Epilog Pejuang

Before we start, let me tell you that the original recipe came from  David Lebovitz's Black-Bottom Cupcakes Oh ya, I really don't know how to differentiate between cupcakes and muffins, so let's call them cupcakes AND muffins, okay? Okay. Now... my Nutella 'supplier' from Singapore (a.k.a. Tc Sharifah Haslina in Adni) - because it's waaay cheaper over there - told me that Nutella cupcakes are reaaally nice! So finally I get to try bake some. And since I really love black-bottom cupcakes, I decided to combine both recipes. The recipe below prepares a dozen (12) cupcakes Cheese Mix: 227g of Cream Cheese 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg Nutella Mix: 1 cup Nutella 60 g plain flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 2 eggs 2 tbsp Milk A pinch of salt Optional: Coarsely-chopped hazelnuts Semi-sweet chocolate chip Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees. 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt set aside. 3. In a large bowl, m...

Eid August 2013

August 2013 kids' loo at RNR Tapah

Sunday, 12 May 2013 Ikhwan (left), 11:15 a.m. 2.3 kg, Columbia Hospital &  'Irfan (right), 11:28 a.m. 3.7 kg, Ampang Hospital the twin-cousins at 3 months old Cameron Highlands

Pictures of Ikram Fakhri when he was about 2 - 3 years old :  since Ikram could sit on his own, we tried to put Ikram on a horseback several times but didn't succeed.  alhamdulillah he managed to overcome this challenge and he now loves horseback riding! "eskar - eskar" - that's how you pronounce "Askar" with an English accent! aromatherapy candles pun boleeeeh... asal dapat main! exploring creativity Baba Ikram Mama & Baby 'Irfan in the tummy :)

Alhamdulillah, my littlest hero is now 4 months and 3 weeks old. Time flies by really fast! He started to successfully and quickly roll over 2 days before he turned 4 months. Very chubby boy, weighed 8.2 kg at 4 months and 2 weeks! As a mom, I often feel guilty for having to leave him at home with the maid more than the hours I actually spent with him (excluding sleeping time). I really hope it's not just the hours that counts, but QUALITY TIME. May Allah bless our family. Oh yes, we'll reach 5 years of marriage in a couple of weeks inshaAllah. Subhanallah walhamdulillah walllahuakbar! pictures of 'Irfan from 0 - 2 months old :

it came again. this time, a total of more than a week and now it's still here somewhere in my head...  just sharing some tips. it's not easy though, especially the first one you will definitely need a medical leave on weekdays or a break from kids/house chores/other activities on weekends. 1. Seek a calm environment At the first sign of a migraine, retreat from your usual activities if possible. Turn off the lights. Migraines often increase sensitivity to light and sound. Relax in a dark, quiet room. Sleep if you can. Try temperature therapy. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a numbing effect, which may dull the sensation of pain. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles; warm showers or baths may have a similar effect. Massage painful areas. Apply gentle pressure to your scalp or temples. Alleviate muscle tension with a shoulder or neck massage. Drink a caffeinated beverage. In small amounts, caffeine alone can relieve migrain...

Exactly 7 days after my grandmother Atok Ton passed away, my grandfather followed her to meet our Supreme Creator. As I mentioned in my previous post about Atok Ton, Tok Maarof was also very sick. He had cancer for few years actually, and it had already begun spreading to other vital parts of his body for quite sometime. Yesterday, the doctors tell us that there's nothing much they can do considering his old age and the complications here and there. He was 83. So f inally late last night our family decided to bring him home. Before that, the doctor has advised family members who wish to visit him to do so as soon as possible. Sadly, I didn't get the chance to do so. Not even once since he got warded. But alhamdulillah, it looks like Tok Maarof was in peace as well. His face was also as if he was smiling. Allahu ta'ala a'lam what's actually happening in the other world - its not for us to judge. What's important is how we are going to spend our lives in ord...

usrah makan-makan Ikram - Ishraf - Zayd - Azzam 2010 kids

inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un indeed we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we will (surely) return it's been a couple of days since Atok Ton left us to meet our Creator. alhamdulillah, it seems like Allah has ease her way, and Allah ease our way to manage her. atok has gone in and out of the hospital for quite sometime, maybe two months. my dad said, alhamdulillah it was quite a short time that she was really sick. she had diabetics and things just got worse for her. some people go through months and even years before they pass on.  few days before she passed away, she was admitted to ICU, mainly due to lung infection. many of my family members, especially the doctors, had the feeling that time is short for her. my mom decided that we will call our family members to gather at our house to recite Yaasin and make du'aa for her on Saturday night. on Saturday afternoon, the doctor who treated her told us that it's better if family members visit...

Subhanallah walhamdulillah wallahuakbar! Day 14 of having another bundle of joy in my life. Subhanallah. He was born on 12th May 2013 @ 11.28 a.m. in Hospital Ampang, weighing 3.74 kg and 51 cm. Yes, alhamdulillah I managed to normally deliver this boy to this world, of course with Allah's grace.. Labour pain was really painful, I can still remember that time. Contractions started at 7 a.m. Saturday, got to 7-9 minutes gap only 12 hours later, and I went into labour room at 6.30 a.m. the next day. I was exhausted by that time, and couldn't help myself but fall asleep between those painful contraction pain! At one point, I even asked for epidural but it was a Sunday and the specialist doctor was not around... So... Around 5 hours later, this little lad  came into this world ^_^

The bump is getting really huge now at 29 weeks, alhamdulillah! I remember having very bad headaches throughout the first trimester, but only once or twice during the 2nd trimester.. Hopefully i will only need to deal with heartburns - or better not at all! - for this 3rd trimester!! Alhamdulillah, Abang Ikram is growing up really well :) he's turning 3 in a bit more than a month! He's a very independent boy, mashaAllah, with a very huge appetite! And alhamdulillah Baba is also doing well with his business. He looks calmer and enjoys his career a lot :) he's been really busy recently, and i guess he will be more busy until the election days.. Alhamdulillah for a wonderful family, and healthy :) alhamdulillah