So smart, so funny.

Just now, during lunch, my kids and I were talking about the importance of studying.
Dylan said,"we stop studying, till we start working". So i said, " no, we'll never stop learning and studying, less our brain becomes slow and brain dead". Then dayson ask, "mommy, what are you studying?" Surprised by that question, I stayed calm and said "Raising Families.. " He gave me the blur look. (Dayson raised one of his eye brows)
Then he ask, "mommy, what is daddy studying?" Again totally unprepared, I answered, "err.. leadership and spiritual formation.." It sounds so complex, my kids just replied: "Oooh.. " as if they understood it.

Dylan

Dylan loves to build and create designs. Recently he was so happy of his new accomplishment building a helicopter by following the instruction guide. He also build the car from his LaQ. He build those all by himself and that to him is an accomplishment. Just yesterday he asked me, 'Mommy, who is Bill Gates?' Hhmmm I think my children are learning a lot faster then me.

Time Flies

January came and gone. Time flies. It was a month of preparation and planning for the year. I noticed 3D games are a part of our kids life. The DS is not only an electronic babysitter but it helps to stimulate the minds of kids to work with 3D images. I get dizzy just following the movements on the screen. I'm still trying to research further.
Thanks Paulyn for helping us catch the fish and Caylie totally enjoyed the fishing : )

Welcome 2010

It's always good to start a new year spending time with our parents and family. We like to reserve the first few days of the year for a special time with them. Its one of our way of honoring them. Here are some pictures of my mom-in-laws flower garden. She's a woman with many talents and I love her garden. She always take time to change the flowers and every time we visit them, there's something new in her garden. I'm learning from her, now she has a herbal garden too. Somehow my flowers don't seem to bloom, but the herbs that I planted are growing well! Yahoo!! I guess I don't really have green fingers like my dad and my mom-in-law.












I thank God everyday for great parents who raise us and train us in the right way so that we too will learn from them to be great parents too.







Below right, is a picture of the herbal lefts when its dried.

Christmas 2009

Our Christmas this year was special as we visited many beautifully decorated places in KL. We managed to take some nice pictures too.

GInger Bread Train

Finally, I'm able to pen down a few words on our blog. Starting with Christmas 2009. It was a wonderful Christmas in Malaysia with friends and love ones. One of the highlights was when we did a project called, 'Ginger Bread Train'. It was suppose to be Ginger Bread House, but then in our creativity, it turned out to be a Train. It was fun and most importantly, the kids had fun.

Lots been happening..

Lots' to update, lots have happened.. we've been busy..
Ebbie's back from Melbourne for the holidays. We're glad to have them back. They are a bundle of joy and fun! Also, the picture was taken during the Ascend Concert when the Filipinos were here for 3 days. Roanna is such also a spark of joy to be with. Will keep updating.. soon..

Thank you for praying

Back to Caleb's bone condition. Last night, the Chiropractor treated his back bones. His shoulder bone dislocated due to the spine 'senget' (LOL, trying to figure out the right words) His spine actually slightly slanted to the left because his right hand muscles are stronger then his left. Anyway, he will have to go for another treatment this Friday night. Do keep him in prayer.

Caleb's Performance

Finally, here are some pictures of the musical performance Caleb did for 'Two From Galilee'.

Prayer Needed

Caleb is at the Chinese Doctor to treat his dislocated shoulder bone. He noticed it 2 days ago that his shoulder bones looked wired/ out of proportion. So Sam kindly took him to the doctor. Pray that all would be well and pray that it would be a smooth and painless treatment.
: )

Organized Age

I believe that there's a prime time in a child's age that it is easier for them to learn to be organized and learn orderliness. I notice that in all 3 of my kids, somewhere between 2 to 3 years old they become more organized. I notice this when they play. I then set a system for their toys. I use boxes, Tupperware/ containers and now drawers to keep their things organized. Today, they arrange their toy box on their own and when they can't managed to maintain the order, they will call me to help them. I realized that it's become a healthy habit. And they are less untidy. Labeling boxes are also useful and it helps them to read and recognize the labels/ words too. The top picture, is arranged by Dylan himself. Pictures below is done by Caylie and Dayson.

Caylie's now 8.

