A tradition...

The open house for the paternal side of the family was a blast.

Truth be told, i can NEVER ever cook like my mum.

She was the backbone of the event.

I wondered what it'll be like if she wasn't around.

The BIG family knows that my mum is the BEST chef around(my mother mah, so must be

proud of her!) and they always look forward to gatherings at our home regardless of event.

The generous spread of food are always irresistable.

Lemme assure you, at my home, you'll never go hungry.

But that applies only when my mum is around lah.

hehehe...

N so it was a kechorable event wheneva we meet.

Please...bear with the pictures.

World's BEST chef

my lil sis & mum

the glorious spread

she is enjoying every bit of it

Mr Handsome with his dad

mum & aunt

the verdict

some entertainment while eating

savouring every mouthful

the 2 mak andams in the family

me & the andams

Mum suggested we get a bigger house to accommodate guests of all sizes since we love having gatherings like this.

See, these poor kids have to resort to sitting under the table since there is lack of space.

poor thing...

us cousins...

It is actually a farewell gathering for my cousin's hubby who has to return to Paris for work commitment leaving his wife behind to continue the raya celebration.

We've had this tradition for 2 years running.

We intentionally held the gathering on the same day as his flight so that he can check in his baggage and return to Pasir Ris for the occasion, have a good dinner, mingle and rest before returning back to the airport with ease.

the French men with his wife & my parents

the mak andams posing in my room

the 2 loving couples

a BIG thank u to my maid who helped throughout the event

the French man with a surprise for my mum in his hand

presenting the gift to the one who made it all possible

a farewell kiss before leaving for the airport

a big thank you to papa

a scarf

from where else but Paris...

Hopefully next year they get to celebrate raya with us again so that this tradition lives on.

Even if they don't, gatherings are a must, rite cuzzies?

How about a BBQ at my place in Dec?