to the National Stadium at Berakas.

My wife dropped me off early in the morning and I made my way to look for a registration form or some sort. I met Reeda there and he was kind enough to tell me where to register. Thanks Reeda and love the picture :D

I met some familiar faces as well and the aerobics was fun but kinda difficult to do on the field. But I still enjoyed it. We started the walk and I looked up to the sky and had a gut feeling it was going to rain. I prayed and hoped it would just pass by.

In to the junction at the old Post Office building when a familiar face greeted me as my ears were listening full blast to the sounds of BackStreet Boys. I said 'Hi' and then I felt it. A blob of rain drop on my shoulder and in a split second it poured cats and dogs. I ran for shelter and hid my iPhone. I looked for a plastic bag to save my phone. Couldn't manage to find one, but I was really determined to continue and finish.

I bumped into Rano and asked if he had a plastic bag I could borrow. It was kind of Rano to offer me his raincoat but I just wanted to save my precious one. :D

A million thanks to Rano for keeping my iPhone when I continued my walkathon. I really appreciate it Bro. I owe you one Bro.

I walked and ran for some parts of the walkathon. I am happy to say I managed to finish the 8K walkathon in 53 mins.

At the Bazaar, I met Pablo at the Foodie Bloggers Recipe Book Booth and bought my copy.

I also purchased a 'Special Olympics - Be a Fan' Black Tee because I was soaking wet from the rain and the walkathon.

While waiting for my wife to come to the bazaar, I browsed around and met Yani and her students booth. I bought two books from there and one is an autographed copy signed by the author himself and I got it on sale.

I also bought my DPMM Fan Jersey which I had asked G-Nul to get it autographed by the DPMM Heroes. I specifically asked for the Coach's autograph. I think he has made a huge impact on the players and that has so far been translated on the field by DPMM FC.

My Wife had to work on that Sunday and I dropped her off at her office and I went home to rest and managed to get some sleep :D

Around 2, went to Kilanas to My Wife's grandparents place for a family get together. We bought the Chocolate Mud Cake from Country Patch.

In the afternoon, I had a footy friendly at MD Field against the Original DPMM FC from the early days at MD. They called themselves the 'DPMM - Reunion'. Even Ali Momin of the former national team played. A star studded line up, even at their late 30's were still impressive and dominated the match from Kick off.

I reckon we could do better, if they don't mind a rematch. Just being hopeful :D

At night, I continued to do my work and while I was engrossed in my report writing. Something magical happened.

My Baby Boy, Hameez who was exactly 1 year 2 months and 9 days old walked by himself. He knows how to walk as I stated in my last post with the need of a 'driver'. But that night he just walked by himself.

It was amazing. From watching him glide out from his Mother's womb to the delivery table and watching him grow and his antics and his mumbling to the very sight of him walking.

Alhamdulillah. Allah and his mysterious ways work wonders and I am blessed to have a loving and caring wife and also blessed to have a healthy and beautiful Baby Boy.

I now will patiently wait for him to utter his first words.

Unusual Saturday Afternoon

Its going to be another long and lonely weekend and week ahead for Hameez and myself.

Our leading lady is missing in action as she just boarded the first flight out this morning to Singapore, after just arriving back from KL yesterday morning, and a few transit stops and insya allah landing in Da Nang, Vietnam by now.

I am still waiting for her to text me. So far she's texted me before boarding the flight to Ho Chi Minh and before getting on a domestic flight to Da Nang.

The usual Saturday afternoon would be, me coming home from work during lunch time and be greeted by my wife and me calling out Hameez's name several times till he looks at me just once to acknowledge me as his eyes returns, fixated, on the squarish coloured box full of animation. Yes I am referring to the telly showing channel 613 on Astro, Hameez's favourite channel, Play House Disney.

After lunch, we'd go out just for the sake of going out, but most of the time we are just running a few errands.

Today, however I felt an emptiness.

So its was just Hameez and me going out to buy cat food and some other things.

We went to Hameez's fave superstore, HH Manggis Mall, thanks so much to who ever invented escalators. His eyes automatically lights up when he sees one and you can see the true expression of joy on my baby boy's face.

Its his 'playground'. he's not even shy to scream out his baby talk. He really loves it there.

Today I used the mini trolley and Hameez was eager to push it around. We moved slowly as I held on to the handle bar and him pushing the mini cart. Yes another toy and another reason to there. Hahaha.

Baby's surprise parents everyday. Yesterday Hameez turned 1 year and 2 months, eventhough he's yet to walk by himself but slowly he's making the effort. Managing a few steps before admitting to defeat and getting down on all fours.

He will walk by himself soon, without the need of a designated 'driver' also known as the person he holds on to when he wants to walk around, as the title was coined by his mommy. Wifey and myself both agree to just let him take his sweet time.

