Safiya's birthday bash

25th October 2009

Last night, we had a Doa Selamat ceremony in conjunction with Safiya's birthday party. We invited close family members as well as our neighbours and had a great time. This time, mummy was the only chef and on the menu was soto Brunei, mummy's version of nasi paprik and chicken & seafood balls on skewers. Here are the pictures taken last night.

First and foremost, prayer recitation

Then, it was time for the birthday girl to blow the candles on her cake (again!)...

A custom-made cake, in the shape of a princess crown

Everyone was supportive and sang the birthday song nicely. Just look at those happy smiles on Safiya's face.

After all that singing, time to enjoy dinner!

And of course, birthdays bring with it the joy of receiving birthday presents! Safiya was really happy to get lots of gifts, and it made her feel like a princess at least for one night. During the unwrapping session, Safiya was helped by mummy, ngangah, bungsu Diana and her baby, Syahmi.

Then, everyone went home and Safiya waved goodbye as a big thank you for all who came and made the event a successful one.

Well, what do you know... our birthday 'princess' got tired and fell asleep.

Wondering what Safiya got as her birthday presents this year? Here are the pictures...

Presents from nini laki and nini bini. Clothes, a school bag and a stationery set.

Brought in especially from London. Presents from Nini Lumut, Warya family and Mama Usu.

From Nini Green and family.

Presents from Wawa, Ngangah and Bungsu

From our beloved cousin, Kaka Eyah

From nini Limon

Last but not least, great presents from our neighbours.

After looking at all those presents, Safiya and I now cannot wait for our birthdays next year! Hehehe... Thanks again to everybody... We love you all!