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		<title>Happy holidays to all</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/12/23/2686/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2009 is coming to an end pretty soon, and in the past one year, I have spent much lesser time on my blog so I might have let some of you down as you didn&#8217;t see fresh post on my blog as frequent as it used to be (was busy on this blog and this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2009 is coming to an end pretty soon, and in the past one year, I have spent much lesser time on my blog so I might have let some of you down as you didn&#8217;t see fresh post on my blog as frequent as it used to be (was busy on <a href="http://www.pixmoments.com" target="_blank">this blog</a> and <a href="http://www.thebabybliss.com" target="_blank">this blog</a> too). I have not been constantly reading many of your blogs as well but I hope we could still stay in touch.</p>
<p>I hereby wishing all my friends and blog visitors a happy holiday season and all the best for the coming year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2687" title="Dillon &amp; Kaith at KLCC" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/untitled3.JPG" alt="Meery Christmas" width="484" height="378" /></p>
<p>A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all!</p>
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		<title>Da Vinci&#8217;s Exhibition in KL</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/10/16/da-vincis-exhibition-in-kl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Leonard Da Vinci was brought into the limelight in recent years thanks to Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.
Now all of us will have a chance to witness the best of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Artist, Musician, Anatomist, Inventor, Engineer, Sculptor, Mathematician, Philosopher, Geometer, Painter, Architect in Malaysia!!


The DA VINCI’s exhibition will be held from 1st [...]]]></description>
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<p>Leonard Da Vinci was brought into the limelight in recent years thanks to Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.</p>
<p>Now all of us will have a chance to witness the best of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Artist, Musician, Anatomist, Inventor, Engineer, Sculptor, Mathematician, Philosopher, Geometer, Painter, Architect in Malaysia!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-2494 aligncenter" title="DVKL-001" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/DVKL-004.JPG" alt="DVKL-001" width="512" height="342" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-2496 aligncenter" title="DVKL-005" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/DVKL-005.JPG" alt="DVKL-005" width="512" height="342" /></p>
<p>The DA VINCI’s exhibition will be held from 1st October 2009 onwards at National Science Center and tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the National Science Centre.</p>
<p>This is really worth visiting so don&#8217;t miss it!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Admission Charge</span><br />
Adult (18 &#8211; 55): RM 25<br />
Children (7 &#8211; 17): RM 20<br />
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): RM 70<br />
Senior Citizen (55 &amp; Above): RM 13</p>
<p>Opens daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.davincithegenius.com/" target="_blank">Da Vinci The Genius official site</a><br />
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=kuala+lumpur+national+science+centre&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=50.244827,104.326172&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=3.149279,101.646565&amp;spn=0.003899,0.006368&amp;z=18&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Map to National Science Center</a></p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s more? If you are a blogger, </strong><a href="http://danielfranklingomez.com/blog/2009/09/30/da-vinci-the-genius-2009-exhibition-malaysia-win-free-tickets/" target="_blank"><strong>find out here </strong></a><strong>on how to claim your free tickets.</strong></p>
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		<title>How to make your marriage last?</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/07/24/how-to-make-your-marriage-last/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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to read the wordings, click on the image to enlarge 
We are not too old to forget all these, it’s still in our mind, in our heart. It’s just that there are too many variables in life and seductions, lust and greed is everywhere so we just feel lost sometimes. Or maybe we are just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2707/att2745432.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="to read the wordings, click on the image to enlarge " src="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2707/att2745432.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #800080;">to read the wordings, click on the image to enlarge </span></em></p>
<p>We are not too old to forget all these, it’s still in our mind, in our heart. It’s just that there are too many variables in life and seductions, lust and greed is everywhere so we just feel lost sometimes. Or maybe we are just too lazy and taking granted that we do not have do all these after married.</p>
<p>It is easy to tie the knot, it is also easy to get divorced, the toughest part is to maintain a contented and lasting marriage and it needs both husband and wife to put in the effort together.</p>
<p>Go home and do these tonight, if you are not doing it already:<br />
-say &#8220;I love you&#8221;, &#8220;thank you dear&#8221;<br />
-give a goodnight kiss and hug your spouse</p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s Friday already, have a happy weekend!!</strong> <img src='http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Stronger Children Learn More</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/07/23/stronger-children-learn-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to give Enfagrow A+  to Dillon but after a while he didn&#8217;t like it, so I have to switch to Dugro 1+ and then Kaith also followed the brother and  consume the same brand after she turned 1.
