Parents' Day

How time flies! It's April already! 

On Easter Sunday, we went to Sri Wilayah Ballet School for Parents' Day. This is because Sole to Soul Dance Studio is having the RAD ballet exams together with Sri Wilayah from 24-26 April 2012. Ms. Alice who is Evan's ballet teacher also teaches at Sri Wilayah.

Parents' Day is usually held about 2 weeks before the ballet exams. Purpose of Parents' Day is for parents to watch their children dance their exam routine. We parents get to comment on the kids' performance and see their progress.
One of the dance routines performed to the music of The Nutcracker.

Two weeks earlier on March 25th, we were at Sri Wilayah for Evan's ballet trial assessment which he passed. In about 2 weeks time, April 26th, Evan will have his Pre-Primary in Dance Ballet exam - also at the same venue. Got to practice everyday to build strength and flexibilty! 

Speech & Drama Class at KLPAC

Both the kids started on their first term of Pre-school Speech & Drama at The Actors Studio KLPAC. Decided to switch them from Blubricks Speech & Drama because.... the fees at KLPAC is much cheaper at RM250 per term compared to RM380. I didn't sign them up for KLPAC's classes earlier as they were only during the weekends i.e. Sat/Sun mornings and we can't make it at that time. Moreover, the weekend classes are now full (max 15 kids).

When one of the homeschooling mommies decided to approach KLPAC to start a new class on weekdays specially for homeschoolers, I was thrilled! The kids were also looking forward to their new class at KLPAC Sentul Park cos they get to feed the fish at the pond! See pics below:

Here's a pic of the class - 8 kids (the minimum requirement). Teacher : Ms. Kimmy Kiew. Evan was the oldest kids there. Actually he should be in the Beginners class instead of Pre-school but not enough quota so he joins the younger ones. Next year I will have to enrol him for the Beginners class - hopefully there will be more kids to form a class.

The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark

It's show time again at PJLA! Direct from the UK, the Blunderbus Children's Theatre is currently performing The Owl was was Afraid of the Dark until 1st April 2012. Since we are members of Gardner&Wife, we get to purchase a family package for RM250. 

Evan wore his owl costume - which I purchased some time back when he was in kindergarten. While seated and waiting for the show to start, the cast members - all 3 of them - came over to talk to Evan! They were surprised that there was a little owl in the audience! 

It was a very interactive show where members of the audience get to participate. Very action-packed too with some unexpected moments!

After the show we manage to take a photo together with the actress who played the part of Plop the baby barn owl. 

The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark is actually adapted from a picture book written by Jill Tomlinson. It's a hilarious story about a baby barn owl named Plop who was afraid of the dark. Mrs Barn Owl had to send young Plop to learn more about the dark so that he will overcome his fear. After 3 adventures, Plop the owl decided that he likes the dark and is no longer afraid.

As for my baby owls, both of them still insist on the night light when going to sleep last night.... so need to further convince them that the dark is exciting, kind, fun and super!

4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

The 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is now on from 15-18 March 2012. 

We went there early Thursday morning to buy tickets for the hot air balloon ride. Arrived at about 7am and quickly went in queue. Managed to get no. 240 & 241 (for Larry & Evan cos Marissa too short and I am afraid of heights!) Only 300 tickets available for sale each session.

After paying RM20 for the tickets, we went over to another field to see the various hot air balloon participants set up their balloons. The weather was balmy and all the balloons went up into the air by 9am.

 Interesting balloon from the USA

 More balloons dotting Putrajaya's skyline

Then Larry & Evan went up on the hot air balloon ride! This was the view from their balloon. Total of 5 balloons available for rides. 

 Evan inside the hot air balloon wicket basket.

At 10:15am, Evan took part in a coloring contest for 5-8 year olds. First prize was a helicopter ride! But his art work was not good enough to win.

Last stop was the bouncy castle - RM5 for 20 minutes of play. 

The kids wanted balloons of their own too - so RM10 spent for 2 helium filled balloons of..... Hello Kitty and Batman! Lots of stalls selling merchandise e.g. Le Run bicycles...I even got a box of free sanitary pad samples! 

Bought some local food but didn't taste very good but fret not, there's always KFC and Pizza Hut trucks around to cater to those hunger pangs. The official merchandise stall has very well-designed souvenier tees for adults and kids. We spent RM70 there for 2 tees - one for Larry & one for Evan.

Orbing

Best to go there early in the morning, get the tickets for the hot air balloon ride then see the hot air balloons float up. If you can't make it for the morning sessions, can always opt for the evening session.

Other interesting activities : orbing, wall-climbing and archery. Helicopter rides available during the weekends. Fireworks scheduled for Sat nite and be mesmerised by the glow-in-the-dark hot air balloons!