Growing Up

Gabriel's adjusting nicely to his pre-nursery class. The both of them being in the same school does help a lot. It means a lot to Gabriel to know that his brother is around. He needed that bit more support to wake up in the morning, put on his uniform, wear his shoes and go to class. It definately helped that his bigger brother also did the same thing. He likes his teacher, Miss Ong. And would go to her when he gets to class.

Everyone at home has also noticed that he's talking more and interacting more. I think being in school has helped him a lot. He's still a bit shy but he is not as clingy as he was before.

Meanwhile, Bryan, the older brother is doing very well. The kindergarten has started giving him homework on weekends and spelling. They are slowly transitioning the students to primary one. Which is a good thing. It will be quite a big adjustment for Bryan in the 'big boys school'. But he should be fine.

Growing up, reaching more milestones. Sigh. As a mommy, I am both very proud of my boys. And yet a little sad that they are growing up so fast. I hope they never outgrow hugs and kisses from me.

New Year, New Layout

I've been so busy this month, I've hardly anytime to do any scrapping at all. With hubbie in hospital for his operation. And the kids starting school. Even at work, it's been busy. Everyone's catching the New Year Bug. So this is the first layout of the year. Using Webster's Pages Wonderfall collection and Prima's flowers/jewels/butterfly. I'm so behind, these photos were from October 2010. We were in the old cable car cabins. Brings me back to years ago, on my first cable car ride with my family. Now I'm bringing my boys for a cable car ride.

Playing Dressup

@ Vopak's Dinner & Dance held at the Sentosa Resorts World Compass Ballroom. Guess who we were! And we won 'Best Dressed Couple'. It was a lot of fun. (Photo taken by company photographer)

Very First Day of School

Gabriel started his first day of school on thursday. He had a good first day. He enjoyed himself and didn't cry at all. But his second day started off ok but later he decided that he wanted Mommy to be there with him and started whining. Haiz. I think he just has to get used to the teachers and he'll be ok.

New Year Photos

These were taken on the ship by the photographer. It was right after the New Year Eve's Dinner. I scanned the photos in. Would you believe they cost USD$19.95 each?

Cruise D6 - Back to Singapore

We got back in the morning but didn't have to leave until 9am so we had breakfast first. At home, Hubbie and I spent most of the afternoon editing the photos and uploading them onto Facebook. It was a lovely trip. Both relaxing and exciting at the same time. Bryan certainly enjoyed himself. Gabriel just tagged a long but he also had a lovely time with his brother.

Cruise D5 - Port Klang (KL)

In Port Klang, my father picked us up and we had Bah Kut Teh and Chendol. The kids had a nice time in the Butterfly Park in KL. It was nice to see him. Bryan missed his other grandfather.

Cruise D4 - Langkawi

 We arrived at Langkawi port but didn't leave the ship. We preferred to sleep in and then spend the morning playing mini golf and swimming. The water was very cold and the deck very windy. But the whirlpool was lovely.

That evening we had dinner in the ship, celebrating 2011. The dinner in the Romeo and Juliet restaurant was lovely too. Then just the two of us, we enjoyed a bottle of champagne in our room when the kids were asleep. A quiet HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Cruise D3 - Phuket

 Today is our busiest day. We arrive in Phuket and went straight for a tour. We were going to Phang Nga Bay and take a boat ride to the 'James Bond Island'.

Part of the tour includes going to a fishing village on one of the islands. The scenery was gorgeous and the weather was lovely. We got back to the ship in the evening and the kids were so tired.

Cruise D2 - At Sea

Spent the day on the ship since we were at sea. We checked out the minigolf course which Bryan liked a lot.

There was a little surprise for us back in the room. The stateroom attendant had made a little towel sculpture for the boys. He changed it to something different everyday.

Cruise D1

Leaving Singapore on the Legends of the Sea. Bryan's on the balcony waiting for the ship to sail.