I have never been paying attention to Meadjohnson formula milk since then, until I was invited to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">I used to give Enfagrow A+  to Dillon but after a while he didn&#8217;t like it, so I have to switch to Dugro 1+ and then Kaith also followed the brother and  consume the same brand after she turned 1.</p>
<p>I have never been paying attention to Meadjohnson formula milk since then, until I was invited to the launch of the new Enfagrow A+ &amp; Enfakid A+ at Boulevard Hotel, Mid Valley.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2188  aligncenter" title="Staff explaining on nutrients needed by children" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/MeadJohnson-26s-300x200.jpg" alt="Staff explaining on nutrients needed by children" width="300" height="200" /></p>
<p>The launch was held by the poolside. Upon arrival, I was given a brief introduction on what are the important nutrients &amp; vitamins for children growth and one of it is obviously DHA that plays significant role in brain development. The new Enfagrow A+ &amp; Enfakid A+ now is not only formulated with more than 4 x DHA, but also enhanced with Triple Protection Guard.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2189  aligncenter" title="Mr. Roger Dallas launching the new innovation, Triple Protection Guard" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Mr.-Roger-Dallas-launching-the-new-innovation-Triple-Protection-Guard-300x226.jpg" alt="Mr. Roger Dallas launching the new innovation, Triple Protection Guard" width="300" height="226" /></p>
<p>As a mother, I concern my children&#8217;s health the most, I want them to be healthy, strong and happy. The Triple Protection Guard is a blend of nutrients that helps to support children&#8217;s immune system to fight against illness, and improve on respiratory and digestive system as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2187  aligncenter" title="Young synchronised swimmers" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/MeadJohnson-16s-300x126.jpg" alt="Young synchronised swimmers" width="300" height="126" /></p>
<p>The launch has invited a group of young synchronized swimmers to perform and brings out the message that says, strong and healthy kids learn more and perform better, which I&#8217;m totally agreed with.</p>
<p>I was also given a 650g pack of Enfagrow A+ to try, and since Dillon has already weaned off, I&#8217;m going to give it to Kaith. Price i always one of my concern but if this proves to be better for Kaith and she likes it, I would not mind to switch to Enfagrow A+.</p>
<p>Aside from the launch, we-the bloggers also had the chance to attend a sharing session with Ms. Jennifer Hor, the famous parenting educator who provide advices on positive parenting and family health. We shared our experiences in parenting from children&#8217;s diet and nutrients to disciplinary and what we concern on our children&#8217;s safety. Jennifer gave us many useful tips and advices, which makes this session a really valuable experience.</p>
<p>I love attending this kind of activities because I like to know about new products in the market and I love meeting new friends. Sharing and exchanging parenting thoughts and  ideas with these wonderful people help me to become a better parent.</p>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s support breastfeeding!!</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/07/13/2255/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breastfeeding]]></category>
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Anggugu Forum (www.anggugu.com) is the first Chinese Language Breastfeeding &#38; Parenting Forum in Malaysia. Established in July of year 2007, this website has been helping young mothers to solve their breastfeeding problems.
