www.ameliaseah2401.blogspot.com: September 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Xavier's 1st Halloween Costume

Went Grapevine shopping with the ladies today

and got Xavier a costume from Old Navy

for $12... after 40% + 20% off

Had been searching for a pirate outfit for quite sometime

finally got the one I Like Wee~~~

Hope Xavier will have a blast for his first Halloween experience!!!

Japanese Baked Cheesecake

Enjoying our homemade cheesecake for breakfast

"Japanese Baked Cheesecake"

I made the crust using vanilla wafers so it taste very crispy and delicious

Ingredients:
((Crust))
120g (4.2oz.) vanilla wafers
40g (1.4oz.) butter (softened)
((Cheesecake))
200g (7oz.) cream cheese (softened)
60g (2.1oz.) sugar
2 egg
150cc fresh cream (or whipping cream is okay)
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. flour
20g (0.7oz.) butter

Directions:
((Crust))
1. Line the brownie pan with waxed paper or parchment paper.
2. Smash vanilla wafers in a Ziploc bag, add butter (softened), and mix well. Press firmly into the brownie pan. Chill until set.
((Cheesecake))
1. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
2. Beat cream cheese with wire whisk. Add sugar, beaten eggs (little by little), fresh cream, lemon juice, flour (sift in), and melted butter, and mix until smooth.
3. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the brownie pan and bake at 180C (350F) for 35-40 minutes.
4. Allow to cool to the room temperature and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cut into bars.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Plano Balloon Festival 2013

21 Sept 2013

I am super excited about catching the annual Plano Balloon Festival this year!

Last year, Xavier was sick so had to give it a miss

so this year... here we go, our first balloon experience!

Reached around 5.30pm and we got to sit in front of the balloon launch area

(Thanks to Winnie for getting such a good spot)

Xavier was fascinated and excited about the balloons

He kept saying "big big balloon" and "Hot balloon"

Waiting patiently for the event to start

Can't leave his eyes from the balloons

Finally the event started - Sky divers

Setting up of the hot air balloon.. lots of pics

But too bad, the balloon didn't get to launch due to weather

Meiling & family

May & family

Winnie & family

kiddos enjoying themselves while waiting... waiting...

We stayed till the end for the fireworks

It was spectacular and definitely worth the wait

the fireworks finale really made the experience complete

Farewell party for Ms Alma

19 Sept 2013

Well a shock announcement at the school early last week, Xavier's teacher, Ms Alma will be leaving us! We did a farewell party in the classroom for her. She was so moved that I could see tears almost fell from her eyes. She is such a friendly and considerate teacher who we really appreciate for her kindness and patience... You will definitely be missed!

Our little gift to her!