they post my work for the COVER!!! Groovy...

Dasha Shamira Putri finally proved that her artwork is considered by the Department of State as one of the best drawings to be printed for the A-OK 2007 calendar... and she was only 4 when she did the drawing.... Her drawing was even used as the cover!!!! Go girl!
Nostalgic overview: This reminds Amie Uni of the time when she won first place at St. Joseph school, beating the elementary students for her 3 colored scenery drawing. And from that they she believes strongly on the power of Al-Fatihah and Al-Ikhlas... as Dasha's Neni always said, that time " Be confident adek (that time was meant for Amie Dasha)... work hard and pray ask for Allah's blessing... Insya Allah good things will come to you" and.. it worked before... it works now..

So Dasha.. and Aqila.. and 'another one' if ever going to arrive at our Rumah Batoe Puteh bunch.. this hopefully will teach you that as long as you have good and strong will, you focus, you work hard and believe in Allah.. it will come to you..

Congratulations Dasha! Keep up the good work...
[Note: A-Ok Calendar Competitions is a pretty challanging drawing competitions of children of American and local staff who works at the foreign mission. The theme was "Living Safely Overseas" Dasha was joining the competions among thousands of this group of children around the world. End Note]

... by Amie Uni

Third Grade Fun

Dasha has the principal to just be friends with everyone. Abi was a nice boy who likes to let her read his comics, then Yaya, a friend to hang out with.. and the class was just filled with busy happy kids! :)

That morning, I came with a camera to Dasha's class and BUOY!! the excitement of kids today to have their pictures taken. I remember that when I was small I was too afraid of camera and like.. didn't know how to pose..

I love you Dasha! Be nice to everyone as always okay.. luv, Amie.

So we have a new baby in the house

Yes, I am a big sister now. After school it is either I have to help Amie to get her pampers, bottle, or I have to make sure to have time to play with her.. Well, being an older sister is not easy, y'know! But it is fun!.. I am a big girl now :)

Love from my men.. :o)

Love you Abach! Love you Papi Ameng!

and buoy.... I love the fish

Suatu saat di Kute Bali

So that year we all went cross country through Sumatra, Java and Bali - and I found myself enjoyed the trip so much.. Amie, Abach, me and Mr. Jazz...

small DANCER

tang ting tiki tang ting tong... dasha is dancing the night away.. no, really! it was before bed time :o)