This year, for the first time, Anggugu is preparing a non-profit event in conjunction with the World Breastfeeding Week 2009 (WBW). The purpose of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Anggugu Forum (<a href="http://www.anggugu.com">www.anggugu.com</a>) is the first Chinese Language Breastfeeding &amp; Parenting Forum in Malaysia. Established in July of year 2007, this website has been helping young mothers to solve their breastfeeding problems.</p>
<p>This year, for the first time, Anggugu is preparing a non-profit event in conjunction with the World Breastfeeding Week 2009 (WBW). The purpose of this event is to encourage mothers to breastfeed their baby – breastfeed as long as they could.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Date: 8th August 2009 (Saturday)<br />
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm<br />
Venue: Jupiter Hall, Global Business Park, PJ.</strong></span></p>
<p>There will be activities such as group breastfeeding for 1 minute, breastfeeding quizes, breastfeeding seminar, photo contest and etc.</p>
<p>The <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Breastfeeding for 1 minute</strong></span> event will starts at <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>11.00am</strong></span> and all participants will receive a certificate and small gift for joining this meaningful event.</p>
<p>The <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Breastfeeding Seminar</strong></span> will be conducted <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>by Dr. Koe</strong></span> and will be held at <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>3.00pm</strong></span>.</p>
<p>Apart from the activities mentioned above, there will be also booths selling babies &amp; kids stuff, moms&#8217;s essentials and many more, you may also want to take this opportunity to take a family studio photo for only RM10.00!!</p>
<p>This event is not only targeted for breastfeeding moms but also those who are expecting and wants to learn more about breastfeeding. Basically everyone who support breastfeeding should attend this meaningful event.</p>
<p>So come join me on 8th August 2009 or at least help to spread the words ok? <img src='http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>For more info, please visit <a href="http://www.anggugu.com">www.anggugu.com</a></p>
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		<title>How to make use of shopping trolley</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/07/07/how-to-make-use-of-shopping-trolley/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like going to hypermarket with my kids for grocery shopping because they provide shopping trolleys and I don&#8217;t have to bring stollers along, it&#8217;s so convenient!
I&#8217;m sure you have seen these scenes before, or maybe you were also doing it? *wink wink*
See this mommy, so smart &#38; creative LOL:

On contrary, this dad is not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like going to hypermarket with my kids for grocery shopping because they provide shopping trolleys and I don&#8217;t have to bring stollers along, it&#8217;s so convenient!</p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure you have seen these scenes before, or maybe you were also doing it? *wink wink*</p>
<p>See this mommy, so smart &amp; creative LOL:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2687/blogpix2.png" alt="" width="382" height="321" /></p>
<p>On contrary, this dad is not smart at all, please <span style="text-decoration: underline;">do not</span> copycat!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4080/blogpix.png" alt="" width="365" height="375" /></p>
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		<title>Compatibility between parents and child</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/04/13/compatibility-between-parents-and-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m not sure how much you believe in horoscope or zodiac, but when I was younger, I like to read those weekly or monthly forecast on newspaper and magazines (trying to see who is my best partner etc etc&#8230;hahah LOL), of course I don&#8217;t need to read about that now.
The below 2 sites offer interesting information [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/c1h1014.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1752" title="compatibility chart" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/c1h1014-300x300.gif" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I&#8217;m not sure how much you believe in horoscope or zodiac, but when I was younger, I like to read those weekly or monthly forecast on newspaper and magazines (trying to see who is my best partner etc etc&#8230;hahah LOL), of course I don&#8217;t need to read about that now.</p>
<p>The below 2 sites offer interesting information on compatibility between parents and child, no harm reading it but don&#8217;t take it too serious ya!</p>
<p><a href="http://family.astrology.com/motherIndex.html">The Family Astrology</a> (western)<br />
<a href="http://www.west-meet-east.com/horcom.htm">Chinese Horoscope</a></p>
<p>Have fun reading it, and tell me if you think it is accurate ok? hehehe  :)</p>
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		<title>Gong Xi Fa Cai to all</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2009/01/23/gongxifacai-to-all/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is already week 3 Dillon at school, and according to his class teacher, he is doing well and he enjoys school life very much. He can even sing me 2 Chinese New Year songs and it really made my day, I will find a chance to record it.
