Hayes Crew

Fishing with the Grandparents

2009-02-07T09:44:00.002+08:00

We have been blessed having my Father and Mother here to be with the grandkids.
We took a day to go fishing near our house.

We let all the the kids catch a fish . . .

and the grown up kids as well.

Dad was able to catch a couple of fish over 10 lbs.

Having Fun at the Science Museum

2008-12-18T21:52:00.004+08:00

We left the wedding and went to find something cheep and fun for the kids to do. We decided to go to the National Science Museum of Malaysia. Upon arriving we learned that Playhouse Disney and other kids televison networks were putting on a kids fun day.The kids played games.

Met TV characters like Ben 10 and the Power Puff Girls.

The had a great time. Thanks Lord for the extra special treat for the kids.

The Formal Reception

2008-12-18T21:26:00.003+08:00

The next day we got up and went to the formal reception.

We met up with our close friends. Deann is with her friend Ada who she scrapbooks with when she is in Penang. Shazan is my good friend. He plays golf with me and we discuss many things about life. His brothers names are Shazro and Iskandar

The kids also love spending time with their children.

A Malay Wedding - The First Part

2008-12-16T20:53:00.006+08:00

We have been traveling the last week trying to take care of some medical issues and also spend some quality time with some of our Malay friends. We had to drive to Kuala Lumpur for a wedding. We arose that following morning for breakfast. The kids watched this cook make a Malaysian/Indian bread called "Roti Canai".

We arrived at the wedding and began to watch as the groom goes through the ceremony of giving the dowery to the brides family.

DeAnn sat with the ladies off to the side as the first part of the ceremony took place.

Part of the ceremony is giving of gifts. Both families give gifts to the bride and the groom. The brides family must provide two extra gifts to the groom.

The groom says a special Isalmic chant in one single breath without missing a word. If he misses a word he must say it over and over until he gets it correct.

After that, the bride and groom exchanges rings.

Then it's time to eat without forks or spoons.

After eating it is time for the blessing ceremony where people who attended the wedding bless the bride and groom by placing oil and a mixture of flowers on the palm of the bride and grooms hands.No wedding is complete without pictures.

2008-12-06T21:16:00.004+08:00

Hannah requested that for her Birthday she would like to have a few friends come over and spend the night.

They played games like Twister and pin the purse on Barbie

No birthday is complete without sharing a little cake with some friends.

Hannah Turns 9 on December the 3rd.

2008-12-06T20:52:00.004+08:00

We celebrated Hannah's 9th Birthday at TJI Fridays in Penang, Malaysia

Hannah had to sing a song to the crowd to get her birthday cake.

Hannah is normally never shy but singing in front of this crowd made her quiet nervous.

After a good meal we spent the rest of the day in the mall allowing the kids to play at a special playground located there.

Haven 6th Birthday Nov. 28th

2008-11-29T21:53:00.003+08:00

Haven celebrated his birthday with his family and friend Aaron.

Haven spent the day at a nearby waterpark with his family and friend Aaron. They played in the sun and enjoyed eating and wearing the cotton candy they had for a snack.

Holden Tries His Hand at Gardening

2008-11-24T14:50:00.006+08:00

Wow this Gerber Daisy is pretty, I wonder if KoolAid will help this flower grow.

Man I love this stuff!
What? KoolAid is too good to put on a plant!

HOLDEN TURNS ONE ON NOVEMBER 7

2008-11-24T14:32:00.003+08:00

Happy Birthday to you.......Happy Birthday to you....

Haven Teaching the Bunny

2008-11-24T14:23:00.004+08:00

Haven reading "The Runaway Bunny" to Sabe

The Super Heros Have Arrived

2008-11-24T13:54:00.005+08:00

The Hayes household never feels afraid because they know they have three mighty Super Heros guarding their house.

The littlest one gets his supernatural power from a healthy intake of Goldfish.

Recharged with Goldfish he takes to flight.

Christmas Comes Early

2008-11-19T21:00:00.001+08:00

Christmas for us comes in cardboard boxes from family and friends through Fed Ex. The kids were excited to recieve this package from their Aunt and Uncle. A gift sent to Holden for his 1st birthday!

Hannah loves American Girl dolls and movies.

Haven has a new joy about him after recieving a new Clifford dog. We had lost his other Clifford dog during our travels.

The fight over the Cheez-it has already begun.

Thanks Bryan and Lorrie!!! The kids enjoyed their gifts.

Fishing in the Ocean

2008-11-19T20:14:00.001+08:00

We arrived at the fishing village early in the morning and waited for the tide to come in. The hardest part of the trip was just getting into the boat.

I enjoyed the boat ride out into the Indian Ocean.

When we arrived at our place to fish we tied our boat to some bamboo poles the villagers had placed there a few months earlier.

I enjoyed catching a few fish and spending time with my Malay friends.

After a full day at sea I enjoyed viewing the scenery as I drove back to my house.

Hannah Loves Holden

2008-11-19T20:11:00.001+08:00

Hannah loves her baby brother Holden. Nothing like some eggs and rice.

Indonesian Maids in Malaysia

2008-11-19T20:03:00.001+08:00

DeAnn's Indonesian friends

Sabah, Malaysia

2008-11-19T19:47:00.000+08:00

We spent the day at the beach and let Holden get use to hanging out in the sand.
The Mountain that is towering over the city is Mt. Kinabalau where many people love to go hiking. The summit is over 4,000 meters above sea level.

2008-11-19T19:16:00.002+08:00

Hannah hanging out with her brother Holden at the beach.

2008-11-19T19:05:00.001+08:00

DeAnn and Haven enjoying the day at the Beach. Haven's 1st snorkling adventure.

Hannah's Art Work

2008-11-19T18:28:00.001+08:00

Hannah tried out her artwork on her brothers.