Day 1 of Raya

This is the first time in 25 years that we're celebrating Hari Raya Puasa in Shah Alam. Why? Coz most of our cousins are sitting for exams after Raya, and tokku decided to come here for Raya. So the ones staying in Shah Alam and KL didn't go back to KB and the ones currently in KB remained there.

The schedule for first day of raya was packed for us.

Morning: Solat Raya Aidilfitri, breakfast, brunch as Opah's house
Afternoon: Lunch at Ayah Ching's place
Evening: Tea at our place plus at Auntie Syam's and dinner at Nda Chik's

I can't even remember when was the last time we had a family event like this at our house. Most likely when I was still at SAAS. That was at least 8 years back. Really, I'm not kidding.

Our Menu for tea:
Main Course: Nasi Dagang (thank you Kak Mi for this), Sate Hj Samuri, Nasi Impit and Rendang (by Nda We)
Dessert: a couple of cakes, contributed by dad's friends
Drinks: Punch (by Ku Yea)

Our maid wasn't around so everything had to be done by ourselves. Well, not really the cooking bit, but heating up the food, making the drink, and preparing the table etc. Not as easy as I thought it would be.

Our table was full, but the guests didn't eat much. Can't blame them coz we had a scrumptious meal at Ayah Ching's house earlier. One of the cakes was even untouched.

Even though my sister and I were most of the time in the kitchen, it was fun coz our cousins and aunties helped out. Shiqin helped to make the coffee (thanks to much! u're a life saviour!),Nina with the Kopi O (I wasn't sure how many coffee bags to put in the jug! Embarrassing but true) and Nda We helped with the dishes.

The satisfaction was there after the event. Tiring but fun coz we had the chance to spend time as one whole big family at our place. I don't even know when will be the next one.

Cousins-just the girls