Tomorrow I will have to go to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">This is already week 3 Dillon at school, and according to his class teacher, he is doing well and he enjoys school life very much. He can even sing me 2 Chinese New Year songs and it really made my day, I will find a chance to record it.</p>
<p>Tomorrow I will have to go to the market and buy the food stuff for Sunday, and yes I will be cooking the reunion dinner for the family, big task&#8230;!! If I have spare time, I would also like to go and do my hair and perhaps pedicure as well.</p>
<p>I will be off until 2nd Feb and might not be online to update the blog. So I&#8217;d like to wish all my blog visitors a very Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year, have a wonderful holiday with your beloved ones.</p>
<p>Gong Xi Fa Cai !!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cow.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1487" title="Year of OX" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cow.jpg" alt="" width="331" height="346" /></a><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cow.jpg"></a></p>
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		<title>Merry Christmas to all!!</title>
		<link>http://karenyiau.com/blog/2008/12/23/merry-christmas-to-all-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Friso Brings My Family Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kazyiau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being full time working parents, we really do not have the privilege to spend a lot of time with our 2 kids, Dillon and Kaith. During work days, my husband and I normally reach home after 7pm (yes we car pool!), and after dinner and shower, it’ll be almost 8.30pm if not earlier, that only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Being full time working parents, we really do not have the privilege to spend a lot of time with our 2 kids, Dillon and Kaith. During work days, my husband and I normally reach home after 7pm (yes we car pool!), and after dinner and shower, it’ll be almost 8.30pm if not earlier, that only leaves us about 1 – 1.5 hours time to spend with the kids before their bedtime, which is not sufficient.</p>
<p>The lucky thing is that my husband and I both work on 5-days week, so weekend is always our designated family day. It is very important because most of the time while we are at work, we leave our kids with the maid and therefore family day is a precious opportunity bonding with the kids and spend some exclusive time with them, and it actually brings us closer to each other.</p>
<p>What we normally do is to bring them to outdoor activities, not so much to the shopping malls but more often to the swimming pool, park and playground. All 4 of us go into the children’s pool together, splashing water having fun, we play swing and seesaw together, we run around freely in the park chasing each other, cycling or flying a kite, no matter what we do, we always treasure this great family moment. We also love to attend gathering and parties whenever possible, I think it gives a very good exposure to Dillon and Kaith as they mix around and interact with other kids. Seeing their happy faces and how much they laughed and enjoyed the family day with us, is truly something priceless&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
<p><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc07352.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1253" title="Dillon at the pool" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc07352-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="160" /></a><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc07332.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1252" title="Kaith at the pool" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc07332-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="160" /></a><br />
<a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc02761.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1251" title="Kaith at the park" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc02761-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="160" /></a><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc01687.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1250" title="Dillon at the park" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc01687-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="160" /></a></p>
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<p>I have never participated in any Nuffnang bloggers gathering before and this time, the <a href="http://www.nuffnang.com.my/blog/2008/11/14/nuffnang-and-friso-brings-you-family-day-out/">Nuffnang Friso Family Day Out </a>really catches my attention. This would be a great gathering to meet all the parent bloggers nationwide and also to meet their little ones in person. It’s also a great family bonding event which I&#8217;d really love to participate along with my husband and kids. Furthermore there will be talks on nutrition and parenting experiences, which is definitely useful to all parents and the magic show is going to entertain the kids a great deal, I&#8217;m sure Dillon and Kaith will be fascinated.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/largerectangle-a.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1249 aligncenter" title="largerectangle-a" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/largerectangle-a-300x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="250" /></a></p>
<p>This fun filled event is even more exciting because it comes with a lot of fantastic prizes to be won, including 10x RM100 MPH vouchers and a 32’’Sony LCD TV and the Grand prize is a dream family vacation for 2 adults and 2 children to Disneyland Hong Kong fully sponsored by Friso!! Wow this sounds too good to be true, I have always dreaming of going to Disneyland and this trip for is just perfect for me (2 adults = me + hubby, 2 children = Dillon + Kaith), it will definitely be an unforgettable experience for us and the kids because it will be our first family vacation to overseas. We will take a lot of great pictures, and we will buy a lot of souvenirs………oops, I have started dreaming of this family vacation already and I can almost visualize that Mickey is welcoming us there right now……</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/character002.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1248 aligncenter" title="Mickey at Disneyland Hong Kong" src="http://karenyiau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/character002.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="316" /></a></p>
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