Caylie turned 8 and as I watched her, I realized how much she's grown. Amazing! She wants to be a designer but she's not sure what type of designer. There's so many and there's such a wide range. So we're learning, researching and discovering more with her. We are proud of her and just last Sunday she share to all of us that during the service, she was shy to dance for the Lord, then the Spirit of the God touched her and He took away her fear and shyness and she danced. What an experience.

Booster Statement from children.

I was totally exhausted after a long day's work. So I told my kids to wash up and we'll all sleep early because mommy is tired. Then they ask me why I was tired, so I explain that I woke up extra early at 6am to cook for Caylie's birthday Party, then we had to hurry to be at church by 8:30am, then lunch party, and clean up. So I was tired. Then they ask me, why mommy work so hard? So I went on to explain that I wanted Jie Caylie to have a great Party and I wanted to be the best mommy I can ever be. ( I was so tired.. I just shared what was my intentions to my kids.. hhmm..) To my surprise, immediately Dylan said, 'But you already are, mommy.' I was speachless."Yes, mommy, you already are." said Dayson and Caylie. I was so touched.
Today, these words keeps me strong and going. And I'll always treasure these words.
My kids taught me an important lesson in life that WORDS are powerful, it can give life and are like boosters, or energy force. If use wrongly it can bring damage to others.

CRNT Registration Form

This is the final copy of CRNT [Church Reformation Nation Transformation] registration form. You may compare the previous post entitled "CRNT Flyer: Draft" with this.

Client: Latter Rain Church of Malaysia and LEAD
Concept Director: Elijah Low
Artistic Director: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Designer: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Photo: iStockphoto

Kingdom Eschatology Audio CD

This is one of most recent work - Audio CD album.

Client: Apostle Jim Hodges
Concept Director: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Designer: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Photo: iStockphoto

Discovery

It's a time of personal gifts discovery. So I've been trying to explore and observe my kids as they play and pick up new skills along the way. Trying to figure out their strengths. I got Dylan to post for me a picture, and he did! Caylie enjoys art and crafts. Dayson decided to pick up guitar lessons. Interesting. This is all part of our discovery journey as a family. Caleb is busy cooking dinner, yup. Saturday is my day off the kitchen! And Caleb cooks for the family on Saturdays. So, tonight we're having herbal chicken soup. Today's soup is for the strengthening of the lungs. Interesting, I didn't know there are so many types of herbal soups for different purposes.

Creativity

Creativity. This is something I'm not good at, really. But I'm so surprise with my kids. It all started when Dylan said, 'mommy, I want a boat to play with in the water/tub.' I replied him, I don't have a toy boat but maybe you can make one?' And he took the challenge and make it out of his toys. Dayson followed too. At first, Dylan's first boat prototype sank because it had holes. But his second attempt it float! Dayson learned from his elder brother and they boat had fun creating their boats that floats. And testing it to make sure it floats.

Youg Ambassador Holiday Program: Cert.

Experience:
I attended the event where a number of orphanage homes participated in it. The children had great time and fun over a 3 full days program. It was truly a profitable moment because these children were blessed by various volunteers. I am sure the life and time spent together over the 3 days meant a lot to them.

There are 2 variants on the Certificate of Appreciation and 1 Certificate of Completion.
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Client: PJ Live Arts & Palm Spring Educenter Sdn. Bhd.
Concept Director: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Designer: Caleb-Aaron Tan

CRNT Flyer: Draft

Dear friends, I've decided to ride on this blog and gather, share all my design works with you. I'll slowly compile other design works. Feel free to comment. Any sort of comments are welcome [good, bad and even ugly are accepted here].
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Client: Latter Rain Church of Malaysia and LEAD
Concept Director: Caleb-Aaron Tan
Designer: Caleb-Aaron Tan

All are invited!

Hi, Everyone is invited to watch Caleb's performance in the musical 'Two from Galilee' starting on 23rd October. There will be 8 performance. Click on the side bar of our blog 'Caleb Aaron Tan Ann Sen fan Page'. Open the flyer for more information on the time and ticket price. You can get a ticket at RM38 per head. Caleb is playing the role of "Jacob". Come and enjoy!

Kids having fun

Joy Ride!