They grow up so fast, Babies I mean. Just the other day, I was browsing through some pictures from last year and Hameez has grown so much. He's still my Baby Boy.

*sigh*

Six sunsets before Wifey comes home.

I pray for your safety and well being.

We miss you!

Love,

Fadly and Hameez

Sajak - Aku dan Ayah Ku

Aku dan Ayah Ku

Ayah,

Dari lahir ku,

Ku di belai,

Ku di manja,

Ku di didik,

Ku disayangi.

Ayah,

Jasa mu tidak dapat di nilai,

Walau lautan pasifik,

belum cukup untuk menampung,

pengorbanan mu,

kepada keluarga mu.

Bila ku bingung,

Bila ku resah,

Bila ku muram,

Bila ku menangis,

Bila ku kecewa,

Ayah sentiasa ada,

mendengar rintihan,

masa remaja ku.

Pencetus minda,

debat berdebat,

bincang berbincang,

ideologi,

filosofi,

Ayah memberi ku inspirasi,

masa kuliah ku.

Jadinya ku berdiri,

Hari ini,

semangat ku,

rohaniah ku,

pendirian ku,

falsafah hidup ku,

lahir dari idola ku,

Ayah ku.

Kini ku bergelar seorang Ayah,

Restu kuasa ilahi,

Anugerah ku,

Seorang anak lelaki.

Akan ku belai,

Akan ku manja,

Akan ku didik,

Akan ku sayangi,

Anugerah ini.

Sama seperti,

Aku dan Ayah ku.

Hasil nukilan

Danial Osman - 20 April 2009

Sempena Hari Lahir Ayahanda,

Mas Osman

Yang ke 57.

Sayang selalu,

Fadly, Zara dan Mohammad Danial Hameez

iLike my iPhone3G - One Wish Granted

Ever since Apple came out with the idea of introducing a phone into the a mobile phone market dominated by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and others manufacturers, many were skeptical.

With the introduction of the iPhone and now the iPhone 3G, I guess those skeptics must be eating their own shoes by now.

The sleek design and easy to operate functions of the iPhone has won many hearts and is still continuing to warm up to many others.

When I first laid eyes on it, I knew I had to own one.

Had a first glance and feel of the iPhone from a friend who sold me the idea of converting to Mac. Again he did not fail to fetch the idea of acquiring an iPhone myself.

With so many free Apps available and access to these Apps are just a few clicks away, everyone who owns one can enjoy so many games and informative applications.

All in all a truly great phone with Star quality. I am be exaggerating but buy an iPhone and you just instantly added a cool factor to yourself but if you are already cool, lets just say you have become ever 'cooling' :D

Have a lazy Sunday Ya'll

Random

I have been staring at this page for a while now

Expressing thoughts and ideas here used to be easy, flowing smoothly like vanilla sundae coming out of the sundae machine at McDonald's.

So many things have happened lately, My baby boy turned One and he just keeps on growing and keeps on amazing my wife and myself everyday.

Its true when they say a child is 'a bundle of joy', something to treasure and nurture and a part of you.

Hameez is currently trying to get the courage to walk by himself. He's not having any difficulty hanging on to the tables or anything where he could grab when he's standing. I only offer him my finger and he'll grab on to it and just walk away and having me around for support.

I went on a short family vacation to KK with my family, just myself, Zara and Hameez. Just us three and I think we all had fun. Hameez was so lively.

We took the midnight flight on Thursday night and we had to go to the airport at 10-ish.

Hameez usually goes to sleep at nine but that night he was up all night. He was awake in the plane and he was so alert. You could see in his eyes how he was so eager to explore what was around him and what he was about to experience.

But by the time we got out of the airport and looked for transportation to our hotel, he was already sleepy and fell asleep on the drive to our hotel.

We stayed at Le Meridian and Hameez woke up his mommy the next day. By the time I woke up he was laughing and crawling around the room.

We went to nearby shops and OneBorneo when we were there and also did a bit of retail therapy.

We realised how much Hameez loved going on a vacation because the moment we arrived back home he looked bored and not in the mood. He was quiet and we tried to make him laugh and gave him his fave toys and still didn't work. Kinda like he was experiencing post-vacation trauma. I really wonder what he would say if he could talk. He He He

So I am currently planning another getaway with just Zara and Hameez and myself. A place dubbed and the 'Lion City' hehehe.

I cannot wait for that trip and the GSS starts on 29th May. In case you don't know what GSS is, its the best thing ever on this side of the world, GSS = GREAT SINGAPORE SALE!!!

Breath in~ Breath Out~

So till my fingers find its way to compose another blog again.

Be safe :D