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| More presents even before Xmas is here! happily posing with his presents.. |
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| The thrill of tearing open the wrapping paper |
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| Brandon woke up and was delighted to see his presents in his room! |
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| 2 Happy boys |
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| Brandon's presents.. and he loved it too! |
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| Saying thanks with kisses and hugs to Por Por for the early Xmas presents!!! |
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| First gathering with Big Gu Ma at Vivo city had a great yummy dinner at Mdm Kwan, train rides after dinner, balloons for leanne and Brian (brandon did not want), and a visit to Toys R Us |
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| Having fun at the toy shop and they all agreed not to buy any toys.. great job! I am glad that Brandon now knows how to look at the price and even tell me about discounts ie 20% off. He will ask me if it is expensive and will accept it if i told him it is.. and will put it back on the shelf. |
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| 2nd gathering with Yiyi and cousins on sat for a movie Buffet lunch and photo with Hobbit characters, followed by free popcorns and drinks and a long Hobbit movie. Had dinner and walked around.. A long day out for me and Brandon.. and he had great fun! |
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| First Xmas present for this year! |
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| happy as can be.. |
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| Simply delighted!!! |
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| Tks to Gong Gong and Por Por.. Brian's favourite theme for this month.. garbage truck..wahaha.. Brian has been spending more time with Gong Gong and Por Por ever since school holidays started... i was just reminded by my colleagues that it is very impt for children to stay with and interact with the grandparents.. as it was noted that pple who stays with their grandparents are better at caring for others.. esp the elderly, and the values taught.. Reflecting on my life.. indeed i have stayed with a grandma when i was staying in my auntie's house, i have stayed with both paternal and maternal grandma at the same time.. and today i decided to have a career involving the elderly.. and picking up hokkien, teochew and cantonese from the 3 diff grandmas really helped in my work today.. It is a blessing.. |
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| Family time playing BINGO.. the favourite game of the month |
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| Playing with Thomas trains and inventing new patterns for his tracks |
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| And putting up an Xmas tree together Happiness is... simple |
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| My usual Sat cooking...Tomato tofu with chicken |
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| Another happy call recipe complete in no time.. Fish with nice sauce! |
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| The chicken potato stew tat turns out too black.. tks to my premium dark sauce.. After 2 extremely bad weeks at work..this sat makes me feel so fortunate.. It is an enjoyment to cook for the family and see them enjoy the food More satisfying than work.. |
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| After the homecooked meal.. off we go to Orchard Road!! Happy with the Xmas decorations!!! |
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| This one is happier with the popcorn! |
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| Nice ;) |
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| Brandon insisted on taking a photo for us!!! |
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| Brian finally found his favourite Xmas tree.. favourite pose as well.. |
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| An early Merry Xmas to everyone!!! |
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| A very serious discussion... I think the Daddy likes Playmobil more than them though.. |
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| Then we got stuck here like many other parents... We reached home late but it was a great nite out! |
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| On Sunday, I decided to try cooking Claypot rice! Happy Call pan can actuall produce the layer of slightly burnt rice at the bottom! |
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| Tada.. after adding vegetables.. transferred all these into my 2 small claypots at home and it looks like the authentic claypot rice! |
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| 2nd creation: Chicken rice! Finally get to eat nice chicken rice without the oily rice!!! I am quite happy with the happy call pan.. and gonna try more new recipes this December! |
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| happy with his soursop ice cream and colourful cone which he chose himself after tasting a few diff flavours. |
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| While waiting for Tepanyaki.. the chef also did some tricks to keep them entertained |
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| Xmas is nearing and we can really feel it at the shopping malls! |
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| Enjoying the performance at PP It is time to slow down for the festive seasons... |
