Dessert Bowl

Suddenly had a craving for dessert last nite. Hence, we waited for Daddy to come back from work before going to Dessert Bowl @ Serangoon Gardens, with Da-gu & Er-gu.

It was such a long wait... we ended up getting them to pack for take-away as we wanted to rush home to watch Little Nonya!

At the cafe, waiting for our orders.

Alicia attacked the durian puree!!!

A-Z Puzzle

Alicia is good at it. Brandon definitely needs to know his ABCs first.

Future PD

Competition for Dr Ong...

My Chef

They jus love entertaining!

Entertaining Mummy & Caden

Demanding girl

Mummy was told a story.

Alicia followed Da-gu to AMK Hub for dinner & shopping last Friday. Da-gu was choosing ang-pao packets and Alicia also did the same. When she saw Dau-gu taking 3 packs, she selected 3 packs too. Cousin Denise told her to put them back when they were about to leave. She refused and was allowed to choose 1 pack -- the Hello Kitty. After they paid for the items, Alicia told Denise jie-jie, "Give me." Her face was very straight & stern! Oh no! The demanding stage has started...

Developments

Caden also knows how to hi-five and raise up his hands when u say Hip-hip Hurray!

Mummy jus loves to tickle and make him laugh...

Survival

Caden is a real fighter, jus like his name. Well, as what Er-gu said, he needs to pick up survivor skills fast - in order to win jie-jie & gor-gor. He will open his mouth very big and scream for things/ people which he wants. If he wants something, he can crawl his way there (even up the steps) and snatch it from whoever is holding on to it.

Fastest move = Grabbing Daddy's spectacles!

By the way, he can now call Daddy, Jie-jie, 99, Su-su, Gor. He can wave goodbye, clap hands, gong-xi. He's learning to give flying kiss - stage now = puts a finger into his mouth!

Mummy's darlings

Mummy's darlings...

Happy Meal!

As promised last nite, we brought Alicia & Brandon to MacDonald's for breakfast.

They just loved the hotcakes!

Combat

Er-gu's friend, Auntie Xiao Yun bought this set of combat toys for Brandon. Daddy was so happy, as it relived his childhood memories...

Mummy's the Best

Mummy saw this at Mothercare and couldn't resist buying it!!!

Merry Christmas!

Greetings from the Tan Family! Merry Christmas to all. Ho ho ho!!!

Christmas Party

Backdated: Wednesday, 24 Dec 2008

We had a Christmas party!

Our dinner: sushi, pizza & fondue (Mummy only remembered to take photo half-way thru)

The excited kids, with their Christmas presents!

Photo-taking beside the Christmas tree

Christmas Eve

Backdated: Wednesday, 24 De 2008

It was raining cats & dogs in the morning. Hence, decided not to let the kids go school. They played with Caden, while we were getting ready for the party in the evening.

What a Christmas present!

We've been trying to look for combat or soldiers related items for Brandon as a Christmas present. We've searched Toys R Us, Kiddy Palace, OG, Takashimaya, Robinsons and even provision shops. None has the items we wanted. Last nite, Daddy suggested we try out Heartland Mall at Kovan, on our way back from 99's place. We must be so lucky we found so many! And, they were so cheap! But guess what? Brandon was so excited when he saw them... when we asked him to choose 2 items, he insisted on a ball which costs only $3.90! So much for looking high & low for them!

Squash

Valarie took these photos on Sat at the club.

Excursion: Marina Barrage

The kids went to Marina Barrage for an excursion today. Hopefully, they'll enjoy themselves.

Afternote: Teacher said these 2 kids can't walk far! They complained of too much walking and were walking so slowly... When I asked Alicia, she replied, "Walk so fast, I so tired..." They must have been tired out from the shopping yesterday!

Christmas Shopping!

Backdated: Sunday, 21 Dec 2008

We went Orchard Road for Christmas shopping! Stayed till nite to watch the lightings.

Alicia with her few poses

Caden was so excited throughout that he kept singing & clapping hands

Our family portrait

Illegal gathering?

Belated birthday celebration

Backdated: Saturday, 20 Dec 2008

We celebrated Cousin Denise & Xiao-gu's birthday together. Brandon wasn't around as he went with Da-yi to play squash.

The birthday girls

My kids are the "candle blowers" again

All the "mei-nu"

Us

Alicia with her chocolate

Privilege banking

We brought the kids along to UOB this morning. Mummy told the kids to go take a seat while I was talking to the Customer Relations Officer. Daddy was still parking his car.

After my transaction, I saw the kids seated comfortably with a can of drink & biscuits each! The CISCO uncle served them!

Brandon was so happy, as I've restricted him from taking cold drinks for a long time...

They even made Daddy let them take a sip of his coffee